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The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth Podcast

Sean Anderson
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We’re having real and raw conversations with successful recruitment entrepreneurs about what is happening in their businesses right now and their plans to navigate market changes.

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Latest Episodes

Founders fall out. Niches get blurred. This is what no one tells you about before you launch your own recruitment agency

On this week's show, I am joined by Tom Essex, co-founder of Kigyo Solutions, a recruitment business based in Amsterdam focused ... more

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Marc Cohen scaled his recruitment agency in the US and secured an 8 figure exit.

On this week's RAG Podcast, I am joined by Marc, founder of ConSol Partners, who achieved something that 99.9% of recruitment founders will never do.

Marc and his co-f... more

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Here is a recruitment business that doesn’t rely on outbound sales

Kyle Winterbottom has done things a little differently to the rest

Kyle and I sat down for this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast to discuss how his business has evolved since he wa... more

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In 2022, Lloyd Gordon had just acquired Cognitive Group, bringing his team to over 100 people.

Over the past 3 years, he has had the challenge of successfully integrating the two businesses.

On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined fo... more

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Recent Guests

Lloyd Gordon
CEO of Focus Cloud Group, experienced in merging and managing recruitment firms
Focus Cloud Group
Episode: Season 8 | Ep21 Lloyd Gordon: Merging 2 rec firms with 100+ staff into one unified team
Harry Portch
Founder of HM Staffing and LinkedIn Top Voice
HM Staffing
Episode: Season 8 | Ep19 FIFA to Founder: How a 20yr old Harry Portch built HM Staffing by accident
James Sanders
Founder of PSR Recruitment, a specialist construction recruitment agency
PSR Recruitment
Episode: Season 8 | Ep16 James Sanders: 200 employees & 4 brands to selling 50% for £1 to survive!
Nick Asbridge
Founder and Managing Director of Asobi, an AI-focused recruitment company.
Asobi
Episode: Season 8 | Ep14 Nick Asbridge on building a £1M AI rec business in 2 years – and working less!
Keith Cronin
Founder of Alcohol Free Living
Alcohol Free Living
Episode: Season 8 | Ep12 Keith Cronin on life without alcohol: Sobriety and living with purpose
Gary Redman
Former CEO of Now Education and current Chairman, with over 30 years of experience in recruitment.
Now Education
Episode: Season 8 | Ep10 From a £17M exit to life beyond business: Gary Redman’s journey
Joe Jani
Founder and CEO of Metric Search
Metric Search
Episode: Season 8 | Ep8 Joe Jani on building towards a £100M valuation (at just 31!)
Jim Sloan
CEO and founder of Navartis, a specialist recruitment agency
Navartis
Episode: Season 8 | Ep6 Jim Sloan on how to build a scalable and profitable agency that doesn’t depend on you!
Craig Whiting
Founder of RLS Search, a recruitment agency specializing in tech roles in investment management.
RLS Search
Episode: Season 8 | Ep5 Craig Whiting - On 6 years billing £1.5m per year before learning to “step off the tools”

Host

Sean Anderson
Host and founder, Sean engages with guests to explore their experiences and insights, enhancing discussions with his own knowledge in the recruitment field.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Episode with Brent Orsuga

    Since last March, I have listened to many of the podcasts hosted by Sean, this has to be one of my favourites.

    Lots of energy and really inspiring!

    Chirag

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChiragTRS
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Ruella Crouch

    Fantastic podcast. Great learns from every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RubyRu16
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Insightful and honest

    Brilliant podcast, would highly recommend it to anyone ambitious in the recruitment industry (and anyone else who wants to learn how successful business owners think)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    night_owl4
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • ceo

    Since listening to the RAG podcast and using a guests advice, I have had x2 meetings which resulted in business. Congratulations @Sean Anderson you have a number of fans here at Mana Search.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lloyd wahed
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Relating to S1 E10

    Episode 10 of season 1 was the podcast I could relate to most. I have been in recruitment for a year now after taking over a dying agency. I jumped straight into it after having 0 days experience in recruitment and it’s been a very tough year. Still on my own now, I have some support which has made it easier, but the hardest part is being on your own and listening to this podcast is extremely helpful. I’m in the Education sector and I want to build a business rather than get rich quick so it wou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.Brown24
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Audience members convey that the podcast offers practical advice, which has positively impacted their careers in recruitment, showing consistent appreciation for content that encourages growth.
Listeners appreciate the insightful, candid discussions with industry leaders that provide valuable lessons and motivational content.
Many reviews highlight the engaging and energetic presentation style of the host, making complex topics accessible and relatable.

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Season 8 | Ep23 Marc Cohen on scaling in the US and securing an 8-figure exit!
Q: When did you know you wanted to be an entrepreneur?
Marc realized he wanted to start his own business while he was billing big numbers in recruitment and recognized the need for training. He started planting seeds for future success around the time he was 25-26.
Season 8 | Ep21 Lloyd Gordon: Merging 2 rec firms with 100+ staff into one unified team
Q: What is your current role in the company now that you've shifted some responsibilities?
I focus on high-level relationships and provide strategic oversight, helping manage key accounts and ensuring team success.
Season 8 | Ep21 Lloyd Gordon: Merging 2 rec firms with 100+ staff into one unified team
Q: How do you handle the operational challenges post-merger?
Establish a uniform culture and adjust systems while being empathetic to the workforce's concerns.
Season 8 | Ep21 Lloyd Gordon: Merging 2 rec firms with 100+ staff into one unified team
Q: How do you effectively merge two different corporate cultures?
You have to sit with them to find out their problems and things they want to improve while ensuring their positive aspects are retained.
Season 8 | Ep20 Alex Dick on why 400 recruiters apply to work with his business every week!
Q: What differentiates your recruitment model from others?
It blends salary with high commission rates and prioritizes flexibility and a supportive culture for recruiters, which contributes to high application rates.

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1. Lloyd Gordon
2. Harry Portch
3. James Sanders
4. Nick Asbridge
5. Keith Cronin
6. Gary Redman
7. Joe Jani
8. Jim Sloan

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