Hiring & Inspiring

In this episode I'm joined by Tom Hunter, Managing Director  Australia of leading accounting recruitment company Edward Mann.

Tom, like me is a long time recruitment veteran, and again similar to myself has been with his company in the recruitment game for over 7 years now. 

In this epsiode expect to learn :

• The current state of the accounting job market in Australia
• What the role of a MD of a recruitment firm looks like day to day
• How Tom progressed through the ranks
• Advice to recruiters looking to transition into managment roles
• What he believes his strengths are and also areas to improve
• How working in recruitment in the UK compares to Australia
• What the future holds for him and his company

Really enjoyed talking to Tom and felt a lot of synergies between mine and his journey. Most valubale lessons I got from Tom were around how he balances the day to day of filling roles with leading a team and running the business. 

I also really enjoyed hearing about his experiences cutting his teeth in the recruitment world in his time in London and how foundly he talks about those memories.

Big things ahead for Tom and Edward Mann in Australia. Check him out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hunter-1a63ba13b/

In this episode I'm joined by old friend George Blackburn. George and I both started our careers on the same day back in Jan 2016 in recruitment at BMS and have stayed in touch ever since.

George has since gone to build a great career for himself in the tech industry and now works as a Customer Success Manager for a company called ecoPortal over in New Zealand.

In this epsisode expect to learn :

• What a typical day in the life of a Customer Success Manager looks like
• What key skills George has to demonstrate to have success in his role
• How he defines what Customer Success actually is
• How he finds life out in NZ
• Reflections from his previous life in recruitment and some lessons learnt
• How he feels he has developed professionally since we first met 8 years ago
• and much more!

Great to catch up with an old mate and so good to see him doing so well in his career and life over in NZ. For me customer success isn't an area I knew much about so was really good learn some more about that particular field. If you want check out George see his LinkedIN profile below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-blackburn-2710b18a/

In this episode I'm joined by my old friend Chris Magill. Magill is one of my closest mates and our friendship originates way back from our university days over 10 years ago.

From there Magill has gone on to build an exceptional career for himself in the world of cyber security as a partner & channel manager.

In this episode expect to learn :

• How Magill is getting on in his new role at Esentire and what his role entails
• The attributes and character traits that have allowed him to have success in the world of channel and partnerships
• Just how important & prevalent the cyber security space is about to become.
• How Magill reflects on his 7 years with his previous company AlertLogic
• How the role of mentors shaped his career development - including one rocket up the ass moment!
• How Magill feels he has developed professionally and personally over the last 7-8 years since we both entered the workforce
• Reflections and some laughs re our time together at University
• What the future holds for him and what success means to Chris Magill

So so good to catch up with one of my oldest and best mates. Myself and Magill have been through alot together and theres not many people that I've shared so many epic experiences like I have with this man.

As always with Magill, this converstion was filled with plenty of laughs, but it was also so good to get the great man out on the open road and really open him up. 

To hear his reflections on how he's developed over the last few years was great to hear.

It's no wonder Magill has taken to his new job like a fish to water and long may his success continue.

Check him out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-magill-0844a045/

In this episode I'm joined by the boys from Harwell consulting , Adam Powell and Harvey Rivers. 

Two former professional football players turned recruiters, the lads launced Harwell as their own recruitment business 8 months ago and by all accounts have been absolutely flying ever since!

In this episode expect to learn:

• What led the boys to launch their own recruitment business
• The main challenges they've come up against and what they've learned about themselves since becoming business owners
• How they have grown and developed as recuiters and overall business operators since the launch
• Advice they'd give to other recruiters looking to launch their own business
• How they reflect own their previous recruitment experience and lessons learnt from that time they still apply to their day jobs now
• The importance of becoming known in your industry as  a recruiter
• What the future looks like for themselves and Harwell
• What success means to them both, and much more

The energy, enthusiasm and passion the boys have for their business is palpable in this episode and it's no wonder that they have gotten off to such a flying start since their launch. 

They are treating the business like their own baby and genuinely care about the people associated to it's success (other employees, clients, candidates etc) and I think that has been a huge factor why they hit the ground running so fast.

They also talk about loving what they do and having fun along the way. So important to any recruiter that they live and breath the job all while having a smile on their face as well.

So many bits of great advice on this epsiode to any recruiter or business owner looking to level up.

Really enjoyed the chat boys!

Check them out below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvey-rivers-8a3189109/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampowellconstructionrecruitment/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/harwell-consulting/

In this episode I'm joined by Zak Zainal. Zak is a fellow recruitment professional working in the cyber security space. He's a relative newbie to the industry but is already doing some great things.

In this episode expect to learn:

• What life is like working at a recruitment start up
• How recruitment can be both an art and a science
• What some of the main challenges are tht Zak has faced a newbie in recruitment
• The current state of the cyber security market
• How important it is for a recruitment professional to immerse themselves in their industry field
• and much more

For somone so junior in terms of experince, Zak's thought processes and wisdom around recruitment are streets ahead of this time. I really love his long term mindset and focusing on small wins in the now that pay off down the track in future.
He's definately one to watch in the future. 

Check him out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakaria-zainal-35399414a/ 

In this episode I'm joined by Darcy O'Rourke. Darcy is former sales professional turned financial advisor and morgage broker/business owner who helps sales professionals turn their hard earned commission into long term wealth.

In this episode expect to learn :

• The purpose behind Daryc starting his own financial advisory business
• Why he tailors his services towards sales professionals
• The importance of diversification in investing
• Darcy's advice to a first time investor
• His take on why sales can be a dirty word in Australia
• What the future holds for his business
• and much more

I really love how Darcy has carved out a niche for himself giving financial advise to sales professionals. Ive no doubt his business will be a great success as he's manged to succesfully cobine his passion for sales with his long term interest in the financial space.

If you're a sales professional who is looking to make better investments and create long term wealth give Darcy a shout. Check him out below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcy-o-rourke/

https://barwonfinance.com.au/

Boom! We're back with the first episode of 2024 and today I'm joined by Shimark Ghaffour.

Shimark is friend of mine who also works in sales, whilst running a full on side business.

In this episode  expect to learn :

• How Shimark runs a side business alongside a full time job
• Why Shimark believes burnout is a myth
• Why finding a higher purpose is key to enjoying your work
• Why you shoudn't aim for perfection and should instead just start
• When it's ok to be abit pushy in sales
• and much more

Enjoyed this chat with Shimark. He has plenty of great insights and his attutide to hard work and developing a mindset whereby mistakes and failure is ok is very admirable.

Expect lots of big things ahead from this bloke!

Check him out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shimark-ghaffoor-1a10bb15b/

In this epsisode I'm joined by Codie Hair. 

Ten years ago Codie moved to Australia from humble beginnings in NZ with very little to his name and plenty to prove. Since then gone on to build a phenomenal career and fantastic life for himself and his family. 

In this episode expect to learn:

• How Codie first got into the world of sales at age just 17
• What character traits he demonstrated to have success and climb through the ranks in his stellar 10 year tenure with global business Akzo Nobel
• How he achieved a net worth of $1million dollars by age 30
• How a background in MMA/Kickboxing helped shape the man he is today
• His future career ambitions in his new role with Knotwood
• His biggest career lesson to date and core value that aims to demonstrate in every area of his life
• and much more

So much to take from this conversation. Codie is an absolute beast all things personal development and self improvement. His takeaways around building confidence, resilience and developing  a competitve mindset are first class. It's no surprise he has had the levels of success he has had in his career. Bif thanks again to Codie for coming on the show.

Check Codie out below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/codie-hair-a532b2116/

In this solo epsidode I review the year that was 2023.

I talk through some of my main lessons learnt this year and give some predictions for 2024.

Expect to learn :

• Why your level of disciple varies from goal to goal
• How just moving the needle in tiny steps repeatly can lead to major progress
• How life is just a never ending sequence of ups and downs
• and much more

Hope you take something from this solo waffle from me.

Thanks to anyone who listened to my show in 2023. Expect bigger and better things in 2024!

In this special episode I'm joined by my team members Adam Sampana and Levina Yu.

We review the year that was 2023 in both general recruitment market terms and personal achievements. 

Additionally we turn our heads towards 2024 and set some goals as well as giving some market predictions.

Great to catch up with Adam and Lev after a great year working together.

Both can be really proud of what they have achieved this year and I loved hearing them share their success stories.

Lots to be excited about working together in 2024!