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The Retained Search Show

Retrained Search
Retained Search
Artificial Intelligence
Recruitment Industry
Linkedin
Private Equity
Personal Branding
Executive Search
Recruitment
Contingent Recruiting
Atlas
Recconnect
Recruiterflow
Artificial Intelligence In Recruitment
KOLY
Healthcare
Retained Executive Search
Value Creation
Cybersecurity
Retained Hiring
Talent Sequencing

This is the show for ambitious recruiters who want to win and deliver retained searches with confidence. Expect real stories, proven strategies, and insights you can actually use.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when the business you've built no longer matches the life you want?

Hoxo founder Sean Anderson shares the journey from PE teacher to top-billing recruiter, agency founder, podcast host, and one of the most recognised voices in personal ... more

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Sam Rathling joined LinkedIn when most recruiters had never heard of it.

More than two decades later, she's helped thousands of professionals build authority, create opportunities, and generate business without feeling salesy.

In this episode of Re... more

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So excited to have Paul Press back on the podcast for the third time. His previous episodes have been some of our most watched and most shared conversations, so we had to bring him back to unpack even more value with you.

What does it really take to... more

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Lucy Robinson started with a laptop, a notebook of contacts, and a belief that recruitment could be done better.

Today, LCR International is a global executive search firm placing senior leaders across the fresh produce industry on six continents, w... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Anderson
Founder of Hoxo Media and co-founder of Hoxo Recruitment; experienced recruiter and entrepreneur
Hoxo Media / Hoxo Recruitment
Episode: AI, Influence, and the End of Traditional Recruitment with Sean Anderson
Sam Rathling
LinkedIn expert and recruiter-focused strategist
Episode: 21 Years On LinkedIn: What Sam Rathling Knows That Most Recruiters Don't
Paul Press
Founder of Press & Associates, PE value creation specialist
Press & Associates
Episode: Hyper Specialisation And The Future Of PE Talent with Paul Press
Lucy Robinson
Founder and CEO of LCR International
LCR International
Episode: How Lucy Robinson Built a Global Search Firm From Leeds in a Super Niche Market
Adrian Byra
Guest expert on recruitment automation and strategy
Episode: AI, Automation & The Death of Transactional Recruitment with Adrian Byra
Somer Hackley
Guest who shared the central story and expertise on retained search
Episode: How to Earn Trusted Advisor Status in Recruitment with Somer Hackley
David Plummer
Founder of Triage, experienced recruiter and business leader
Triage
Episode: Is This It? The Raw Truth About Money, Success, and Building a Meaningful Business with David Plummer
Dave Wolstenholme
Personal branding expert focused on recruitment; founder of BrandMeBetter
BrandMeBetter
Episode: Personal Branding, Cold Calling & Cutting Through the Noise - with David Wolstenholme
Simon Lewis
Founder/leader of RecConnect, a community for recruitment leaders
RecConnect
Episode: The Slow Death of Contingent Recruitment: Simon Lewis on Communities, Collaboration & 2026

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8–10 Roles Max: The High-Quality Hiring Philosophy Behind Healthii People with Paris Matin
Q: Tell us something unexpected about you.
Paris shares his transition from pursuing tennis professionally to entering recruitment, including a late start in the industry, early persistence with an unpaid internship, and ultimately finding his path in healthcare recruitment and entrepreneurship.
You’ll Never Walk Alone (sorry Pete!) - Pete Watson’s Vision for Uniting Recruiters
Q: What opportunities or challenges should Australian recruiters focus on over the next 12 months?
The current lull is also an opportunity to raise effort and visibility, particularly through LinkedIn and retained work. AI is viewed as a tool to enhance delivery, not replace recruiters, with emphasis on building partnerships and adding real customer value.
You’ll Never Walk Alone (sorry Pete!) - Pete Watson’s Vision for Uniting Recruiters
Q: Tell us more about Recruitment United and why it's something you're passionate about.
Pete explains that Recruitment United started as a solution to isolation and lack of community among small agency owners. It grew into a comprehensive platform offering L&D, mentoring, discounted tools, and a shared shopping channel, all designed to help smaller firms compete and grow by providing practical, repeatable processes and a supportive community.
From 100 Doors to 6-Figure Billings: Jeron van den Elshout’s Advice for Building a Global Recruitment Empire
Q: Tell us about your personal brand and how you've built your audience.
Jeron describes an organic growth approach, focusing on sharing useful recruitment tips, coaching, and training, while staying authentic and humorous. He emphasizes consistency, community-building, and providing tangible value rather than paid promotions.
Hyper Specialisation And The Future Of PE Talent with Paul Press
Q: What changes do you think PE firms should make to hiring operating leaders tomorrow?
There should be more openness to creative and unconventional candidate profiles beyond the traditional MBAs and MBB backgrounds, as the talent pool is finite. PE firms should focus on appetite for creativity in search criteria, broader backgrounds, and demonstrable ability to create value in diverse contexts to differentiate themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Retained Search Show

What is The Retained Search Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets ambitious recruiters aiming to win and deliver retained searches with confidence, offering real-world stories, proven strategies, and actionable insights. Across episodes, listeners hear about transitioning from contingent to retained models, pricing and delivery in niche markets, and the importance of branding, thought leadership, and community-building to attract high-quality clients. Notable threads include moving to a trusted-advisor approach, creating scalable service models, and balancing technology with human judgment in specialized recruitment domains. The format often blends candid career narratives with practical guidance on building sustainable retained-search practices and growing a niche firm on a global scale... more

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1. Sean Anderson
2. Sam Rathling
3. Paul Press
4. Lucy Robinson
5. Adrian Byra
6. Somer Hackley
7. David Plummer
8. Dave Wolstenholme

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