
Hiring & Inspiring
A new show hosted by me, Joe Cutler, where I aim to talk all things sales, recruitment, business, leadership, personal development and everything in between!
Episodes
143 episodes
#144 Solo Episode - Candidate Experiences: Small Tweaks, Big Impact
In this solo episode, I discuss the critical importance of candidate experience in recruitment. I aim to emphasize that candidates remember how they felt during the recruitment process rather than the outcome. I shares personal anecdotes illust...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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11:34

#143 Solo Episode - Why Recruiters Need to Think More Like Marketers to Win More Clients
In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of recruiters adopting a marketing mindset to enhance client acquisition and performance. I shares my personal journey of transitioning from a traditional sales approach to a more marketing-oriente...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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13:13

#142 Steve Swann - The Art and Science of Recruitment & the Importance of the work in the middle
In this episode, I catch up with Steve Swan, a seasoned recruiter in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. We discuss the current market trends, the importance of thorough candidate evaluation, and the balance between art and science in re...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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33:32

#141 Carolina Guillen - From Recruitment to Career Coaching: Carolina's Journey
In this episode, I catch up with Carolina Guillen, a career coach and founder of Guidance Connect. We discuss Carolina's journey from recruitment to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faces in her new venture, and the common issues her client...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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32:29

#140 Solo Episode - 8 ways my recruitment career improved my life
In this solo episode, I reflect on my decade-long career in recruitment, sharing how it has positively impacted my life. I discuss various aspects such as financial freedom, skill development, travel opportunities, friendships, purpose, confide...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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17:11

#139 Solo Episode - Some thoughts around doing new business in 2025
In this episode, I ramble around challenges and strategies of new business development in recruitment for 2025. Emphasis being on the importance of understanding the current recruitment landscape, building an ideal customer profile, crafting a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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13:09

#138 Solo Episode - Recruitment Pitfalls to avoid falling into in 2025
SummaryIn this olo episode, I reflects on the challenges faced in recruitment during 2025, sharing personal insights and pitfalls to avoid. I aim too emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, avoiding excuses, adaptin...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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17:29

#137 Joe Shepard - Navigating the Third Party Lending Recruitment Landscape
In this episode, Joe Sheppard, founder of FinTalent, shares his insights into the unique challenges of recruiting in the third party lending space. He discusses the importance of building relationships, qualifying clients, and the personal jour...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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26:35

#136 Solo Episode - 10 Lessons learnt from each of my 10 years in Recruitment
In this solo episode, I reflect on my 10-year journey in recruitment, sharing key lessons learned each year. From the importance of accountability and continuous learning to adapting to market changes and the value of relationships,...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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22:28

#135 Liam Davis - Navigating the Challenges of Launching a Recruitment Business
In this episode, I catch up with Liam Davis, the founder of Better People Group, a recruitment agency in the education sector. Liam shares his journey of launching a business at a young age, discussing the challenges he faced, the f...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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28:34
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#134 Tian Leong - Client Acquisition & Recruitment Prospecting Masterclass
In this episode, I catch up with Tian Leong, a recruitment professional at Talent Forge Australia, discussing the challenges and strategies in winning new clients in the recruitment industry. We explore the effectiveness of cold cal...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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33:30

#133 Julia Ayoub - Why being tenacious is so important to having success in Recruitment
In this episode, I catch up with Julia Ayoub, a principal consultant at Sirius specializing in blue collar recruitment. Julia shares her insights on the fast-paced nature of the industry, the importance of building trust with candidates and cli...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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26:23
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#132 Sheniah Richardson - How to effectively Head Hunt candidates and build a strong brand reputation in your market as a recruiter
In this episode I catch up with Sheniah Richardson, founder of Richardson Recruitment, who shares her journey in the recruitment industry, focusing on logistics. Sheniah discusses her experiences launching her own business, the importance of ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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25:03
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#131 June Ponseca - Buiding great relationships with candidates and finding hidden gems
In this episode, I catch up with June Ponseca, a principal candidate consultant at Talent Forge, who shares her journey in recruitment, insights on building relationships with candidates, and strategies for sourcing hidden gems in the job marke...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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35:17
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#130 Solo Episode - Reflections on a Challenging Q1 & Strategies to survive and thrive for the rest of the year!
In this solo episode, I reflects on the challenges faced in the recruitment industry during the first quarter of 2025. I discuss the struggles many recruiters are experiencing, the importance of returning to basic recruitment strategies, and th...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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21:34

#129 Stephen Reddy - Having success in start up recruitment environments
In this epsiode, I catch up with Stephen Reddy, a healthcare recruitment expert with extensive experience in startup environments. We discuss the current state of the recruitment market in 2025, the challenges faced in the industry,...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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30:23

#128 Andrea Collins - Why are recruiters seeking change in 2025 and how recruitment businesses can keep hold of their top performers
In this episode I catch up with Andrea Collins, an experienced recruitment professional and rec2rec business owner. We explore the challenges faced by recruiters in 2025, the importance of building strong client relationships, and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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33:56
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#127 Sam Hope - The importance of goal setting, how to pritorise momentum over perfection and the significance of risk taking in Sam's career
In this episode I catch up with Sam Hope, the director of H People, a recruitment company specializing in logistics and manufacturing. Sam shares his journey of launching the business, the importance of goal setting, and the challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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38:11

#126 Lewis Houghton - Partnering with the right clients, the importance of resilience and owning your own niche
In this episode, I catch up with Lewis Houghton, an experienced recruiter and co-founder of LH Partners, a new recruitment business specializing in the drilling, mining and civil industry. Lewis shares insights on the challenges and...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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34:36

#125 Kat Kingshott - Recruiting Australian Recruiters into the US and UK markets
In this episode I catch up wiht Kat Kingshott director of Touchstone Talent, who specializes in placing Australian recruiters into the US and UK markets. Kat shares insights on her business launch in 2025, the dynamics of rec-to-rec...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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33:41

#124 Ryan Kelly - How to build a personal brand on LinkedIn as a recruiter that generates inbound opportunities
In this episode, I catch up with Ryan Kelly, founder and CEO of Creative Natives, a boutique recruitment company specializing in creative, digital and marketing Recruitment. We discuss discuss Ryan's journey in building a strong onl...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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35:56

#123 Noah Santoni - Founder of WhatAIdea - How recruiters can benefit from document sumarisation AI tools
In this episode, I can up with old friend Noah Santoni, founder and CEO of an AI business - WhatAIdea - focused on document summarisation. Noah shares his journey from a sales professional to an entrepreneur, discussing the challeng...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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36:56
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#122 Tess Nguyen - How resourcefulness and consistency lead to entreprenerial success (just like in Recruitment!)
In this episode, I catch up with Tess Nguyen, the owner of luxury sleepwear brand Midnight Mischief. Tess shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced while building her brand. She emphasises...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:03
#120 Review of 2024 and end of year Q&A !
In this end-of-year review episode, I reflects on the growth and achievements of the podcast in 2024. I touch on and discuss the increase in episodes, the quality of guests, and the establishment of a niche in the recruitment industry.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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18:34

#119 Mollie Gunn - Business Development in Recruitment: Strategies for Success from a global top performer
In this episode I catch up with Mollie Gunn, global top performing recruiter at i-Pharm consulting.Mollie reflects on the importance of enjoying the process, the resilience of the healthcare recruitment industry, and her strategies for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:30
