The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

This week, we’re joined by Marie Pegram - Managing Partner at TC Group - one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms and a specialist advisor to the recruitment sector. Leading offices across Letchworth, Huntingdon, and Cambridge, Marie brings a rare combination of deep financial expertise and real, hands-on understanding of how recruitment businesses actually operate. In this episode, Marie breaks d...

This Week’s Episode: How I Achieved an Ultra-Processed and Refined Sugar-Free Life Kicking off the new year with personal solo episode from the host herself. Lysha shares her journey to becoming ultra-processed food (UPF) and refined sugar free. This isn’t about perfection, fads, or quick fixes - it’s an honest reflection on what prompted the change, how the transition really felt, and what it’s t...

Welcome, all the way from New York City, Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group and host of #thePOZcast. Adam shares his journey from a 15-year career in marketing to becoming a boutique staffing firm owner and seasoned recruiter. He discusses the power of leveraging industry expertise, integrating AI tools like Newt for workflow automation and the evolving role of recruiters in the age of...

To entertain you all over the Christmas break, we thought we should bring back some popular episodes, from Season 5... Greg Savage is making his THIRD entrance back on the show- his first was back in 2020 which put our podcast on the global map; and he is BACK, bringing his knowledge of the recruitment industry to every single recruiter listening. Board adviser, Speaker around the world, even an A...

This week, we’re joined by fellow Northerner Paul Sharpe of NorthStar People— Business Coach, Business Mentor, RPO Consultant, NED. Trustee and one of the most respected voices in recruitment and leadership. Paul’s journey into recruitment wasn’t planned; after starting out in retail back in 2002, he found his way into an industry he’s since helped shape from the inside out. In this conversation,...

This Week’s Episode:  Predictions for 2026 from an Exited Female Founder  with Wendy McDougall This week's episode is with the incredible Wendy McDougall, founder, trailblazer, and the powerhouse behind Firefish, one of the most respected CRMs in the recruitment industry. Wendy has built, scaled, and successfully exited a business in a space where few female founders have paved the way,...

Revealing How to Win on LinkedIn AND Beat the Algorithm  with Jem Bevan This week, the brilliant Jem Bevan joins the podcast for the second time! Jem is the founder of SocialJems and the go-to expert for all things LinkedIn - joins us to break down what’s  really  happening on the platform right now. She's lifting the lid on the strategies that still work, the ones that don’t, and h...

In this special solo episode, the host steps behind the mic to reflect on launching the show and everything she’s learned along the way. With five seasons now under her belt, she shares her most valuable tips, the real pros and cons of running a podcast, and the advice she wishes she had when she first started. From the early days - when industry legend Greg Savage helped put the show on the map i...

Nitin Sharma, Founder of Rectools and host of RecTalk, joins Lysha Holmes to explore the evolving recruitment industry, the importance of ethics and resilience, and the true meaning of success. Nitin shares his journey from launching and scaling a recruitment business to facing failure, which ultimately inspired him to create Rectools, a whole of market directory designed to help ot...

Lysha welcomes back Hannah Morrison, Legal Director at Brabners, for an insightful discussion on the Emplacement Rights Bill — a topic that has sparked significant interest since October 2024. Lysha highlights Hannah’s previous appearance on the podcast, where they explored  restrictive covenants , noting it was one of their most popular and engaging episodes. This success prompted Lysha...

Moira Davies, co-owner of  The Drop Off , a cafe, shared office and event space in Lancashire. Moira shares how her parents transformed a derelict building into a vibrant, multi use space that now includes shops, a café, and office areas. The café is coming up to their 10 years mark. They discuss how workspaces have evolved, with many people now working remotely, in hybrid setups or returning...

Lysha welcomes back her second cousin, Anthony Tasgal (known as Tas), for a wide ranging conversation at the intersection of ancient philosophy and modern business. Tas introduces his latest book  Classical Marketing , which draws on Greek and Roman Stoic wisdom to tackle contemporary challenges like job insecurity, AI disruption and climate anxiety. Together, they explore how timeless princi...

Kyle Campion, LinkedIn Ghostwriter, explores his unconventional career journey from recruitment to LinkedIn ghostwriting. He shares how he began his career in recruitment in 2011 and co founded KCR Associates with his sister Rachel in 2015. Rachel now manages the recruitment agency; whilst focusing on roles in sales, customer service and commercial real estate. Kyle made a bold career pivot in lat...

A big anniversary has arrived so Lysha takes us through Qui Recruitments 20 year journey. Reflecting on the companies founding in 2005 and its growth rooted in flexibility, integrity and a candidate first approach. She shares how early success was shaped by meaningful relationships and timely connections and how the recruitment industry has evolved from a niche space to a dynamic, competitive aren...

Samantha Hunter, Managing Director of Recruitable Staffing Solutions, shares her remarkable journey from starting her first recruitment agency at the age of 27. She scaled her first business to over £2 million in turnover within two years before exiting five years later. Now, through her second venture focused on freight forwarding, Sam takes a more refined and purpose driven approach to recruitme...

Welcome, Tom Andrews, to discuss the evolving future of the recruitment industry. He shares the story behind launching Andrews Recruitment Group in 2024, focusing on niche sectors like engineering, manufacturing and construction. Despite market challenges, his first year exceeded expectations - tripling projected fees, thanks to strong client relationships and an authentic approach. Tom dives into...

Abby McLeod, head of Aspire Recruitment, reflects on her 29 year career in recruitment, starting at Randstad and later leading regional operations at Brook Street. Her journey included roles across the UK and the US, eventually leading her to Aspire, a social enterprise focused on ethical recruitment and community reinvestment. In this episode, Abby outlined Aspire’s collaborative approach with in...

Welcome to Season 6, opening this season with WIRL (Women in Recruitment Leadership). Joined by host & Co-founder Lysha, co-founder Alison Humphries, Zoe Jeptha and Melanie Sedgley. All reflect on the community’s impactful first year, where each and every member explains their own experience of the growth and evolving of WIRL. The episode dives into the inspiration behind creating the network,...

We are proud to announce Season 5 is officially completed, and we are following on to a new chapter for The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast. The growth of the podcast has been unreal and we are so grateful to... Of course our listeners, Our producer (Lilia Holmes & ex-producer Shannon Rowlands who trained Lilia up for this role), Our sponsor Paiger, Our partners: Diversity in Recruitment, Keyb...

Kristie Perrotte, Founder of Thrive Recruitment Marketing, delves deep into the intersection of marketing and recruitment, breaking down why it’s no longer enough to rely solely on personal branding. Kristie emphasises the importance of marketing accountability and measuring ROI, especially as recruitment becomes more data driven and complex. They both unpack the difference between personal brandi...

Sonny Dickinson, shares his journey from early hospitality roles in London to becoming Director at Core Elevate, a division of Core Recruitment. Despite opportunities to pivot to tech, Sonny remained passionate about hospitality, leading the charge in quick service restaurant recruitment. He dives into the launch of Core Elevate, empowering his team through tech leadership roles and the evolving r...

Shannon McKechnie, Managing Director of MBN Solutions and host of the A Class Act, about her 20 year journey in recruitment. Shannon shares how she began her career at Reed, spending 14 years in office services before pivoting to tech recruitment during the pandemic. After roles in a tech startup and Net Talent, she joined MBN Solutions, a niche data and AI talent partner with a growing presence i...

Welcome, all the way from New York City, Adam Posner, Founder of NHP Talent Group and host of #thePOZcast. Adam shares his journey from a 15-year career in marketing to becoming a boutique staffing firm owner and seasoned recruiter. He discusses the power of leveraging industry expertise, integrating AI tools like Newt for workflow automation and the evolving role of recruiters in the age of...

Hannah Morrison, a Legal Director at Brabners, shares her expertise in recruitment law - focusing on advising businesses that hire temporary, contract and permanent staff. She emphasised the increasing use of employee ownership trusts to help recruitment companies unlock business value. Hannah also highlighted the importance of having strong legal documentation - including terms of busin...

Lysha Holmes shares three things every recruiter should do today without fail. She emphasises the importance of maintaining a consistent personal brand across all platforms, urging all recruiters to tailor their messaging while preserving authenticity. Lysha also advises recruiters to be open to new technologies but to adopt them thoughtfully, prioritising a full understanding and use of existing...