The Lone Recruiter

The Lone Recruiter

By Brett ClemensonBusinessCareers
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The Lone Recruiter episodes

  • Ep 240 - Be the Toyota of Recruitment: Why Patience Beats Chasing Every Shiny Tool

    Recruiters, agency owners, and solo operators don’t need to chase every new automation, platform, or “game-changing” tech tool.


    Using Toyota’s slow-and-steady approach to innovation as inspiration, waiting to see what works in the market can save you time, money, and frustration.

    If you’ve ever felt FOMO over your tech stack or pressure to be ahead of the curve, this ep will hopefully inspire you to slow down, focus on what works, and protect your most valuable resource - your time.

    Tune in for:

    👉 Why not being first can actually make you more effective

    👉 How Toyota’s innovation strategy applies to recruitment

    👉 The hidden costs of testing unproven tools

    👉 How to cut through the noise and spot tech worth adopting

    👉 Why solo recruiters and small agencies benefit most from patience

    6 min
  • Ep 239 - The Recruitment Leadership Event You Can’t Miss in 2025

    Today I’m joined by Jodie to talk all things Shape 2025, the RCSA's Leaders Conference, is a flagship three-day event packed with incredible speakers, powerful networking, and some epic social functions.


    This year’s line-up includes big names like Todd Sampson, Leigh Sales, and Tim Martin, plus transformation panels, AI insights, and storytelling that will leave you inspired.

    Tune in for:

    👉 Why this is a must-attend event for recruitment leaders
    👉 The sessions and speakers I’m most excited about
    👉 How RCSA keeps making this conference bigger and better each year
    👉 The social events you won’t want to miss

    Tickets are almost gone, so if you’re thinking of coming, now’s the time!

    11 min
  • Ep 238 - How Recruiters Can Make $200K More This Year!

    Today I want to give you a high impact strategy that could easily net experienced recruiters an extra $100–$200k per year. The key is to master the end of a deal.

    I'll run through the 'Triangle of Influence' concept, a simple yet powerful framework to help you manage the delicate balance between client, candidate, and recruiter. Learn when to step in, when to step back, and how to navigate the final stages of a deal to avoid losing hard-earned placements.

    Tune in for:

    • Why late-stage deal management is your biggest ROI opportunity

    • How to use the Triangle of Influence to guide interactions

    • When to remove yourself (or jump back in) to secure the placement

    • Real-life recruiter insights that save deals and boost billings

      Please like, share and subscribe, it really helps us grow.

      8 min
    • Ep 237 - Consistency Is Your Superpower as a Recruiter

      I want to hammer home the simple truth: consistency wins in recruitment.


      Whether it's posting on LinkedIn, picking up the phone, or sticking to your daily plan, the recruiters who show up every day are the ones who build lasting success. I want to help you identify and lock in your 6–10 core daily activities.

      Tune in for:

      • Why consistency is more important than intensity

      • How to avoid distraction and stay on track

      • A practical way to define your core recruiter habits

      • The link between repetition and million-dollar billing

        As always, please like, share and subscribe as it really helps us grow.

        5 min
      • Ep 236 - What Recruiters Can Learn From YouTubers

        Recruiters, it’s time to think like a creator!


        In this ep, I break down what top YouTubers like MrBeast and your favourite creators do to hook attention and how you can apply the same principles to stand out in a crowded recruitment market.

        You’ll walk away with three simple, actionable tactics that improve candidate and client engagement, get better response rates, and help you cut through the noise in your inbox, ads, and calls.


        You'll learn:

        • How to apply YouTuber tactics to InMails, ads, and cold outreach

        • Practical tools to keep your desk performing in a distracted market

        • Ways to instantly improve the first 3 seconds of your outreach

        • The mindset shift that separates average recruiters from high performers

          9 min
        • Ep 235 - Say Goodbye To Negative Self Talk For Good

          Negative self-talk is one of the biggest performance killers in recruitment and in life. In this ep, I unpack where that harsh inner voice comes from, why it shows up, and practical strategies to overcome it.

          You’ll learn:

          • How to spot self-sabotaging thoughts before they spiral

          • Simple mindset resets backed by psychology

          • What to do when you feel like you’re failing at your desk

          • How to take immediate action that rewires your internal narrative

            11 min
          • Ep 234 - What’s Good on Your Desk? How to Regain Momentum in a Messy Market

            Feeling like your desk is spinning out of control? You're not alone.

            In this ep, I share a raw and real conversation with a top recruiter who lost her rhythm and how one simple question changed everything:


            “What’s good on your desk right now?”

            Whether you're dealing with candidate drop-offs, client silence, or a market that feels like chaos, this ep will give you the mindset reset and tactical advice to help you:

            🔹 Stop feeding the negative spiral
            🔹 Find opportunity in the mess
            🔹 Reconnect with your process
            🔹 Take fast, meaningful action that drives momentum

            It’s about clarity, ownership, and reclaiming your energy, even if you're a high performer who’s hit a slump.

            Because sometimes, the difference between a crashing desk and a thriving one is just 24 hours and a better question.

            8 min
          • Ep 233 - How Timing Changes Everything in Recruitment!

            It’s not just what you do, it’s when you do it.


            Whether it’s making client calls, sending emails, booking meetings, or running salary surveys, small shifts in timing can significantly improve your results and reduce friction at your desk.

            Tune in for:

            • The best time to call clients or candidates (hint: avoid the top of the hour)

            • Why delaying your email replies can give you a powerful, polite edge

            • When to send outbound emails for maximum visibility and response

            • Strategic timing for salary surveys and client meetings

            • How to strike while the iron's hot and stay in control of the process

              As always, please like, share and subscribe as it really helps us grow.

              11 min
            • Ep 232 - The One Question Every Recruiter Should Ask Before Using AI

              Today I strip back the hype around automation and AI in recruitment.


              With every second platform claiming to "streamline" your process, it's easy to get swept up in shiny tools that promise the world but deliver more clutter.

              I share a simple lens you can use to cut through the noise and make smarter tech decisions for your recruitment desk.

              👉 Does it keep you on the phone longer?

              👉 Does it lead to more meaningful conversations?
              👉 Does it help you build real, face-to-face connections?

              If not, it’s probably just another distraction.

              Whether you're a solo recruiter, billing manager, or agency leader, this ep will give you a reality check and a decision-making tool you’ll return to again and again.

              🎙️ Please like, share, and subscribe as it really helps us grow.

              6 min
            • Ep 231 - The 3 Layered Cake Secret to Recruiting Success

              In today's ep I break down the three essential layers that every recruiter needs to build a thriving desk (spoiler alert: it's not just about AI or automation).

              There is a current obsession with tech tools but your success in recruitment depends far more on your mindset, motivation, and technical skills than the latest AI hack.


              Tune in for:

              👉 Why mindset & motivation (Layer 1) are the real foundation of success

              👉 The truth about technical skills and market knowledge (Layer 2)
              👉 How AI and automation (Layer 3) can enhance, but never replace, your human strengths
              👉 The six foundational mindset modules every recruiter must master
              👉 The critical role of resilience, goal setting, energy awareness, and limiting beliefs in levelling up

              If you're chasing performance, growth, or that elusive million-dollar desk, this is the mindset reset you need.

              Please like, share, and subscribe as it really helps us grow.

              11 min

            About The Lone Recruiter

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            Welcome to the Lone Recruiter Podcast!


            Each week, we bring you short, fast and high energy podcasts designed to give you the motivation, mindset & resilience you need to be your best…