#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 rewards of launching a new venture, the importance of resilience in recruitment, and the value of building strong client relationships. He emphasizes the significance of specialization in the industry and the need for selectivity when choosing clients. The conversation also touches on the long-term vision for the business and the personal motivations behind their work.

Takeaways

• Building relationships with clients and candidates is crucial.
• Resilience is key in the recruitment industry due to its ups and downs.
• Being selective with clients leads to better partnerships and outcomes.
• It's important to treat candidates with empathy and respect.
• Finding a niche can help recruiters build a strong reputation.
• Long-term success comes from adding value to clients and candidates.
• Networking and creating connections is essential for growth.
• Success is defined by personal values and the impact on others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lewis and LH Partners
01:12 The Launch of LH Partners
02:10 Specialization in Drilling and Mining
03:18 Focus Areas and Business Operations
05:10 Enjoying the Recruitment Process
06:57 Importance of Industry Experience
09:45 Finding Your Niche in Recruitment
15:43 The Role of Resilience in Recruitment
19:13 Developing Resilience
23:07 Being Selective with Clients
27:24 Advice for Struggling Recruiters
31:28 Future Goals for LH Partners
32:53 Defining Success

Check out Lewis below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-houghton-b98bb11b6/