Recruiter Startup - Recruitment Podcast - Hosted by Dualta Doherty

The Recruiter Startup Podcast kicks off 2025 with a conversation with Michelle Flynn, a recruitment veteran turned coach who host Dualta Doherty compares to the 'Billions' character Wendy Rhoades—and, after hearing her thoughts on the industry, it is easy to understand why. In this episode, Michelle shares her journey from agency recruitment to coaching, offering insights on how leaders can balanc...

In this special episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, Dualta Doherty catches up with his long-term business partner, Andy Hallett, to reflect on the highs, lows, and viral moments of 2024. From the recruitment industry's toughest challenges to predictions for a global oil and gas boom under Trump, they explore what's next for recruiters navigating a changing market. Expect candid insights on s...

In this episode of The Recruiter Startup Podcast, Dualta Doherty sits down with Dan Mills, co-founder of Hiiya, to explore his journey through recruitment and entrepreneurship. Dan shares how his years of experience in scaling teams and building high-performing desks shaped his approach to launching his own business. He talks about the importance of data-driven management, creating relatable conte...

In this insightful episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, Dualta Doherty sits down with recruitment legend Mike Ames to discuss the past, present, and future of the industry. Mike reflects on the golden era of recruitment, the current challenges facing recruiters, and how businesses can adapt to thrive in a tougher market. They explore the transformative role of AI, from automating tasks to res...

In this episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, Dualta speaks with Sam Green, co-founder of Few and Far, to explore the realities of building a modern recruitment business. Sam shares his journey from frustration in KPI-driven environments to creating a company centred on community, client partnerships, and innovation. Together, they discuss some of the recruitment industry's most pressing debat...

In this episode, our host Dualta Doherty welcomes Paul McClatchie, founder of Engage People Recruitment for a conversation on what the latest political shifts across the Atlantic might mean for recruiters in Ireland, exploring the challenges—and opportunities—facing the market right now. On the business side, Paul shares his insights on creating a strong brand, leveraging content for growth, and a...

n the latest episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, Gareth McGlynn, a longtime friend and recruitment colleague, takes over the mic to interview our host, Dualta Doherty. They explore Dualta’s journey from his early days at Robert Walters in Perth to his move to Calgary, discussing how these experiences shaped his approach to business and entrepreneurship. This candid conversation delves into t...

n this episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, host Dualta Doherty interviews Jamie Wilkinson, who discusses building a top-tier talent provider for the Salesforce ecosystem in Europe and the US. Jamie shares his strategies for balancing business pressures with personal well-being, the role of investment and support in a startup’s success, plans for expansion, and his perspective on current mark...

Join Dualta Doherty on the latest Recruiter Startup Podcast episode for a candid conversation with Tom White, co-founder of Five Value. Tom takes us through his journey from telecommunication sales to a successful career in recruitment, and talks about the key traits needed to thrive in the industry, the evolving role of AI, and the challenges of breaking into the US market. He also shares some pr...

Welcome to the first RecWired Podcast episode of the year with a very special guest, Dualta Doherty - RecWired's Co-Founder and Doherty Group's Managing Director. 

We've brought DD into the show to share not only about the exciting last years he has been through growing his Rec2Rec business and the RecWired Community, but also how moving to Gibraltar was a game changer.
 Are you wonde...

On this episode, I sit down with Matt Chambers, Loxo’s CEO, to discuss the latest product developments and the future of recruitment. Earlier this month, Loxo announced their completely free Recruiting CRM and ATS, and we explore what this means for the industry and the ATSs on the market. Matt talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. From ac...

On the first episode of 2023, delighted to bring in as a guest Mark Znowski Chairman and Co-Founder @ EngTal & Biotal. Mark is best known for cofounding and selling Staffgroup. Founded in 2003 it specialised in recruitment for the technology, finance, engineering, and energy sectors. It had offices in eight countries in Europe and the USA with revenues in excess of €70m. He shares his insights...

Delighted to welcome back Stuart Mitchell to the podcast, three years after our last interview at Stott and May's office in Los Angeles. Stuart has been in the industry for over 10 years and has successfully taken the leap and built an exciting career in the US as a Cyber Security Recruiter from the UK. After working in New York and LA and going through 5 promotions at Stott and May he has now...

On this week's episode, Dualta Doherty interviews David Angel from Redgrave. With 30 years of experience in recruitment, David began his career at Robert Walters before spending 20 years at Michael Page, where he became part of the executive search team. With the extensive experience he gained over the years, he elevated his career by joining one of the top search firms in London: Redgrave. Ve...

On this week's episode, I'm joined by Dave Rees Former Chief Revenue Officer of SThree and current Recruitment Advisor & Investor.  Dave is one of those legends in the industry you don't often see in the media and I'm delighted to have had him sharing all about his journey at SThtree, market insights and predictions and much more! If you are a Recruitment founder looking to sca...

We are delighted to bring back one of our favourite guests to the Recruiter Startup Podcast: Joe Mullings. The Mullings Group is MedTech’s Global Leader in Talent Acquisition and Branding with offices across the US, Canada, and the UK. Their clients are multi-billion-dollar companies, as well as emerging startup companies that are bringing to market technologies like surgical robotics, telerobotic...

Delighted to bring you this episode with my Co-host Dan Alexander, in which we have the pleasure of having my wife and business partner at RecWired and the Doherty Group, Charlotte Doherty (I finally managed to have her on!), and Dominic McGlynn, Head of Innovation at RecWired, as guests. We cover the development of RecWired+ from the ground up, delving into the intricacies of building a top notch...

Welcome back to the Recruiter Startup Podcast series with recruitment trainer Dan Alexander. On this episode, Dan and Dualta Doherty debate their top 5 tips for Recruitment Rookies to survive, thrive and foster a career in the mad and wonderful world of agency recruiting and staffing. They focus on key skills and strategies and give straightforward advice on how to navigate the challenges and oppo...

On the newest episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, Dualta Doherty, co-host Dan Alexander, and their guest, Alex Dick CEO and MD of Alexander Lyons Solutions, share a genuine conversation about the ins and outs of remote recruitment. Alex, with his hands-on experience, talks about the real struggles and successes in this field. Together, they touch on the importance of following certain method...

I'm pleased to welcome back Alex Elliott to the Recruiter Startup Podcast. Alex has joined me a few times before, but this episode is particularly noteworthy. On this episode, he is interviewed by me and my co-host, Andy Hallett, as part of our NED interviews series. As many of you know, Alex co-founded Liquid Personnel and, within a decade, grew it to a turnover of £100 million, making it the...

Excited to bring you this episode alongside my Co-Host Andy Hallett, as part of our NED interviews series. Today, we have the privilege of being joined by Mathew Perrett, Board Advisor and NED to owner-managed and PE-backed companies in the recruitment sector. 
 From his beginnings in IT recruitment to establishing Hobson Prior and its successful exit, Mathew delves into the real challenges and mi...

On this episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast, Dualta Doherty and co-host Dan Alexander welcome Nathan Adams, the founder of BDL Recruits, a firm specialising in the EdTech and Learning Technology sectors. Having established his company just over two years ago, Nathan stands as a testament to swift and successful business growth. This conversation delves into the intricacies of evolving a recru...

On this week's episode Dualta Doherty and Co-Host Dan Alexander are joined by Anthony Kelly, Irish Entrepreneur, digital tech recruitment specialist, and the founder of DeepRec.ai. Together, they explore the intricacies of scaling a startup and the shifting sales culture in recruitment, drawing from their experiences. They also weigh the ongoing debate between remote work and the vibrant energ...

Delighted to launch this episode with Dan Alexander, who has spent over a decade refining the recruitment game across the globe. Now, he's teamed up with us at RecWired, stepping into the role of Chief Office Growth and becoming the strategic mind behind our upcoming L&D platform. We offer a sneak peek at what's in store for the coming months at RecWired, and the craft that goes into c...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Recruiter Startup Podcast. Dualta is joined by Martin O'Donnell, founder of Sustainability, recruitment agency based in Sydney, specialising in Tech and Financial Services. They delve into Martin's background and how he ended up in Australia, exploring his journey from the UK to Sydney more than 20 years ago. Martin also talks about the challenges and o...