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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
Recruitment Strategies
Linkedin
Retained Searches
AI In Recruitment
Candidate Experience
Personal Branding
Pinnacle Society
Career Coaching
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

Sourcing frustration is usually diagnosed as a volume problem. Not enough candidates in the funnel. Not enough searches. Not enough outreach.

Steven Lu thinks it's the opposite problem.

Steven is the co-founder and CEO of Pin.com and the founder of... more

What does it take to build a search process that has a VP of HR saying they've never seen anything like it?

Darwin Shurig built a $2.5 million medtech recruiting firm with $1.2 million in personal production. Then in one quarter, eight of his nine t... more

He nearly quit after 7 months.

Zero placements. Nothing working.

He packed his things into a cardboard box, walked toward the door, and heard his colleagues talking about him behind his back.

What they said stopped him.

He turned around, sat back... more

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Rich Bradley has been recruiting since 1982. He’s billed $28 million. He’s been a Pinnacle Society member for nearly 30 years. And at 67, working solo alongside his wife, he has no intention of stopping.

In his first seven months, he made zero place... more

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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
Carol Ann Wentworth
Executive search consultant and author of A Mindful Career
Wentworth Executive Search
Episode: How to Build a 10-Year Retained Practice with a 94% Retention Rate, with Carol Ann Wentworth
Darci Smith
Founder of Roklyn, Wealth Management Recruiter
Roklyn
Episode: How to Win $100K Fees by Playing the Long Game, with Darci Smith
Harrison Wright
Founder of The Blockchain Recruiter, crypto/Web3 recruitment specialist
The Blockchain Recruiter
Episode: How to Rebuild After a Market Crash and Win Retained Clients, with Harrison Wright
Lewis Waitt
Director of Client Solutions at Aliniti
Aliniti
Episode: A Recruitment Firm That Guarantees Every Placement for 12 Months, with Jessica Multhauf and Lewis Waitt
Jessica Multhauf
Director of TownSolutions at Aliniti
Aliniti
Episode: A Recruitment Firm That Guarantees Every Placement for 12 Months, with Jessica Multhauf and Lewis Waitt
Brendan Thomas
Recruiter who built a million-dollar billings book and now works with enterprise accounts
Jobot (former), enterprise recruitment practitioner
Episode: How to Win Enterprise Clients and Turn One Deal Into Recurring Revenue, with Brendan Thomas
Larissa Gerlach
Founder of Vibrant Talent Group; recruiting expert in marketing, product, and design
Vibrant Talent Group
Episode: How to Build a Recruiter Training System That Produces Top Billers, with Larissa Gerlach
Greg Savage
Founder of four successful recruitment businesses and author of two bestselling books.
Savage Recruitment Academy
Episode: Why AI Has Made Recruitment Harder, Not Easier, with Greg Savage

Host

Mark Whitby
Host and recruitment coach with a focus on resilience, growth, and practical systems for recruiters.

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
    Canada5 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 States7 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 Statesa year 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

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The host is viewed as a world-class interviewer who keeps conversations focused and valuable for agency owners and experienced recruiters.
Listeners praise the show for deep, actionable insights and high-quality guests that consistently deliver practical takeaways.
The production quality is consistently described as professional and engaging, making it a go-to resource for ongoing learning in recruitment.

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He Lost His $2.5M Practice and Built Something Clients Have Never Seen, with Darwin Shurig
Q: How did you transition from an executive search firm to developing the Top Talent Accelerant platform, and what role did your personal journey play in that shift?
He describes an iterative ideation process sparked during a hike, the realization that the candidate experience could be radically improved, and the decision to create a scalable system that blends interviews with hiring managers, branding, and data-driven recruitment.
He Lost His $2.5M Practice and Built Something Clients Have Never Seen, with Darwin Shurig
Q: Take me back to the beginning of 2023 and describe what transpired as your business faced a major downturn.
Darwin explains the confluence of client losses, personal life upheavals, and leadership challenges that led to a drop in revenue, followed by a deliberate pivot to build a SaaS platform aimed at reinventing the candidate experience and improving hiring outcomes.
A Recruitment Firm That Guarantees Every Placement for 12 Months, with Jessica Multhauf and Lewis Waitt
Q: Are you comfortable talking about compensation and how you structure incentives given your consulting‑style model.
The firm has adapted to a non-traditional compensation scheme where recruiters aren't driven primarily by commissions; they receive substantial salaries and participate in a year-end profit share. This aligns incentives with long-term client success and high-quality hires, reducing pressure for short-term wins and fostering trust with clients.
How to Win Retained Recruitment Work Without Pitching Harder, with James O'Brien
Q: What should recruiters say if clients claim to have a 9 out of 10 success rate?
Use that as a starting point to challenge them on accountability and process failures.
How to Win Retained Recruitment Work Without Pitching Harder, with James O'Brien
Q: How do we differentiate from automation and AI tools which purport to replace external recruiters?
The value proposition has to focus on reducing hiring risks and improving processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Resilient Recruiter

What is The Resilient Recruiter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, practitioner-focused show that explores recruitment strategy, business growth, and technology-driven transformation in staffing. Episodes frequently center on building enterprise partnerships, scaling teams, retained vs. contingent models, and practical systems—training programs, AI adoption, and process improvements—that help agencies win bigger clients, achieve higher billings, and sustain long-term success. Noteworthy is the mix of founder-turned-experts, operator-level practitioners, and technology-minded guests who share concrete playbooks, templates, and real-world anecdotes. The format tends to blend actionable frameworks with candid stories of resilience, making it useful for agency owners, senior recruiters, and leader... more

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2. Carol Ann Wentworth
3. Darci Smith
4. Harrison Wright
5. Lewis Waitt
6. Jessica Multhauf
7. Brendan Thomas
8. Larissa Gerlach

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