I've gone international...A few weeks back I got invited to talk to Patrick Barbour and Vincent Pennix at The BizBeatdown about my experiences growing recruitment businesses.So, tune in now to gain actionable tips and strategies to take you

What is the most impressive business I've built?

Nov 14th, 2023 17m 14s

'What's the most iimpressive business you've set up?' Is something I get asked a lot. But it's not a simple question to answer. Success means different things to different people and will vary greatly according to your business's aims. Under

How to set and achieve life and career goals

Oct 17th, 2023 14m 9s

People often say, "You only get one life." And it's true, not setting yourself goals might be a bigger deal than you think - particularly if you are running your own recruitment business.I'ts not just setting yourself work goals either... lea

Interview with Topbillers Toolkit

Sep 18th, 2023 37m 24s

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sam and Ben Miller of Topbillers Toolkit about how I used my experience of successfully growing my own recruitment businesses to help other recruiters set up… and, crucially, how to actually be happy i

How to scale a recruitment business

Sep 7th, 2023 19m 13s

Everyone wants to scale their business. But can a recruitment business actually scale? Well, I'm not convinced it can in the traditional sense that, say, a software developer can. In this video I look at why it's hard to increase revenue with

Looking after your mental health in recruitment

Aug 16th, 2023 17m 50s

Recruitment can be 100 miles an hour and the constant pressure to hit targets means it can be a very stressful industry. Burnout is a big risk and, with the average tenure of a recruitment career being six years! So, looking after your mental

When is the right time to set up in business

Aug 9th, 2023 15m 37s

Many of people I talk to about setting up a recruitment business don’t go through with it in the first 12 months. Why? Most say they didn’t feel that the time was right. But what actually is the right time to set up a new recruitment business?

You've built a successful recruitment business. How can you sell it?

Aug 2nd, 2023 18m 16s

So you've built a recruitment business. How can you sell it?So, you have built a successful recruitment business and now you want to sell it – easy right? Well, not exactly...I’ve taken three recruitment businesses from start-up to sale, and

How to manage cash in your recruitment business

Jul 26th, 2023 14m 46s

Many recruitment companies fail within their first two years of business, and often this is down to cashflow - or, more specifically, bad management of cash. Managing your cash effectively is absolutely crucial to get you through those first

How to win more repeat search business

Jul 20th, 2023 14m 44s

Getting repeat business for your executive search firm is crucial – but how can you convince clients that your service adds real value for money?In this podcast, I look at some ways you can better position your executive search and headhuntin

How I doubled my billings using KPIs

Jul 5th, 2023 14m 35s

Yes, I know! Key Performance Indicators (or KPIs as they are often known) are dirty words to many - but they shouldn't be! During my time as a recruiter and owner-manager of an executive search business, I successfully used KPIs to double my

Restrictive Covenants for Recruiters: Myths V Reality

Jun 8th, 2023 19m 42s

If you are considering setting up your own recruitment business or just moving to a new recruitment company, those restrictive covenants in your contract may be weighing on your mind. There are many myths associated with restrictive covenants

Interview with UKRecruiter - Tips & strategies for a successful startup

Apr 6th, 2023 37m 7s

Watch my interview with Louise Triance of UKRecruiter / Recruiter Zone, where we discuss what it takes to be a successful recruitment business owner and why so many recruitment businesses fail in the first two years. In this interview, we cov

Is it a good idea to build a recruitment business to sell?

Jan 11th, 2023 16m 10s

I often get asked if you can build a recruitment business to sell.You can, but it's not something that I typically recommend doing - the romantic notion of making a lot of money by building to sell is often at odds with reality.In this video,

Why are recruitment companies so crap at marketing?

Dec 7th, 2022 11m 12s

Why are recruitment companies so crap at marketing?Recruitment business owners tend to focus on what will make them money right now – not 3, 4 or even 6 months down the line. But marketing doesn’t operate in this way, particularly organic mark

Top 5 reasons why recruiters set up on their own

Oct 31st, 2022 13m

Whenever I speak to someone interested in setting up their own recruitment business, I always ask them their main reason for wanting to go it alone. You might think that there would be one overriding reason people give, but in fact, people have

Building a recruitment business to sell

Oct 10th, 2022 16m 20s

I often get asked if you can build a recruitment business to sell. You can, but it's not something that I typically recommend doing - the romantic notion of making a lot of money by building to sell is often at odds with reality. In this vid

Why do recruiters get paid so much?

Jul 19th, 2022 15m 4s

Why do recruiters get paid so much?Good recruiters are entrepreneurial and can make money out of nothing. But should a good recruiter earn more than the Prime Minister, for example?In this podcast, Rhys looks at why recruiters are paid so muc

An Introduction To Employer & Employee Branding

Jun 29th, 2022 15m 6s

What exactly is employer branding or is it employee branding? They are terms that we use a lot in recruitment, both internally and when talking to clients. Employer branding is more than just your logo and assets, it’s about how you project you

Why Setting Up Your Business Culture Early is Critical

Jul 12th, 2021 16m 17s

It’s never too early to set your recruitment business’ culture...As a new recruitment start-up, you may think you don’t have to worry about company culture just yet. But, thinking one, two, or even three years ahead can save you a lot of probl

How to Get Your Recruitment Website Found on Google

May 11th, 2021 15m 36s

Your recruitment website should be a cash generator. Having a great looking website that isn’t visible on Google is like having a great brochure advertising your company but keeping it stuck in a drawer. Strong SEO performance is the key to u

How I Used KPIs to Become a Massive Billing Recruiter

Apr 27th, 2021 17m 51s

Recruitment KPIs have a polarising reputation across the industry, but use them correctly and they can massively increase your performance as a recruiter and even help you to build and manage a successful recruitment business.Join Rhys Jones

Do you get real value from me and my time, or is doing it yourself a better option?

Mar 23rd, 2021 16m 33s

What value can you get from a support company when looking to set up your own business? With many recruiters now going it alone, it’s tempting to think everything can be done yourself.Join Rhys Jones in his podcast as he explores the value you

Why Investing in Marketing is More Important Than Investing in Your Staff

Feb 15th, 2021 10m 31s

Your business is your staff, and almost nothing is more important than investing in them. Except investing in marketing.Join Rhys Jones in his latest podcast as he discusses how real investment into your marketing strategy can make a transform

Comparing the Risks of Moving Jobs to Working For Yourself

Feb 8th, 2021 15m 2s

The risk of building a recruitment business might seem much larger than just moving jobs at first, but that isn't always the case. Join Rhys Jones in his podcast as he discusses the different risks and major rewards that come with working for y