In this episode I catch up with Mollie Gunn, global top performing recruiter at i-Pharm consulting.Mollie reflects on the importance of enjoying the process, the resilience of the healthcare recruitment industry, and her strategies for client acquisition. She emphasizes the significance of building long-term relationships and treating candidates and clients with care and respect. Mollie also discusses her personal growth and the impact her career has had on her life, highlighting the joy...

In this episode, I catch up with Daniel Bryant, a senior recruitment consultant at Chandler McLeod, who shares his journey from a production operator in the steel industry to a successful recruiter. Daniel discusses the challenges he faced during his transition, the impact of relocating to Adelaide on his career, and the importance of adaptability in the fast-paced recruitment landscape. He emphasizes the rewarding nature of helping others find jobs and the continuous improvement mi...

In this episode, I catch up with Natasha Lee, a recruiter and business owner who recently launched her own recruitment agency, Raw Earth Recruitment. Natasha shares her journey of starting the business, the challenges she faced, and the importance of resilience and confidence in her growth. She discusses the current state of the job market in heavy industries, her experiences in recruitment, and the significance of building authentic relationships with clients and candidates. T...

In this episode, I catch up with Harriet Mellor, a sales transformation coach and entrepreneur, who shares her journey of starting her own sales coaching business. Harriet discusses the challenges faced in sales today, the importance of effective lead handling, and the transformative power of education in sales. She reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, the self-doubt she overcame, and her commitment to continuous learning. Harriet emphasizes the significance of impact over...

In this episode, I catch up with Theo Elliott, a recruiter of nearly 10 years who has recently started his own Industrial recruitment business in Australia after years of experience in New Zealand. Theo shares insights into the challenges of starting a new venture, the importance of personal branding, and the dynamics of the industrial recruitment space. He discusses client acquisition, retention, and the significance of understanding client needs. Theo reflects on his journey...

In this episode I catch up with Kylie Long, a high-performing salesperson in the construction industry who has recently embarked on her entrepreneurial journey with Avoca Interiors. Kylie shares her experiences transitioning from a corporate role to business ownership, her passion for sales, and the importance of integrity and customer service in her approach. She reflects on her career, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned along the way, emphasizing the significance of...

In this episode, I catch up with Luca Caruana, a financial expert, money coach and founder of MoneyPal.We discuss the importance of financial wellbeing and literacy. Luca shares insights on the common financial struggles people face, the significance of having an emergency fund, and how to create a spending plan. He emphasizes the relationship between money and career choices, the importance of understanding one's financial goals, and the impact of health on financial decisions. The...

In this episode I catch up with Larissa Wang, an account manager at Amazon. She shares with me her journey from studying engineering and finance to thriving in a sales role. She discusses her day-to-day responsibilities, the importance of building strong client relationships, and the impact she has had on her clients' businesses. Larissa reflects on her growth over three years at Amazon, the challenges she faced, and the rewarding experiences that have shaped her career. She also of...

In this epsiode I catch up with the one and only Matt Barker. This is a special epsiode for me as not only is Matt is a recruitment legend of 24 years, he's also a good mate and has been a mentor figure to me in my career.We discuss the creation and evolution of Talent Forge Group, reflecting on our journey through rebranding, leadership challenges, and the recruitment industry's changing landscape. Matt shares insights on the importance of offshore talent, personal growth, and the value...

In this episode, I catch up with James Bergl, a former SaaS sales leader turned recruiter at Bluebird. James shares his journey into recruitment, the challenges he has faced, and talks about the emotional resilience required in the industry. He discusses the skills and traits that make a successful recruiter, reflects on his past leadership roles, and emphasizes the importance of building strong teams. James also talks about his new podcast, 'Battle Scars,' where he interviews ...

In this episode, I catch up with Kyle Jimenez, our new marketing manager at Talent Forge Group!Kyle shares his unique experiences in the company, his role, and the strategies he is implementing to enhance marketing efforts. We discuss the importance of building relationships with clients, his strengths as a data-centric marketer, and his journey from finance to marketing. Kyle emphasizes the impact he wants to create in the community and defines success as making a difference in peo...

In this episode, I catch up with Rob Slawik, a career coach with extensive experience in HR. Rob discusses his transition from HR to starting his own business, the Career Journey Project, which offers bespoke career coaching services. He shares insights on the challenges of starting a new venture, the importance of building confidence in job seekers, and the demand for career coaching in today's job market. Rob reflects on his past experiences, the significance of authenticity in in...

In this episode I'm joined by Selina Stanley, the founder of SSR, a boutique recruitment agency in the early childhood education and care sector. She shares with me her journey and experiences in running her own business and discusses her passion for the sector highlighting her commitment to helping candidates and clients find the right fit. Selina emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in recruitment and offers advice for those considering starting their own bu...

In this episode, I catch up with Jimmy Morrison, the director of Recruitment tehc company Recview. - Unfortunalte the furst portion of the covnersation got lost so the epsidosse starts from about 5-10 minutes into our chat!We discuss Recview's services and success stories, as well as the importance of using videos in sales and prospecting. Jimmy also shares his experience working with John, the founder of Recview, and the challenges and rewards of their partnership. They touch on the str...

In this episode I catch up with Kat Amiri, a recruitment professional at Focus Recruitment. In the conversation,Kat reflects on her year and a half in the industry. She describes her experience as varied, challenging, and fast-paced, and also highlights the importance of building relationships with candidates and clients. Kat also discusses the importance of patience and managing expectations in recruitment. She credits her mentor, Scott, for teaching her everything she knows and creatin...

In todays episode I catch up with Danny Levy, Managing Director of Money2020.We discuss his role and the experience as well as highlights and successes of the Money2020 Asia launch. Danny shares his passion for leadership and the importance of understanding and supporting team members. He emphasizes the value of creating a culture of safety and learning from failure. Danny's leadership style is focused on meeting individuals where they are and helping them develop and reach their po...

In this episode I catch up with Chris Perdikis, founder of Rec2Rec Startup Sorciety. We discus his experience as a business owner and the challenges of running a recruitment startup. He emphasizes the importance of time management and wearing multiple hats in a small business. Chris also shares insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of a recruitment startup owner and the balance between recruiting and running the business. He highlights the need for cashflow management and th...

In this epsiode I'm joined by Heather Felsovary, Senior Sales Manager for construction at HB Fuller. She shares her career journey and insights into sales in the construction industry. Heather emphasizes the importance of building relationships and adding value to customers' businesses. Heather describes her sales style as relationship-based and highlights her ability to quickly connect with people and understand their needs. She also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adapt...

In this episode, I interview Alex Cuttiford - host of the podcast 'Brand My Career,' about his journey in career development and the importance of taking ownership of one's career. Alex shares how his podcast started as a running joke at his previous job and eventually became a passion project. He discusses the diverse range of guests he has interviewed and the common challenges they face. Alex emphasizes the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in building trust with teams and...

In this episode I'm joined by Vinny Lee, a sales professional in the tech industry.He describes sales as a rollercoaster, with ups and downs, and emphasizes the importance of having a strong mindset to survive in the game of sales. Vinny works as a business development executive in a cybersecurity company, where his role involves prospecting and setting up meetings for the account executives to close deals. He highlights the significance of time management, avoiding burnout, and mai...

In this special 100th episode of the show, myself and Adam reflect on the past 100 episodes and discuss the future direction and goals. Adam announces that he is joining Joe as a partner of the show. We discuss our roles and how they plan to grow the show. I share the story of how I got into recruitment and why I started the podcast. We also talk about the highlights of the podcasting journey and the impact it has had on listeners. We emphasize the importance of taking action, askin...

In this epsiode I catch up with Anush D'Souza and we discus his career in the sales industry and his current role at Kone, a global company that specializes in moving people within buildings. He talks about the importance of maintenance contracts for elevators and the role of technology in urban development. Anush reflects on his experience in the tech sales industry and how it differs from his current role. He shares insights on personal growth within the company and the state of t...

In this episode I catch up with Zoe Rogers, an experienced recruitment consultant, who shares her journey in the recruitment industry and her role at Cox Purtell. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right fit and the value of caring for clients and candidates. Zoe discusses the challenges and rewards of her current role, including the need for adaptability and the focus on business development.She also highlights the importance of being honest, building relationships, and saying...

In this conversation, I catch up with Dandan Zhu, a recruitment business owner and coach and chat about the state of the recruitment industry in 2024 and the challenges many recruiters are facing. Dandan shares that 2023 was a difficult year for many recruiters, but 2024 is showing signs of improvement. She emphasizes the importance of both sales and delivery in recruitment and the need for recruiters to upskill in business development. Dandan also discusses the common struggles rec...