Amplifying Recruitment - Learn, Grow, Lead

Jamie Burrows
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The podcast dedicated to supporting ambitious recruitment business owners like you. Our mission is to tackle the most pressing challenges in the recruitment industry and provide actionable insights to help you elevate your business to new heights.

  1. What Really Happens After You Buy a Recruitment Business with Peace Recruitment

    11月4日

    What Really Happens After You Buy a Recruitment Business with Peace Recruitment

    A year after buying out Peace Recruitment through an MBO, Alison Blake, Craig Wishart, and Lewis Potter join Will to share what the first 12 months have really been like, the highs, the setbacks, and what it takes to lead through change. Alison Blake, Craig Wishart, and Lewis Potter are the co-owners of Peace Recruitment, a Scotland-based construction and property recruitment firm. Following their MBO from founder Chris Peace, the trio have spent the past year reshaping the business, evolving its culture, building a new team, and balancing billing with business ownership. Key Insights: - From Employees to Owners: The trio share the reality of running a business after an MBO, from legal complexities to cash flow shocks and unexpected staff turnover. - Building Their Own Team: Early challenges forced them to rebuild ultimately creating what they describe as their “strongest team yet.” - Embracing Change: “Change is inevitable, think solutions, not problems.” Their leadership mindset focuses on adaptability and learning through challenges. - Communication & Culture: Open conversations, visibility, and trust have been key to keeping the team motivated during transition. - The Power of People: As tech and AI reshape recruitment, their mission is to keep the human element, investing in relationships, personality, and authentic client connection. - What’s Next: Continued growth, new service lines, and building a business that creates ownership opportunities for the next generation of recruiters. If you’re leading through change or considering an MBO, this episode is packed with lessons on leadership, resilience, and keeping recruitment human.

    45 分鐘

  2. 10月21日

    The Future of Education Recruitment with Alex Westworth

    The education recruitment industry is changing fast. Falling pupil numbers. New frameworks. Evolving payroll legislation. A tighter, more competitive market than ever before. In this episode of Amplifying Recruitment, host Jamie Burrows sits down with Alex Westworth, CEO of Now Education, to unpack where the industry is heading and what it means for agencies, consultants, and leaders. Alex’s story is anything but ordinary from classroom teacher to CEO, he’s seen every side of the education system. Under his leadership, Now Education has grown by giving consultants ownership, autonomy, and the freedom to build real regional businesses. He shares how he’s built a culture that attracts top recruiters, why he believes in transparency across the sector, and what trends he’s watching as the market corrects post-Covid. From the rise of frameworks to the impact of falling pupil numbers, Alex explains exactly what agencies should be preparing for in the next five years. If you’re in education recruitment or lead a business that works in the space this episode is essential listening. 🎧 Subscribe to Amplifying Recruitment to hear from the leaders shaping the future of recruitment.

    1 小時

  3. 10月7日

    The 75% Commission Model Changing Recruitment with Cosmo Currey

    Recruiters put in the work. They build relationships, manage clients and candidates, and drive placements but too often, their pay and career paths don’t reflect the effort. They’re left with two choices: take on management roles they don’t want or go solo and face the challenges of isolation. Cosmo Currey decided there had to be another way. He founded Van Kaizen, a global recruitment firm where consultants keep 75% of their billings. Six years later, the model has scaled to six continents with a retention rate most agencies could only dream of. In this episode, Cosmo shares the thinking behind Van Kaizen, why top recruiters succeed, and the psychology that separates good business development from great. He explains the one trait he looks for in elite performers, his six-minute candidate prep method, and why consultative, value-first BD will always win over quick-hit tactics. If you’re a recruiter wondering whether there’s a smarter way to work or just want to sharpen your own approach to BD and candidate interactions this conversation is packed with insight. Follow the show for more conversations that help you build a stronger, more profitable recruitment business.

    56 分鐘
  4. If It’s Not in the CRM… It Didn’t Happen with Barry Cullen

    9月23日

    If It’s Not in the CRM… It Didn’t Happen with Barry Cullen

    Backdoor hires. Restrictive covenants. Exiting your business without it all falling apart. Most recruiters hope these issues never land on their desk – but when they do, the consequences can be brutal. That’s why in this episode of Amplifying Recruitment we sat down with Barry Cullen, founder of RecLaw and one of the UK’s leading recruitment lawyers. Barry has seen it all from clients claiming they “didn’t know it was the same candidate” to recruiters believing their contracts don’t matter. We cover: What actually counts as a backdoor hire (and how courts view it) The biggest mistakes recruiters make with terms and processes The myth about restrictive covenants that costs recruiters dearly How to spot red-flag clients before they burn you Why contract management and evidence matter more than bravado The legal prep recruiters need to sell their business without losing value Barry’s straight-talking approach makes the legal side of recruitment feel less like jargon and more like survival skills. If you want to protect your fees, safeguard your business, or just avoid ending up in court, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. Follow the show for more conversations that help you build a smarter, stronger recruitment business.

    51 分鐘
  5. How Fear Nearly Broke My Recruitment Business with Laura Clark

    9月9日

    How Fear Nearly Broke My Recruitment Business with Laura Clark

    Buying your mum’s business sounds like a dream but for Laura Clark, it came with pressure she’d never felt before. In this conversation, Laura opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of buying OA through an MBO. She shares how leading with fear nearly broke the business, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild confidence and momentum. We get into the realities of hiring and culture, why she lives by “if it’s not a yes, it’s a no” and the brutal truth that sometimes growth means making tough cuts. Laura also talks candidly about juggling four kids with running a recruitment company, the trade-offs she makes daily, and why leaders need to stop pretending you can “have it all.” From the hidden cost of unproductive meetings to the overlooked importance of the candidate journey, this episode is full of unfiltered insights on what it really takes to lead a recruitment business today. Follow the show for more conversations to help you build a smarter, stronger recruitment business. We’ve distilled our most impactful Business Development Training into one focused, fast-paced day so you can unlock client-winning strategies without sacrificing your schedule ✅ Proven New Business Development Frameworks ✅ Plug & Play Client Engagement Funnels ✅ Prospect Conversion Skills You Can Apply Immediately ✅ Live Follow-up Q&A for implementation support ⁠Click here for all the info.⁠

    53 分鐘

  6. 8月26日

    Seven Months. Zero Deals. Director at 30. With George Wilson

    Most recruiters don’t last seven months without billing. George Wilson did and says it’s the best thing that ever happened to him. In this episode, George shares his journey from 21-year-old resourcer to Sales Director of Principal People all within the same business. He breaks down the mindset and environment that helped him grow, and what he looks for in high performers today. We talk about how the recruitment industry has changed, why hiring hungry grads is harder than it used to be, and why resilience and emotional maturity matter more than ever. George also shares what he's learned from leading the business through transition, how he thinks about leadership now, and why specialist agencies are best placed to thrive over the next 12 months. If you’re building or leading a recruitment team, this episode is a must-listen. We’ve distilled our most impactful Business Development Training into one focused, fast-paced day so you can unlock client-winning strategies without sacrificing your schedule ✅ Proven New Business Development Frameworks ✅ Plug & Play Client Engagement Funnels ✅ Prospect Conversion Skills You Can Apply Immediately ✅ Live Follow-up Q&A for implementation support Click here for all the info.

    49 分鐘

  7. 8月12日

    134% More Placements, The Feedback Fix with Justin Hillier

    If your recruiters are still only asking for feedback after a placement, you’re missing the point and bleeding revenue. In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Hillier, founder of Recruiter Insider a feedback platform that’s spent years proving how candidate and client experience directly impacts performance. Justin shares the origin story of the business (it started with a terrible cold call), why Net Promoter Score is a broken metric, and the commercial goldmine buried in consultant feedback. We dig into: The one question that’s been letting recruiters down for 7+ years How to link soft skills to hard numbers (like a 134% improvement in fill rates) Why female-led teams consistently outperform on service What most agencies get wrong about candidate experience and how to fix it This one’s packed with perspective-shifting insights and zero fluff. If you want your recruiters performing better without relying on “more jobs” or “better candidates,” listen up.

    45 分鐘
  8. Is UK Talent Too Expensive? Why Recruitment is Moving to South Africa with Elliott Manning

    7月29日

    Is UK Talent Too Expensive? Why Recruitment is Moving to South Africa with Elliott Manning

    In this episode, we dive into offshore recruitment in South Africa, hiring remote recruiters, and how UK agencies are saving costs and scaling faster. Jamie interviews Elliott Manning, MD of Kayman Recruitment Group and Vertrou Outsourcing, to uncover the real story behind the shift. You’ll learn: Why South African recruiters outperform on mindset and delivery How UK recruitment firms are using outsourcing to scale Key legal differences in employment law (UK vs South Africa) What most recruitment leaders misunderstand about offshoring Why AI and automation are reshaping the future of hiring This is a must-watch if you're a founder exploring cost-effective growth, remote teams, or hiring offshore recruiters. 📌 Subscribe to Amplifying Recruitment for more insights on scaling your recruitment business.

    43 分鐘
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The podcast dedicated to supporting ambitious recruitment business owners like you. Our mission is to tackle the most pressing challenges in the recruitment industry and provide actionable insights to help you elevate your business to new heights.

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