Hishem Azzouz

Recruitment Mentors Podcast

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The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World

Author

Hishem Azzouz

Category

Business

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thisishector.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Lewis Adams-Dunstan - 15 minutes with a mentor 02.02.2021

I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.  Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.   You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and le...

Justin McGuire & Dan Matthews - Scaling a global business, retaining staff and the power of Co-Founding 01.02.2021

This week I’m joined by Justin McGuire and Dan Matthews, Co-Founders of DMCG Global. Having Co-Founders on the podcast is always great for fresh perspective and insight, and on this episode, both Justin and Dan certainly deliver some unique opinions and learnings. It was inspiring to sit down with them and talk all about growing a business together, as well as empowering other recruiters to licens...

Blaine Daws - Breaking down how to win retained work, taking control of client relationships and having a clean mindset every day! 25.01.2021

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: 🚀 You’ll learn about the Search process and how it differs from generic agency recruitment. 🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and how to win retained projects if you’ve never done it before. 🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you should go above and beyond, especially if you’re running a search. 🚀 The power of a...

Elly Greaney - Why management isn’t always the answer, and recruitment is a long-game of building relationships! 18.01.2021

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: 🚀 You’ll learn about the characteristics that make up a successful recruiter, as well as how some of these traits can be taught. 🚀 You’ll get some excellent advice on events and how to get the most out of them, as well as do’s and don’ts. 🚀 Caring about the long game and why slow and steady does win the race with client development. 🚀 The hab...

Vicki Richardson - A winning mindset, balancing parenting with recruitment and staying current in an ever-changing landscape! 11.01.2021

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: 🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of a winning mindset, and why confidence is the key to unlocking success 🚀 You’ll get some great advice on building client relationships and the importance of booking face to face meetings 🚀 Setting your standards as a manager and how to get the most out of people you’re mentoring 🚀 Recruitment whilst growi...

We're a community of recruitment professionals! 08.01.2021

Last year, I learned the importance of not suffering in silence, if you need help, then ask for it, and you will be overwhelmed with the number of people willing to give it. If you're listening to this podcast then your part of an extraordinary community of recruitment professionals who tune in every week, don't forget that you're not alone and if you need help ask for it. I hope you have an amazi...

Learnings and a Wrap Up of 2020 21.12.2020

In this episode, I go over the key learnings from this year's podcast episodes and conversations. 🚀 Find out what the top 10 most listened to podcast episodes of 2020 were here - Top 10 Episode List. The key learnings from this year are as follows: ~ Being a recruitment consultant who does the right thing and isn't transactional will win and always win. ~ The importance of always being open...

Donovan Pignatiello: Why diamonds in the rough, hunger and ambition will make you successful - as well as partnering with high-quality clients! 14.12.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: ~ You’ll learn about why hunger to succeed is one of the most powerful traits that a successful recruitment consultant can possess ~ You’ll get some solid advice on discipline and why consistency and hard work trumps talent ~ Caring about client relationships and why you should be particular about the clients you partner with (high quality only!)...

Linkedin Live with Farooq Mohammed 11.12.2020

~ Is now a great time to start a recruitment business? ~ What does the future of the recruitment industry look like? ~ Advice for Recruitment Business Owners who want to scale. ~ What makes up a successful Recruitment Entrepreneur We discussed this on the Linkedin LIVE and much more. You can connect with Farooq on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farooqmohammed/   I hope you enjoyed the...

Farooq Mohammed - The power of investing in your brand, and being laser-focused when you know you want to sell! 07.12.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: ~ You’ll learn about the importance of branding and why you should invest in it from day #1 ~ You’ll get some solid advice on why you should be friends with your competitors because in reality - they’re your greatest ally. ~ Scaling to sell and being clear on strategy, business objectives and attracting investors. ~ The key to retaining staff and...

Melissa Houghton - The power of persistence, small wins and being human as a manager 30.11.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: ~ You’ll learn about the importance of persistence when it comes to building relationships with clients. ~ You’ll get some solid advice on management which isn’t your typical answer - we get to the crux of what it means to be a good mentor. ~ Listening to clients and candidates and why you shouldn’t overlook the power of giving a good service, ~...

Linkedin LIVE with Abi Dunn 26.11.2020

~ Will the hospitality industry survive? ~ How has Abi been dealing with COMPLETE uncertainty? ~ How Abi has become a voice for her industry? We discussed this on the Linkedin LIVE and much more. You can connect with Abi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-dunn-5102716b/   I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz If you would lo...

Abi Dunn - The power of resilience, a good marketing strategy and not following traditional “sales” tactics 23.11.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: ~ You’ll learn about the importance of staying focused and not worrying about competitors ~ You’ll get insight into the hospitality industry and how the traits are transferable into a recruitment environment ~ You’ll learn about how she is working through the pandemic and what the future holds for the industry ~ The power of social media campaign...

Linkedin LIVE with Lewis Adams-Dunstan 19.11.2020

We discussed the following in this LIVE session. ~ How lewis has continued to drive business this year. ~ How having a podcast has massively helped build new client relationships. ~ Mindset and day structures. ~ The future of the US market and will the growth continue. ~ Plus we answered audience questions! You can connect with Lewis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/datadrivenpodcast/ &nbs...

Lewis Adams-Dunstan - The US recruitment market, the power of patience and why a British accent always wins! 16.11.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: ~ You’re going to learn about the power of patience, and why it takes longer than a year to be world-class at recruitment ~ How to make business development fun, as well as how to maximise your client relationships ~ The importance of a diverse talent pool and why recruiters usually fall short when they hire for their own teams ~ Corporate VS Bou...

Linkedin LIVE with Oliver Cooke 12.11.2020

We discussed the following in this LIVE session. ~ How the US election has impacted business. ~ The challenges he has been hearing from his team and how they have been overcoming them. ~ Hiring remotely, what to look for and how he has had to manage remotely. ~ The future of the US market and will the growth continue. ~ Plus we answered some audience questions! You can connect with Oliver on Linke...

Oliver Cooke - The power of building relationships, why business development is more than one strategy and the US recruitment market 09.11.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: ~ You’ll learn about the reality of millennials in recruitment and why we need to stop boycotting younger generations ~ You’ll get some solid advice on business development which isn’t your typical cookie-cutter response ~ Caring about client relationships and why you shouldn’t overlook the power of giving a good service ~ The USA market and buil...

Linkedin LIVE with Gabbi Trotter 05.11.2020

We discussed the following in this LIVE session. How has Gabbi and her team reacted to the four week lockdown. How have Gabbi's clients & candidates reacted to the lockdown. Why they're focusing on getting close as possible to their clients so they are in the KNOW if any of their clients put a hiring freeze on. How Gabbi and her team have been instilling confidence in candidates to make a move...

Gabbi Trotter - The power of humility, personal branding and meetups - why your recruitment should be focused on long-term gains rather than quick wins 02.11.2020

The key takeaways from this episode are as follows: You’ll learn about how to create a pitch for a new market , including the key things to impress executives/decision-makers when presenting your ideas The importance of maximising what you know , and understanding the power of humility when building out a new desk Honesty and integrity with candidates - and why this will get you the long term gain...

A new chapter for the podcast 19.10.2020

What I go over in this short episode. * Why the change of name? * Slight change of format and aim to level up the POD. * Why launch Recruitment Mentors? * The problem that hopefully, it can help solve. * Being a founding member and launch timelines. * I will continue bringing biller and recruitment entrepreneur stories so you can learn from the best. * I hope you enjoy it and feedback is always we...

Recruitment Mentors Podcast Trailer 12.10.2020

My name is Hishem Azzouz and welcome to the Recruitment Mentors Podcast. For the last two and a half years, I have been obsessed with finding out what some of the most successful recruitment professionals and businesses around the world do differently. On this podcast, It's my job to deconstruct how they have accelerated their recruitment career and remained at the top of their game by uncovering...

Mental Health In Recruitment Industry-Wide Survey - Have Your Say! 10.09.2020

Complete the survey here - https://mhir.typeform.com/to/QeNPyc4W Connect with Rhonda here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondadambrosio/ To coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day 2020,  Mental Health in Recruitment  is proudly launching the first industry-wide, completely anonymous mental health survey that canvasses opinion from both leaders and employees in the recruitment sector....

The Last Ever Recruitment Rollercoaster Episode 03.09.2020

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/ Wow, what a journey it has been. It's been amazing, and this podcast wouldn't be where it was today without you. I'm here to say a massive thank you for all of your support over the last two and a half years. I'm also here to tell you that this will be the very last Recruitment Rollercoaster episode released. The Podcast is evolving; it's time for a new ch...

Biller Rollercoaster | Amy Steel - From graduate to director, how she climbed the ranks in under 6 years to board level! 31.08.2020

On this episode I’m joined by Amy Steel, Associate Director at Amoria Bond. She initially entered the world of recruitment straight out of university, and has climbed the ranks over the last 9 years at Amoria Bond, and received her AD promotion after only 6 years with the business. I love speaking to strong female leaders in recruitment, and we cover a ton of insightful topics on this episode. Amy...

Biller Rollercoaster | Michael Judkins - From Michael Page to 3Search, Corporate life, building a strong team of recruiters and keeping accountability! 27.08.2020

On this episode I’m joined by Michael Judkins from 3Search. He initially entered the world of recruitment through Michael Page, and after just over 4 years moved over to the infamous 3Search, where he has been for the last 4 and a half years. This is a great episode as it’s always incredibly interesting to learn about the differences (and difficulties) that come with moving from a corporate, well...

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