Recruitment Mentors Podcast

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below. 💰Vincere - https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincereSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70------------------------------------------In these Golden Nugget episodes, I'm going to be sharing the key insights & critical moments from the 300+ episodes I have recorded so far.We all want to acquire the golden nuggets when listening to full-length conversations & this is my attempt to save you time in looking for them.Every Thursday, expect a new Golden Nugget from some of our most listened-to episodes. 🔥 🎯------------------------------------------Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-broughton1/------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the qualities of a highly successful recruitment consultant🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on MBO’s as well as key learnings along the way🚀 The importance of being aligned with Partners and how that feeds into the overall value of a recruitment business🚀 Key questions to ask in an MBO process ------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Matt Hogg from Wallace Hind.He started working in recruitment 21 years ago, and started off in a high street agency before progressing and working at Wallace Hind.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his career so far as well as the MBO process he undertook before becoming MD at Wallace Hind. You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhogg1/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below. 💰Vincere - https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincereSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70------------------------------------------In these Golden Nugget episodes, I'm going to be sharing the key insights & critical moments from the 300+ episodes I have recorded so far.We all want to acquire the golden nuggets when listening to full-length conversations & this is my attempt to save you time in looking for them.Every Thursday, expect a new Golden Nugget from some of our most listened-to episodes. 🔥 🎯------------------------------------------Watch on Youtube 🎥 https://youtu.be/G_LgSgfoZcQ------------------------------------------Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrichardchurch/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincereSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/-qzbQcSa9a4-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll hear about hiring and developing talent and Karandeep's unique approach to it🚀 You’ll get some insight on video recruitment and the importance of adopting modern recruiting techniques🚀 Mistakes and learnings from his journey so far🚀 How to maximise opportunities in your current role and the power of stepping out of your comfort zone🚀 Commission, flexible working, and mental health: Why they all work in tandem-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Karandeep Sohel, Managing Director of Pivot Search.Pivot Search was incepted just over two years ago, and it was great to sit down with Karandeep and get the low-down on his business, the model he’s adopted, as well as his thoughts on the current state of recruitment.You can connect with Karandeep on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksohel/ -----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincereSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/-gJheIHkKkM-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the traits a good recruiter has (which isn’t your typical response)🚀 You’ll get excellent advice on building a new market, from how to map effectively through to building your reputation🚀 Caring about client relationships and how to leverage your experience to win more business🚀 Building a team and how to do this as a billing manager🚀 Time management: Why it’s important, how Anthony does it, and his top tips for other billing managers-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Anthony Kelly from Trust In Soda, a subsidiary of the Trinnovo Group. He started working in recruitment at 21, after being fired from Nando’s and not being sure which route to take - a “career glow up” as he calls it in this episode.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a recruiter, as well as building out a new market and team - as well as the trials and tribulations of being a billing manager.You can connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypierrekelly/ -----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the traits that make up a recruitment consultant - and it’s not money!🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on consultative recruitment and what other metrics you can talk about with prospective clients🚀 Caring about client relationships and spending time learning as much as possible about your market.🚀 Being a leader and why compassion and empathy is key.------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Jody Marks, Founder of MRJ Recruitment. He started his recruitment journey back in 2001 working for Huxley Associates, part of the infamous Sthree group. Since then, he has climbed the ranks within Rullion before starting his own agency nearly 12 years ago.It was great to sit down and talk about his tenure both as a billing recruiter as well as now a business owner.You can connect with Jody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymarks/ ------------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincereSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/_ogb91vI6Rk-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the reality of growing a recruitment business in 2022🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development from how to rank clients through to payment terms🚀 Tech stacks and the non-negotiables you need when starting a recruitment business🚀 Costing and budgets and their current methodologies🚀 Feedback from clients and the importance of feedback loops and continuously improving your service-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by the Co-Founders of Peritus Partners: Eden, Jodi, and Mark.Less than a year ago they decided to incept Peritus Partners and grow an agency that they could call their own.With a wealth of experience between them, and a modern approach to business - we broke down everything from tech stacks you need through to how meticulous you need to be with costing when hiring.It’s a cracking episode and I think you’re all going to love it!You can connect with them on LinkedIn:Eden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-whitcomb/Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-o-toole-0b9a9699/Jodi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-barrow-aa0b6a115/-----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wnsft-Uz56A-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Cooper, founder of 27 Talent, to have one of the most honest conversations we've had on this podcast for a while.After building a rec-to-rec business from £0 to over £650K in revenue, Brooke went into Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation in February 2026 with a four-month-old baby at home.Brooke had the courage to share her whole experience with us.Connect with Brooke here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-cooper/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wnsft-Uz56A-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with Callum Runnegar-Mundy to break down how he went from billing £8K fees as a regional generalist at Michael Page to closing £132K retained searches as top biller at Hubscale in under two years.Connect with Callum here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-mundy/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i7E_8W8PATw-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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Dubai is often sold as a tax-free paradise for recruitment founders, but the reality is a high-stakes market where 450 new agencies opened in just the last 12 months.If you’re planning a move, you need to look past the beach clubs and understand the $100k "buy-in" required to survive the first year.This week I am joined by Justin McGuire is an 18-year veteran of the Middle East recruitment scene and the founder of MCG Talent, who recently completed a successful MBO and now advises founders on navigating the region’s unique commercial landscape.Connect with Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumcguire/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uhswi_oewsA-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Allen, a specialist SDR recruiter who after 10 years working for others went solo in 2024. In her first full year, she generated nearly £800K in revenue with a team of one, running everything from Nice in the South of France. We get into the launch decision, the failed European pivot, how she broke into New York, her exact LinkedIn content strategy, and what the hard bits of year one actually looked like. Connect with Sophie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiewearetrampoline/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yYxabn_EOy8-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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Imagine signing a £4M deal to sell your agency, only for it to collapse 3 days later because of a global pandemic.In this episode, Matt Fox shares the brutal reality of losing his exit, rebuilding his business from 25 staff down to 9, and successfully selling it again in 2024. this time for 100% guaranteed cash and no earn-out.Connect with Matt. here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fox-50b10311/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o4hvlyT8w_Q-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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