The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World

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July 6, 2025 64 mins

I sit down with Ned Menheneott to share the lessons, challenges, and wins from his first year as a founder.

From hiring and culture to big ambitions and board meetings, here’s what he’s learned in the trenches.

Connect with Ned here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-menheneott-11a97572/

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Mollie Gunn shares how she built a million-dollar desk from scratch and how she’s stayed at the top.

We get into mindset, daily habits, business development, and the shift to retained.

Straightforward advice from someone who’s made it happen.

Connect with Mollie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molliegunn/

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This one’s all about what it really takes to build a recruitment business that lasts.

I sat down with Lee and Paul, from MAP Talent, to unpack 10 years of running their company, the mistakes, the mindset shifts, and the moments that mattered most.

If you’re building something of your own, or thinking about it, this conversation will give you the raw, honest insight most people don’t talk about.

Connect with Paul here: https://www.link...

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In this episode, you get to hear how the conversation went down on Louise Archer's podcast.

We are debating the Contingent Model vs the Retained Model.

It made for an interesting conversation.

Connect with Louise here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise--archer/

Connect with Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-g-moylan/

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What does it take to build 66 recruitment brands from scratch?

Blake Thompson returns to the podcast to share the lessons, mistakes, and wins from his journey launching dozens of agencies across the UK, US, and New Zealand with xRecruiter.

Connect with Blake here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/startarecruitmentagency/

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How do you consistently drive $700K+ average billings across a 23-person team?

In this episode, Adrien from Lead Group breaks down the five key pillars behind their high-performance model.

From outsourcing and automation to training, marketing, and mindset.

Whether you're scaling a team or looking to improve consultant output, this is packed with practical strategies and bold thinking you won’t want to miss.

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After 18 months with zero revenue, Oliver now runs a recruitment business generating $48K in monthly recurring revenue. In this episode, we break down how he did it.

From committing to solution selling, building a retention-first business, and saying no to contingent work.

This is a practical, honest look at what it really takes to scale a recruitment business differently.

You can connect with Oliver here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

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In this episode, Selim Ozturk shares the raw truth behind walking away from his first business, navigating founder conflict, and starting again from scratch.

From tough decisions to a £470K solo comeback, this is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and building a business that works for you.

Connect with Selim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selimozturk/

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Discover how Amelia Rivas built a powerful personal brand, won clients, and delivered £200K in billings, without relying on LinkedIn Recruiter.

From content strategy to profile optimisation, we break down the practical steps every recruiter can take to win on LinkedIn and stand out in a crowded market.

Connect with Amelia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-rivas-77b12182/

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From smashing £900K in billings to battling complacency and reigniting the power of cold calls, this episode dives into the reality behind big numbers and what it really takes to keep growing.

You can connect with Hemish here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemish-ilangaratne/

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What happens when your recruitment business grows too fast?

Sasza Bandiera shares hard-earned lessons from scaling after COVID, the hidden cost of lowering standards, and how she's rebuilding stronger.

A candid conversation for founders navigating growth, culture, and getting back on track.

Connect with Sasza here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saszabandiera/

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In this episode, Elizabeth shares the raw reality of her first year in business—navigating burnout, self-doubt, and the pressure to perform.

She unpacks what led to $1.5M in billings, what she’d do differently, and how she’s now building a sustainable, high-performance business that prioritises both growth and well-being.

You can connect with Elizabeth here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kennedy-1179759/

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In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Sullivan to unpack why his business only hires entry-level talent and how that decision helped them scale to £8 million NFI.

We talk hiring strategy, retention, and building systems that turn rookies into high performers.

There’s loads to take from this one.

You can connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sullivan-04ab67116/

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In this episode, I dive into Alex Elliot's 10 harsh truths about recruitment. We discuss building high-performance teams, scaling businesses, and the tough realities behind achieving a successful exit.

You can connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexelliott123/

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