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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back for its second season! Kay Adams welcomes the women who assemble the squad, Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell, to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of putting together the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Judy and Kelli open up about what it means to embrace flaws in the pursuit of perfection, how they identify that winning combo of stamina and wow factor, and what it’s like to see Thunderstruck go viral. Plus, the duo shares their hopes for the future of DCC beyond the field. Netflix Sports Club Podcast Correspondent Dani Klupenger also stops by to discuss the NBA Finals, basketball’s biggest moments with Michael Jordan and LeBron, and Kevin Durant’s international dominance. Dani and Kay detail the rise of Coco Gauff’s greatness and the most exciting storylines heading into Wimbledon. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/NetflixSportsClub Find more from the Netflix Sports Club Podcast @NetflixSports on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. You can catch Kay Adams @heykayadams and Dani Klupenger @daniklup on IG and X. Be sure to follow Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammel @kellifinglass and @dcc_judy on IG. Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Be sure to watch, listen, and subscribe to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Tudum, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes on Fridays every other week.…

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Season 8 | Ep40 Jamie Trevett on going all in on the US and shutting down his UK contracts business 1:09:08

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Would you walk away from recurring revenue to chase a bigger opportunity overseas? On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Jamie Trevett, founder of Just Construction. Jamie was last on the show in 2022 when his UK construction recruitment firm had 25 staff and a growing contract book. Fast forward to today and Jamie has completely transformed the business. He shut down the contract side in the UK and relocated the company’s focus to the US market, where he now runs a similarly sized team doing 95% of their work stateside. In this episode, we discuss: Why he made the bold decision to leave the UK market behind The operational and cultural shifts required to succeed in the US How time zones and remote management work across continents The growing influence of AI on recruitment delivery What the future could look like for Just Construction, including a potential sale If you're thinking about scaling into the US or questioning how to futureproof your business in a changing market, you’ll get real insight from this one. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jamie Trevett and Just Construction 02:59 Transitioning from the UK to the US Market 05:56 Challenges in the UK Construction Recruitment Market 08:49 Shutting Down the Contract Side of the Business 12:07 Building a Stronger Focus on Permanent Recruitment 14:57 Navigating Time Zones and Work Arrangements 17:53 Strategies for Expanding into the US Market 21:04 The Impact of AI on Recruitment 23:43 Future Plans and Potential Sale of the Business __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep39 Matt Tyson on two life-changing exits and the personal cost of chasing growth 1:25:30

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What’s the point in building a business if you lose everything at home? On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Tyson, founder of Knockout Consulting and former owner of two successful payroll companies. Matt has achieved what many founders dream of—two life-changing exits in 15 years. But behind the success was a personal cost he never expected. In his pursuit of business growth, he lost sight of the very reason he started—his family. In this deeply honest conversation, we discuss: How Matt built and exited two payroll businesses The pressure of selling a company during uncertain times What he’d do differently to protect his marriage and mental health Why emotional balance matters just as much as financial goals Strategies for building a business that doesn't cost you everything else If you’re a founder chasing an exit or deep in growth mode, this is a powerful reminder to check in on what really matters. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Growth and Balance 02:52 Matt Tyson's Journey and Business Philosophy 06:03 Transition from Banking to Payroll 09:08 Building and Exiting Businesses 12:01 The Importance of Compliance and Contractor Welfare 14:54 Navigating Business Growth and Personal Life 17:47 The Emotional Impact of Business Success 20:54 The Role of Family and Support Systems 23:49 Establishing Walker Smith and Growth Strategies 27:01 Innovations in Contractor Support 29:41 The Journey of Building a Group of Businesses 32:56 Recognizing Personal Struggles and Changes 35:48 Reflections on Work-Life Balance 38:43 Conclusion and Lessons Learned 42:43 Navigating Business Exits During Uncertain Times 45:38 The Importance of Financial Control and Cost Management 49:27 Identity and Purpose After Selling a Business 50:39 The Emotional Impact of Business Transitions 56:52 Lessons Learned from Personal Relationships and Business 01:00:44 Finding Balance: Work, Life, and Personal Fulfillment 01:09:29 Key Strategies for Business Growth and Exit Planning __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep38 Dan Grim on what top recruitment talent really wants and why most agencies miss the mark 1:22:49

14 днів тому1:22:49

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Why most recruitment businesses fail to attract top-tier leadership talent On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Dan Grim, founder of Inside Recruitment. With 25 years in the industry and two previous equity partnerships under his belt, Dan now runs a solo rec-to-rec firm helping recruitment businesses hire the kind of leadership talent that drives real scale. In this episode, Dan explains: Why most founders can't attract true A players The key traits and expectations that top 10% performers are looking for Why having a clear shareholder agreement matters more than you think How personal struggles shape better leadership decisions What a good general manager or MD actually enables in a recruitment firm If you're thinking about stepping back from the day-to-day or need someone to drive your next phase of growth, this is essential listening. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Rag Podcast and Dan Grimm 02:36 Dan Grimm's Journey in Recruitment 09:52 Transitioning from Recruitment to Business Leadership 18:35 The Importance of Values in Business 25:57 Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Business 31:26 Navigating Business Partnerships and Agreements 38:10 Personal Challenges and Career Resilience 40:21 Navigating Expat Life and Family Dynamics 43:11 Career Transitions and the Role of Networking 47:13 Challenges of Leadership and Personal Struggles 51:25 Reflections on Career Choices and Business Dynamics 55:07 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Leadership 59:44 Building a Business: Insights and Strategies 01:05:47 Finding the Right Fit: Recruitment and Company Culture 01:10:17 The Value of Retaining Top Talent 01:15:23 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Business Growth __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/…

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Season 8 | Ep37 Why Martin Smith spends 90% of his time on what he's best at - BD and brand growth 1:12:31

21 день тому1:12:31

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Most recruitment founders try to do it all and burn out in the process. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Martin Smith, founder of Talent Group, who shares how he's structured his business to double down on what he's best at and handed over the rest. Martin runs TalentDrive and Talent Finance, with a 12-person team across the UK. In this episode, we talk about: His journey from agency to founder The lessons he learned from early mistakes Bringing in an MD to run one brand while he focuses on growth Spending 90% of his time on BD, brand, and community Why self-awareness and strategic delegation can lead to long-term success Martin’s also brutally honest about the personal side of business, living on the South Coast, navigating the loneliness of leadership, and staying motivated through tough times like COVID. If you’re a founder who’s still figuring out where you add the most value or how to step back without slowing down, this one’s a must-listen. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Growth in Recruitment 02:15 Martin's Journey: From Recruiter to Founder 11:11 Transitioning from Agency to In-House Recruitment 18:35 The Decision to Start Talent Group 21:56 Navigating the Early Days of Entrepreneurship 24:21 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic 27:32 Building Resilience and Community in Business 31:46 Leadership Lessons and Team Dynamics 35:30 Scaling the Business: Growth Strategies and Challenges 39:57 Adapting to Market Changes and New Ventures 46:51 Defining the Role of a CEO and Business Strategy 47:57 Navigating Life on the South Coast 50:07 Balancing Remote Work and Team Dynamics 52:05 Future Growth and Business Strategy 55:26 The Role of AI in Recruitment 01:01:16 The Human Element in Recruitment 01:04:30 Motivation and Personal Values in Business 01:10:11 Finding Balance in Work and Life __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep36 Philippa Smith on losing it all then scaling back to build a £1m+ EBITDA lifestyle agency 1:15:02

28 днів тому1:15:02

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What happens when your 15-person agency runs out of cash and you have to start over from scratch? On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Philippa Smith, founder of Silver Swan Recruitment, a luxury staffing agency for ultra-high net worth individuals. After growing her team to 15, COVID and poor cash flow caught up with her. In August 2024, she made the entire team redundant and scaled the business back to just herself. Nine months later, Philippa is now generating more than £1 million in pro-rata EBITDA. She's happier, more focused, and running a business built around lifestyle and profit, not just headcount. In this episode, we cover: How she pivoted her model to charge upfront and improve cash flow Why personal branding has transformed her client relationships The emotional cost of scaling too fast How she’s using podcasting and community to drive inbound growth The upside of running a smaller, more agile agency If you’re questioning whether scale is really the goal, this episode will give you a new perspective. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Silver Swan Recruitment 02:04 Philippa's Journey into Recruitment 07:52 Transition to Silver Swan Recruitment 10:00 Growth and Challenges in Recruitment 18:22 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business 22:01 Navigating Revenue Challenges 24:05 Strategies for Business Development 24:17 Building the Team: Structure and Challenges 25:08 The Turning Point: Running Out of Money 27:19 Facing Reality: Making Tough Decisions 30:01 The Aftermath: Adjusting to Change 32:10 Rebuilding: A New Business Model 34:12 Commitment to Change: Charging Upfront 39:04 Success Redefined: Filling Roles Effectively 41:21 The Power of Personal Branding 46:47 The Power of Podcasting in Recruitment 49:00 Building Communities for House Managers 52:58 Creating Value Through Events and Networking 56:58 The Balance of Work and Personal Life 01:01:02 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep35 How Levy Global is scaling post-MBO with a clear vision for growth and legacy 1:24:40

5 weeks тому1:24:40

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From recruiter to CEO and majority shareholder, Matt Murphy’s journey at Levy Global is nothing short of remarkable. Now, with Rory McGowan joining from Opus as COO, the business is entering what they call "Levy 2.0" - a new chapter focused on scale, structure, and serious wealth creation. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Matt and Rory, who now lead a 50-person business headquartered in the UK with offices in Amsterdam and Belgium. Matt shares how he joined Levy as a recruiter 22 years ago, led two management buyouts, and transitioned from top biller to CEO. Rory explains why he left a global leadership role managing 150+ people to join a high-margin, high-growth business with a clear trajectory and massive opportunity ahead. In this episode, we discuss How Matt took ownership through phased MBOs to lead Levy into its next phase Rory’s decision to downsize the team size but upscale in ambition What it really takes to scale a recruitment business for exit How they’re building a leadership team and operational engine to match their vision Why clarity, culture, and autonomy are key to navigating the AI era If you're thinking about scale, succession, and what comes after strong performance, this episode is full of lived experience and strategy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Levy Global and Its Growth Journey 03:03 Matt Murphy's Transition from Recruiter to CEO 06:05 Rory McGowan's Move to Levy Global 08:54 The Management Buyout Experience 12:03 Challenges and Lessons from the First MBO 14:49 Building a Leadership Team and Managing Growth 18:00 Navigating COVID-19 and Its Impact on Business 21:12 Cultural Differences in Professional Environments 25:11 Transitioning Leadership and Team Dynamics 28:41 The Drive for Growth and Legacy 36:36 The Role of a COO in Scaling Business 41:27 Navigating Change and Building a Strong Team 49:09 Financial Strategies and Preparing for Growth 50:57 Navigating Unique Deal Structures 52:05 Personal Reflections on Career Transitions 54:51 Exploring Business Opportunities and Challenges 57:58 Initial Impressions and Early Contributions 01:00:23 Gathering Insights from Team Members 01:02:22 Combining Business Models for Growth 01:05:08 Strategic Changes in Client Management 01:10:59 Future Vision for Recruitment and Growth 01:17:25 Advice for Future Leaders 01:23:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there! __________________________________________…

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Season 8 | Ep34 Jay Wynter on $1m billing for 7 years straight and leading Precision Sourcing’s largest and highest-performing team 57:35

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What does it take to bill over $1 million a year for seven years straight, while leading the highest-performing team in your company? On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Jay Wynter, SAP Practice Lead at Precision Sourcing in Australia. From a tough start in recruitment to becoming a standout performer, Jay has built an elite billing record and helped shape a team known for its consistency and culture. In this episode, we discuss How Jay has billed $1 million annually for seven consecutive years The leadership mindset that built the most consistent team in the business How personal branding and podcasting helped deepen relationships Why balancing delivery, culture and family is at the heart of his approach If you’re serious about high performance in recruitment—either as a biller or a leader—this is the one to watch. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Rag Podcast and Guest Introduction 01:07 Jay Wynter's Journey to Australia and Recruitment 07:25 Transition from Football to Recruitment 14:29 Early Challenges in Recruitment 19:45 Adapting to COVID-19 and Leadership Response 23:02 Embracing LinkedIn and Personal Branding 27:29 Early Wins and Building a Personal Brand 28:52 The Power of Podcasting in Recruitment 31:37 Leadership and Team Dynamics 36:19 Value-Driven Recruitment Strategies 41:36 Work-Life Balance and Family Impact 47:55 Future of Recruitment and Business Growth __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep33 Dan Moussa on growth, consulting skills and leading rec forward in the age of AI 1:02:57

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What does growth really look like in 2025's recruitment market? For Dan Moussa, it means combining consulting skills, AI adoption and personal branding to move the industry forward. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Dan Moussa, founder of Talesca, a specialist recruitment business in Australia. Dan’s story is one of consistent adaptation, leaning into the tools and strategies that add genuine value in a fast-changing space. In this episode, we discuss How personal branding has shaped Talesca’s growth Why consistency and consulting skills are more vital than ever How AI is transforming recruitment models and client expectations What it takes to build a business that stays relevant and delivers value If you’re a recruitment founder looking to evolve your business, sharpen your commercial edge or understand how to futureproof your brand and delivery, this episode is well worth your time. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Rag Podcast 01:50 Overview of Talesca and Its Growth 03:36 Reflections on Recruitment Career Beginnings 09:14 The Importance of Consistency in Recruitment 20:28 Current State of Recruitment and AI Impact 28:53 The Value of Time in Recruitment 31:12 Consulting Skills in Recruitment 34:29 The Future of Recruitment: Data and AI 39:16 Changing Recruitment Models 44:01 Defining Success in Recruitment 49:05 Building a High-Performing Team 55:35 Community Building and AI in Recruitment __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep32 From cleaning to global recruiter - Leon Mitton on scaling with AI at the core 1:02:48

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What does it take to go from running a cleaning business to founding a global recruitment firm? Leon Mitton shares how he launched Agnes Cole Consulting during COVID and is now using AI to drive scale and efficiency in a way few are even attempting. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Leon Mitton, founder of Agnes Cole Consulting, a specialist SAP and S4 HANA recruitment firm based in the UK and operating globally. Leon started with no background in business and built everything from the ground up. In this episode, he opens up about his journey, the role of personal fulfilment in entrepreneurship, and how he’s using AI to build a lean, high-performing business for the future. In this episode, we discuss How Leon went from cleaning homes to closing global recruitment deals What it was like launching a company at the peak of COVID Why AI is the future of outbound and client engagement in recruitment His vision for creating a long-term legacy for his family If you're thinking about what recruitment could look like in five years or want to hear a story rooted in grit, innovation, and purpose, this episode is not to be missed. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leon Mitton and Agnes Cole Consulting 02:14 Leon’s Journey: From Cleaning Business to Recruitment 10:01 Navigating Recruitment During COVID-19 12:29 The Transition to Entrepreneurship 15:05 Establishing Agnes Cole Consulting 17:12 Growth and Challenges in Year Two 19:11 The Messy Middle: Managing a Growing Team 24:28 Reflections on Business and Personal Fulfillment 27:08 Creating a Legacy for Future Generations 30:46 The Role of AI in Recruitment 32:19 Intentional Parenting and Education Choices 34:36 The Evolution of School Systems 37:04 Communication Skills as a Superpower 39:10 The Impact of Technology on Recruitment 41:44 AI's Influence on Client Relationships 46:18 Adapting to Change in Recruitment 51:00 The Future of Recruitment and Business Structure 55:23 Finding Joy in the Recruitment Journey 01:01:20 Inspiring Others Through Personal Stories __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep31 Tom Warner on why he downsized his agency and now prefers building solo at a £500K+ run rate 41:43

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What happens when scaling your recruitment business doesn’t bring success, but stress? Tom Warner opens up about the highs and lows of building GroTech and why going solo was the best decision he ever made. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Tom Warner, founder of GroTech, a specialist go-to-market recruitment agency for SaaS businesses in the Nordics. Tom launched GrowTech during the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced two strong years of growth, built a team of seven and then decided to scale it all the way back to just himself. Now he's billing over £500K annually and loving the freedom and focus of a lean model. In this episode, we discuss: Why Tom chose to step back from managing a team and go solo The lessons learned from hiring mistakes and scaling too quickly The emotional and financial pressures that come with business ownership How clarity, efficiency, and focus are driving his next chapter of growth If you’re a recruiter who’s scaled, stumbled, or simply wondering if bigger is always better, this episode offers a refreshing and honest take on what success can really look like. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Rag Podcast and Guest Background 02:52 Tom Warner's Journey to Founding GrowTech 05:46 The Early Days of GroTech and Initial Success 08:52 Challenges of Scaling a Recruitment Business 11:59 Navigating the Recruitment Landscape During COVID 15:06 Reflections on Growth and Future Plans 20:50 Navigating Recruitment Challenges 23:01 The Impact of Hiring Decisions 26:08 Crisis Management in Recruitment 29:57 Building a Personal Brand 34:03 Future Growth and Scaling Strategies __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruitment agency founders - this one’s for you. What’s your plan for the rest of 2025? If it’s based on more cold outreach, referrals, or hiring more recruiters… we’ve got news for you. That’s not where the smart money is going. The market has changed. AI is everywhere. Noise is louder than ever. So if you want to scale profitably this year, you need to do things differently! It starts with what you already have. Your experience. Your network. Your voice. And we are showing you exactly how to use it in a brand-new, FREE Masterclass - built specifically for recruitment leaders like you. You’re going to learn: Why your LinkedIn content isn’t working - and how to fix it fast How to generate inbound leads without being “LinkedIn famous” And the exact Hoxo 3X System agencies are using to book more calls - in just a few hours a week 78% of our clients made over 100K in the first 6 months using this. No fluff. No guesswork. Just stuff that works. The Masterclass is free - but it’s only available for a limited time. So if you’re serious about growing this year, don’t wait. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q03lBpYC0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep30 James Waissel on hitting £300K within 7 months as a rec agency founder 1:06:08

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James Waissel set a modest goal of £125K in year 1 of launching his own agency. Instead, he ended up billing over £300K in revenue in just seven months. On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by James Waissel, founder and CEO of Huntsman Consult, a construction and real estate recruitment business based in London. James started the business in June 2024, backed by a couple of key clients, and has built a small but growing team of three. In this conversation, he shares what it’s really like in the first nine months of running a recruitment agency: the wins, the lessons, and the pressure of getting it right. In this episode, we discuss: What helped him smash his first-year revenue goal in just seven months The financial, emotional, and operational challenges of early-stage growth How he’s building the foundation for long-term success If you're in the early stages of launching a recruitment business (or thinking about it), this is a must-listen. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The RAG Podcast and James Waissel 02:31 James Waissel's journey into recruitment 10:02 The decision to start a business 16:54 Building a recruitment business from scratch 25:29 First steps and early successes 33:23 Achieving growth in a challenging market 34:27 Transitioning to a 360 role in recruitment 37:30 Leveraging LinkedIn for business growth 41:34 Exploring new business verticals 44:16 Building a partner network for growth 46:47 The role of AI in recruitment 49:44 The importance of quality over quantity 52:45 Understanding client needs for business success 56:35 Lessons learned from past experiences 01:00:06 The importance of financial management 01:03:36 Combining sales, AI, and brand for success __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep29 Graham Cosgrave on growing MatchMedics by going niche and marketing to doctors worldwide 1:06:45

11 weeks тому1:06:45

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What happens when you go all-in on a niche? Graham Cosgrave shares how MatchMedics transformed from a traditional agency into one of Ireland’s leading medical recruitment brands by focusing solely on doctors. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Graham Cosgrave, Director at MatchMedics, a recruitment business specialising in placing doctors from across the globe into roles in Ireland. Graham began as a recruiter and is now helping lead an international brand that’s relocating entire families, not just individuals. From six-figure results driven by content to high-stakes international events, MatchMedics is proof that a focused strategy and great storytelling can fuel serious growth. In this episode, we discuss: Why they went from a multi-discipline agency to 100% doctor-focused How their brand strategy attracts doctors from South Africa, Europe, and beyond The power of podcasting, storytelling, and recruitment events to build trust and credibility What it takes to build a recruitment business that changes lives and not just careers If you're looking to grow your brand, go niche, or build an international talent pipeline, this episode is packed with practical insight and inspiration. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Graham 03:13 Graham's journey in recruitment 05:53 The impact of relocation on lives 08:56 Transitioning to a niche market 11:56 Building a brand and marketing strategy 15:14 The evolution of roles and responsibilities 18:05 The power of content and online presence 20:49 Nurturing relationships and ambassador networks 23:49 The decision to focus on doctors only 26:57 Global recruitment strategies 29:56 Conclusion and future outlook 31:17 The impact of international medical professionals 34:06 Challenges in South African healthcare 37:40 The power of storytelling in recruitment 40:34 Building credibility through real experiences 43:00 The role of podcasts in recruitment 46:02 Navigating the Irish job market 49:19 Engaging with South African doctors 52:05 Investment in recruitment events 54:04 Long-term vision for recruitment success 01:01:51 The future of medical recruitment __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep28 From recruiter to founder at 25: Haseena Mooncey on building a global life sciences business 1:05:08

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Starting a recruitment business at 25 with just three years of experience takes serious courage. Haseena Mooncey did exactly that – and she’s built something special. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Haseena Mooncey, co-founder of CHR Life Sciences, a modern boutique recruitment firm focused on niche roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Haseena launched the business with a former boss as her co-founder, stepping into entrepreneurship with limited experience but a clear mindset and strong values. Her story is rare, especially as a young woman in recruitment. And it’s incredibly inspiring. In this episode, we discuss: What pushed her to take the leap from employee to business owner The early challenges of launching with limited experience The mindset needed to grow a global contract recruitment business Balancing a modern outlook with traditional values in how she builds her team If you’re in your 20s and thinking about starting your own business - or you're just looking for a story that proves age and experience don't define success, this episode is one to tune into. Watch the full conversation live on my LinkedIn this Wednesday at 12 pm or search The RAG wherever you get your podcasts! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Haseena Mooncey and CHR Life Sciences 03:00 The journey of starting a business at 25 06:03 Navigating early challenges and building a network 09:05 The decision to transition from employee to entrepreneur 12:05 Establishing CHR Life Sciences and initial struggles 14:56 First deals and market expansion 18:11 Building a business from the ground up 20:54 Reflections on growth and future aspirations 22:00 Building relationships in recruitment 24:32 Navigating market changes and opportunities 26:06 The challenges of remote work and team dynamics 28:06 The importance of hiring and team growth 30:20 Learning from experience: hiring strategies 32:32 The impact of market fluctuations on business 36:52 Managing stress and maintaining team morale 44:54 Building a values-driven recruitment company 48:13 The role of AI in recruitment 50:22 Pharmaceutical industry insights 52:31 Navigating the future of work 55:23 Life goals and work-life balance 01:00:13 The importance of relationships in recruitment -------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Ready to find 25+ warm leads within seven days on LinkedIn? As a recruiter, most of the working day is spent chasing people via cold outreach on LinkedIn. This method is super time-consuming, and most people don’t reply because they simply don’t know or trust you. But it can be different... If you follow the process in this document, you will hack the LinkedIn Algorithm in just 15 minutes per day and drive warm leads whenever you want them. A warm lead is a person who you can 100% guarantee knows who you are, and what you do and has shown interest in you and/or your services in the past 48 hours. Over 5000 recruiters around the globe follow this process daily, and the results have been amazing! You can have this, too! Access the Hoxo 20:10:5 guide here: https://bit.ly/3PLjaJY If you’d prefer to consume this information directly from our Co-Founder and CEO, Sean Anderson (the creator of 20:10:5), you can join our free training course now! Get access to: 4 bite-sized training videos that can immediately help you boost your business on LinkedIn Exclusive access to Hoxo 20:10:5 warm leads tracking template Free support from the Hoxo team to help you implement the process and get the results This course is part of the hugely successful Personal Brand Bootcamp which has seen over 5000 recruiters graduate and drive millions of warm leads and £££ in revenue as a result! Get free access to the course once you’ve downloaded our guide.…

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Season 8 | Ep27 From refugee to 7-figure founder: Klajdi Bega on building Luminary Group by age 27 1:09:32

13 weeks тому1:09:32

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From Albanian refugee to running a seven-figure recruitment firm by age 27. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Klajdi Bega, founder and CEO of Luminary Group, a life sciences headhunting firm operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. Born in Albania and raised in North London, Klajdi’s story is one of grit, vision, and relentless drive. After starting in sales at 16 and entering recruitment six years ago, he launched Luminary just two years back—and hit £1 million in revenue in his second full year! In this episode, we discuss: - Klajdi’s journey from refugee to successful founder - How he’s building a high-performance, values-driven team - The lessons learned from year one versus year two of trading - Balancing marriage, family life, and business ownership - The power of mentorship, goal-setting, and staying focused on a clear vision If you're in your 20s and thinking of launching a business—or if you just want to hear an incredibly inspiring story—this episode is not to be missed. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Klajdi Bega and Luminary Group 02:59 Klajdi's journey from refugee to CEO 06:01 Early life and challenges in North London 08:55 Career beginnings and entry into recruitment 12:13 The transition to entrepreneurship 15:08 Building Luminary Group: vision and strategy 17:52 Navigating the recruitment landscape 21:01 Growth and future plans for Luminary Group 24:03 Navigating marriage and business 27:10 Year one: achievements and expectations 29:29 Training the next generation 32:10 Building client relationships 34:48 Year two: growth and recognition 39:02 Balancing work and family life 45:03 Navigating recruitment challenges 47:56 The impact of AI on recruitment 50:08 Global expansion and client relationships 52:02 Scaling for success 55:06 Building a strong company culture 56:56 Vision for the future 59:53 Personal growth and work-life balance __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn.…

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Season 8 | Ep26 Tom Johnson on securing investment from Lord Sugar and buying back 100% of his recruitment business 1:02:41

14 weeks тому1:02:41

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What happens when you cold email Lord Sugar asking for investment? Tom Johnson did exactly that…and it worked! On this week's show, I am joined by Tom Johnson, founder of Hernshead Group, a recruitment business he launched six years ago with backing from Lord Alan Sugar after watching The Apprentice. In this episode, Tom shares the full story – from that bold email to building and scaling Hernshead Group, launching (and closing) multiple brands, and recently completing a management buyout to take full ownership of the company. In this episode, we discuss: How Tom secured investment from Lord Sugar and built the business from scratch The reality of launching new brands and learning from failure The highs and lows of building a team, navigating COVID-19, and scaling with clarity How and why he bought back 100 percent of the shares If you're looking for investment, currently working with a business partner, or planning for long-term ownership and growth, this is an episode you need to hear. Chapters 00:00 The journey begins: Tom Johnson's entrepreneurial path 03:08 Investment and growth: Partnering with Sir Alan Sugar 06:14 Navigating challenges: The impact of COVID-19 08:56 Expanding horizons: The launch of multiple brands 11:56 Learning from failure: The downfall of new ventures 15:03 Refocusing on core strengths: The future of Hearnshead Group 30:06 Scaling the team and business growth 31:03 Implementing effective processes and training 33:14 Leveraging AI and technology in recruitment 34:21 Balancing AI assistance with human touch 36:33 Data-driven management and performance tracking 39:05 Overcoming fear and building confidence in sales 44:04 Strategic business decisions and future planning 49:09 Equity and incentives for team growth 52:50 Vision for the future and sustainable growth __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Ready to find 25+ warm leads within seven days on LinkedIn? As a recruiter, most of the working day is spent chasing people via cold outreach on LinkedIn. This method is super time-consuming, and most people don’t reply because they simply don’t know or trust you. But it can be different... If you follow the process in this document, you will hack the LinkedIn Algorithm in just 15 minutes per day and drive warm leads whenever you want them A warm lead is a person who you can 100% guarantee knows who you are, and what you do and has shown interest in you and/or your services in the past 48 hours. Over 5000 recruiters around the globe follow this process daily, and the results have been amazing! You can have this, too! Access the Hoxo 20:10:5 guide here: https://bit.ly/3PLjaJY If you’d prefer to consume this information directly from our Co-Founder and CEO, Sean Anderson (the creator of 20:10:5), you can join our free training course now! Get access to: 4 bite-sized training videos that can immediately help you boost your business on LinkedIn Exclusive access to Hoxo 20:10:5 warm leads tracking template Free support from the Hoxo team to help you implement the process and get the results This course is part of the hugely successful Personal Brand Bootcamp which has seen over 5000 recruiters graduate and drive millions of warm leads and £££ in revenue as a result! Get free access to the course once you’ve downloaded our guide.…

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Season 8 | Ep25 Helen Yarrow on embracing solo entrepreneurship after 30 years in recruitment 1:13:22

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What if recruitment agency growth didn’t mean adding headcount? Helen Yarrow has spent over 30 years in recruitment—and for most of it, she felt like she was falling short of the industry’s definition of success. Why? Because she never scaled a big team. Despite launching her business 14 years ago and building a strong reputation in the B2B events space, she carried a sense that staying solo meant she hadn’t really “made it”. That belief stayed with her until her 50s. This week on The RAG Podcast, Helen shares how she finally let go of the pressure to scale, and found clarity in building a business that fits her life—not someone else’s idea of success. In this episode, we cover: - Her journey from Rec2Rec into B2B events recruitment - The realities of raising a family while running a business - The turning point that helped her stop chasing a model that didn’t feel right - Why staying solo might actually be the most powerful decision you can make If you’ve ever questioned whether bigger really means better, this one will resonate. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Helen Yarrow and Jackson Barnes 02:58 Helen's Journey into Recruitment 06:02 Career Progression and Challenges in Recruitment 09:11 Transitioning to Motherhood and Work-Life Balance 11:51 Establishing Jackson Barnes and Finding Clarity 15:07 The Shift to Conference and B2B Events Recruitment 17:52 The Role of Conference Producers 20:55 Building a Business Around Family Life 24:00 Reflections on Success and Team Building 34:51 Redefining Success in Business 37:12 The Journey of Solo Entrepreneurship 39:34 Reflections on Parenting and Work-Life Balance 42:57 The Importance of Self-Awareness 45:00 Navigating Parenting Challenges 50:20 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business 54:58 Finding Fulfillment in Work 01:01:12 Marketing as a Game Changer 01:03:43 Advice for Women in Recruitment 01:07:52 The Importance of Open Communication in the Workplace __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep24 Tom Essex on losing their niche, and completely rebuilding the agency inside the first five years! 53:31

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Founders fall out. Niches get blurred. This is what no one tells you about before you launch your own recruitment agency On this week's show, I am joined by Tom Essex, co-founder of Kigyo Solutions, a recruitment business based in Amsterdam focused on logistics and renewable energy. Tom launched the business in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as a niche SAP agency quickly became a generalist business that lost its direction. In this episode, we break down how he and his co-founder navigated a tough few years, rebuilt their relationship, and refocused the business to find traction again. In this episode, we discuss: The reality of launching a recruitment business during a global crisis What happens when you lose your niche and drift into unfamiliar markets How to manage the dynamics of a co-founder relationship through difficult periods Why doing less, better, can be the key to long-term success If you're thinking of starting a business with a partner, or you’re in the early stages and feeling the pressure, this is a conversation you need to hear. __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Ready to find 25+ warm leads within seven days on LinkedIn? As a recruiter, most of the working day is spent chasing people via cold outreach on LinkedIn. This method is super time-consuming, and most people don’t reply because they simply don’t know or trust you. But it can be different... If you follow the process in this document, you will hack the LinkedIn Algorithm in just 15 minutes per day and drive warm leads whenever you want them. A warm lead is a person who you can 100% guarantee knows who you are, and what you do and has shown interest in you and/or your services in the past 48 hours. Over 5000 recruiters around the globe follow this process daily, and the results have been amazing! You can have this, too! Access the Hoxo 20:10:5 guide here: https://bit.ly/3PLjaJY If you’d prefer to consume this information directly from our Co-Founder and CEO, Sean Anderson (the creator of 20:10:5), you can join our free training course now! Get access to: 4 bite-sized training videos that can immediately help you boost your business on LinkedIn Exclusive access to Hoxo 20:10:5 warm leads tracking template Free support from the Hoxo team to help you implement the process and get the results This course is part of the hugely successful Personal Brand Bootcamp which has seen over 5000 recruiters graduate and drive millions of warm leads and £££ in revenue as a result! Get free access to the course once you’ve downloaded our guide.…

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Season 8 | Ep23 Marc Cohen on scaling in the US and securing an 8-figure exit! 1:13:37

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Marc Cohen scaled his recruitment agency in the US and secured an 8 figure exit. On this week's RAG Podcast, I am joined by Marc, founder of ConSol Partners, who achieved something that 99.9% of recruitment founders will never do. Marc and his co-founder Graeme built their agency with an exit strategy in mind from day 1, navigating economic downturns, and predicting the success of future markets. In this episode, we discuss: Marc's unique story from Recruiter to Founder The reason why he scaled the business stateside The strategy behind selling 65% of the business before maximising the final sale His thoughts on whether the US really is the golden dream for recruitment entrepreneurs The emotional and financial complexities of exiting a business What life looks like post-exit and how to stay motivated If you have ambitions of scaling and selling a business—especially in the US—this episode is essential. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Marc's journey to America 06:09 Building a career in recruitment 08:57 The entrepreneurial spirit 11:56 Setting up ConSol Partners 15:02 Vision and philosophy in business 18:02 The startup journey 20:58 Navigating challenges in a new economy 22:58 Identifying future trends 25:10 Evolving business strategies 27:54 Expansion into AI and robotics 30:15 The move to the US 35:41 Maintaining relationships across borders 37:50 Preparing for an exit 44:54 The exit process and negotiations 50:02 Post-exit reflections and challenges 52:40 Investment strategies after the exit 56:49 Emotional connections in business 01:01:20 Identity and purpose after exiting 01:03:12 Daily life and new routines 01:06:09 Future aspirations and community engagement 01:10:18 Looking ahead: scaling in the US 01:12:26 Closing thoughts and final reflections __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep22 Kyle Winterbottom on how building his brand isn’t just attracting clients—it’s making his business an acquisition target! 1:00:02

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Here is a recruitment business that doesn’t rely on outbound sales Kyle Winterbottom has done things a little differently to the rest Kyle and I sat down for this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast to discuss how his business has evolved since he was last on the show in 2022. He’s built a global community of 1,500+ Chief Data Officers, driving all of his revenue through inbound relationships. His brand, Driven By Data, isn’t just attracting clients – it’s making his business an acquisition target. In this episode, we break down: How community building generates sustainable, high-value recruitment revenue. Why brand trust and credibility are the ultimate sales drivers. The strategies behind monetising an engaged audience. How inbound business creates new challenges for scaling and delivery. If you’re serious about building a recruitment business that thrives on brand, credibility, and inbound opportunities, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to growth in recruitment 02:56 Kyle's journey and business evolution 06:08 Market challenges and business adjustments 09:01 Streamlining operations and team structure 12:00 The importance of community in recruitment 15:07 Revenue insights and business sustainability 18:10 Future vision: recruitment landscape shifts 21:06 Driven by data: building a community 23:58 Monetising community engagement 28:53 Removing bottlenecks and building community 30:00 The power of quality networks in recruitment 31:50 Monetising community engagement 33:43 Sponsorship and revenue growth strategies 35:06 Consistency as a key to success 37:09 Building trust and credibility in recruitment 38:11 The importance of inbound relationships 40:11 The role of brand in sales 42:23 Long-term strategies for community building 44:55 Facilitating knowledge and connections 45:33 Valuing community in business acquisitions 47:28 The power of audience in monetisation 50:35 Expanding community beyond borders 52:44 Purpose beyond placements 54:30 Balancing short-term and long-term strategies 57:20 Future opportunities and business value _________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ _______________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep21 Lloyd Gordon: Merging 2 rec firms with 100+ staff into one unified team 1:15:39

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In 2022, Lloyd Gordon had just acquired Cognitive Group, bringing his team to over 100 people. Over the past 3 years, he has had the challenge of successfully integrating the two businesses. On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined for the fourth time by Lloyd, CEO of Focus Cloud Group, and this time we discussed: The challenges of merging two teams, cultures, and leadership styles. How to unify systems, processes, and back-office functions. The mistakes made along the way and the lessons learned. What’s next as Lloyd sets his sights on further growth and investment. If you're interested in scaling a business through acquisition, managing post-merger integration, or leading a company through rapid growth, this episode is a must-watch. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:24 Lloyd Gordon's journey and business overview 05:15 Personal life and work-life balance 12:31 Transitioning from acquisition to integration 18:05 Cultural integration and team dynamics 24:51 Technology and systems integration 40:12 Transitioning to a unified CRM system 42:04 Challenges in back office integration 44:34 Implementing Workday Financials 48:50 Navigating market challenges and workforce adjustments 55:01 Leadership decisions in tough times 59:51 Evolving leadership roles and responsibilities 01:07:55 Future vision and strategic planning __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep20 Alex Dick on why 400 recruiters apply to work with his business every week! 1:23:39

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Why 400 recruiters apply to work with Alex’s business every single week. On this week's show, I am joined by Alex Dick, founder of Alexander Lyons Solutions. Alex built a £1m legal recruitment desk for nearly a decade before a personal event led him to rethink everything. Now, he’s on a mission to scale with a revolutionary recruitment model – one that sits between the traditional agency and incubator structures. With 13 recruiters today and ambitions to grow to 200+, he’s a pioneer of what’s possible in recruitment in 2025! In this episode, we discuss:The unique commission model that’s offering recruiters up to 80% take-home pay. Why 400 recruiters apply to work with Alex’s business every week. The shift from solo high-billing to building a scalable, exit-ready company. How personal challenges can reshape your vision for success. If you’re interested in scaling a recruitment business, challenging industry norms, or finding new ways to attract top talent, this is one you won’t want to miss. Watch the full conversation live on my LinkedIn this Wednesday at 12 pm or search The RAG wherever you get your podcasts! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Alex Dick's unique recruitment model 03:23 Early career and transition to recruitment 06:40 Building a successful legal recruitment business 16:04 Life changes and business realisations 24:14 Shifting focus: from legal to recruitment 30:34 Creating a flexible and rewarding work environment 37:13 Recruitment strategy and ideal candidates 41:47 International hiring and recruitment strategies 48:42 Building a company culture remotely 01:01:11 Personal health challenges and their impact 01:07:21 Future plans and business growth strategies __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep19 FIFA to Founder: How a 20yr old Harry Portch built HM Staffing by accident 1:08:36

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On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast with Harry Portch, founder of HM Staffing. Harry’s journey is anything but ordinary. He started his business at just 20 years old – almost by accident – while playing FIFA! Now, six years later, he’s built a leading sales and marketing recruitment agency, transitioned to a fully remote model, and became a LinkedIn Top Voice. In this episode, you’ll hear about: - How Harry started his business + the COVID-19 challenges he had to face right from the start - Why he wanted to take the risk and launch a business so early in his career (and the lessons he learned from his mistakes) - How Harry is building a recognisable personal brand and staying authentic online - His insights into managing business growth, going fully remote, and dealing with industry negativity If you’re interested in building a business, growing your personal brand, or scaling a company with Gen Z talent, this episode is for you! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Harry Portch and HM Staffing 02:46 Harry's journey into recruitment 05:01 The accidental entrepreneur 09:00 Early challenges and growth 14:40 Navigating COVID-19 and its impact 19:47 Scaling the business post-COVID 21:11 Building a personal brand on LinkedIn 25:50 The importance of authenticity in content 30:00 Handling negativity and staying positive 34:21 Introduction to Atlas and Founders License 35:19 Negotiating with clients: the art of influence 36:14 Handling unsolicited opinions 37:09 The trade-off of public exposure 38:35 The emotional journey of content creation 39:34 The shift from private to public identity 40:58 Authenticity in online presence 42:21 The impact of remote work on lifestyle 44:14 The challenges of letting people go 45:37 Navigating business growth and challenges 46:35 Transitioning to a remote work model 49:20 The benefits of remote work culture 52:12 Future hiring strategies 54:05 Balancing work and family life 57:31 The realities of business ownership 01:00:18 Vision for the future of the business ---------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ If you’re a recruiter who’d love to listen and learn from some of the greatest recruitment owners and leaders, then you need to listen to The RAG Podcast! We’re having real and raw conversations with successful recruitment entrepreneurs about what is happening in their businesses right now and their plans to navigate market changes. Episodes are released every Wednesday at 12 pm https://www.youtube.com/c/HoxoMedia?sub_confirmation=1 __________________________________________ Episode sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep18 How 100K LinkedIn followers delivered customers, revenue & an exit strategy 1:08:28

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The fastest-growing LinkedIn account I have ever seen in the recruitment industry! This week I sat down with Andrew MacAskill. From launching Executive Career Jump to becoming Chief Commercial Officer at Fraser Dove, Andrew has built a personal brand that’s led to over 105,000 LinkedIn followers, a published book, and global business success. What we cover in this episode: How Andrew built his LinkedIn brand and the financial impact of visibility. The power of personal branding in recruitment and executive career coaching. Writing the Job Search Playbook and how it created new business opportunities. Scaling Fraser Dove for exit – how branding & leadership drive ROI. The future of recruitment, life sciences, and career coaching in a changing world. If you’re serious about growing your LinkedIn audience, building a business that scales, or leveraging personal branding for success, this one is a must-watch! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Andrew McCaskill and his journey 05:48 The rise of personal branding on LinkedIn 10:06 The impact of writing a book 14:52 The importance of purpose in business 19:04 Building a personal brand for competitive advantage 24:51 Navigating the emotional side of content creation 29:08 Transitioning back to recruitment: The Fraser Dove experience 34:27 The intersection of food, exercise, and mental health 35:49 Navigating company culture and growth strategies 37:46 Expanding into new markets: The US and Switzerland 39:37 Building relationships with private equity firms 41:05 Balancing personal branding and professional growth 43:30 Challenges in the life sciences sector 45:54 Leadership dynamics during difficult times 48:40 The emotional journey of founders 51:34 The importance of self-awareness in leadership 53:01 Triggers for change in leadership dynamics 54:58 The cost of recruitment and leadership investment 56:25 Finding opportunity in recruitment 58:48 Creating community beyond transactions 01:01:41 Building purpose-driven communities 01:03:07 Long-term value creation in recruitment 01:06:34 Evolving the purpose of the show ----------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ ------------------------------------------------ Episode Sponsor: Hoxo Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep17 Jordan Shlosberg: Using tech, branding & social selling to drive revenue 1:07:57

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Introducing the Top 100 most influential recruiters on LinkedIn... This week, I am re-joined by Jordan Shlosberg, founder of Atlas , for an unmissable episode of The RAG Podcast. Since we last spoke in September, Atlas – the world’s first AI-powered CRM for recruiters – has skyrocketed to nearly £1M ARR in just 9 months! But this episode isn’t just about AI: it’s about how recruiters can leverage technology, brand building, and social selling to drive real revenue. Here’s what we cover: How AI is reshaping recruitment CRMs & why voice tech is the future. The Atlas x Hoxo Top 100 – ranking the most socially engaged recruitment leaders. Why personal branding & social selling aren’t just buzzwords – they drive real business growth. How the most successful recruiters are using content to generate inbound leads . The power of consistency – why audience building is a long-term game with massive payoffs. If you’re in recruitment and want to understand how AI, branding, and content can transform your business , this one’s for you! Check out the ELITE TOP 100 list by Atlas & Hoxo discussed in this podcast here: https://hubs.ly/Q035mrPg0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the RAG Podcast and Atlas 01:55 Atlas's growth and AI integration 10:36 Customer base and SaaS metrics 12:02 Balancing work and personal life 16:20 The Atlas and Hoxo partnership 20:37 The importance of social selling 25:23 The role of opinion in recruitment 29:03 The future of recruitment and AI 33:37 Navigating recruitment challenges in 2025 34:58 The power of building an audience 36:53 Personal growth and brand building 39:14 The importance of consistency in recruitment 41:32 Understanding market dynamics 43:54 Purpose beyond placements 46:21 The role of authenticity in content creation 49:47 Crafting engaging content and hooks 53:39 The importance of authenticity in communication 56:36 AI's role in recruitment and sales 01:01:28 Delayed gratification in building relationships 01:05:41 The future of recruitment and brand building __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________ Recruiters: are you sitting on a goldmine of LinkedIn connections without knowing how to turn them into real opportunities? Most recruiters spend hours every day on cold outreach and endless scrolling, hoping for replies that never come. But what if LinkedIn could work for you instead? The Hoxo 7-Day LinkedIn Challenge is a simple, step-by-step framework designed to help you: Identify warm leads already in your network Start meaningful conversations with potential clients and candidates—without feeling pushy Share content that gets noticed and builds trust – without spending hours online Transform LinkedIn into an inbound lead generator in just 7 days! This challenge isn’t about writing viral posts or spamming DMs. It’s about small, proven actions that take just 20 minutes a day – and start generating results from day one! Ready to unlock your LinkedIn potential? Over 7,000 recruiters worldwide have already used this framework to generate inbound leads, grow their pipeline, and win more business. Now it’s your turn. Join the FREE 7-day LinkedIn Challenge today and start unlocking the opportunities already in your network. Head over to https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 to get started. See you there!…

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Season 8 | Ep16 James Sanders: 200 employees & 4 brands to selling 50% for £1 to survive! 1:17:45

24 weeks тому1:17:45

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Some recruitment founder stories end with an exit. This one starts with it falling apart. On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined by James Sanders James built PSR Solutions from his bedroom to: £65M turnover 200+ staff Multiple acquisitions 4 specialist brands Then came an unexpected call: £3M due. 7 days to pay. But some key lessons came from all of this and in this powerful episode, James candidly shares: The rise of PSR Solutions from a startup in 2005 to a business with 200+ employees and four brands. The challenges of navigating financial turmoil, including going into administration with £3M in debt. Hard-earned lessons on leadership, adaptability, and resilience during the toughest times. The importance of building strong client relationships, fostering team loyalty, and investing in personal well-being. How James is rebuilding and looking ahead with a renewed focus on growth and stability. This candid conversation dives into the highs and lows of running a recruitment business, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating challenges in any industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to PSR Solutions and James Sanders' Journey 02:49 Early Career and Transition to Recruitment 06:14 Branch Management and Leadership Style 09:09 The Decision to Start PSR Solutions 12:05 The First Year of Business and Initial Challenges 15:00 Building a Brand and Establishing Reputation 17:52 Growth and Expansion of PSR Solutions 20:47 Navigating Challenges and Market Changes 24:10 Leadership Changes and Strategic Decisions 27:03 COVID-19 Impact on Business Operations 43:12 Navigating the Pandemic: Building Loyalty and Transparency 45:08 Strategic Acquisitions: Expanding into Healthcare 47:33 Innovating Through Technology: The Birth of Novello 51:20 Challenges in FinTech: The Impact of Market Changes 56:30 Crisis Management: Facing Financial Turmoil 01:01:56 Rebuilding After Administration: A New Beginning 01:08:24 Stability and Future Growth: Lessons Learned --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ --------------------------------------------------------------- If you’re a recruiter who’d love to listen and learn from some of the greatest recruitment owners and leaders, then you need to listen to The RAG Podcast! We’re having real and raw conversations with successful recruitment entrepreneurs about what is happening in their businesses right now and their plans to navigate market changes. Episodes are released every Wednesday at 12 pm https://www.youtube.com/c/HoxoMedia?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ready to find 25+ warm leads within 7 days on LinkedIn? As a recruiter, most of the working day is spent chasing people via cold outreach on LinkedIn. This method is super time-consuming, and most people don’t reply because they simply don’t know or trust you. But it can be different... If you follow the process in this document, you will hack the LinkedIn Algorithm in just 15 minutes per day and drive warm leads whenever you want them. A warm lead is a person who you can 100% guarantee knows who you are, and what you do and has shown interest in you and/or your services in the past 48 hours. Over 5000 recruiters around the globe are following this process daily and the results have been amazing! You can have this too! Access the Hoxo 20:10:5 guide here: https://bit.ly/3PLjaJY If you’d prefer to consume this information directly from our Co-Founder & CEO Sean Anderson (the creator of 20:10:5), you can join our free training course now! Get access to: 4 bite-sized training videos that can immediately help you boost business on LinkedIn Exclusive access to Hoxo 20:10:5 warm leads tracking template Free support from the Hoxo team to help you implement the process and get the results This course is part of the hugely successful Personal Brand Bootcamp which has seen over 5000 recruiters graduate and drive millions of warm leads and £££ in revenue as a result! Get free access to the course once you’ve downloaded our guide.…

The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth Podcast

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Season 8 | Ep15 From doubt to £1M in 2yrs: How Hemish Ilangaratne built RX Group 58:52

25 weeks тому58:52

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On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined by Hemish Ilangaratne, founder of RX Group, a specialist life sciences recruitment agency. In this candid episode, Hemish sheds light on his inspiring journey: From 11 years at S3 Group (where he didn’t close a single deal in the last seven years) to launching RX Group in 2023. Exceeding his modest first-year goal of £150k and reaching nearly £1M in revenue within two years. How self-doubt and perseverance shaped his decision to become an entrepreneur. Building a successful life sciences recruitment business serving clients across the US. The role of personal branding, LinkedIn, and a supportive partner in his rapid growth. Insights on leadership, team-building, and creating a positive impact in a niche market. Hemish’s story is a testament to resilience, strategy, and the power of believing in yourself – even when doubt creeps in. If you’re considering launching your own business or want to learn how to thrive in 2025, this episode is for you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hemish Ilangaratne and RX Group 06:49 Career development at S3 12:26 Transitioning to management roles 17:58 Challenges in leadership and team management 21:01 The decision to start RX Group 25:19 Navigating family expectations and career choices 29:49 Transitioning to entrepreneurship 32:38 Starting the journey 34:04 Building a personal brand 35:58 Leveraging LinkedIn for success 37:30 Quantifying revenue growth 39:54 The importance of leadership 41:21 Balancing work and personal life 43:17 Enjoying independence in business 45:29 Future growth plans 47:53 Hiring strategies and team dynamics 49:19 Creating a meaningful impact 51:54 The bigger picture of business goals 53:27 Attracting talent in a niche market 55:31 Building confidence before quitting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Beyond the Founder. What is the essential senior hire you need to make to increase revenue and protect your recruitment business as it grows? Let’s be honest, building and scaling an agency isn’t just about billing more. It’s about putting together a leadership team that you trust to help you take your business to the next level. That’s where Beyond the Founder comes in. They specialise in placing leaders who make an impact – whether it’s a Managing Director to shape your vision, a Sales leader to boost revenue, or an Ops expert to streamline your processes. Their no-nonsense, tailored approach is designed to save ambitious recruitment founders time and to deliver results . Paul, the man behind Beyond the Founder, has over 20 years of experience scaling recruitment businesses himself, so he understands what’s at stake for his clients . What Paul and his team do so well is relieve that pressure . They help you remove your biggest obstacle to growth: finding and securing your key hires . And they do it in a way that supports your long-term business goals. So, if you’re serious about growing your recruitment agency or if you want to build a business that suits your lifestyle , you need to contact these guys. Head to beyondthefounder.co.uk or email them directly at paul@beyondthefounder.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ…

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Season 8 | Ep14 Nick Asbridge on building a £1M AI rec business in 2 years – and working less! 1:10:44

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This story is unlike anything I have heard in over 300 episodes of The RAG Podcast. On this week’s episode, I speak with Nick Asbridge, founder of Asobbi, a UK-based AI-focused recruitment company. Nick shares his incredible journey: From 15 years in recruitment to launching Asobbi in January 2023, achieving £1M+ in annual revenue in just two years. Why he worked less and felt less stressed as an entrepreneur compared to his corporate career. The unique company culture he’s built by treating employees like adults. How he prioritises building genuine relationships with candidates and clients. The importance of productising recruitment services for efficiency and sustainability. Balancing personal growth, family support, and business success. Nick’s story is packed with insights on creating a sustainable, enjoyable business while embracing technology and modernising recruitment processes. Whether you're an existing recruitment agency owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is a must-watch! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nick Asbridge and Asobi 07:05 Nick's journey into recruitment and early challenges 15:11 Transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship 24:09 Building Asobi: vision and early success 31:58 Creating a unique company culture at Asobi 36:18 Building a sustainable business model 39:04 Embracing brand building and technology 42:20 Growth and community building 45:24 Productising recruitment services 49:13 Navigating client relationships 52:07 The importance of quick decision-making 55:59 Developing a strong team culture 01:00:01 Future aspirations and work-life balance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers. Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren’t built for the type of recruitment business you’re running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you’re having every single day? Atlas isn’t an ATS or a CRM. It’s an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/…

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Season 8 | Ep13 Reflections, resilience & recruitment: my take on 2024 and goals for 2025 38:37

27 weeks тому38:37

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This is exactly what I see happening in the recruitment industry in 2025… This week is a special solo episode of The RAG Podcast, where I reflect on the challenges and lessons from 2024 and share my predictions for 2025. In this episode, I’ll dive into: 📊 Why profit and quality are now prioritised over growth in recruitment. 🤖 How AI and LinkedIn are reshaping the way we recruit and build relationships. 🌍 The importance of community building for sustainable growth. 🎯 Setting clear goals for 2025 and focusing on quality over quantity in work and life. 2024 was a tough year for many in recruitment, but it’s also been a time of growth, change, and opportunity. If you’re a recruitment founder, leader, or anyone looking to align personal and professional success, this episode is packed with insights that will resonate with you. Click here to access our free 7-Day LinkedIn optimisation challenge: https://hubs.ly/Q031DT2s0 Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on 2024: A year of challenges 10:35 Embracing change: The evolution of recruitment businesses 18:04 Personal transformation: A journey towards better living 26:02 Looking ahead: Goals and aspirations for 2025…

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Season 8 | Ep12 Keith Cronin on life without alcohol: Sobriety and living with purpose 1:11:15

28 weeks тому1:11:15

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The man who’s helped me live alcohol-free for the past 12 months! On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined by Keith Cronin, the founder of Alcohol Free Living. Keith has been my personal coach for the past year and supported me in quitting the booze for a better life. In this honest conversation, he shares his powerful journey from struggling with alcohol to living a purpose-driven, alcohol-free life. In this episode, Keith and I discuss: 🍺 The cultural glorification of alcohol in Ireland and its impact on mental health. 💡 How taking a break (or quitting entirely) can transform your health, relationships, and sense of purpose. 👨‍👩‍👧 Why being a great dad and husband became a driving force for Keith. 🌱 Building a fulfilling business by helping others navigate their relationships with alcohol. 🤝 The importance of community support and coaching in making lasting life changes. Keith’s story is a testament to the power of self-reflection, personal growth, and breaking free from societal norms. If you’ve ever wondered how an alcohol-free lifestyle could elevate every area of your life – or how to help others do the same – this conversation will inspire you. Our industry has always been centred around “working hard and playing hard”, but slowly, things are changing! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Keith Cronin and alcohol-free living 01:59 Keith's journey with alcohol 05:20 Cultural perceptions of alcohol in Ireland 10:00 Personal experiences with family and alcohol 13:14 Transitioning from teaching to recruitment 18:23 Realisations about alcohol and mental health 22:09 The decision to stop drinking 29:01 Building a business around alcohol-free living 36:05 The journey to alcohol-free living 39:09 Finding purpose in coaching 43:31 The impact of alcohol on life choices 49:06 Transforming relationships and health 53:19 The power of taking a break from alcohol 01:00:46 Building a successful alcohol-free business __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Beyond the Founder. What is the essential senior hire you need to make to increase revenue and protect your recruitment business as it grows? Let’s be honest, building and scaling an agency isn’t just about billing more. It’s about putting together a leadership team that you trust to help you take your business to the next level. That’s where Beyond the Founder comes in. They specialise in placing leaders who make an impact – whether it’s a Managing Director to shape your vision, a Sales leader to boost revenue, or an Ops expert to streamline your processes. Their no-nonsense, tailored approach is designed to save ambitious recruitment founders time and to deliver results. Paul, the man behind Beyond the Founder, has over 20 years of experience scaling recruitment businesses himself, so he understands what’s at stake for his clients. What Paul and his team do so well is relieve that pressure. They help you remove your biggest obstacle to growth: finding and securing your key hires. And they do it in a way that supports your long-term business goals. So, if you’re serious about growing your recruitment agency or if you want to build a business that suits your lifestyle, you need to contact these guys. Head to beyondthefounder.co.uk or email them directly at paul@beyondthefounder.co.uk __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Untapped Untapped is THE market leader and go-to agency for finding and hiring tried-and-tested offshore talent into UK, US and Australian-based recruitment companies. They’re providing top-class TEAMMATES, NOT OUTSOURCES! We use Untapped for Hoxo’s own offshore hires, and it’s been a total game-changer for our team. No one else can compete with the quality of their network, their in-depth candidate assessment process or their time to hire. If hiring elite-level overseas talent into your business to boost sales and increase productivity whilst saving yourself a huge amount in employment costs isn’t on your radar for 2024, it should be! Untapped are hiring recruitment, sales, marketing and support staff into recruitment agencies of all shapes, sizes and specialisms globally and they are growing rapidly! Join the waiting list today so you don’t miss out on the next cohort of business-launching hiring projects. https://bit.ly/47GGdvZ __________________________________________ Hoxo Message Ready to find 25+ warm leads within 7 days on LinkedIn? As a recruiter, most of the working day is spent chasing people via cold outreach on LinkedIn. This method is super time-consuming, and most people don’t reply because they simply don’t know or trust you. But it can be different... If you follow the process in this document, you will hack the LinkedIn Algorithm in just 15 minutes per day and drive warm leads whenever you want them. A warm lead is a person who you can 100% guarantee knows who you are, and what you do and has shown interest in you and/or your services in the past 48 hours. Over 5000 recruiters around the globe are following this process daily and the results have been amazing! You can have this too! Access the Hoxo 20:10:5 guide here: https://bit.ly/3PLjaJY If you’d prefer to consume this information directly from our Co-Founder & CEO Sean Anderson (the creator of 20:10:5), you can join our free training course now! Get access to: 4 bite-sized training videos that can immediately help you boost business on LinkedIn Exclusive access to Hoxo 20:10:5 warm leads tracking template Free support from the Hoxo team to help you implement the process and get the results This course is part of the hugely successful Personal Brand Bootcamp which has seen over 5000 recruiters graduate and drive millions of warm leads and £££ in revenue as a result! Get free access to the course once you’ve downloaded our guide.…

The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth Podcast

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Season 8 | Ep11 The road to a successful MBO: Lessons from Chris Peace’s £Million exit 1:08:22

30 weeks тому1:08:22