
Recruiting Trailblazers
Learn how the best recruiters do it! Marcus Edwardes deconstructs the mindset, methods, and magic of top practitioners in the recruiting profession. Marcus talks to internal recruiters, talent acquisition professionals, agency recruiters, personal branding specialists, recruiting technology vendors, and recruiting technology specialists. If you are looking for a job in recruiting or looking to change jobs in recruiting - this is a great place to improve your skills and understanding of what's working for successful recruiters. Informative discussions about candidate experience, personal branding, sourcing for candidates, recruiting and recruitment technology, LinkedIn, and how to use LinkedIn properly. And of course, candidate outreach and the need for personalization to differentiate oneself as a "relationship recruiter" as opposed to a "transactional recruiter". Work from home/ remote work is also a recurring topic. One of the central themes is the idea that recruiters need to prioritize their candidate's needs before their own needs - it's when you build a solid relationship and become a trusted advisor to candidates, that the magic really starts to happen as a recruiter.
Episodes
210 episodes
Marcus Edwardes: Thanks for Listening - Taking January Off!
I'm taking January off from podcasting to consider the future of Recruiting Trailblazers. Happy to chat with you privately if you want to email me at marcused@mac.com
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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0:56

Nic Mahaney: Optimizing Recruiting with AI, Building Trust and Being Human.
Optimizing Recruiting with AI: Enhancing Human ConnectionIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus interviews Nic Mahaney, the founder and CEO of Elly.ai. The discussion delves into the role of AI in the recruitment indust...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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43:38

Marcus Edwardes: Next Week - Let's Talk About AI!
Just a word from Marcus about next week's guest and conversation.
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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1:09

Susan Levine: Pioneering The Modern Approach to Recruitment and Search Firm Success.
earchIn this podcast, Marcus Edwardes hosts Susan Levine, the renowned CEO of Career Group Companies. Susan recounts her journey, starting with the founding of Career Group in 1981, and shares the evolution of her high-end recruiting firm into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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53:18

Drew Fearson: 50 Friends and a Positive Mindset Pave the Pathway to Success.
Building Relationships and Success in Cybersecurity Recruitment In this episode, Marcus Edwardes welcomes Drew Fearson, the CEO of Ninja Jobs, a specialized cybersecurity recruiting firm. They explore the nuances of the recruitment industry, em...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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42:35

Marcus Edwardes: The Best Biz Dev Tactic and a Big Missed Opportunity.
Building Relationships with the SAMS Method:In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus delves into a game-changing approach to recruiting by emphasizing the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships with candidates. He ...
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Episode 204
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16:47

Hanae Suk Bragg: The Keys to Founding a Successful Hospitality Recruitment Business
What drives someone to transition from managing Michelin-starred restaurants to launching a game-changing executive search firm? Join Marcus in a conversation with Hannah Suk-Bragg, the entrepreneur behind Hospitality Confidential,...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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43:48

Marcus Edwardes: Biz Dev Insights and Strategy.
Marcus presents a podcast episode focusing on business development strategies for agency recruiters facing today's economic challenges. He emphasizes the importance of establishing true partnerships rather than mere contingency relationships, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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15:08

Trisha Kana Mistry: It's Still All About Building Great Relationships!
In this episode of 'Recruiting Trailblazers,' host Marcus Edwardes welcomes Trisha Kana Mistry, founder of ThreePDS, to discuss her journey in the staffing industry. Tricia shares her unique background, starting in retail and transitioning to f...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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42:22

Darren Koontz: From Football to Founder- Navigating Today's Recruitment Landscape
Redefining Tech Recruiting: Insights from Mavic Ventures Founder Darren KoontzIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes welcomes Darren Koontz, the founder and CEO of Mavic Ventures. Darren discusses his journey f...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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42:13

Will Spengler: Reimagining the Agency Model for Recruiters in 2024
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes interviews Will Spengler, an executive recruiter with over 15 years of experience. They discuss Will's journey from various agencies to founding Frederick Fox, an innovative recruiting...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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51:52

Chris Relth: Old School is The New School- The Art and Science of Recruitment Today
Old School is the New School: Deep Dive into Headhunting with Chris RelthIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus chats with Chris Relth, an experienced recruiting professional and CEO of Artemis. They discuss the importance o...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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48:05

Lauren Argenti Rawlings: Embracing Community, Events & Diversity to Succeed in Exec Search
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Lauren Argenti Rawlings, founder of Precita Placements. Lauren shares the compelling journey of her company's acquisition by ZRG and subsequent rebirth, highlightin...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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40:11

Marcus Edwardes: Building a Referral Network as a Trusted Advisor
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes discusses the importance of adopting a relationship-driven recruiting approach over a transactional one in 2024. He emphasizes the long-term benefits of building trusted advisor status...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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13:25

Marcus Edwardes: On Holiday - Back in 2 weeks!
Marcus is on holiday and will return with a new series in a couple of weeks!
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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0:43

Stacey Stratton: The Keys to Success as a Boutique Agency Founder
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes interviews Stacey Stratton, the president and CEO of True Talent Group. The conversation delves into Stacey's journey of founding her niche staffing agency in her basement in 2008...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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49:43

Natalie Sarmiento: The Path From HR Professional to Successful Agency Founder
The episode of "Recruiting Trailblazers" features host Marcus Edwardes in conversation with Natalie Sarmiento, founder of Engage Engineer Search, a niche headhunting firm specializing in the forensic engineering industry. Natalie shares her jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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44:06

Jeremy Jenson: Knowing Your Niche and Building a Thriving Recruitment Firm in 2024.
In today's episode, our host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Jeremy Jensen, founder and CEO of Encore Search Partners, a 40-person direct-hire recruitment agency. With a focus on headhunting revenue producers and tech professionals, Jeremy share...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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41:52

Will McGhee: Productizing Your Recruiting Value-Prop to Win
This episode of Recruiting Trailblazers with Marcus Edwardes features a deep dive into the evolving world of recruitment with guest Will McGee. Will McGhee has over a decade of top performing agency recruiting experience under his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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48:54

Marcus Edwardes: Why Your BD Outreach Might Not Be Working Right Now
This week - Marcus opines on Agency Recruiters' struggles in securing those all-important "first-convos" with prospective clients.What's the issue? What's the solution?Tune in to find out!
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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7:49

Tom Willis: Founding an Agency - Off To The Races in 6 Months!
In this insightful episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus dives into the journey of Tom Willis, a successful recruitment entrepreneur who made a significant leap from being a recruiter in the hustle and bustle of London to establishing his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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41:37

Marcus Edwardes: Is AI Going to Make All Recruiters Sound the Same?
A quick 5 minute rant by Marcus : Whilst AI should be embraced throughout the recruiting lifecycle - it is crucial not to attempt to replace the human connection that defines the best Recruiters in the biz!
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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5:17

Kate Brogden: The Secrets to Leading a Boutique Search Firm- People, Process and Passion.
In this enlightening episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus sits down with Kate Brogden, a seasoned professional in the executive search and recruiting industry. With over a decade of experience, Kate shares invaluable insights into her jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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35:11

Brad Terry: Dominate Your Niche The Contingency Way
This week - a conversation between Marcus Edwardes, the host of Recruiting Trailblazers, and his guest Brad Terry, the owner of Crossvine Recruiting. Brad shares his journey from being a medical device sales rep to starting his own recrui...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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47:18

Susan Burke: From Intake to Offer, Getting it Right- On The Inside of the Org.
Susan Burke is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition for PeaceHealth. During the conversation, they (Marcus and Susan) delve into Susan's journey in the field of recruitment, the importance of building internal stakeholder relationships, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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40:35
