Beyond the Founder Podcast

Season 1|Ep5 Cracking the Code: From Recruiter to Hedge Fund Headhunting Powerhouse


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In this episode of Beyond the Founder, Craig Whiting dives deep into his journey in the recruitment industry, sharing

invaluable insights from his experience at RLS Search—a headhunting firm specialising in technology recruitment for hedge funds.

This episode is packed with lessons on:

✅The challenges and rewards of working in a lucrative but demanding niche
market.
✅Transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship and building a lifestyle
business that fosters personal fulfillment.
✅Thriving in high-performance environments like hedge funds, where results are
everything.
✅The art of headhunting and understanding candidate motivations beyond salary.
✅Managing and scaling a recruitment business with strategic planning and
innovative approaches.

Key Takeaways:

Why effective communication and leadership understanding

are essential for business growth.

How shifting focus from personal success to team success

enhances overall performance.

The power of leveraging personal strengths for better

efficiency and creating a compelling work environment.

Practical tips for developing talent and aligning

recruitment efforts with client needs.

This conversation offers a masterclass in recruitment,

leadership, and business growth for anyone looking to excel in the industry.

 

00:00 introduction to RLS Search and its Niche

03:05 The Journey into Hedge Fund Recruitment

05:59 Transitioning from Employment to Entrepreneurship

09:06 Building a lifestyle Business

11:48 The importance of Knowledge and Expertise

15:08 Navigating the High-Performance Environment

18:06 The Art of Headhunting

21:02 Challenges in Growing the Business

23:54 Lessons Learned in Recruitment Management

27:13 The Recruitment Rollercoaster

30:11 Transformative Leadership Dynamics

32:29 Innovative Training Approaches

39:41 Scaling Operations and Team Growth

43:17 Evolving Leadership and Delegation

51:16 Identifying and Leveraging Strengths into Hedge

Fund

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If you would like to contact Craig Whiting his LinkedIn details are : https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-whiting-b75a8ba

 

 


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Beyond the Founder PodcastBy Paul de Rozarieux