The Lone Recruiter

The Lone Recruiter

By Brett ClemensonBusinessCareers
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The Lone Recruiter episodes

  • Ep 191 - 100k in a Week But I'm Still Not Happy

    Even a $100K week isn't always cause for celebration.

    Today's ep is about the common recruiter mistake of neglecting lead generation during busy periods, leading to the dreaded boom-and-bust cycle.

    Tune in for:

    - A breakdown of why the boom and bust cycle happens
    - The risks of focusing only on closing deals
    - The key to balancing deal-making with ongoing pipeline growth.
    - Simple weekly KPIs to avoid feast-or-famine months.

    👉 To Celebrate The Lone Recruiter's 200th Podcast Episode, you can.... Win free 1-on-1 coaching with Brett! Valued at $899. Subscribe via our mailing list (https://www.thelonerecruiter.com/subscribe) before March 26th to go in the draw!

    *Competition will be drawn on the podcast airing 27th March. Tune in via Spotify or Youtube.

    7 min
  • Ep 190 - Are You Set Up for Success?

    Are you setting yourself up for success? In this ep I highlight the importance of preparation in everything—from work to workouts.


    Tune in for practical strategies for structuring your day, optimising your energy, and avoiding the chaos of feeling pulled in every direction.

    Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to win a free one-on-one coaching session (Valued at $899) as The Lone Recruiter approaches its 200th episode! ...

    Subscribe via our mailing list (https://lnkd.in/djW_xyTn) before March 26th to go in the draw!

    *Competition will be drawn on the podcast airing 27th March. Tune in via Spotify or Youtube.

    9 min
  • Ep 189 - How Elon Musk Would Run YOUR Business (Game-Changing Advice)

    Want to scale your desk or business like Elon Musk? 🚀


    In this ep, I break down Musk’s laser-focused approach to solving the biggest constraints in his companies—Tesla, SpaceX, X, and more.

    Learn how to apply this mindset to your own business, cut through distractions, and drive real growth.

    Tune in for:

    ✅ The Elon Musk framework for scaling any business
    ✅ How to identify and eliminate your #1 constraint
    ✅ Why focusing on the right problem transforms growth
    ✅ Actionable steps to optimise your workflow today

    👉 To Celebrate The Lone Recruiter's 200th Podcast Episode, you can....
    Win free 1-on-1 coaching with Brett!
    Valued at $899.
    Subscribe via our mailing list (https://www.thelonerecruiter.com/subscribe) before March 26th to go in the draw!
    *Competition will be drawn on the podcast airing 27th March. Tune in via Spotify or Youtube.

    11 min
  • Ep 188 - No Offer, No Control: Why Your Candidates Need Coaching

    Your candidate doesn’t have an offer—until they have an offer in hand!


    In this ep, I break down why coaching your candidates through every step of the interview process is non-negotiable.

    Uncertainty kills deals, enthusiasm matters, and you need to make sure your candidate secures the offer before deciding if they want to take it.

    👉 Why mindset matters in interviews
    👉 How hesitation can cost your candidate the job
    👉 The recruiter’s role in coaching candidates to success

    🎊 To Celebrate The Lone Recruiter's 200th Podcast Episode, you can.... Win free 1-on-1 coaching with Brett! Valued at $899. Subscribe via our mailing list (https://www.thelonerecruiter.com/subscribe) before March 26th to go in the draw!

    *Competition will be drawn on the podcast airing 27th March. Tune in via Spotify or Youtube.

    8 min
  • Ep 187 - Why Your Email Timing Could Make or Break Your Success!

    Are you using emails strategically in your business?


    In today's ep I break down why a well-crafted, well-timed email can be your secret weapon in sales, recruitment, and deal-making.

    Learn how to use emails to mitigate risk, move deals forward, and ensure your message gets across. Don’t let verbal agreements get lost—back them up with smart, strategic emails!

    🔹 When & why you must send an email
    🔹 How to use emails to influence decision-makers
    🔹 The power of emails in risk management & negotiation

    👉 To Celebrate The Lone Recruiter's 200th Podcast Episode, you can.... Win free 1-on-1 coaching with Brett! Valued at $899. Subscribe via our mailing list (https://www.thelonerecruiter.com/subscribe) before March 26th to go in the draw!

    *Competition will be drawn on the podcast airing 27th March. Tune in via Spotify or Youtube.

    10 min
  • Ep 186 - Defend. Extend. Expand Your Desk in 2025

    Ready to dominate recruitment in 2025? In this ep I break down the Defend, Extend, Expand framework—your key to more placements, stronger client relationships, and higher revenue in 2025.

    ✅ Defend – Lock in your current clients & candidates (the easiest money is where you’re already making it!)


    ✅ Extend – Leverage existing relationships to offer more services and increase billings

    ✅ Expand – Once your foundation is strong, scale up with new business and fresh opportunities

    💡 Smart recruiters don’t just chase—they build.


    Plus, as a thank-you to our 50K+ monthly viewers, we’re giving away the Ultimate 2025 Recruitment Desk Planning Guide—FREE! 🎁

    📩 Get yours now: thelonecruiter.com/subscribe

    9 min
  • Ep 185 - 2 Step Plan to EXCEED Your Sales Target in 2025

    Kickstart 2025 with a bang!


    In this ep, I dive into a simple yet powerful 2-step system to ensure you not only hit but exceed your sales targets this year.

    Learn how to break down your annual goal, stay accountable every month, and earn way more "play money."

    Plus, grab our free 2025 Recruitment Desk Planning Guide to set yourself up for success. Tune in, level up, and make this your best year yet! 🎯

    Get your free guide: thelonecruiter.com/subscribe



    9 min
  • Ep 184 - 2024 Season Finale - I answer all the Recruitment Questions sent in by YOU.

    Join us for the final (and longest) ep of 2024 with entertaining guests Beth and Pete.


    This festive chat features candid reflections, audience questions, laughs, antics and plenty of holiday cheer. From industry insights, to holiday antics, this ep is packed with humour and good advice.

    Grab your eggnog, settle in, and join us as we reflect on recruitment trends, the importance of mindset, and what 2025 holds for the industry.

    Tune in for all this and more...
    👉 Quality over quantity
    👉 Boosting underperforming team members
    👉 Achieving record breaking months
    👉 Predictions for a stronger, community-driven recruitment landscape

    Don’t miss our exciting plans for the future of The Lone Recruiter in 2025!

    34 min
  • Ep 183 - 5 Simple Steps to Become a Better Recruiter Through Storytelling

    Great recruiters are great storytellers who can bring job descriptions to life and capture the hearts of potential candidates.


    I've got a simple five-step playbook to help you use storytelling to win top talent!

    Tune into this ep for:
    👉 How to dig deeper into job briefs
    👉 Understanding the role from different angles
    👉 Effectively communicating the challenges, rewards, and potential growth within a role

    Applying storytelling techniques is a strategy that will ensure you're securing better placements.

    11 min
  • Ep 182 - The Secret Strategies of Elite Recruiters

    Discover the "Magic Bullet" for recruitment success this November and December! For almost 20 years as a recruiter I've had great success in the final months of the year. 


    In today's ep, I delve into the phenomenon that makes the year's end a golden opportunity for ambitious recruiters.

    Discover the “pre-Xmas New Year’s Eve Resolution Lie”. While others slow down, find out how to leverage the holiday season to secure top candidates and win big.

    Listen now and take action to give your desk a powerful boost!

    7 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…