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Confessions of a RecruiterBuilding xrecruiter: The Inside Story | Confessions of a Recruiter #114Ever wonder what happens behind closed doors when recruitment entrepreneurs hit rock bottom? This episode pulls back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered journey Blake and Declan took from cold-calling consultants to the founders of a nationwide recruitment community.The brutally honest conversation reveals pivotal moments that shaped their path—like the chance meeting in a park where Declan first learned about recruitment after seeing Blake's Mercedes, or Blake's first day making random cold calls without training simply because everyone else was busy on the phone. These authentic stories illuminate how two regular guys built something extraordinary th...2025-03-271h 04
Confessions of a RecruiterEd Glover - xrecruiter | Confessions of a Recruiter #113From martial arts champion to global recruitment leader, Ed Glover's remarkable career journey demonstrates how early discipline shapes professional success. Raised by a special forces father with a "if you're not first, you're last" mentality, Ed channeled that competitive spirit into multiple high-performance careers across three continents.Ed's candid conversation reveals pivotal moments that shaped his path – from watching his father receive a medal from the Queen, to moving out at 15 and supporting himself through university, to being shown a £47,000 monthly payslip that convinced him to enter recruitment. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch his own age...2025-03-271h 06
Confessions of a RecruiterThe Success Stories of 2024 | Confessions of a Recruiter #103What do thriving recruiters and successful agency owners have in common? Get ready to uncover the secrets behind their remarkable transformations in this final episode of 2024's Confessions of a Recruiter. Declan and Blake take you on a reflective journey of how they transitioned from part-time roles in their recruitment agencies to fully committing their energies to xrecruiter.Support the show· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io2024-12-1534 min
Confessions of a RecruiterUnlocking Rapid Success for Recruitment Agency Owners | Confessions of a Recruiter #103 [SNIPPET]Unlock the secret to fast-tracking your success as a recruitment agency owner. What sets the rapid risers apart from those stuck in a rut? In this eye-opening episode, we unravel the mindset shifts and strategies that empower recruiters to transform into thriving agency leaders seemingly overnight. You'll hear firsthand how these individuals establish sky-high standards and achieve remarkable outcomes, often outpacing their more seasoned counterparts. If you've ever wondered about the elusive 'secret sauce' fueling their triumphs, this conversation is your golden ticket to understanding the keys to their exceptional growth.But it's not just about the...2024-12-1502 min
Confessions of a RecruiterTaryn Botes (xrecruiter) - Courage, Mentorship, & Building a Recruitment Legacy | Confessions of a Recruiter #97What if stepping out of your comfort zone could lead to the most rewarding chapter of your professional life? Join us as we chat with Taryn Botes, the inspiring Head of Partner Success at xrecruiter, who candidly shares her transformative journey from a stable role at Randstad Digital Australia to embracing new opportunities. Taryn opens up about the pivotal conversation that reignited her passion and led her to embark on a new path with XRecruiter. Her story is a testament to the courage required to leap into the unknown and the incredible growth that can follow.In...2024-10-211h 07
Confessions of a RecruiterTaryn Botes (xrecruiter) - Courage, Mentorship, and Building a Recruitment Legacy | Confessions of a Recruiter #97What if stepping out of your comfort zone could lead to the most rewarding chapter of your professional life? Join us as we chat with Taryn Botes, the inspiring Head of Partner Success at xrecruiter, who candidly shares her transformative journey from a stable role at Randstad Digital Australia to embracing new opportunities. Taryn opens up about the pivotal conversation that reignited her passion and led her to embark on a new path with xrecruiter. Her story is a testament to the courage required to leap into the unknown and the incredible growth that can...2024-10-201h 09
Confessions of a Recruiter"Understanding Direct Marketing"- Confessions of a Recruiter #90 ClipEver wondered how to scale your recruitment agency to new heights? Join us as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of Confessions of a Recruiter and XRecruiter, and reveal the secrets behind our remarkable growth. This episode is packed with insights from our journey, including our game-changing XR Blueprint that helps recruitment agency owners streamline their business operations. We’ll share how our dedicated partner success managers, quarterly workshops, and training programs on lead generation, automation, and delegation can elevate your recruitment game. Plus, discover why direct marketing and leveraging databases are vital for long-term success, and...2024-08-1901 min
Confessions of a RecruiterThe XR Blueprint | Confessions of a Recruiter #90Ever wondered how to scale your recruitment agency to new heights? Join us as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of Confessions of a Recruiter and XRecruiter, and reveal the secrets behind our remarkable growth. This episode is packed with insights from our journey, including our game-changing XR Blueprint that helps recruitment agency owners streamline their business operations. We’ll share how our dedicated partner success managers, quarterly workshops, and training programs on lead generation, automation, and delegation can elevate your recruitment game. Plus, discover why direct marketing and leveraging databases are vital for long-term success, and how our structured bo...2024-08-1129 min
Confessions of a RecruiterMatt Cossens (𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬) - Sales Success | Confessions of a Recruiter #87What if mastering your mindset, discipline, and consistency could transform your recruitment game? This episode of Confessions of a Recruiter promises to reveal the secrets behind XRecruiter's 90-day induction training program. From the critical elements of business development to effective sales techniques, we'll explore how understanding client personas, honing your pitching strategies, and speaking the language of leaders can set you apart in this competitive industry.Join us as we delve into the core elements that drive business growth, including prospecting, cold calls, and nurturing client relationships. Hear real-life success stories, such as a recruiter who turned...2024-06-261h 58
Confessions of a RecruiterMatt Cossens (𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬) - Sales Success | Confessions of a Recruiter #87What if mastering your mindset, discipline, and consistency could transform your recruitment game? This episode of Confessions of a Recruiter promises to reveal the secrets behind XRecruiter's 90-day induction training program. From the critical elements of business development to effective sales techniques, we'll explore how understanding client personas, honing your pitching strategies, and speaking the language of leaders can set you apart in this competitive industry.Join us as we delve into the core elements that drive business growth, including prospecting, cold calls, and nurturing client relationships. Hear real-life success stories, such as a recruiter who turned...2024-06-241h 58
Confessions of a RecruiterRecruitment Bombshells | Confessions of a Recruiter #85What happens when a recruitment powerhouse collapses under a $20 million tax shortfall? Unravel the astonishing saga of Collar Group's dramatic downfall and the ripple effects it caused across the recruitment industry. We share firsthand accounts of those impacted, including a family whose relocation ended in sudden redundancy. We also tackle the puzzling issue of large unpaid tax bills and various experiences dealing with the ATO. Plus, we shed light on the robust support systems XRecruiter offers to those keen on launching their recruitment agencies. Curious about what it takes to start a successful recruiting business from scratch? W...2024-06-1046 min
Confessions of a RecruiterThe Secret to success | #84This episode is your golden ticket, revealing the small but mighty steps that distinguish the best in the business from the rest. It's about the grind, the office vibes, the energy from your peers, and the time-honored tactics that sports icons swear by. We're laying it all out for you, so be ready to revamp your recruitment game plan.We don't just talk shop; we walk you through our accountability framework, a concentrated concoction of methodologies from the crème de la crème at xrecruiter. Whether you're a fledgling agency owner or a veteran in the fi...2024-05-2613 min
Confessions of a RecruiterBlake & Declan | The X Files | Confessions of a Recruiter #81Join us as we celebrate 19 months of xrecruiter's staggering growth, where our partners' first 90 days' earnings have sky-rocketed to an average of $118,000. From the our own doorstep to the bustling streets of major Australian cities, we're transforming how recruitment agencies thrive, one success story at a time.Matt Cossens, our Chief Growth Officer, brings his unique brand of holistic coaching to the forefront, ensuring that our partners don't just reach their targets—they demolish them. Our 90-day million-dollar biller induction program is just the tip of the iceberg. Dive into the narrative of our training packages, Concierge an...2024-04-2836 min
Confessions of a RecruiterMatt Cossens (xrecruiter) Confessions of a Recruiter #78When Matt Cossens swapped his fishmonger apron for the sharp suit of a recruiter, he embarked on a journey that would see him scale the heights to become a million-dollar biller. Our latest guest on "Confessions of a Recruiter," Matt, now the Chief Growth Officer at xrecruiter, unpacks his transformation, revealing the power of a high-energy sales environment and the impact of surrounding oneself with top talent like he did at Greythorne. His story isn't just one of personal triumph; it's a roadmap for any professional hungry to seize success in the recruitment game.Ever wonder what...2024-04-071h 16
Confessions of a RecruiterBlake & Declan (XRecruiter) Confessions of a Recruiter #65What would it feel like to be a part of a thriving community that's crowned Australia's number one startup? Imagine rubbing shoulders with recruitment industry leaders, celebrating milestones, and embarking on a promising journey from startup to scale-up. That's precisely the essence of XRecruiter, and we, Blake and Declan, are your guides on this remarkable journey. We'll take you behind the scenes, discussing the exhilaration of being named Business News Australia's top startup for 2023, and revealing our ambitious plans for 2024. We'll also highlight the exciting milestones that have lit up our community, and share our vision for scaling up...2023-12-0315 min
Confessions of a RecruiterBlake & Declan | Transforming Lives and Industries with XrecruiterPrepare to be captivated by the infectious energy of Xrecruiter, a revolutionary scale-up business that's fostering self-employment across Australia and setting its sights on global expansion. Buckle up for a whirlwind journey filled with transformative decisions, profound impacts, and an endless carousel of thrilling moments and achievements. Our guest today brings a vibrant enthusiasm that's impossible to ignore, as they share the exhilarating ride they're on, not just within their own business, but also in the lives of their partners. From those initial teetering steps of a startup to the exultation of reaching new milestones, their joy a...2023-12-0302 min
Confessions of a RecruiterCelebrating Our First Year: Unforgettable Moments, Success Stories & Exciting Updates | Confessions of a Recruiter #55Come and celebrate with us as we mark our one-year milestone of delivering the Confessions of a Recruiter and Xrecruiter podcast! We're taking a trip down memory lane to relive our start with Riley Osborne from Finite Recruitment, our insightful talks with Josh Ainslie, Natasha Lee, and the positive energy Joel brought to our show. It's been quite a journey, and we can't wait to see where our podcast takes us in the coming year!As we lift the veil on the recruitment agency, we've got exciting updates and news to share. Remember our $1000 giveaway? It was...2023-09-2459 minConfessions of a RecruiterRiley Osborne (Finite Recruitment) A Recruiter's Journey | Confessions of a Recruiter #2Learn more about our guest Riley Osborne who has been in the industry for over 6 years, originally a Landscaper before getting into recruitment. He started out at a small boutique agency called Attract People and then moved to one of the industry's leading companies called U&U as a Candidate Manager. He is now an Account Manager for Finite Recruitment specialising in Contracting IT roles across Brisbane.· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io · Podcast Hotline: 0485 865 483 · Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/acGZHJKTWt2023-08-171h 18
Confessions of a RecruiterSam Hope & Jory Humphreys (H People) Once Strangers, Now Partners | Confessions of a Recruiter #50Xrecruiter partners, Sam Hope and Jory Humphreys share their stories this week on #Confessions!The journey behind starting their agency, H People, is a very intriguing one. From Sam replacing Jory in a previous agency, to Sam posting a job ad years later and Jory being the only applicant, their business partnership was meant to happen. These two pull back the curtain, revealing details about their journey from the training rooms of the renowned recruitment firm, Hays, all the way to setting up a successful desk on their own. They dish out the secrets to their s...2023-08-131h 03
Confessions of a RecruiterAli & Sally (Peoplefusion Recruitment) Business Partnerships Are Like MarriagesBusiness partnerships can be so tightly knit, it's almost a second family. That's what we have here with the Directors of Peoplefusion, so Ali & Sally let us in on how important it is to get along outside of work with your business partner.THIS IS AN AUDIO PREVIEW OF EPISODE #46 WITH ALI & SALLY. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE NOW!!!Support the show· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io2023-07-1702 min
Confessions of a RecruiterAli & Sally (Peoplefusion Recruitment) Complimentary Skills Collide | Confessions of a Recruiter #46Ever wondered what it takes to grow a small organisation into a promising business? Well, here's two people that did it. We had an incredibly insightful chat with Ali & Sally from Peoplefusion Newcastle, and they spilled the beans on their journey from a startup to a 15-strong powerhouse. Showcasing strong team culture, a lot of those 15 were sitting behind the cameras watching this episode live!From team board-games that turn competitive, to outrageous Christmas party stories, this episode is bursting with lively tales of recruitment successes and hilarious workplace memories.But it wasn't all smooth sailing...2023-07-1655 min
Confessions of a RecruiterSophie Robertson (Younique Coaching) Juggling the Business Development BallsUnpacking the common pitfalls of the recruitment process, Sophie Robertson from Younique Coaching likens it to the art of juggling three balls: finding jobs, finding people, and matching them, urging the importance of keeping all of them in the air to avoid unexpected downturns. THIS IS AN AUDIO PREVIEW OF EPISODE #45 FEATURING SOPHIE ROBERTSON. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE NOW!!!Support the show· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io2023-07-1003 min
Confessions of a RecruiterSophie Robertson (Younique Coaching) Building a Lucrative Temp Desk | Confessions of a Recruiter #45Looking for recruitment wisdom that can only come from decades of experience? Tune into our chat with Sophie from Younique Coaching, a recruitment industry powerhouse with an impressive 30-year career. Recorded in the middle of the Talent X conference, Sophie takes us on a captivating journey, from her early days making calls from the white pages, through high unemployment rates, and then into her success as a top recruiter. She shares her valuable advice on fostering a growth mindset and the importance of a positive attitude and effort in recruitment.Sophie takes us deep into h...2023-07-091h 01
Confessions of a RecruiterEphram Stephenson (Collar Group) Attracting Top Talent With Work/Life BalanceEphram Stephenson breaks down Collar Group’s Annual Leave entitlement, and why he believes it’s important to have a attractive offerings if you want to attract top talent.THIS IS AN AUDIO PREVIEW OF EPISODE #44 FEATURING EPHRAM STEPHENSON!!!LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE NOW!Support the show· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io2023-07-0302 min
Confessions of a RecruiterEphram Stephenson (Collar Group) Australia's Fastest Growing Agency | Confessions of a Recruiter #44Join us as we pull back the curtain on the incredible journey of Ephram Stephenson, the mastermind behind Australia's fastest-growing recruitment agency - Collar Talent Group. Ephram shares his story, from his humble beginnings as a telemarketer to growing his agency into an industry powerhouse, and how the best tech stack and an exemplary team led them to onboard an average of five new consultants per month.We take a deep dive into the importance of health and safety procedures and recruitment strategies in Collar Talent Group’s rise to success. Ephram discloses how he has been su...2023-07-021h 33
Confessions of a RecruiterEmily McLeod (WOW Recruitment) Assessing Culture Fit & ValuesEmily McLeod walks us through how she assesses whether someone is a good culture fit for WOW Recruitment. Great advice for improving your hiring process and building a stronger, more aligned team.THIS IS AN AUDIO PREVIEW OF EPISODE #43 FEATURING EMILY MCLEOD!!!LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE NOW!Support the show· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io2023-06-2601 min
Confessions of a RecruiterEmily McLeod (WOW Recruitment) Cultivate, Lead, & Succeed | Confessions of a Recruiter #43It's no secret that cultivating relationships and having a trustworthy brand is key to success in recruitment. Join us as we sit down with Emily McLeod from WOW Recruitment to explore the strategic world of personal branding and its influence on cultivating candidates, clients, and fellow recruiters. As somewhat of a protégé to Greg Savage, Emily strategically plans her personal brand and builds trust to establish an inbound funnel for her business.In this engaging conversation, we also delve into the importance of balancing technology investments with sales training for recruitment teams. Emily shares valuable insights on...2023-06-251h 28