#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 financial preparations he made, and the emotional impact of making his first deal. 

He emphasizes the importance of mindset, the need for a support network, and the lessons learned from his previous roles in recruitment. Liam also reflects on his achievements, future goals, and what success means to him as a business owner.

Takeaways

• Financial preparation is crucial before starting a business.
• Making the first deal brings immense relief and validation.
• Mindset is a significant challenge in recruitment.
• Having a support network is essential for motivation.
• It's important to stay true to professional values.
• Understanding financial metrics like net profit is vital.
• Success requires a long-term commitment and effort.
• Balancing work and personal life is a continuous challenge.
• Success is defined by flexibility and the ability to impact others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Liam Davis and His Journey
01:12 The Challenges of Launching a Recruitment Business
04:15 Financial Preparations for Starting a Business
07:10 The Emotional Impact of Making Your First Deal
08:51 Mindset Challenges in Recruitment
12:45 Building a Support Network
15:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
17:47 Balancing Work and Personal Life
20:04 Pride in Achievements and Future Goals
23:22 Reflecting on Past Experiences
25:59 Defining Success and Personal Motivation

Check out Liam below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamadavis1/

This epsiode is in partnerhsip wiht Recview:

https://recview.ai/