The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

Lysha Holmes

Welcome to The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast! The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast is listened to from all corners of the globe. Created in the global lockdown of 2020, our audience drop in knowing that they are going to listen to a guest who is a knowledgable leader in their industry willingly sharing their professional and often personal journeys to enable YOU, our precious listener, a chance to learn, self-development and above all else, reflect on your own life and experience. A safe place where we hope to allow you to learn something. Our host - Lysha Holmes has been in the recruitment industry for almost a quarter of a century and for most of that duration, has championed best practise in the Rec2Rec sphere. A vocal advocate for well-being, Lysha talks openly about sobriety, and her life as a solo parent all whilst running a recruitment business. Here we are now in 2025- with Season 6 which will focus on the holistic approach to leadership with more experts and inspiring voices from across the recruitment industry and beyond, sharing their experiences with you, our cherished listener! The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is for those who are aspiring future leaders, those who want to improve themselves on their recruitment journey and also those who are running companies now to learn from their peers. Above all else, we hope you find the podcast to be a positive inspiring place to be. Watch all the episodes over on our YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEiVMynhdhSz4Qzu2gguHG ---------- This podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and a partner to Needi, Diversity in Recruitment, Keybridge IT, & Bristow & Hardy Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiter Needi; Is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Lou’s team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service. From thank-you gifts for small start-ups to well-being events for FTSE 100 companies, Needi helps companies motivate and retain the best staff and clients, through thoughtful, affordable gifting, events and experience days. Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed and delivered by experienced recruiters, giving your teams the insight, tools, and confidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions; Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Established in 2010, Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support & solutions Provider. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud - Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more. Working with many different industries, including Recruitment, Finance, Leisure and the Charity Sector. Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years’ experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk Don't forget to like and subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our episodes!

  1. EP311: Sam Hameed, Co-Founder of SPG Resourcing - Invest In Your Recruiters & Reward On Profit!

    1D AGO

    EP311: Sam Hameed, Co-Founder of SPG Resourcing - Invest In Your Recruiters & Reward On Profit!

    In this episode of The Recruiter’s Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes speaks with Sam Hameed, Co-Founder of SPG Resourcing and Director of SPG Intelligence, about challenging recruitment’s traditional playbook. Sam shares how SPG has built a technical recruitment model that prioritises credibility over clichés. Every consultant receives a £2–2.5k annual training budget to gain real industry certifications — and internal engineers technically interview candidates before they’re submitted to clients. The result? Higher success rates, reduced time-to-hire, and stronger client trust. But the real disruption? Moving away from commission-first thinking. Sam explains why SPG is transitioning toward running each recruiter’s desk as a profit centre — giving full visibility of desk costs, break-even points, and profitability. Instead of focusing purely on top-line fees, consultants are rewarded on sustainable profit and long-term value. The episode also explores: Post-2023 market realitiesCommercial accountability in recruitmentBuilding a tech-enabled services groupDeveloping stronger, more credible recruiters Who This Episode Is For Recruitment founders rethinking commission modelsAgency leaders navigating tighter marketsTech recruiters wanting deeper industry credibilityConsultants who want to think like business owners A candid, commercially focused conversation about elevating recruitment standards. 🔗 Connect with the guest Sam Hameed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hameed-spg/ SPG Resourcing: https://www.spgresourcing.com/ SPG Intelligence: https://www.spgintelligence.com/ 🔗 Connect with the host Lysha Holmes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r/ Qui Recruitment: https://www.quirecruitment.co.uk/ Follow the podcast on YouTube, Captivate, Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@therecruitersrecruitmentpod https://the-recruiters-recruitment-podcast.captivate.fm/ —————— The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger, and partnered with Needi, Keybridge IT Solutions, Bristow & Hardy and Diversity in Recruitment. Our sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal...

    27 min
  2. EP310: Vanessa Raath, AI & Sourcing Trainer - Up Your Human to Stay Ahead of AI

    FEB 9

    EP310: Vanessa Raath, AI & Sourcing Trainer - Up Your Human to Stay Ahead of AI

    In this episode of The Recruiter’s Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes is joined by global talent sourcing trainer and international speaker Vanessa Raath for a refreshingly practical conversation about AI in recruitment. This isn’t another hype-filled AI episode. Instead, Vanessa shares how recruiters can use AI intentionally to remove admin, save hours each week, and refocus on what truly drives success in recruitment – human connection, relationships, and personal brand. They explore why recruiters must “up their human” to stay ahead of AI, how to avoid shiny-tool syndrome, and what recruitment leaders should be thinking about right now as the industry settles into the next phase of AI adoption. Vanessa also shares insights from working with recruitment businesses globally, meeting 100+ AI vendors, and helping teams choose tech that actually improves time-to-hire rather than adding complexity. The conversation also covers launching and scaling a recruitment business, building a brand that creates inbound opportunities, the future of LinkedIn and sourcing tools, and why passionate curiosity is the most important skill recruiters can take into 2026 and beyond. Who this episode is for: Recruitment founders, agency leaders, solo recruiters, talent acquisition professionals, and anyone feeling overwhelmed – or left behind – by AI in recruitment. 🔗 Connect with the guest Vanessa Raath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaraath/ Vanessa's Tried & Tested AI Tools: https://start.me/p/l6bkk7/vanessa-raath-s-tried-tested-ai-tools 🔗 Connect with the host Lysha Holmes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r/ Qui Recruitment: https://www.quirecruitment.co.uk/ Follow the podcast on YouTube, Captivate, Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@therecruitersrecruitmentpod https://the-recruiters-recruitment-podcast.captivate.fm/ —————— The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger, and partnered with Needi, Keybridge IT Solutions, Bristow & Hardy and Diversity in Recruitment. Our sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. Find out more about Paiger: https://paiger.co/ Our partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders save companies time and money with their complimentary corporate gifting service. https://needi.co.uk/ Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies...

    37 min
  3. FEB 2

    EP309: Patrick Flanagan, Founder of Clarence George - Why choosing the right recruitment niche is key to your success

    This week Patrick Flanagan the Founder of Clarence George joins the podcast, to unpack nearly two decades in recruitment and the long-term strategy behind building a high-performing specialist agency. Patrick’s journey started with a business degree and graduate scheme before he fell into recruitment - initially working in Accounting & Finance, then pivoting into the actuarial market back in 2010. He shares what it was really like navigating the credit crunch, a period that rocked the recruitment industry and reshaped how he thought about resilience, risk, and specialism. Founded in 2019, Clarence George was always built with a clear end goal: to create a super-niche, high-end recruitment business focused on fully qualified professionals who remain in demand regardless of market cycles. Six years on, Patrick reflects on: Scaling a small-to-medium specialist agency from startup to £1m annual turnoverExpanding into overseas markets while remaining London-basedOperating a hybrid working model with flexibility at its coreWhy top-end contingency recruitment still works when done properly The conversation also dives into: Why choosing the right niche is critical for long-term successHow to research and pivot strategically without losing momentumWays to future-proof your recruitment career or businessWhy face-to-face relationship building is still the OG move in a digital-first world Connect with Patrick here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbflanagan/ ----------- The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion . Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast.. Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/ Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much...

    36 min
  4. JAN 26

    EP308: Allicia Birch, Founder of 4tify - Friendship with your client is your secret sauce!

    Allicia Birch is the founder of 4tify, a specialist recruitment agency serving the new-build residential construction market across the UK and US. Allicia shares her journey of launching an agency in a challenging market, offering pragmatic, no-nonsense advice for anyone who’s thinking about starting a business, or trying to gain traction when conditions aren’t easy. We dive into: How Allicia has intentionally protected her mindset as a founderThe role of leadership, resilience, and self-awareness in building something sustainableWhy friendship and strong relationships sit at the heart of her success This episode is packed with honest insights for founders, recruiters, and leaders navigating uncertainty—especially those building businesses from the ground up. 🔗 Connect with Allicia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allicia-birch/ ----------- The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion . Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast.. Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/ Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years’ experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

    41 min
  5. JAN 12

    EP306: Marie Pegram, Managing Partner at TC Group - Stop burying your head in the sand and understand your finances!

    This week, we’re joined by Marie Pegram - Managing Partner at TC Group - one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms and a specialist advisor to the recruitment sector. Leading offices across Letchworth, Huntingdon, and Cambridge, Marie brings a rare combination of deep financial expertise and real, hands-on understanding of how recruitment businesses actually operate. In this episode, Marie breaks down what the past year has really looked like behind the numbers, what TC East does differently for recruitment businesses, and why “real-life finance” matters more than ever in a challenging market. We cover: • The current state of the recruitment market- what the numbers are telling us versus the headlines • Predictions for 2026 and what financially resilient recruitment businesses will be doing differently • Benchmarking days and practical financial insight - why context matters more than spreadsheets • What recruiters and business leaders can do right now to strengthen performance, margins, and decision-making If you’re a recruitment founder or leader who wants clarity, control, and confidence in your finances - and insight you can actually act on—this episode is essential listening. Connect with Marie here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariepegram/ ----------- The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion . Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast.. Our Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/ Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years’ experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https:// bristowandhardy.co.uk

    40 min
  6. Recap : Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group - Why your lifequake moment of failure will be your best...

    12/29/2025

    Recap : Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group - Why your lifequake moment of failure will be your best...

    Welcome, all the way from New York City, Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group and host of #thePOZcast. Adam shares his journey from a 15-year career in marketing to becoming a boutique staffing firm owner and seasoned recruiter. He discusses the power of leveraging industry expertise, integrating AI tools like Newt for workflow automation and the evolving role of recruiters in the age of technology. Lysha and Adam explore how emotional agility, active listening and evaluating problem solving skills are key in both recruitment and personal development. They also touch on the concept of “lifequakes,” sharing personal stories of resilience and transformation. Rounding out the episode, Adam offers insights into his podcasting success, stressing preparation, consistency, and authentic connection. This conversation is a rich blend of industry expertise, human insight and forward looking advice for recruitment professionals. Connect with Adam here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/ www.thePOZcast.com ----------- The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi, Keybridge IT, Bristol & Hardy and Diversity and Inclusion . Our Sponsor:  Paiger -  Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. Find out more details on Paiger here - https:// paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast... Our Partners:  Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https:// needi.co.uk/ Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed anidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider -  Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more didence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality...

    51 min

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Welcome to The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast! The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast is listened to from all corners of the globe. Created in the global lockdown of 2020, our audience drop in knowing that they are going to listen to a guest who is a knowledgable leader in their industry willingly sharing their professional and often personal journeys to enable YOU, our precious listener, a chance to learn, self-development and above all else, reflect on your own life and experience. A safe place where we hope to allow you to learn something. Our host - Lysha Holmes has been in the recruitment industry for almost a quarter of a century and for most of that duration, has championed best practise in the Rec2Rec sphere. A vocal advocate for well-being, Lysha talks openly about sobriety, and her life as a solo parent all whilst running a recruitment business. Here we are now in 2025- with Season 6 which will focus on the holistic approach to leadership with more experts and inspiring voices from across the recruitment industry and beyond, sharing their experiences with you, our cherished listener! The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is for those who are aspiring future leaders, those who want to improve themselves on their recruitment journey and also those who are running companies now to learn from their peers. Above all else, we hope you find the podcast to be a positive inspiring place to be. Watch all the episodes over on our YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEiVMynhdhSz4Qzu2gguHG ---------- This podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and a partner to Needi, Diversity in Recruitment, Keybridge IT, & Bristow & Hardy Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations. https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiter Needi; Is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Lou’s team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service. From thank-you gifts for small start-ups to well-being events for FTSE 100 companies, Needi helps companies motivate and retain the best staff and clients, through thoughtful, affordable gifting, events and experience days. Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed and delivered by experienced recruiters, giving your teams the insight, tools, and confidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment. Keybridge IT Solutions; Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Established in 2010, Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support & solutions Provider. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud - Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more. Working with many different industries, including Recruitment, Finance, Leisure and the Charity Sector. Bristow & Hardy partners with SME recruitment agencies to accelerate growth through sales enablement and recruitment marketing. With over 7 years’ experience, we specialise exclusively in the recruitment sector, delivering strategy, branding, websites, marketing campaigns, and sales support. Our proven growth suite of products helps agencies attract more clients, win more business, and scale efficiently. Find out more here – https://bristowandhardy.co.uk Don't forget to like and subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our episodes!

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