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The Resilient Recruiter

Recruitment Coach Mark Whitby
Recruitment
Recruitment Industry
Business Development
Executive Search
Client Relationships
Entrepreneurship
Talent Acquisition
Covid-19
Networking
Linkedin
Recruitment Strategies
AI In Recruitment
Retained Searches
Candidate Experience
Personal Branding
Career Coaching
Pinnacle Society
Resource Mosaic
Sales Recruitment
Accounting

Join "the Recruitment Coach" Mark Whitby as he and his guests unpack the secrets of what it takes to be a profitable and long-lived professional in the recruitment industry.

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Latest Episodes

Emily Audibert billed $1.29 million in 2025. She did it while eight and a half months pregnant with her third child, living in a 750-square-foot cottage for six months during a home renovation with her husband, two young boys, and a 70-pound dog.

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How many search assignments have you turned down because they were outside your niche, outside your geography, or you simply didn't have the capacity?

In this special sponsored panel episode, Mark Whitby is joined by Heather Gardner, Jeff McGraw, an... more

Michael Chambers didn't come into recruitment through the usual route.

Before becoming a recruiter, he spent eight years running a bakery with his mother in Charlotte, North Carolina. Then his father passed away from cancer, leaving behind a recruit... more

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David Jenyns had 15 people on his team when he realized his business still couldn't function without him. Every client wanted him personally. Every escalation came back to him. He was working long hours and couldn't switch off. When he thought about ... more

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Michael Chambers
Founder of The Chambers Group, executive search for manufacturing leaders
The Chambers Group
Episode: How a Solo Recruiter Went From Running a Bakery to Billing $100K a Month
David Jenyns
Serial entrepreneur, author of SYSTEMology, TEDx Speaker
SYSTEMology / Melbourne SEO Services (historical)
Episode: How to Build a Recruitment Business That Runs Without You, with David Jenyns
Louise Vine
Founder of Inspire Selection, a specialist finance and accounting recruitment firm based in Dubai
Inspire Selection
Episode: The Pros and Cons of Building a Recruitment Business in Dubai | Louise Vine
Rich Rosen
Episode: How to 10X Your Recruiting Productivity with AI, with Rich Rosen
Sam Johnstone
Founder of Real Recruit
Real Recruit
Episode: How to Win New Clients with Personalised Video, with Sam Johnstone
Nitin Sharma
Founder of Rectools.io; Host of Rectalk podcast
Rectools.io
Episode: How to Choose the Right Recruitment Tech and Avoid Wasting Money on Tools, with Nitin Sharma
Michelle Lownie
CEO and co-founder of Eden Scott
Eden Scott
Episode: How to Build a £25M Recruitment Firm Without Chasing Headcount, with Michelle Lownie
Steven Lu
Co-founder and CEO of pin.com
pin.com
Episode: How to Source Candidates on Autopilot Using Pin.com, with Steve Lu
Darwin Shurig
Founder/CEO, Top Talent Accelerant (formerly Shurig Solutions)
Top Talent Accelerant
Episode: He Lost His $2.5M Practice and Built Something Clients Have Never Seen, with Darwin Shurig

Host

Mark Whitby
Host of The Resilient Recruiter

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Excellent content

    Mark is an industry expert and a trusted source for knowledge on recruitment industry. I listen to Mark on regular basis on various platforms for information on recruitment trends and news. I highly recommend everyone in the recruitment business to listen to Mark’s podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awaisqrs
    Canada8 months ago
  • My Favorite Recruiting Podcast

    I love the Resilient Recruiter podcast and have listened to episodes for the past few years. It’s my favorite recruiting podcast, and I look forward to episodes each week. Agency recruiters (like me) can benefit greatly from the wisdom of Mark and his guests. Mark is delightful, and he brings on excellent guests. The podcast is polished and a pleasure to listen to. Mark’s questions are insightful, and there is an amazing amount of useful information to be gained. I have learned and applied so mu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew Gurman
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent Content for Recruitment Agency Owners

    I’m not much of a podcast person, but I’m a huge fan of the resilient recruiter. I stumbled across this podcast when I first opened my agency and was looking for guidance. Every episode provides new tidbits that I regularly apply to my company. I usually finish the episodes feeling inspired and excited about what I can accomplish. I’d recommend this for anyone in recruiting, but especially for agency owners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LWu640
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jason Mageras

    Incredibly insightful and useful podcast! I’ve learned a lot listening to Mark and many of his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Mageras
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for recruiters!

    I really enjoy listening to these episodes. There are great take always for people in the industry and I learn something new every episode. Highly recommend for new and experienced recruiters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mollycg08
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Polished production with insightful guest lineup.
The host asks thoughtful questions that unlock practical takeaways.
Great resource for agency owners and recruiters alike.
A trusted source for recruitment trends and news.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#158
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#48
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#77
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#131
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#240
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#10
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How a Solo Recruiter Went From Running a Bakery to Billing $100K a Month
Q: Can you walk us through the Dream 100 campaign and what makes it work?
Identify dream clients, mail them a personalized, branded marketreport with a handwritten note and cake delivery, then follow up with LinkedIn video/voice messages and in-person plant visits. This multi-touch, tactile approach breaks through noise and builds memorable, personal connections that open doors to conversations and meetings.
How a Solo Recruiter Went From Running a Bakery to Billing $100K a Month
Q: What were the first steps after deciding to relaunch and niche down?
He transitioned away from contingent work, selectively picked new clients, began producing targeted market intelligence, and used content and mail campaigns to establish credibility; the early results were mixed, but perseverance paid off as relationships and reputation grew.
How to Choose the Right Recruitment Tech and Avoid Wasting Money on Tools, with Nitin Sharma
Q: Nitin, how did you pivot from a failing recruitment agency to building Rectools and Rectalk?
The shift came from recognizing the bottlenecks, embracing collaboration and education, and turning bad experiences into a story that helps others avoid the same mistakes. It started as a side project to satisfy ADHD and evolved into a platform and podcast that prioritized authentic, useful insights for mature business owners.
Why This Recruiter Stopped Scaling His $4M Firm and What He's Doing Instead
Q: What drove the big pivot from Inventure to Generate?
A slow realization that the industry was shifting toward a more fragmented, entrepreneur-driven model. They wanted to build the infrastructure to empower independent recruiters and create a platform that provides heavy-lifting admin, access to technology, and a supportive community, rather than simply scaling an agency.
Why This Recruiter Stopped Scaling His $4M Firm and What He's Doing Instead
Q: How did Seb and Charlie manage to do a million dollars in their first year and stay profitable each quarter?
They started with a tight niche, leaned into retainers, and chose to specialize in accounting and finance for private equity, then rapidly built a scalable process with a clear, value-driven outreach. They combined persistent hard work with a disciplined approach to client selection and a structured, exclusive search process to maintain consistent revenue and profitability.

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The show centers on practical, long-term success in recruiting, with a focus on sustainable business models, leadership resilience, and modern tech adoption. Guests range from agency founders to senior recruiters and HR leaders, sharing strategies for retention, niche specialization, client relationships, and AI-augmented workflows. Episodes highlight real-world pivots, scalable delivery, and mindful leadership, making the show a go-to for listeners seeking durable, high-value approaches to recruiting and people operations. A standout theme across episodes is balancing growth with ethics, culture, and a relentless emphasis on delivering outcomes for clients and candidates alike.

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Recent guests on The Resilient Recruiter include:

1. Michael Chambers
2. David Jenyns
3. Louise Vine
4. Rich Rosen
5. Sam Johnstone
6. Nitin Sharma
7. Michelle Lownie
8. Steven Lu

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