Ever wonder what happens behind closed doors when recruitment entrepreneurs hit rock bottom? This episode pulls back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered journey Blake and Declan took from cold-calling consultants to the founders of a nationwide recruitment community.

The brutally honest conversation reveals pivotal moments that shaped their path—like the chance meeting in a park where Declan first learned about recruitment after seeing Blake's Mercedes, or Blake's first day making random cold calls without training simply because everyone else was busy on the phone. These authentic stories illuminate how two regular guys built something extraordinary through sheer determination.

Their transparency extends to truly harrowing business crises—predatory vendors demanding triple fees with four days' notice, critically ill children at home, and a devastating $300,000 loss when a client went insolvent—all happening simultaneously. Yet it's precisely these moments that revealed their superpower: community. When traditional businesses would have collapsed, their partners rallied together to help solve problems collectively.

Whether you're contemplating starting your own recruitment business or simply fascinated by entrepreneurial journeys, this conversation offers profound insights about the true measures of success. As Blake notes, "I think the longer I'm in business, the more I realize it's the journey that matters, not the destination." But perhaps Declan delivers the most actionable insight: "Osmosis. You're 15 or 30% better when you're around people." 

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