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The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

Hishem Azzouz

The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World

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01:15:12

From $1M Loss to $1M Profit: The Rebuild of Oscar US...

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2025/11/03

After losing $1M in 2023, Oscar US faced tough decisions, office closures, rising costs, and leadership changes.In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Holt, President at Oscar US, to unpack how he turned it around, taking the business from a $1M loss to $1M profit.You can connect with Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinholtusa/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DhKep7II9LY-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners

31:19

Golden Nugget #90 | The Hiring System That Built One...

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2025/10/30

Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & 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/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here:

01:16:59

How Firing 60% of Clients Helped Ed Bray Build a $2M...

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2025/10/27

When I sat down with Ed Bray, VP of Growth at Orama, he told me why cutting 60% of his clients was the best decision he ever made.In this episode, we unpack how that bold move transformed Orama’s US business from chaos to clarity, scaling to $2M with a leaner client base, a stronger delivery engine, and a “fewer, better” mindset.We also dive into Ed’s journey from average biller to operator, his obsession with BD excellence, and what every recruiter can learn from his US playbook.You can connect

25:45

Golden Nugget #89 | Everything You Need to Know About...

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2025/10/23

01:06:38

What Michael Green Did Differently That Made His...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Green, founder of Unico, to unpack what he did differently to make his startup hit $700K in its first year.We talk through the strategic pivots that doubled his average fee, how he built credibility fast in the US market, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow from solo founder to high-performing team builder.You can connect with Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-green-582302125/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube:

07:13

Golden Nugget #88 | The Recruiter Deal Box System...

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2025/10/16

01:10:51

Inside Hubscale’s Growth Journey: Strategy, Culture &...

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2025/10/13

In this episode, I sit down with Elliot Fielding, Co-Founder of Hubscale, to unpack how they’ve built one of the most high-performing recruitment businesses in cybersecurity.We dive into the strategy, culture, and hiring principles driving Hubscale’s rapid growth: from building their “Golden Circle” client strategy to creating a team that thrives on collaboration, data, and discipline.You can connect with Elliot here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efielding1/-------------------------Watch the episode

33:14

The Biggest Lessons from JobAdder’s Global...

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2025/10/09

Download Job Adders FREE Global Recruitment Agency Benchmarking Report:https://ter.li/72igwt--------------------------In this episode, I was joined by James from Job Adder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespayne-cro/--------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 5,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here:

01:29:06

How To Win Big In The States | Live Podcast Austin Texas

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2025/10/06

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDa1vZEt_l4-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:CapEx Current - Check Out CapEx & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereSourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & 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/47hsaxeJoin

01:12:23

From Struggling Recruiter to Top Biller to...

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2025/09/29

In this episode, I sit down with Liam to unpack his journey from struggling recruiter to top biller and now entrepreneur in Dubai.Liam went from a tough first year in recruitment to billing £32.5K weekly GP at Opus, before taking the leap to start his own business.We dive into the hard lessons of year one as a founder, the reality of moving to Dubai with £100K saved, and the strategies that helped him rebuild and succeed in a brand-new market.Connect with Liam here:

01:05:48

How Terry Payne Rebuilt Aspire From Administration to...

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2025/09/22

In this episode, I sit down with Terry Payne to unpack how he rebuilt Aspire from the brink of administration into an 8-figure, employee-owned success story.Terry shares what it was like to inherit a loss-making, headcount-heavy agency, lead it through survival mode during the pandemic, and transform it into a profitable, global business.We dive into the tough calls, the importance of being sales-led, and why giving employees ownership changed everything.If you’re leading a recruitment business

01:15:02

The Hard Truths From Year One of Running a...

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2025/09/15

In this episode, I sit down with Genie, founder of We Are Refyne, to unpack the hard truths from her first year running a recruitment business.From launching with no logo and limited experience, to turning over £364K and building a six-person team, Genie shares both the highs and the brutal lows, losing staff, unpaid invoices, and moments of doubt.We dive into the resilience it takes to keep going, the tactical wins that worked (like WhatsApp BD and SourceWhale), and why vision and culture matter

01:10:20

The Hard Lessons From Each Stage of Building a...

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2025/09/08

In this episode, I sit down with Conor from Quest Personnel to unpack the hard lessons from every stage of building a recruitment business. Conor started at just 23, completely self-funded, and went from scraping by in a WeWork to leading a £1.4M agency. We walk through the scrappy early days, the lifestyle-business trap, and the mindset and leadership shifts that brought clarity and growth. Connect with Conor here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-boland-81555284/-------------------------Watch the

01:10:01

Mastering Contract Recruitment: How to Scale From...

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2025/09/01

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Procter, Regional Director at Opus, to unpack what it really takes to master contract recruitment. Jack shares how he scaled from fast-paced “ones and twos” deals to building predictable, project-based client partnerships. We dive into his playbook for hitting £17K weekly GP, the systems behind scaling beyond ad-hoc wins, and the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way.Connect with Jack here:

25:36

Golden Nugget #87 | Ashley Jones: Expert Market...

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2025/08/28

Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & 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/47hsaxeJoin 4,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here:

01:22:51

Why Most Recruitment Companies Fail to Scale: The...

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2025/08/25

In this episode, I sit down with Marc Cohen and Graeme Hubert, the founders of ConSol Partners, who achieved an 8-figure exit and have since advised over 40 recruitment founders.We unpack why most recruitment companies never scale beyond 20 heads, the common blind spots that stall growth, and the hard truths founders need to face if they want to build something valuable.You can connect with them both

18:29

Golden Nugget #86 | Sam Langford: How to Build a...

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2025/08/21

Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & 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/47hsaxeJoin 4,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here:

01:08:12

The Contract Recruiter’s Comeback: How Nick Chambers...

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2025/08/18

Nick shares how his weekly GP dropped from £16K to £5.5K, the strategies he used to bounce back to £8.5K, and the mindset shifts that made the difference.We dive into the client and candidate journeys that actually work, the power of community in contract recruitment, and how to turn a dip into your biggest growth phase yet.Connect with Nick here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-chambers-4aa60114b/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube:

22:33

Golden Nugget #85 | Sade Turner-Moise: Resilience,...

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2025/08/14

Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & 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/47hsaxeJoin 4,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here:

01:18:48

The Bold Move: Why Alex Woodhead Left a £13M Rec...

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2025/08/11

Alex Woodhead helped scale Strativ Group to 120 people, £13M NFI, and £3.5M EBITDA in just four years then walked away.In this episode, we unpack why he made the bold move to start again with Apera, his $1B vision, and the systems, culture, and strategy he’s building from day one.If you’re thinking about starting over or building something big, this one’s for you.Connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderwoodhead/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube:

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