The Retained Search Show

On Episode 16 of our podcast, we were delighted to be joined by our lovely Customer Success Manager, Clare. She shared her journey from feeling like a self-dubbed "failed agency recruiter" to becoming the biggest believer in retained search and how it transforms recruitment businesses. Her story is seriously motivating, showing how we all have this inner strength to bounce back and do am...

Louise and Jordan are pumped up for Episode 15 of The Retrained Search Podcast, where they're diving deep into those crucial client chats that bring clarity and results. They're also tackling the tricky task of shifting mindsets from contingent to retained recruitment models. Picture this: navigating the recruitment world is like mastering the perfect tennis serve. It's tough, but g...

Welcome to episode 14 of our podcast where we unveil the secrets to revolutionising your recruitment game through cutting-edge Boolean search techniques. Joined by the incredible Gabi Preston-Phypers, Co-Founder of Tooled Up Raccoons, whose expertise left us  inspired, get ready for laughter and learning as we navigate personal anecdotes and professional insights guaranteed to make your daily comm...

"Waking up late and scrambling to start the day isn't exclusive to me, right?" That's how this episode kicks off—with real talk about the work-from-home life that's as unpredictable as it is delightful. Jordan and Louise swap tales of tech fails and parenting during professional hours, all while raising a glass to the resilience and success of our community. From mastering...

Jordan and Louise, accompanied by our special guest Jess Biller, embark on a journey through the transformative world of recruitment and behavioural analysis. Our latest episode weaves a tapestry of stories, ranging from the vibrant streets of Marrakesh to the insightful transformation of a contractor into a savvy recruiter. We explore the significance of behavioural assessments in hiring and how...

The festive atmosphere is in full swing, and so is our commitment to keep you up-to-date with all the latest and most valuable insights in the wonderful world of recruitment.  In the realm of business development strategies, we're helping our clients navigate through the holiday season successfully. The importance of lead magnets and lead generation techniques cannot be overstressed, and we&a...

Ever wondered about the potential for improvement in the world of Boolean searching? In this episode, we reflect on a powerful collaboration call with our members, where we were joined by Gabi from Tooled Up Raccoons. It was absolutely incredible watching her on screen, building her Boolean search strings and explaining the mechanics of how it works. Get ready to be inspired as we celebrate some r...

Ever had to deal with a difficult client and weren't sure how to handle it? Join us as we unpack the tell-tale signs of a challenging client and how to navigate the stormy waters with our guest David Wolstenholme of Brand Me Better. From Australia to your ears, David lends his expertise on the matter, and we even manage to sneak in a little hair talk and football banter. A laugh-a-minute epis...

In this episode of the Retained Search Podcast, hosts Louise and Jordan dive into a range of topics related to the world of retained search and personal branding for recruiters. Louise shares her recent experience speaking at the prestigious Pinnacle Society, shedding light on the history and evolution of this group of top billing recruiters in the US. She also dispels common misconceptions about...

Ever wondered how to navigate the world of retained search successfully? Well, our recent virtual mastermind event, packed full of rich insights and experiences, is just what you need. We’re celebrating our collective achievements - like Aaron who just bagged his largest search assignment worth $90,000, and Ross who is hot on the heels of a potentially lucrative project. We are also toasting to Ha...

In today’s episode, we’re digging into the world of Compensation and Benefit (C & B) studies and talking about why they're such game-changers in building strong, strategic relationships with our clients and tackling those tricky compensation challenges in recruitment. We're sharing some real talk on how we've been rolling up our sleeves and guiding our members in creating detail...

Ever climbed a roof or prepared for a baby? Join us as we recount our recent adventures and discuss how these life-changing events have impacted our business perspectives. We found ourselves discussing the importance of predictable revenue, as life gets more complex, and how that plays into team scaling.  Have you ever considered shifting to a retained model in business? Hop in as we share our exp...

Louise and Jordan led the Retrained Search Mastermind in Dubai - our group of retained recruiters striving to scale, grow and structure their search businesses. They talk PeopleGPT strategies, fast-tracking candidates and how to prevent your proposals from falling into the abyss - oh - and how Jordan is sick of driving the Porsche to the corner shop. ___ A little bit more about Louise... Louise ha...

Louise and Jordan welcome Sarah Chester-Nelson, Digital Marketing Director at Retrained Search, onto the show this week. Sarah shares her strategy in lead generation and what is working right now in marketing retained search firms.  Out of the 3 voices on the podcast this week, one honeymooned in Thailand, one suffered with man flu at the F1, and another wore enticing white pants to Sorrento.  ___...

Louise and Jordan on the impact of leaders who don't invest in their own learning & development and how niche is too niche when it comes to business development - is it best to broaden the scope? They also reveal who drank 40 measures of rum at Sarah's wedding and how our Retrained Community members are winning search projects.  ___ A little bit more about Louise... Louise has worked...

In this very first episode of our brand new podcast, Louise & Jordan discuss why now is the right time to launch a podcast. Also discussed: What's been going on behind the curtains in our community, retained wins, struggles and also some motivational mindset tips.  ___ Want to know more about our retained search training? Talk to us: https://retrainedsearch.com/book-a-demo/ Check out our...