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What does great Talent Acquisition actually look like in 2026?
In the first Talking Talent episode of the year, Sean Kennedy is joined by Daryl Benson, Talent Lead at TryHackMe, for a proper, honest conversation about recruitment, TA, startups, employer brand, AI, candidate experience and why the best TA people do far more than just “fill roles”.
Daryl shares his journey from the military into agency recruitment, building his own recruitment business, moving into embedded talent, and now leading talent at one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity ed-tech companies in the market.
This episode covers:
How military experience builds resilience for recruitment
The difference between agency recruitment and internal TA
Why TA and HR should not be treated as the same function
The reality of hiring in fast-growth startups
Employer brand, Glassdoor, and honest candidate messaging
Why long interview processes need to die
How AI is changing recruitment workflows
The rise of fake candidates and AI-generated applications
What good stakeholder management really looks like
Why listening is still the most underrated skill in TA
If you work in Talent Acquisition, recruitment, employer branding, people, HR tech or startup hiring, this one is packed with honest takes, practical insight and a few uncomfortable truths.
Featuring:
Sean Kennedy — Host of Talking Talent / Sean The TA Guy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanthetaguy/
Daryl Benson — Talent Lead at TryHackMe https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryljb/
Subscribe to RecTalk for more conversations with the people shaping recruitment, talent and the future of work.
#TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #EmployerBranding #HRTech #RecTech #StartupHiring #RecruitmentPodcast #TalkingTalent #RecTalk
In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Johan Barri, co-founder of Jarvi—a CRM platform that’s flipping the script on recruitment tech.
Let’s be honest—recruitment tools promised efficiency, but most of us ended up juggling more tabs, more systems, and more admin. So what went wrong?
Johan and his team set out to fix that.
Despite not coming from recruitment backgrounds, they spent over a year interviewing 100+ recruiters to deeply understand the real pain points—fragmented communication, scattered data, and clunky systems. The result? A platform designed to centralise everything, automate intelligently, and give recruiters their time back.
This isn’t just another CRM conversation—this is about redefining how recruiters actually work.
🔥 What We Covered:
💡 Key Takeaway:
The best recruiters of the future won’t be the ones using the most tech—they’ll be the ones using it right. Jarvi is built to remove admin, not replace relationships.
🔗 Connect with the guest
Johan Barri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanbarri/
Find out more about Jarvi: https://www.rectools.io/product/jarvi/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursdays.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
CoRecruit: https://corecruit.com/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
Your People Engine: https://yourpeopleengine.com/
Recruiterflow: https://recruiterflow.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
#RecruitmentTech #CRM #AIinRecruitment #RecTech #RecruitmentLife #AgencyGrowth #Jarvi #Rectools #Podcast #RecTalk
In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Gordon Webb from Shazamme to unpack what actually makes a high-performing recruitment website in 2026.
Spoiler: it’s not just about looking pretty.
Gordon dives deep into why recruitment websites should be treated as data engines, not digital brochures — and how most agencies are missing massive opportunities when it comes to SEO, candidate experience, and CRM integration.
From structuring your site for both clients and candidates, to fixing common (and costly) mistakes like poor URL strategy and unindexed jobs, this episode is packed with practical insights you can implement immediately.
They also explore:
Plus, Gordon shares his biggest website pet peeves — and how easy they are to fix.
Who this episode is for:
Key Takeaway:
Your website isn’t just a brand asset — it’s one of your most powerful revenue-generating tools. Treat it like one.
🔗 Connect with the guest
Gordon Webb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonwebb1/
Find out more about Shazamme: https://www.rectools.io/product/shazamme/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursdays.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
CoRecruit: https://corecruit.com/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
Your People Engine: https://yourpeopleengine.com/
Recruiterflow: https://recruiterflow.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
#RecTalk #RecruitmentMarketing #RecruitmentWebsites #Shazamme #RecruitmentTech #SEO #GoogleForJobs #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentIndustry #DigitalTransformation #RecruitmentLeaders
In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with “Matthew” (in stealth mode) from SuperFront to explore one of the biggest hidden problems in recruitment… thousands of valuable candidates sitting untouched inside agency CRMs.
Most recruiters spend heavily on job boards, LinkedIn licences and sourcing tools, while candidates already sitting in their database are forgotten. SuperFront is changing that by helping agencies re-engage, nurture and qualify existing candidates using AI-powered outreach across email, WhatsApp and voice.
Matthew shares how SuperFront helps recruiters:
The conversation also covers:
If you run a recruitment business, lead a resourcing team, manage recruitment marketing, or want to monetise your existing database better, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
Who This Episode Is For:
Find out more about SuperFront: https://www.rectools.io/product/superfront/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
CoRecruit: https://corecruit.com/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
Your People Engine: https://yourpeopleengine.com/
Recruiterflow: https://recruiterflow.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
#RecTalk #RecruitmentPodcast #SuperFront #RecruitmentAI #RecTech #Staffing #AgencyRecruitment #TalentAcquisition #AIRecruitment #CRM #CandidateEngagement #NitinSharma
Welcome back to RecTalk with Nitin Sharma, founder of Rectools.io. In this episode, Nitin is joined by returning guests Jo Elwell and Billie Davoile from Contractor Financial to unpack one of the hottest topics affecting recruiters, contractors, business owners and candidates right now: mortgages, financial uncertainty and protecting your future.
With rates shifting, market sentiment changing fast, and many contractors unsure where they stand, Jo and Billie explain what is really happening in the mortgage market right now and how recruiters can better support their candidates through uncertainty.
Expect practical insights on:
This is an eye-opening conversation for anyone working in recruitment, contracting, self-employment or business ownership.
Who this episode is for:
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
🔗 Connect with the guest
Jo Elwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-elwell-09679b3a/
Billie Davoile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billie-davoile-1327a1107/
Find out more about Contractor Financial: https://www.rectools.io/product/contractor-financial/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
CoRecruit: https://corecruit.com/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
Your People Engine: https://yourpeopleengine.com/
Recruiterflow: https://recruiterflow.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
#RecTalk #RecruitmentPodcast #ContractorMortgage #MortgageAdvice #RecruitmentIndustry #BusinessOwner #ContractorLife #FinancialProtection #RecruitmentAgency #SelfEmployed #Rectools #NitinSharma
In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma is joined by Chris Fahey of AGPayroll to unpack one of the biggest (and most overlooked) legislative changes to hit the recruitment industry in years: Joint and Several Liability (JSL).
Despite its massive implications, a shocking number of agency owners still don’t understand what’s coming — or worse, assume it doesn’t apply to them. Chris breaks down exactly why that mindset could be business-ending.
Drawing from real-world insights and frontline conversations with agencies, Chris explains how JSL shifts tax liability across the entire supply chain — from umbrella companies to recruitment agencies and even end clients.
If you’re running a temp desk, placing contractors, or working with umbrella companies… this is not one to skip.
🔍 What we cover:
💡 Key takeaway
This isn’t just a compliance update — it’s a fundamental shift in risk, responsibility, and opportunity in the recruitment market.
The agencies that understand it early will win business.
The ones that ignore it… may not survive it.
🔗 Connect with the guest
Chris Fahey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fahey-agpayroll/
AGPayroll: https://www.rectools.io/product/ag-payroll/
Listen to Boots to Billing on YouTube, Spotify & Apple:
https://www.youtube.com/@pitchtoplacements
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
Azuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/
Konquest: https://konquest.io/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/
#RecTalk #Recruitment #JSL #Compliance #UmbrellaCompanies #AGPayroll #RecruitmentBusiness #TempRecruitment #ContractRecruitment #HMRC #StaffingIndustry #RiskManagement #UKRecruitment
In this powerful follow-up episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down once again with Ketan Gajjar, founder of RPO Arena and host of The Recruitment Curry podcast, to unpack what recruitment businesses must look like from 2026 onwards.
Fresh off winning the most streamed RecTalk episode of 2025 (9,000+ downloads!), Ketan returns to dive deeper into one of the biggest questions facing agency owners today:
👉 What does the “perfect” recruitment delivery model actually look like?
Drawing directly from real-world client examples and operational data, this episode breaks down why traditional 360 recruitment models are failing—and how high-performing agencies are restructuring for scale, profitability, and resilience.
💡 What’s covered in this episode:
🔥 Key Takeaway:
The future of recruitment isn’t about hiring more consultants—it’s about building the right structure, systems, and support layers to maximise output from the team you already have.
🔗 Connect with the guest
Ketan Gajjar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ketangajjar/
Find out more about RPO Arena: https://www.rectools.io/product/rpo-arena/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
Azuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/
Konquest: https://konquest.io/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/
#RecTalk #Recruitment #RPO #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentAgency #Staffing #FutureOfWork #Outsourcing #Offshoring #RecruitmentTech #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #GlobalHiring #RecruitmentLeaders
In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with David Clark, the founder of bobcheck, to unpack one of the most overlooked (and costly) problems in recruitment: hidden revenue leakage.
If you’ve ever wondered how many fees your agency might be missing without even realising it… this episode is a must-listen.
Dave shares the story behind bobcheck, how it started during lockdown, and how it has evolved into a powerful tool used by agencies of all sizes—from boutique firms to global players—to uncover “backdoor hires” (or “bobs”) and missed fees.
But this isn’t just about finding lost revenue. It’s about what you do with that information.
💡 What’s covered in this episode:
🚀 Key Takeaway
Most agencies know missed fees happen—but very few truly understand how often, why, or what to do about it.
This episode challenges you to drop the ego, get curious, and take control of the revenue you might already be owed.
🔗 Connect with the guest
David Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidclarkbobcheck/
Find out more about bobcheck: https://www.bobcheck.io/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
Azuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/
Konquest: https://konquest.io/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/
#RecTech #Recruitment #StaffingAgency #RecruitmentBusiness #SaaS #RecruitmentTools #AgencyLife #ScalingBusiness #TalentAcquisition #RecTalk
In this week’s episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Keith Davidson from Recruitment Funding Solutions to unpack one of the biggest questions in recruitment right now: should you start your own agency—and how do you do it without risking everything?
Drawing from real-world experience (including some painful lessons), this episode dives deep into the myths, risks, and realities of launching a recruitment business in today’s market.
Keith shares how traditional models of selling, networking, and even funding are evolving—and why visibility, consistency, and education now drive buying decisions more than ever before.
They also explore the hidden dangers recruiters face when going solo, from personal guarantees to VAT traps, and how a “protective bubble” model can help new founders focus on billing while everything else is handled.
🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
💡 Key Takeaway:
You don’t need to know everything to start—but you do need the right support around you. The smartest founders focus on what they’re best at (recruitment) and outsource the rest until they’re ready to scale.
🔗 Connect with the guest
Keith Davidson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-davidson-rfsqps/
Find out more about Recruitment Funding Solutions: https://www.rectools.io/product/recruitment-funding-solutions-2/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out also for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
Azuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/
Konquest: https://konquest.io/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/
#RecTalk #Recruitment #StartupRecruitment #RecruitmentBusiness #TempRecruitment #PermRecruitment #RecruitmentFunding #Entrepreneurship #RecruitmentLife #ScalingBusiness
In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Mike Ames, founder of Flair Business Growth Consultancy, for a brutally honest and insightful conversation about what it really takes to succeed in recruitment today.
Mike shares decades of hard-earned experience—from building and selling recruitment businesses to rethinking what success looks like in a modern, evolving market. This episode dives deep into why most recruiters stay stuck, what separates top performers, and how to build a sustainable, high-profit business without chasing scale for the sake of it.
We unpack the concept of the “money bus” business model, the shift from sales-driven recruitment to data-driven professional services, and why passion for delivery—not just money—is the real differentiator.
Mike also challenges common industry beliefs, including:
This episode is packed with practical insights on:
Mike also shares powerful frameworks around:
If you’re serious about levelling up in recruitment—or questioning whether you’re even in the right game anymore—this one will hit home.
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
🔗 Connect with the guest
Mike Ames: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspames/
Flair Business Growth Consultancy: https://www.flair.co.uk/
🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/
Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/
New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.
Look out also for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/
Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/
🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliers
Azuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/
Konquest: https://konquest.io/
Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/
SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/
Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/
#Recruitment #RecruitmentAgency #Staffing #TalentAcquisition #RecTech #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #RecTalk #Leadership #AIinRecruitment #Hiring #Recruiters
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