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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

Blaine Daws started in data centres in 2008 with a stack of papers and a wired phone. By 25, he was billing £475k a year as a solo 360 recruiter. At a family Christmas party in December 2019, he met Karl Chatterjee, a man who had already sold two rec... more

Andy Strong spent 10 years in retail selling mobile phones. Then 17 years building the biggest delivery team at a SaaS recruitment firm in Dorset. He became one of four divisional directors. His team placed 82% of the company's US hires from Poole. H... more

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Jon Woolley spent nearly a decade at Vantage Consulting. He opened their US arm, built a team of eight, and scaled it to $1.6 million. Then, three weeks before his third child was born, he walked away.

No team. No clients. No pipeline. Just £30,000 ... more

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This is not a typical RAG episode.

Christian Mather is not a recruiter. He has never filled a role, run a desk, or managed a team. He is a wealth planner. And since niching into recruitment founders about two and a half years ago, he has become one ... more

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Andy Strong
Founder of Strong Search, go-to-market and AI-focused recruitment entrepreneur
Strong Search
Episode: Season 9 | Ep27 Andy Strong: Why He Waited 17 Years to Start His Own Recruitment Business
Jon Woolley
Founder of Candid Talent, former Vantage Automation recruitment lead in US
Candid Talent
Episode: Season 9 | Ep26 Jon Woolley: How a Solo Recruiter Billed $1M in Two Years from Home
Christian Mather
Wealth planner who exclusively works with recruitment founders
Independent wealth planning practice
Episode: Season 9 | Ep25 Christian Mather: The Wealth Planner Recruitment Founders Are Calling First
David Bloxham
CEO of GCS (Engage group) and prominent industry leader
GCS / Engage
Episode: Season 9 | Ep24 How David Bloxham Flipped a 130-Person Agency to 95% Contract Revenue
Ben Richardson
Co-CEO of LHi Group
LHi Group
Episode: Season 9 | Ep23 Ben Richardson & Mike Bott: Why LHi Group appointed two CEOs
Michael Bott
Co-CEO of LHi Group
LHi Group
Episode: Season 9 | Ep23 Ben Richardson & Mike Bott: Why LHi Group appointed two CEOs
Sam Hope
Co-founder of H People, Wingman Recruitment
H People / Wingman Recruitment
Episode: Season 9 | Ep21 Jory Humphreys & Sam Hope: How they built $25M in 25 months using offshore leverage
Jory Humphreys
Co-founder of H People, Wingman Recruitment
H People / Wingman Recruitment
Episode: Season 9 | Ep21 Jory Humphreys & Sam Hope: How they built $25M in 25 months using offshore leverage
Emma Storey
Founder and co-founder of Hera
Hera
Episode: Season 9 | Ep20 Emma Storey: How 2 part-time working mums billed £500K in their first 2 years!

Host

Sean Anderson
Host of The RAG Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 133 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 Kingdom5 years ago
  • Ruella Crouch

    Fantastic podcast. Great learns from every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RubyRu16
    United Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Energetic and inspiring content with practical takeaways for growth-focused listeners.
Listeners appreciate actionable insights and real-world stories from founders and operators.
Open and honest discussions that help recruiters think differently about challenges.
Great for those building or scaling recruitment agencies and curious about AI and ops.

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Season 9 | Ep26 Jon Woolley: How a Solo Recruiter Billed $1M in Two Years from Home
Q: How did you manage growth from home with a young family?
By structuring work hours around family needs, using Calendly to block time, and leveraging inbound LinkedIn content to generate leads rather than relying on a large team.
Season 9 | Ep26 Jon Woolley: How a Solo Recruiter Billed $1M in Two Years from Home
Q: What motivated you to leave a successful agency role and start your own firm?
The desire for equity, more control over the business, and the opportunity to be present with family while not compromising on the quality of work and client service.
Season 9 | Ep24 How David Bloxham Flipped a 130-Person Agency to 95% Contract Revenue
Q: How did the decision to flip to contract-first come about at the board level?
The leadership identified that long-term resilience required moving away from a heavy permanent base toward contract-based revenue, offshore delivery, and scalable processes, which would be steadier and more profitable in volatile markets.
Season 9 | Ep20 Emma Storey: How 2 part-time working mums billed £500K in their first 2 years!
Q: How did leading with the diversity and working-mom narrative impact client conversations and revenue in year one?
It opened many conversations and created a differentiator that helped attract clients who valued diversity, leading to more sustained discussions and new business opportunities even in a challenging market.
Season 9 | Ep17 Alex Hashash: A Decade of Building Offshore Teams Across Three Continents
Q: What was it like to set up an office in India?
It was challenging but rewarding, allowing for cross-cultural learnings.

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A show focused on real-world growth in recruitment entrepreneurship, featuring founders, operators, and leaders who share how they navigate market shifts, build scalable teams, and create differentiated brands. Episodes highlight resilient business models, the use of AI and technology to transform recruitment, offshore and international expansion, and lessons learned from downturns. Notable is a pattern of candid conversations that blend personal journeys with practical growth tactics, making it a valuable listen for agency owners, operators, and investors seeking actionable insights and inspiration.

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1. Recruitment Mentors Podcast
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Recent guests on The RAG Podcast include:

1. Andy Strong
2. Jon Woolley
3. Christian Mather
4. David Bloxham
5. Ben Richardson
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7. Sam Hope
8. Jory Humphreys

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