Pints Of View Gary Goldsmith

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith speaks with Roheel Ahmad, co-founder of Forsyth Barnes recruitment and talent consultancy.
Roheel discusses his journey starting in sales roles from a young age, which helped foster his independence. He shares how he co-founded Forsyth Barnes with his business partner after experiencing frustrations in previous recruitment roles.
Roheel emphasises the company's relentless focus on growth over profits and explains how they have expanded globally through organic growth. Roheel also touches on Forsyth Barnes' strategy of transitioning into more of a technology and consultancy business by developing their own proprietary talent platform.
In this episode you will hear:
Roheel's background in sales and recruitment The founding of Forsyth Barnes and its growth strategy Managing a business partnership as the company scales Plans to shift from talent placement to a tech solutions provider  
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For more information about this episode, Gary’s advisory services or the RDLC please email us on POV@garys.world
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Pints Of View is the podcast hosted by socialite, in-demand Non-Exec Director, recruitment legend and all-around nice guy Gary Goldsmith.
In this podcast, Gary opens up his eclectic Black Book of friends that ranges from international footballers, high street moguls, champion boxers, investment oracles, national team coaches, royal correspondents, business leaders, military special forces, sports club owners, scale-up experts and even conspiracy theorists with a sense of humour! 
They're all interesting, they've all got different stories, they've all got different backgrounds and they have all got lessons that you will learn a great deal from, alongside a fair few belly laughs too. 
Plus, as well as the amazing guests, you will also learn that there is a lot more to Gary Goldsmith than what the headlines might have had you believe! Far from just being a loveable rogue and famous royal Uncle, there are insights and wisdom shared that reveal why Gary has been integral to hundreds of millions of pounds of business growth over the years.  
So, join us for some real, raw and interesting chats down at the pub - yes, this show is really shot on location at an actual, working West End boozer!
0:00 Entrepreneurship, growth, and leadership with a successful business owner.
5:16 Personal background, sales career, and leadership experience.
11:23 Recruitment industry experiences and challenges.
17:36 Business partnership and growth strategies.
23:05 Business growth, sports, and ethics.
31:00 Managing workload, prioritising tasks, and delegating responsibilities.
36:15 Business growth, tech adoption, and marketing strategies.
44:56 Leadership, decision-making, and fun experiences in business.
49:09 Business growth strategy with a focus on staffing and tech consultancy.
54:04 Golf and tennis, with personal anecdotes.
58:26 Business strategies and examples.
1:04:47 Personal growth, struggles, and creativity.
1:09:55 Career choices and personal growth with a focus on responsibility and caring for others.

In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Dean Tuhey (MD, DT Source) and Phil Ridgwell (CEO, Core Group). They discuss their journeys in entrepreneurship, starting from recruitment and growing successful businesses while maintaining side hustles.
 
They discuss their entrepreneurial journey in recruitment, sharing insights on challenges and lessons learned as well as starting their own businesses in construction, tech and verification services.
 
In this episode you will hear:
Career progression and experiences in recruitment Starting businesses and managing challenges of growth Effective management strategies and industry changes Motivations for entrepreneurship and overcoming obstacles Managing work-life balance with multiple business ventures  
Thanks, as ever, to our sponsors:
https://force24.co.uk/
https://rdlcpirates.com/
 
For more information about this episode, Gary’s advisory services or the RDLC please email us on POV@garys.world
 
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pints_of_view_pod/
 
Pints Of View is the podcast hosted by socialite, in-demand Non-Exec Director, recruitment legend and all-around nice guy Gary Goldsmith.
In this podcast, Gary opens up his eclectic Black Book of friends that ranges from international footballers, high street moguls, champion boxers, investment oracles, national team coaches, royal correspondents, business leaders, military special forces, sports club owners, scale-up experts and even conspiracy theorists with a sense of humour!
They're all interesting, they've all got different stories, they've all got different backgrounds and they have all got lessons that you will learn a great deal from, alongside a fair few belly laughs too.
Plus, as well as the amazing guests, you will also learn that there is a lot more to Gary Goldsmith than what the headlines might have had you believe! Far from just being a loveable rogue and famous royal Uncle, there are insights and wisdom shared that reveal why Gary has been integral to hundreds of millions of pounds of business growth over the years.
So, join us for some real, raw and interesting chats down at the pub - yes, this show is really shot on location at an actual, working West End boozer!

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith speaks with Adam Oldfield, CEO of Force24, about his journey founding and growing a tech business. 
 
Adam discusses starting his career in web development before realising his vision for Force24 after facing a difficult experience at work. He shares lessons learned around raising private equity funding, managing rapid growth, and evolving his leadership approach over 14 years. Gary and Adam also consider trends in the recruitment industry, using platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok for marketing, and how to make email engagement as compelling as social media.
 
In this episode you will hear: 
Adam's backstory and how he got into tech Building the initial vision for Force24 Lessons from raising private equity and managing high growth Tips on inspiring leadership and motivating teams The importance of clear goals and measuring performance  
Thanks, as ever, to our sponsors:
https://force24.co.uk/
https://rdlcpirates.com/
 
For more information about this episode, Gary’s advisory services or the RDLC please email us on POV@garys.world
 
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pints_of_view_pod/
 
Pints Of View is the podcast hosted by socialite, in-demand Non-Exec Director, recruitment legend and all-around nice guy Gary Goldsmith.
In this podcast, Gary opens up his eclectic Black Book of friends that ranges from international footballers, high street moguls, champion boxers, investment oracles, national team coaches, royal correspondents, business leaders, military special forces, sports club owners, scale-up experts and even conspiracy theorists with a sense of humour!
They're all interesting, they've all got different stories, they've all got different backgrounds and they have all got lessons that you will learn a great deal from, alongside a fair few belly laughs too.
Plus, as well as the amazing guests, you will also learn that there is a lot more to Gary Goldsmith than what the headlines might have had you believe! Far from just being a loveable rogue and famous royal Uncle, there are insights and wisdom shared that reveal why Gary has been integral to hundreds of millions of pounds of business growth over the years.
So, join us for some real, raw and interesting chats down at the pub - yes, this show is really shot on location at an actual, working West End boozer!

In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Ben Williams, founder of Sten10, a company that creates high quality and innovative psychological tests, questionnaires and assessment centres. 
 
They talk about his career journey from academia to entrepreneurship and how he applies psychology to business. Ben had developed tools to evaluate people's skills and behaviours working with AI, and how AI can help democratise competence by closing performance gaps.
 
Ben shares his experience transitioning from freelance work to running his own business, Sten10, over the past 12 years. They also debate topics like the use of gamification in assessments, interview techniques, neurodiversity in hiring, and how businesses are approaching the strategic use of diversity in the workplace.
 
In this episode you will hear:
Ben’s experience studying psychology at Oxford University His work developing assessments and using AI to streamline processes Ben’s journey from employment to entrepreneurship with Sten10 Debate on giving interview questions in advance and assessing "commerciality" Discussion of leadership traits, fear of failure, and student mindset shifts Ben’s advice for young entrepreneurs starting a business  
Thanks, as ever, to our sponsors:
https://force24.co.uk/
https://rdlcpirates.com/
 
For more information about this episode, Gary’s advisory services or the RDLC please email us on POV@garys.world
 
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pints_of_view_pod/
 
Pints Of View is the podcast hosted by socialite, in-demand Non-Exec Director, recruitment legend and all-around nice guy Gary Goldsmith.
In this podcast, Gary opens up his eclectic Black Book of friends that ranges from international footballers, high street moguls, champion boxers, investment oracles, national team coaches, royal correspondents, business leaders, military special forces, sports club owners, scale-up experts and even conspiracy theorists with a sense of humour!
They're all interesting, they've all got different stories, they've all got different backgrounds and they have all got lessons that you will learn a great deal from, alongside a fair few belly laughs too.
Plus, as well as the amazing guests, you will also learn that there is a lot more to Gary Goldsmith than what the headlines might have had you believe! Far from just being a loveable rogue and famous royal Uncle, there are insights and wisdom shared that reveal why Gary has been integral to hundreds of millions of pounds of business growth over the years.
So, join us for some real, raw and interesting chats down at the pub - yes, this show is really shot on location at an actual, working West End boozer!

In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Alex Gerritsen Head of DACH, SR Group. They discuss Alex’s career in the recruitment industry spanning over 25 years, including his experiences growing businesses in multiple countries and regions as a Partner.
They discuss Alex’s journey from starting his career in London and Amsterdam to taking on leadership roles in Germany, helping to establish the recruitment model in new markets. Gerritsen also shares stories from his time with the company, emphasising the importance of culture, appreciation for employees, and building lasting memories.
In this episode you will hear:
Alex experiences starting his career and learning from mentors 
Strategies for international expansion and establishing new offices
Challenges and lessons from starting businesses in new markets like Germany
Importance of process, activity and creating a motivating work environment
Fun stories and trips from Gerritsen's time with the recruitment company



For more information about this episode, Gary’s advisory services or the RDLC please email us on POV@garys.world
 
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pints_of_view_pod/



Pints Of View is the podcast hosted by socialite, in-demand Non-Exec Director, recruitment legend and all-around nice guy Gary Goldsmith.
 
In this podcast, Gary opens up his eclectic Black Book of friends that ranges from international footballers, high street moguls, champion boxers, investment oracles, national team coaches, royal correspondents, business leaders, military special forces, sports club owners, scale-up experts and even conspiracy theorists with a sense of humour! 
 
They're all interesting, they've all got different stories, they've all got different backgrounds and they have all got lessons that you will learn a great deal from, alongside a fair few belly laughs too. 
 
Plus, as well as the amazing guests, you will also learn that there is a lot more to Gary Goldsmith than what the headlines might have had you believe! Far from just being a loveable rogue and famous royal Uncle, there are insights and wisdom shared that reveal why Gary has been integral to hundreds of millions of pounds of business growth over the years.  
 
So, join us for some real, raw and interesting chats down at the pub - yes, this show is really shot on location at an actual, working West End boozer! 



Season 4:
https://force24.co.uk/
https://rdlcpirates.com/
 
0:00 Entrepreneurship, mentorship, and performance in the recruitment industry.
5:56 Career goals and recruitment experience in the Netherlands.
10:53 Business growth and lessons learned.
16:18 Business strategies and experiences in the IT industry.
22:18 Starting and growing a business in Germany, with insights on market entry, team building, and leadership.
29:17 Business success, leadership, and culture in Germany.
34:59 Leadership, process, and work-life balance.
41:02 Recruitment industry trends, including yield, deal size, and cost per desk, with a focus on culture and brand building.
50:15 Past experiences in recruitment and advisory work.
54:06 Recruitment, growth, and team dynamics.
59:10 Leadership, business, and personal growth with a group of professionals.
1:06:00 Recruitment industry, lies, and charity.

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith talks to Luke McCluskey, Group Managing Director of CSR Group
They discuss Luke's journey from struggling in school to founding his own successful recruitment business specialising in the life sciences and engineering industries. Luke shares his story of getting his start in insurance sales and eventually transitioning to recruitment, where he faced many challenges but also found opportunities for growth. He details his experiences learning from others in the industry before striking out on his own and building his business from the ground up through hard work and determination. Gary and Luke also explore various strategies for success in recruitment, sales, and business leadership.
In this episode you will hear:
 
Luke's story of getting his start in insurance sales and transitioning to recruitment
The challenges he faced and opportunities he found to grow
Details of how he built his business from the ground up through hard work and determination
Strategies for success in recruitment, sales, and business leadership
 
For more information about this episode, Gary’s advisory services or the RDLC please email us on POV@garys.world
 
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pints_of_view_pod/



Pints Of View is the podcast hosted by socialite, in-demand Non-Exec Director, recruitment legend and all-around nice guy Gary Goldsmith.
 
In this podcast, Gary opens up his eclectic Black Book of friends that ranges from international footballers, high street moguls, champion boxers, investment oracles, national team coaches, royal correspondents, business leaders, military special forces, sports club owners, scale-up experts and even conspiracy theorists with a sense of humour! 
 
They're all interesting, they've all got different stories, they've all got different backgrounds and they have all got lessons that you will learn a great deal from, alongside a fair few belly laughs too. 
 
Plus, as well as the amazing guests, you will also learn that there is a lot more to Gary Goldsmith than what the headlines might have had you believe! Far from just being a loveable rogue and famous royal Uncle, there are insights and wisdom shared that reveal why Gary has been integral to hundreds of millions of pounds of business growth over the years.  
 
So, join us for some real, raw and interesting chats down at the pub - yes, this show is really shot on location at an actual, working West End boozer! 
 
Season 4:
https://force24.co.uk/
https://rdlcpirates.com/