The Mike Ames Recruitment Show

Aimed at owners of small and micro recruitment firms who want to scale their businesses.You can see the range of topics we cover - all aimed at making it easier for you to create a business that gives you the income, freedom and wealth you seek.Check out the live show every other Thursday at 12:30 on LinkedIn and YouTube.To learn more about our summits go to - https://www.recruitmentpioneers.com/summits

The Mike Ames Recruitment Show is a business podcast hosted by Mike Ames, with 106 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike Ames hosts The Mike Ames Recruitment Show, a business show with 106 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  What Characteristics Make a Great Recruiter

  Sep 22, 202654 minS7

  What really makes a successful recruiter? In this episode of the #MARShow, Mike is joined by Lysha Holmes to explore the characteristics, attitudes and skills that separate great recruiters from the rest. Lysha has more than 27 years of experience in the recruitment industry and is a respected founder, advisor and thought leader. As one of the UK's leading rec-to-recs, she has assessed hundreds of recruiters and knows what genuine potential and high performance look like. They discuss: • The non-negotiable traits of high-performing recruiters • Why curiosity, resilience and integrity matter more than tactics • The role of attitude versus skill in long-term success • How great recruiters build relationships that compound over time • What recruitment business owners should hire for, coach and protect within their teams • How to develop recruiters who can succeed as the industry evolves If you run a recruitment firm and want to make better hiring decisions, develop stronger recruiters and build a more resilient business, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical advice.

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  How to Turn Client Conversations into Business Growth

  Sep 8, 202650 minS7

  I'll tell you a mistake many recruiters often make. That can be extremely costly. But is easily avoided (for free). Some believe the outcome is much more important than the way it is achieved. This is simply not true for many people. Now, you may be aware that I lost a £3m client once because my SLA metrics were spot on. But the hiring managers hated the way my people treated them. The solution we used to stop this happening again was easy. We asked our clients how well they thought we were supporting them. The trick to this is the way you ask them. Equally crucial is how you react to the feedback you receive. Get that wrong and it can have the opposite effect to the one you hoped for. This is called Voice of the Customer (VotC) and that's what the next hashtag # MARSHow is all about. We'll explore how a VotC programme gets feedback that is pure gold. Also how to use it to find out what the competition are up to. And see what content would attract the most interest. Finally, how to use VotC to test out new ideas before you implement them. I'm convinced that VotC is one of the top three most powerful business tools you can use in your business. Join us and find out for yourself.

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  Episode #23

  Making the Time to Change

  Aug 25, 202655 minS6

  One thing seems to stand in the way of owners who want to work 'on' their business. A lack of time. So let's talk about it. The old adage goes. "When you're up to your arse in alligators it's difficult to remember that you're there to drain the swamp". The alligators are the day-to-day things that grab your attention NOW! Emails, telephone calls, and WhatsApp's are the worst but there are others. Draining the swamp is the big picture. Building a high profit business you don't need to work in all the time. Now, not having enough time to change is a myth. You always have time, provided you look after it as though it were your most precious commodity. (Which it is). And that is precisely what the next hashtag # MARShow is all about – making time for change. We're going to be looking at the reasons people don't seem to have enough free time. Plus, ways to free up some time so you can work 'on' your business. And a very groovy time management system (that I use) called Coloured Time. Which is a great way to give you balance. And make sure everything gets done (especially draining the swamp). This show is an absolute must-see if you want to improve your business but can't seem to find the time.

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  Episode #22

  Why the Future of Recruitment is Better than you Think

  Aug 11, 202652 minS6

  <p>There's a lot of doom and gloom circling the recruitment industry, but we should be much more optimistic about the future, and here's why.<br /> <br /> I watched Neil Carberry OBE CEO of the REC, present at the Rec Expo this year and I was blown away by his optimism for the industry.<br /> <br /> This wasn't a sort of blind optimism somebody in his position might exude but rather it was based on data and facts.<br /> <br /> So, we've invited him to be a guest on the next hashtag#MARShow to dig deeper.<br /> <br /> Neil has...

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  Episode #22

  Why the Future of Recruitment is Better than you Think

  Aug 11, 202652 minS6

  There's a lot of doom and gloom circling the recruitment industry, but we should be much more optimistic about the future, and here's why. I watched Neil Carberry OBE CEO of the REC, present at the Rec Expo this year and I was blown away by his optimism for the industry. This wasn't a sort of blind optimism somebody in his position might exude but rather it was based on data and facts. So, we've invited him to be a guest on the next hashtag # MARShow to dig deeper. Neil has talked to thousands of agency leaders, and he's seen first-hand how much the market has changed, and what really drives value now. In this live discussion, we'll air some uncomfortable truths but also provide plenty of practical advice, including:- ✅ Why the "golden age" of easy recruitment is over ✅ Where real value creation sits for recruitment and search firms today ✅ Why delivery alone is no longer enough ✅ The limits of AI, and why it won't turn average recruiters into great ones ✅ How firms must articulate their value more clearly ✅ Why there are still big opportunities for those willing to adapt. If you're an owner or leader of a recruitment firm looking for inspiration and practical advice, then this episode is for you. Link to Tom's Fundraiser - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tom-ames-fundraiser-for-tcs-london-marathon-2027?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_transactional_--_donation_received_--_nth_donation

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