Recruitment Mentors Podcast

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In this episode, I sit down with Joe Jani and John-Joe Walker, Founder & CEO and Chief Commercial Officer of Metric Search, the perm-only recruitment business that went from a New York startup to a $100M valuation in just six years across two private equity deals. We cover the micro-niche strategy and grad-led blueprint that made Metric PE-backable, what actually happens inside a PE roadshow, how they grew 56% in a down market, and what the Southfield majority investment means for the business and the people in it. You can connect with Joe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-jani-b5667a57/ John-Joe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-joe-walker/ ------------------------- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-6rUtTSxxRE ------------------------- Podcast Sponsors: Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below: Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. ------------------------- Want more content like this? The Wednesday Debrief is our free weekly newsletter for recruiters who take their craft seriously. Join 7,000+ subscribers here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe ------------------------- Get in touch with me: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/ -------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with Simon Ryan, MD of Chapter Two Health Talent, to unpack what it really takes to move from 18 years of contingent agency recruitment into the world of embedded talent solutions. We get into the mechanics of the model, the sales process shift, and the honest trade-offs of leaving contingent behind. Connect with Simon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonryanrec/ ------------------------- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kaDeND34tLk ------------------------- Podcast Sponsors: Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below: Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. ------------------------- Want more content like this? The Wednesday Debrief is our free weekly newsletter for recruiters who take their craft seriously. Join 7,000+ subscribers here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe ------------------------- Get in touch with me: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/ -------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with Viki Dowthwaite, Commercial Director at Trinnovo Group, to break down one of the most underutilised roles in recruitment and why the best recruiters in the world will always leave money on the table without someone like her in their corner. Viki built Trust in Soda's contract desk from 2 people to 15, hitting £70K weekly GP and now she's the person Trinnovo's consultants call when they need to win bigger, stickier deals. We get into the no-splits philosophy, the four pillars of her role, and the tactical frameworks behind discovery, solution selling, and proactive account management. Connect with Viki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikidowthwaite/ ------------------------- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pYmzSH23tFo ------------------------- Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below: Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. ------------------------- Extra Stuff: Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxe Join 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe ------------------------- Get in touch: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/ -------------------------

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

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

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

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

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

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