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The Retained Search Show

Retrained Search
Retained Search
Artificial Intelligence
Recruitment Industry
Executive Search
Atlas
Recconnect
Personal Branding
Private Equity
Value Creation
Linkedin
Recruitment
Automation
Change Management
Operating Partners
United Kingdom
Cranfield University
GDPR
Sales and Marketing In Recruitment
Cold Calling
Brandmebetter

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

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.

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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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What does it actually mean to be a “trusted partner” in recruitment and why are so many getting it wrong?

In this episode of Retained Search, Louise and Jordan unpack the shift from transactional recruitment to true partnership. They challenge the i... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jordan Shlosberg
Founder/CEO focused on Atlas and executive search technology
Atlas (Atlas memory engine product)
Episode: The Future of Exec Search Data: Memory First, Admin Last with Jordan Shlosberg
Candice Bourne
Founder of Bourne Consulting, specialist in retained search in Rectorac/search-to-search
Bourne Consulting
Episode: Depth Over Speed: Candice Bourne on Retained Success in Search-to-Search

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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.
Hyper Specialisation And The Future Of PE Talent with Paul Press
Q: How do private equity firms buy search services differently from corporates, and what should a search firm understand about pricing and partnering in this market?
PE firms prioritize perceived value and proven ability to deliver; they want to see prior track records, references, a clear process, and a collaborative, partnership-like relationship rather than a transactional order-taker dynamic. Pricing is driven by the value delivered and the expectation of a near-guaranteed search, with market norms ranging roughly from the mid-20s to low-30s percent, depending on firm size and deal complexity.
The Slow Death of Contingent Recruitment: Simon Lewis on Communities, Collaboration & 2026
Q: What should recruiters focus on to thrive in 2026?
Be truly collaborative, adopt consultative and value-driven approaches, rethink pricing and service models, and invest in relationships and leadership development.
The Slow Death of Contingent Recruitment: Simon Lewis on Communities, Collaboration & 2026
Q: What makes RecConnect different from other communities for recruiters?
The people and the genuine willingness to collaborate across 32 sectors, creating a culture where members help each other, share experiences, and elevate the entire ecosystem rather than compete directly.
Is This It? The Raw Truth About Money, Success, and Building a Meaningful Business with David Plummer
Q: What does loving more look like, and especially in leadership?
Loving in leadership means prioritizing others, offering forgiveness and second chances, and aligning decisions with deeper beliefs and values rather than purely transactional outcomes.

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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. Paul Press
2. Lucy Robinson
3. Adrian Byra
4. Somer Hackley
5. David Plummer
6. Dave Wolstenholme
7. Simon Lewis
8. Jordan Shlosberg

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