Recruitment Mentors Podcast

By Hishem AzzouzBusiness Entrepreneurship Careers

Recruitment Mentors Podcast episodes

June 02, 2025 $700K Avg Billings Across 23 Recruiters: The 5 Systems That Drive It with Adrian Byra
How do you consistently drive $700K+ average billings across a 23-person team?
In this episode, Adrien from Lead Group breaks down the five key pillars behind their high-performance model.
From outsourcing and automation to training, marketing, and mindset.
Whether you're scaling a team or looking to improve consultant output, this is packed with practical strategies and bold thinking you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Adrien here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianbyra/
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/isJCahdGbG0
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1 hr 8 min
May 26, 2025 From 18 Months of No Revenue to $48K MRR: How Oliver Turned It Around
After 18 months with zero revenue, Oliver now runs a recruitment business generating $48K in monthly recurring revenue. In this episode, we break down how he did it.
From committing to solution selling, building a retention-first business, and saying no to contingent work.
This is a practical, honest look at what it really takes to scale a recruitment business differently.
You can connect with Oliver here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-peters-b7778050/
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58 min
May 19, 2025 My First Business Broke Me. My Second Rebuilt Me. Mistakes, Lessons, and a £470K Comeback with Selim Ozturk
In this episode, Selim Ozturk shares the raw truth behind walking away from his first business, navigating founder conflict, and starting again from scratch.
From tough decisions to a £470K solo comeback, this is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and building a business that works for you.
Connect with Selim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selimozturk/
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5tVLndJIVo
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1 hr 7 min
May 12, 2025 The Recruiter’s Guide to Winning on LinkedIn (Without Linkedin Recruiter) with Amelia Rivas
Discover how Amelia Rivas built a powerful personal brand, won clients, and delivered £200K in billings, without relying on LinkedIn Recruiter.
From content strategy to profile optimisation, we break down the practical steps every recruiter can take to win on LinkedIn and stand out in a crowded market.
Connect with Amelia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-rivas-77b12182/
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9kYSI1bGsT4
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1 hr 10 min
May 05, 2025 Cold Calls, Complacency & £900K Billings: Lessons from Year 2 in Business with Hemish Ilangaratne
From smashing £900K in billings to battling complacency and reigniting the power of cold calls, this episode dives into the reality behind big numbers and what it really takes to keep growing.
You can connect with Hemish here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemish-ilangaratne/
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1 hr 3 min
April 28, 2025 The Hidden Cost of Post-COVID Growth: KPIs, Culture & Lessons from the Other Side with Sasza Bandiera
What happens when your recruitment business grows too fast?
Sasza Bandiera shares hard-earned lessons from scaling after COVID, the hidden cost of lowering standards, and how she's rebuilding stronger.
A candid conversation for founders navigating growth, culture, and getting back on track.
Connect with Sasza here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saszabandiera/
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/co-Ln3Oqut0
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57 min
April 21, 2025 What It Takes To Win In 2025 | Live Podcast in Manchester
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_-f0iNLB7o
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1 hr 22 min
April 14, 2025 Self-Doubt, Burnout & Billing $1.5M: Elizabeth’s First Year in Business
In this episode, Elizabeth shares the raw reality of her first year in business—navigating burnout, self-doubt, and the pressure to perform.
She unpacks what led to $1.5M in billings, what she’d do differently, and how she’s now building a sustainable, high-performance business that prioritises both growth and well-being.
You can connect with Elizabeth here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kennedy-1179759/
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wmNZzKLv_8o
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1 hr 20 min
April 07, 2025 What It Takes To Win In 2025 | Live Podcast in London
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X1ofxZcs4yE
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1 hr 21 min
March 31, 2025 Why We Only Hire Entry-Level Talent and How It Got Us to £8 Million with Matthew Sullivan
In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Sullivan to unpack why his business only hires entry-level talent and how that decision helped them scale to £8 million NFI.
We talk hiring strategy, retention, and building systems that turn rookies into high performers.
There’s loads to take from this one.
You can connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sullivan-04ab67116/
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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8sCvwPtR3DU
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1 hr 14 min