The Tech Savvy Recruiter

In the episode we invited our very first guest Lauren Jones the Founder of Leap Advisory Consulting back to the mic. We discuss how things have changed in the last 18 months and how AI continues to shake up recruitment and why agency owners need to pay attention. From writing better prompts to automating tasks, we explore how AI can save time and free you up to focus on higher-value work. We also...

In Episode 26 of The Tech Savvy Recruiter , we’re joined by the brilliant Justin Blij, founder of GTM Digital and certified tech nerd, who reveals how he took a scattered stack of 15+ disconnected tools and turned it into one lean, automated, and revenue-driving machine… in just one weekend. 🤯 You’ll hear: ⚙️ The exact tools Justin uses (and ditched) 🧠 How he connected everything—without hiring...

What if you could save 8 hours a week per recruiter without hiring anyone new? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter , we’re talking with Josh Kirkham, VP at Quil.ai , the #1 AI platform built exclusively for recruitment agencies. We cover real-world, recruiter-specific use cases for automation and AI, including: ✅ How to eliminate 80% of your admin without losing quality ✅ The shocking st...

Still running your agency like a one-person band? In this episode, we speak with Ryan Halson, founder of Managed , about the shift happening in recruitment ops—where outsourcing and automation are no longer optional if you want to scale. 💡 Why now is the best time to outsource candidate delivery and marketing 💡 How to integrate offshore consultants and keep quality high 💡 Tools like Clay, ChatG...

In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter , we speak with Pranav Badami, co-founder of Stardex, about the practical changes AI is bringing to recruitment systems. We cover what’s working, what’s outdated, and how small agencies can start using AI to reduce manual work and improve results. Key takeaways include: Why Boolean search is being replaced in modern systems How to get more value from you...

In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naar, CEO of Sapphire Computing Solutions, to talk all things IT, cybersecurity, and how recruitment agencies can stay protected and productive in 2025. From backup myths (yes, your cloud storage might not be backing up your data!) to BYO devices, remote teams, and the rise of AI threats, we dive into the risks many agency owners are unknowingly...

In this episode, Belinda and Andrew are joined by Daniel Shnaider, Founder of AnyBiz – an AI-powered business development platform built to supercharge lead gen for recruitment firms and beyond. Daniel shares how AI agents are transforming business development by automating outreach across email, LinkedIn, and even phone calls—without losing the personal touch. We explore how AI is enabling recrui...

In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with David Cahill to unpack the untapped goldmine of candidate referrals. With 15+ years in recruitment and now leading the charge at HireSplit, David shares how he built a business (and landed some massive contracts) through strategic, tech-enabled referrals—without cold calling. From building repeat referrers and turning candidates into yo...

🚀 Automate the Process – Amplify the Humanity 🎙️ AI is shaking up recruitment—but does that mean recruiters are being replaced? Not so fast. In this episode, we sit down with Sean Withford , marketing expert and Founder of Eloquent, to break down how AI is transforming recruitment agencies and what that means for you. We explore the balance between automation and the human touch , revealing how y...

Today we're joined by Ross Clennett, High Performance Coach for recruiters. We discuss how high volume recruitment is over thanks to AI. We also challenge outdated recruitment practices and critical market shifts to be mindful of to stay current in this rapidly evolving AI infused landscape.

Vanessa Raath teaches recruiters across the globe the most successful sourcing methods. Today she shares her views on sourcing and tech and AI's place within this vital function.

Today we chat with Guy Day from Kamal.ai a new cloud and data analytics platform for recruitment agencies. In this episode, we drill down on how easy access to data is so important when it comes to making key business decisions and forecasting with accuracy. Questions "Can you explain the key financial metrics that recruitment businesses should be tracking to assess overall performance and pr...

Shaun Henry is the Co-Founder of Floats. Frustrated by the outdated tools he was using in his tech recruiting agency he co-created floats. And today he chatted with us about how AI and tech can help recruiters leverage the strategy of floating or speccing candidates. Q1 "To start, can you explain what reverse marketing is when it comes to leveraging candidate profiles for sales? How does this...

Lee Whitaker is a tech strategist with almost 20 years of experience in rectech space. Passionate about reducing operational costs through business process and design she has some great pearls of wisdom to share on hyper-automation.

Nicole Clarke Co founder of Shazamme discusses the relationship between recruitment and marketing—some tips and techniques for getting your recruitment marketing woking harder for you.

Robert Garner Director of Abstraction Labs joins us to share his thoughts, ideas, and a ton of tips as to how you can get your recruitment website working hard for you. Questions: - What key elements contribute to a user-friendly website design for recruitment agencies? - What SEO strategies should recruitment agencies implement to ensure their website ranks well in search engines? - What features...

Karen Tisdell, a world-class LinkedIn profile writer, and trainer joined us this week to share her thoughts about maximising the evolving features of LinkedIn for networking, marketing, and more broadly, your continued business growth. "How can professionals effectively network on LinkedIn to build meaningful connections that can lead to marketing opportunities? Are there specific approaches...

In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we chat with David Tell, co-founder of KWAL.AI, about the rise of AI-powered voice agents in recruitment. We explore the current state and future potential of this technology, along with its impact on resume screening and candidate experience.

Carl Sagun, launched Synaptico to solve an internal problem of uncovering valuable data in their database and today he shares his journey and and insights into how he sees AI as transforming the sales process for recruiters.

Rod Smyth is the CEO and co-founder of Glyde. He is a serial entrepreneur in the world of recruitment and today he shares his insights and thoughts about AI and all that means for the near term in recruitment.

Rod Smyth is the CEO and Cofounder of Glyde. He is a serial entrepreneur in the world of recruitment and today he shares his insights and thoughts around AI and all that means for the near term in recruitment.

Derry Holt and his team at OneUp are at the forefront of enabling recruiters to leverage gamification and data analytics to make the hiring process more efficient and dare we say a hell of a lot of fun. Let's take a look at how.

Darren Westall CEO of Paiger chats to us about how we can do more with less now in marketing. Instead of worrying about losing jobs, he shares how we can embrace AI in marketing to free us up to operate at a higher level in business.

Wendy McDougall is the Founder of Firefish Software. Wendy hails from a recruitment background and is passionate about recruitment and tech. She has this lovely knack for transforming complex concepts into straight-up practical advice. Join us as we discuss, data, AI, and how to optimise them to make more placements.

Things are moving pretty quickly in the world of video and when you layer on AI, video takes on a whole new dimension. This discussion with Ashwin Mathews - CEO & Founder of Dopplio explores new ways to start thinking about AI-enhanced video for your agency.