#117 Natasha Lee - Director of Raw Earth Recruitment: "The job market is what you make it; opportunities exist everywhere"

In this episode, I catch up with Natasha Lee, a recruiter and business owner who recently launched her own recruitment agency, Raw Earth Recruitment. 

Natasha shares her journey of starting the business, the challenges she faced, and the importance of resilience and confidence in her growth. 

She discusses the current state of the job market in heavy industries, her experiences in recruitment, and the significance of building authentic relationships with clients and candidates. 

Tash also reflects on her past roles and the lessons learned, emphasizing the continuous journey of personal and professional development.

Takeaways

• Starting a business is both fun and challenging.
• The job market is what you make it; opportunities exist everywhere.
• Confidence grows from authenticity and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
• Resilience in recruitment means accepting setbacks and moving on quickly.
• Building relationships is key to success in recruitment.
• Every experience, good or bad, contributes to personal growth.
• Learning from past roles helps shape current practices.
• The importance of having a structured process in business operations.
• Success is defined by the impact you have on others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Natasha Lee and Her Journey
03:04 The Challenges of Starting a New Business
05:50 Raw Earth Recruitment: Focus and Evolution
08:58 Navigating the Job Market in Heavy Industries
12:04 Personal Growth and Confidence as a Business Owner
15:00 Learning from Past Experiences in Recruitment
17:59 The Importance of Resilience in Recruitment
20:57 Reflections on Recruitment in the US
24:11 Building Relationships and Authenticity in Business
27:02 Future Plans and Growth with Family
29:59 Defining Success and Impact in Recruitment

Please feel free to check out Tash below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashaleerawearth/

This episode is in partnership with Recview:

recview.co