In this special ep recorded live at RCSA's TalentX conference in Sydney, Darren Farmeary from Peoplebank unpacks the highs and challenges of being a billing manager - a role he calls “one of the toughest gigs in recruitment.”.

Darren share his insights on:

The balance between being a top biller and managing a team

Why great account managers don’t always make great leaders

The importance of being selfless and investing in your team’s success

His “lead from the front” leadership style and impressive billing stats: $18M personally and $42M EBITDA through his team

The underrated power of being curious (“nosy”) about clients and candidates

Why passion and enjoyment (not pressure) drive long-term success in recruitment

Today I unpack one of the most important traits in recruitment and business: discipline.

There’s no applause for showing up when it’s cold, quiet, and no one’s watching - but it’s exactly those moments that build million-dollar billers.

Key Takeaways:

This one’s raw, honest and a perfect kick-in-the-pants for recruiters (and anyone) who knows they’re capable of more.

Today's ep is my chat with UK-based podcaster Hishem Azzouz recorded at the RCSA's 2025 Talent X conference. Hishem has built a global recruitment community through his podcast The Recruitment Mentors.

Tune in for:

👉 Why consistency and a clear purpose matter 

Forget big wins followed by zero months! If your billing is a rollercoaster, you’re not ready to scale. This ep dives into the first real step to becoming a million-dollar biller: building a stable, repeatable monthly rhythm.

👉 Why mindset, energy, and resilience set the base

When you know what gets results (and you can do it again and again) you gain control. And that control is what pushes you past the $500k ceiling.

Today I'm joined by million dollar biller Jarrod Ross – recruiter, musician, and all-around legend – for a candid and high-energy conversation recorded live at Talent X in Sydney.

We discuss:

👉 The power of consistency and why it’s non-negotiable if you want to build a $1M desk

This one’s full of mindset shifts that’ll sharpen your focus and help you grow with intention.

We’ve all had those days where we’re wiped out and wondering, “Am I burnt out or just knackered?” In this ep, I unpack that question and break down the crucial difference between being physically tired and emotionally burnt out. Because they might feel the same, but they’re very different beasts.

Tiredness is your body saying, “Hey, slow down.” Burnout is deeper, when you’re drained physically and mentally, and it’s often a sign that you’re out of alignment with your work, goals, or purpose.

The truth? We’re built to work hard. But when there’s no clear why, even small tasks feel heavy. Burnout often creeps in when we’re grinding without direction or meaning.

This ep will break down how to check in with yourself and avoid the burnout spiral:

👊 Physical tiredness is normal, burnout is emotional exhaustion stacked on top

In today's ep I sit down with Pete Watson live from Talent X in Sydney. What starts with a heartfelt apology unfolds into a conversation about vulnerability, leadership, and the power of genuine community in recruitment.

Pete shares the origins and evolution of Recruitment United - a grassroots movement born from the chaos of COVID that’s now connecting hundreds of recruitment leaders across the country. 

Tune in for:

Lessons from COVID that reshaped the recruitment landscape

The shift from a competitive to collaborative mindset in the recruitment industry

In today's ep I sit down with Pete Watson live from Talent X in Sydney. What starts with a heartfelt apology unfolds into a conversation about vulnerability, leadership, and the power of genuine community in recruitment.

Pete shares the origins and evolution of Recruitment United - a grassroots movement born from the chaos of COVID that’s now connecting hundreds of recruitment leaders across the country. 

Tune in for:

Lessons from COVID that reshaped the recruitment landscape

The shift from a competitive to collaborative mindset in the recruitment industry

If a 100K month feels just out of reach, this ep breaks down exactly why - and how to change that. We dive into the three key factors that hold most recruiters back from hitting six figures in a single month.

You’ll discover:

This ep will help you shift your mindset, tighten your process, and take bold action toward your biggest revenue goals. 

Who would've thought my first (and worst) job would come back as a life lesson and a live radio story 25 years later?

In this light-hearted and reflective ep, I share the hilarious story of how a simple pamphlet drop became an epic journey… and how this story landed me on Triple M Breakfast Radio many years later.

Tune in for:

👉 My live call-in to Triple M

Whether you’re early in your career, mentoring others, or just enjoy a good behind-the-scenes story this one will give you a laugh and a bit of perspective.

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