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Welcome to The Recruitment Mentors Podcast.
Every week, a successful individual contributor or a recruitment entrepreneur from across the globe will join me on the podcast.
It's my job to deconstruct how they have accelerated their recruitment career and remained at the top of their game by uncovering their daily habits, mindset, sales strategies, approach to leadership, and much more.
Building a successful career in recruitment is challenging. This podcast will help you achieve your potential.
Russell Hughes - Why leadership is about setting boundaries, being selfless, and wanting to help people progress
Watch the newly launched integration sneak peek webinar between Vincere & Sourcebreaker:https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker-vincere-integreation_______________________________Claim your exclusive Recruitment Mentors savings on both Vincere & Sourcebreaker below:https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker_______________________________The key takeaways from this episode.🚀 You’ll learn about the secret behind speccing and why you should highlight value over skills.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on management and why you should only manage people if you want to.🚀 Caring about client relationships and how to build a desk from scratch.🚀 The importance of having a strong mindset and why too much planning can be detrimental.🚀 You’ll learn about developing raw talent and why you have to be selfless as a manager.This week I’m joined by Russell Hughes, Partner at FJR Group.He started working in recruitment over 15 years ago, and worked his way up at the infamous Robert Half before transitioning to FJR Group.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure both as a billing consultant and as a manager progressing to MD level. You can connect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellhughes1/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.
58:4514/06/2021
Chris Stupack - 15 minutes with a mentor
Join the FREE sneak peek Vincere & Sourcebreaker integration webinar here:https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker-vincere-integreation____________________________________________________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 - https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/support-the-show
19:5510/06/2021
Meet Eloise Sutton-Kirkby Co-Founder at Vincere & our new podcast partners!
Join the FREE sneak peek Vincere & Sourcebreaker integration webinar here:https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker-vincere-integreationIf you want to find out more about Vincere with your exclusive Recruitment Mentors savings, then use the link below:https://www.vincere.io/recruitmentmentorsMeet Eloise, one of Vincere's Co-Founders, as we discuss the journey of building Vincere so far, the brilliant features they have on the way, and why we're so excited to partner together.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.
22:5109/06/2021
Sanne Wouters - From R2R to Tech recruiter, building a desk in The Netherlands & how we can support women in recruitment
Join the FREE sneak peek Vincere & Sourcebreaker integration webinar here:https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker-vincere-integreation______________________________________________________This week I’m joined by Sanne Wouters from SGI.She started working in recruitment as a rec to rec for two years, before deciding to specialise in being a technology recruiter, focussing on the Dutch market.It was great to sit down with her and talk about her experiences both as a R2R and as a tech recruiter. You can connect with Sanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanne-datarecruitment/ 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.
01:02:1507/06/2021
Nick Carman - 15 minutes with a mentor
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16:2504/06/2021
We're thrilled to announce our new podcast partners Vincere & Sourcebreaker!
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06:2803/06/2021
Ginnette Harvey - Climbing the ranks at Sthree, relocating & building multiple brands in the US, & the power of empathy as a leader
This week I’m joined by Ginette Harvey, who is the founder of Harper & Gray.She started working for the Sthree group over 15 years ago, and has worked her way up to one of the most senior roles in the business, as well as relocating to the USA and building out multiple teams and markets over her tenure.It was great to sit down with her and talk about her career to date, as well as discussing her passion for DE&I and the part that recruiters need to play.You can connect with Ginette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnetteharvey/ 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.
56:5601/06/2021
Liz Neidhardt - 15 minutes with a mentor
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18:2828/05/2021
Nicola Broomham | Recruiter, mother, wife, podcaster - how she built a business and powered through adversity!
This week I’m joined by Nicola Broomham, Founder of Broomham Recruitment. Her career initially started within property, and after taking 8 years out of work to focus on raising children and running a childminding business, she wanted to dive back into a sales career.It was great to sit down with her and discuss how she overcame adversity, as well as building her recruitment career and business from scratch through a global pandemic.You can connect with Nicola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-broomham-property-recruiter-7b05902b/ 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.
57:1124/05/2021
Andy Davis - 15 minutes with a mentor
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20:2721/05/2021
Recruitment Growth Event | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
This is the audio-only version of our new monthly event series called Recruitment Growth Events.We have one goal with our monthly events which are to help anyone who attends by equipping them with practical tips that will help them progress, level up their performance and maximise their potential.We kicked off the event series on a very important topic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.We all experience Imposter Syndrome, but some are better at overcoming it than others.But how can we overcome it if we don't speak about it?That's exactly what we're doing at this event, talking openly & honestly about how we can get better at overcoming Imposter Syndrome. The speakers will be sharing practical tips that you can use to overcome Imposter Syndrome & answer any of your questions on this all-important topic.
57:4920/05/2021
Nathan Darnel - The power of trusting the process, having a strong opening pitch, and not annoying clients!
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about business development and the elevator pitch he uses on cold calls.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on why being process-driven is the best way to be in the early stages of your recruitment career.🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you shouldn’t overlook the power of giving a good service.🚀 Starting a recruitment business and why you should prioritise back-office work as much as your billings.This week I’m joined by Nathan Darnel, Founder and Owner of Source Control.He started working in recruitment 6 years ago, after transitioning from a career in insurance. He now runs his own agency, Source Control, which has been going since January 2021!It was great to sit down with him and talk about his experience both within an agency and the initial beginnings of being a recruitment agency owner.You can connect with Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanrec/ 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.
01:04:1417/05/2021
Jay Guney - 15 minutes with a mentor
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20:0714/05/2021
Chris Atiyah -The power of building relationships to grow a USA desk, and why you should reflect and recharge when relocating abroad
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the reality of relocation and why you need to adjust for at least a year in your personal and professional life.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development in the USA which is centred around relationship building.🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you shouldn’t overlook the power of good customer service.🚀 The USA market and building an office overseas - the pitfalls, the learnings and how recruitment is viewed in the states.🚀 You’ll learn about developing raw talent and how to decipher whether you can, as a business owner, offer the development a graduate needs.This week I’m joined by Chris Atiyah, CEO of EngTal.He started working in recruitment at the infamous Sthree group, and moved to Chicago in 2012. Since then, he’s changed his market twice, started his own recruitment company, and has ambitions to scale it from 25 to 100+ people in three years.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his recruitment career so far, as well as getting into depth about what recruitment is like in the USA.You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-atiyah/ 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.
01:03:5110/05/2021
Chris Bennet - 15 minutes with a mentor
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21:0507/05/2021
Ross Fraser - Building a business, why you need to focus on your mental health and professional goals to offer the best opportunities to your employees
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about working in recruitment at 18 and how to manage the fine line between confidence and arrogance🚀 You’ll get some excellent advice on mental health and why it should be a priority - regardless of whether you own an agency or not🚀 Selling retained solutions and reframing your mindset if you’ve never worked on a retained basis before🚀 Building a business: learnings, pitfalls and the danger of perfectionism_______________________________________________This week I’m joined by Ross Fraser, owner of Connecting Experts.He started working in recruitment at 18 at ChapmanBlack, before deciding to set up Connecting Experts in 2016. This was an interesting episode as we spoke more than just recruitment and business development. A lot of Ross’ mantras come from developing a positive relationship with your mental health, and ensuring that you have the right things in place to grow a successful agency.You can connect with Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossfraser1/ 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.
01:02:1703/05/2021
Stephanie Bateman - 15 Minutes With A Mentor
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21:0229/04/2021
James Branton - The importance of cultivating a strong mindset and investing in the right tools to grow a successful business
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows.🚀 You’ll learn about building a desk and what it takes to secure your first few placements.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which isn’t your cookie-cutter response.🚀 Building a business and what tools you need to invest in to make it a success.🚀 Being a co-founder with your sibling and how to manage close relationships.🚀 You’ll learn about developing junior consultants and why patience (not micromanagement) is the key.This week I’m joined by James Branton, Co-Founder at 2B SolutionsHe started working in recruitment at 21, fresh out of university. He worked his way through the ranks, becoming a manager and then setting up his own recruitment agency with his brother at 26!It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure in recruitment both as a consultant and as a business owner.You can connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbranton/ 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.
01:02:2026/04/2021
Rob Hanna - 15 minutes with a mentor
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19:3922/04/2021
250 episodes! Wow, thank you so much for supporting the podcast and being on this journey with me
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05:0421/04/2021
Lauren Langdell - The power of D&I, creating communities, and persevering through adversity
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the reality of building a desk in the US as well as how long it takes to develop a solid client base🚀 You’ll get some excellent advice on day plans, as well as why and how you should integrate content creation and learning into your day-to-day activities.🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you should focus on integrity over anything else.🚀 The USA market and building an office overseas - the pitfalls, the learnings and how recruitment is viewed across the pond🚀 You’ll learn about DE&I and why recruiters play such a crucial part in this, as well as what you can do to start making a difference. This week I’m joined by Lauren Langdell from Trust in Soda.She started working in recruitment straight out of university and worked her way through the ranks at Trust in Soda. She now lives in LA and is focused on growing their offices (despite a global pandemic).It was great to sit down with her and talk about her tenure in recruitment, as well as what she does to separate herself from other consultants and agencies, inclusive of her events focussed on DE&I.You can connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenlangdell/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.
01:01:3219/04/2021
Nick Grantham - 15 minutes with a mentor
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20:3815/04/2021
Rachel Mayne - Why dual desking, a positive mindset, and always doing BD can enable you to carve out a successful recruitment career
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:~ You’ll learn about the importance of speed when dual-desking or working as a contract recruiter.~ You’ll get some solid advice on business development which focusses on new business as well as expanding current clients.~ Caring about your team and why you can’t be selfish as a manager.~ The importance of a strong mindset as well as other traits you have to cultivate and build on to be successful.~ You’ll learn about how to consistently win business and why BD should be a core part of your day - every day!This week I’m joined by Rachel Mayne from Ventula Consulting. She started working in recruitment fresh out of university, and progressed through the ranks as a well-respected biller, and then to management and Director level at Ventula. It was great to sit down with her and unpick her career to date, whilst also gaining some excellent insight along the way.You can connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmaynebusinesschange/ 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.
01:02:2012/04/2021
Tom Ponting - From agency recruiter to agency owner, how to scale and sustain billings and headcount when running your own business
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the qualities that make up a highly successful recruitment consultant🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on consistency and how this will help you to increase your billings🚀 Starting an agency as well as how to seek investment and establish a clear partnership🚀 Building a team and internal recruitment and why you should constantly be talking to fresh talent as a Recruitment Business Owner.🚀 You’ll learn about developing talent and why “6 months” is what it takes!This week I’m joined by Tom Ponting, Founder of Amber Resourcing.He started working in recruitment fresh out of college, and he knew quickly that building a career as a recruitment consultant was what he wanted to do. It was great to sit down with him and talk about his 9-year tenure within an agency, as well as now owning his agency for the last 18-months!You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompontingitrecruiteraspcms/ 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.
57:2505/04/2021
Kyle Gallagher - Why placement retention and playing the long game is the key to building a successful recruitment career
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀You’ll learn about hiring juniors and how you can look out for a “growth mindset” when interviewing.🚀You’ll get some solid advice on business development which isn’t your typical cookie-cutter response.🚀Caring about candidate relationships and why they are a key part of your business development strategy.🚀Being a leader and how understanding people will enable you to grow and manage a successful team.🚀You’ll learn about developing raw talent and the importance of being honest with graduates.This week I’m joined by Kyle Gallagher from This Is Prime.He started working in recruitment fresh out of university, and worked his way up not only as a successful biller, but as a successful leader, too.It was an intriguing conversation where we covered not only his tenure as a recruiter, but also tips and success stories that will add value to you as a listener.You can connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gallagher-07363b97/ 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.
59:4029/03/2021
Daniel Cox - Staying consistent for 9 years, becoming a shareholder and why keeping it “simple” is the silver bullet for success
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows.🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of having a clear goal and why it’s crucial for success in recruitment🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and how to grow your client base🚀 Day plans and why you need to keep them simple (as well as Daniel sharing his own day plan on the episode)🚀 Being a shareholder and how to ask the tough questions to potentially secure yourself the opportunity of shares within your agency🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of tracking ratios and how it will help you become a better billerThis week I’m joined by Daniel Cox from ConSol Partners.He started working in recruitment at 21, fresh out of university. He worked his way through the ranks, becoming a shareholder and Director at ConSol Partners.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his 9-year tenure at ConSol, as well as delving deep into what made him a successful recruiter and consistent biller!You can connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcox2/ 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.
01:03:2422/03/2021
Rory Ferguson - Creating a culture of learning, and the importance of investing in your middle management to scale a recruitment agency successfully
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about Harvey Nash and how it grew to be one of the most successful recruitment agencies in the world.🚀 You’ll get some excellent insight on the importance of investing in mid-level managers and how it impacts your wider growth strategy🚀 Caring about client relationships and why recruitment shouldn’t be transactional🚀 How to maximise potential out of each consultant, especially if you’re a manager/leader🚀 You’ll learn about integration at the senior level and why it can be difficult (as well as how to overcome it).This week I’m joined by Rory Ferguson, a self-employed Interim consultant with over 25 years of recruitment experience.He started working in recruitment in the 90s at the infamous Harvey Nash, before working for some of the best-known brands such as Petroplan and Hydrogen.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a recruiter as well as diving into culture, progression and scaling a recruitment business.You can connect with Rory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roryjferguson/ 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.
56:1915/03/2021
Top 10 most common traits in high performing recruiters & leaders with Elliot Manning
I teamed up with Elliot Manning from the Search podcast to discuss the common traits we see in the recruiters we have been interviewing on our podcasts.If you haven't listened to Elliot's podcast then give it a list as he also had a wide range of recruiters on his show that you can all learn from.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.
37:2611/03/2021
Dandan Zhu - Why hard work, determination and being motivated by money will get you far in recruitment!
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the true meaning of hard work and why it’s crucial to have a focussed work ethic as a recruiter.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and how to cater to your market through understanding their behaviours.🚀 The USA market currently as well as growth areas for the future.🚀 How to achieve success and why it’s important to always have a learning mindset. 🚀 Why good practice in recruitment will get you further than you think.This week I’m joined by Dandan Zhu, Founder of DG Recruit.She started working in recruitment at 23, and worked her way up to top biller status at Real Staffing Group before setting up her own agency. It was great to sit down with her and talk about her career to date, as well as how she could achieve financial freedom before hitting 30! This is one of my most motivating episodes to date, and there are so many great takeaways.You can connect with Dandan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandanzhu/ 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.
01:04:0608/03/2021
Ben Duncombe - 15 Minutes with a mentor
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12:3704/03/2021
Ben Muwoki - The importance of purpose and how confidence and market knowledge will enable you to increase your billings internationally
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about why being purpose-driven will enable you to build and sustain a successful recruitment career.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on how building confidence and market knowledge can undoubtedly increase your billings.🚀 Caring about candidate relationships and why you should prioritise your niche network over anything else.🚀 The USA market and how it differs to the UK.🚀 You’ll learn about the Dutch market and how to navigate recruitment in Europe.This week I’m joined by Ben Muwoki, President of SGI. After spending 19 years at the infamous SThree, we unpacked not only how Ben has sustained an incredibly successful career over two decades, but also how he took his career international early on. It was great to sit down with him and discuss everything from business development, to working the US market, to relocation.You can connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-muwoki-a55277a1/ 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.
01:09:4801/03/2021
Peter Brzezinka - Why data is king, winning retained business, and the importance of metrics in business development
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of data and how it can boost your motivation and results as a recruiter🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and how to approach it🚀 Asking for retained work and why it’s important to do it regularly whilst you’re growing your desk🚀 The power of meaningful conversations and why it’s important to talk about other topics when on the phone to clients (not just jobs)🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of defining your goals and how to stay motivated even when you’re doing wellThis week I’m joined by Peter Brzezinka, CEO of Org 3D.He started his career in recruitment over 10 years ago, and after building his knowledge for 7 years within a BD-focussed role, he decided to launch his own recruitment consultancy three years ago.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his experiences not just as a business owner, but also as a recruiter and the strategies that made him successful.You can connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/europeanheadhunter/ 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.
01:02:2622/02/2021
Jack Catherall - 15 minutes with a mentor
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13:1215/02/2021
Kate Sandy - 15 minutes with a mentor
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18:3814/02/2021
Emma Head - 15 minutes with a mentor
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15:5912/02/2021
James Mitra - 15 minutes with a mentor
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15:3711/02/2021
Arjun Gillard - 15 minutes with a mentor
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14:4710/02/2021
Cat Clancy - 15 minutes with a mentor
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14:3009/02/2021
Kyle Gallagher - 15 minutes with a mentor
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11:5908/02/2021
Mark Thomas - 15 minutes with a mentor
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16:3205/02/2021
Caroline Wilson - 15 minutes with a mentor
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14:4904/02/2021
John Guest - 15 minutes with a mentor
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16:0403/02/2021
Lewis Adams-Dunstan - 15 minutes with a mentor
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12:2902/02/2021
Justin McGuire & Dan Matthews - Scaling a global business, retaining staff and the power of Co-Founding
This week I’m joined by Justin McGuire and Dan Matthews, Co-Founders of DMCG Global.Having Co-Founders on the podcast is always great for fresh perspective and insight, and on this episode, both Justin and Dan certainly deliver some unique opinions and learnings.It was inspiring to sit down with them and talk all about growing a business together, as well as empowering other recruiters to license with them and grow their desks from anywhere in the world.You can connect with them both on LinkedIn:Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmarkmatthews/ Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumcguire/ 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.
01:07:4201/02/2021
Blaine Daws - Breaking down how to win retained work, taking control of client relationships and having a clean mindset every day!
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the Search process and how it differs from generic agency recruitment.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and how to win retained projects if you’ve never done it before.🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you should go above and beyond, especially if you’re running a search.🚀 The power of a strong mindset and why breathing techniques will help you be a better recruiter.🚀 You’ll learn about personal branding and why speaking at events can fast-track your business development skills.This week I’m joined by Blaine Daws from WNTD.With over 10 years of recruitment experience, we unpacked a lot in this episode. Blaine has extensive knowledge within Executive Search, so it was incredibly useful to understand his business development techniques when looking to win retained projects. You can connect with Blaine on LinkedIn: Blaine Daws.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.
01:03:2825/01/2021
Elly Greaney - Why management isn’t always the answer, and recruitment is a long-game of building relationships!
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the characteristics that make up a successful recruiter, as well as how some of these traits can be taught.🚀 You’ll get some excellent advice on events and how to get the most out of them, as well as do’s and don’ts.🚀 Caring about the long game and why slow and steady does win the race with client development.🚀 The habits to embody to grow your desk from 100k to 300k and beyond.🚀 Unpacking leadership and why it doesn’t have to be your chosen path.This week I’m joined by Elly Greaney from Transition Partners.She started her tenure in recruitment at 24, after travelling the world and going to beauty school straight after her secondary education. It was amazing to hear about how she progressed from trainee to MD in the space of 6 years, as well as the trials and tribulations she’s faced along the way.We unpack a lot about leadership on this episode, and it’s one I think you’re all going to love. You can connect with Elly on LinkedIn: Connect with Elly.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.
01:05:3918/01/2021
Vicki Richardson - A winning mindset, balancing parenting with recruitment and staying current in an ever-changing landscape!
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of a winning mindset, and why confidence is the key to unlocking success🚀 You’ll get some great advice on building client relationships and the importance of booking face to face meetings🚀 Setting your standards as a manager and how to get the most out of people you’re mentoring🚀 Recruitment whilst growing a family and the importance of striking a work-life balance that works for you🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of innovating as the recruitment industry continues to evolveThis week I’m joined by Vicki Richardson from Theo James Recruitment LTD.She has over 20 years recruitment experience, and during her tenure has learnt so much about the industry - as well as being forced to innovate in adversity.It was great to sit down with her and talk about her experiences over the last 20 years. You can connect with Vicki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-richardson-assoc-blor-cpd-59070559/ 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.
01:02:3511/01/2021
We're a community of recruitment professionals!
Last year, I learned the importance of not suffering in silence, if you need help, then ask for it, and you will be overwhelmed with the number of people willing to give it.If you're listening to this podcast then your part of an extraordinary community of recruitment professionals who tune in every week, don't forget that you're not alone and if you need help ask for it.I hope you have an amazing 2021 and we're back with weekly episodes on Monday! 🔥
02:2508/01/2021
Learnings and a Wrap Up of 2020
In this episode, I go over the key learnings from this year's podcast episodes and conversations. 🚀Find out what the top 10 most listened to podcast episodes of 2020 were here - Top 10 Episode List.The key learnings from this year are as follows:~ Being a recruitment consultant who does the right thing and isn't transactional will win and always win.~ The importance of always being open to learning.~ The recruitment consultants that provided as much value as possible this year despite being told no one is hiring, will be remembered when companies need to hire again.~ If you don't take care of your own mental health then you won't achieve the goals you have for your recruitment career.~ What does the future look like from the conversations I have been having. We will see you all back in 2021, enjoy your Christmas break!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.
26:4121/12/2020
Donovan Pignatiello: Why diamonds in the rough, hunger and ambition will make you successful - as well as partnering with high-quality clients!
The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:~ You’ll learn about why hunger to succeed is one of the most powerful traits that a successful recruitment consultant can possess~ You’ll get some solid advice on discipline and why consistency and hard work trumps talent~ Caring about client relationships and why you should be particular about the clients you partner with (high quality only!)~ The USA market and how this compares to other geographies~ You’ll learn about hiring triggers and the importance of finding diamonds in the roughThis week I’m joined by Donovan Pignatiello from Nicholas Bernard LTDIt was fascinating to sit down with him and talk about how he progressed from being a recruiter within an agency environment to then starting and scaling his own agency which has been going strong for nearly eleven years. We unpicked a lot of interesting themes during this episode, and Donovan shared his expertise and opinions which I think you’ll all love. You can connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanpignatiello/ 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.
01:05:3214/12/2020