EP238: Mike Ames, Founder, Scalability Consultant & Coach at Flair Business Growth Consultancy - The Secrets To The Layered Approach Unlocked

That’s a wrap on Season 4! 🎉I’m incredibly grateful for your support as we conclude another phenomenal season. We've had the privilege of hosting guests from around the world—industry leaders and key players who’ve shared invaluable insights.I hope you've learned, felt inspired, and enjoyed each episode as much as we have.If you haven’t already, make sure to like and subscribe to our podcast. Follow our YouTube channel, TikTok, and LinkedIn podcast page to stay updated on all the latest news.www.youtube.com/@therecruitersrecruitmentpod https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-recruiters-recruitment-podcast/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.tiktok.com/@recruitersrecruitmentpod?_t=8p71YXdmGw5&_r=1We’re excited to announce that a brand new season is coming in September, along with some big news about an additional partner!We’d love to hear your thoughts—who was your favorite guest of Season 4? -----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Mike Ames is the go-to expert, who transitioned from a solid foundation in computer science into a thriving career in recruitment. After university, he spent over six years as a programmer, analyst, and data analyst—roles that honed his business acumen. Mike then pivoted and had a very successful career within recruitment and has since become a leading voice. Today, he is the Founder, Scalability Consultant and Coach at Flair Business Growth Consultancy and the Host of the popular live-streamed, Mike Ames Recruitment Show.In this episode, Mike shares:The Layered Approach: What it is and why it's crucial for modern recruitment.Why leaders shouldn’t be hiring 360 recruitersWhy recruiters should be considering the 'layered approach'How we can elevate ourselves as professional services How much will AI impact the resourcing model Connect with Mike here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspames/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Diane Prince, a highly successful entrepreneur from Arizona. Diane launched her first niche staffing agency from her home, growing it into a multi-million dollar business before selling it to a public company for $28 million. Since then, she has co-founded, scaled, and exited several staffing and recruiting firms, while also guiding countless entrepreneurs in building their own successful agencies.Diane shares her insights on:The strategies she used to build, scale, and exit multiple businessesKey factors that drive successful business growthPractical advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the US marketHow to create and sustain recurring revenue streamsDon't miss this episode, which is packed with valuable lessons from a true industry leader.Connect with Diane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeprincejohnston/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

James Lovell-Butt has been in the recruitment industry for over 18 years, and is now a successful business owner, James is the founder of two thriving recruitment agencies—The Solutions Group, which he has led for over 8 years, and a newly launched agency in June 2024, called You Recruitment. In this episode, James dives into What it means to be part of the "1% club" How can leaders foster this mindset of being in the 1% club within their teams? Why recruiters shouldn't work from home.Connect with James here: LinkedIn-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Simi Rayat is a distinguished Multi-Award Winning Global Business Psychologist and the visionary founder of SimiRayat.com. Simi has over two decades of experience as an Organisational Psychologist, and is also an Executive Leader Coach, an engaging facilitator & speaker, She is also the author of the eagerly anticipated book, Productivity Joy, available for pre-order now.This is the link to the UK Amazon pre-order link, which is discounted for the pre-order campaign. https://amzn.to/3LAeDHLIn this episode, Simi speaks about: What do leaders need to do wake up on their leadership styleHow can leaders attract and retain the best talentWhy servant leadership is the key to internal and external clientsHow do we all avoid burnoutWhat is the secret formula to joyConnect with Simi here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simirayatbusinesspsychologist/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Andy Dunne started his career in a high street recruitment agency and has worked his way through small independent family businesses, large engineering and tech companies, and even running his own business for seven years. His extensive experience eventually led him to become a key player in the TEAM network, the UK's largest network of independently owned recruitment agencies. Now, as the Managing Director, Andy has had a profound impact on the business and on his own professional journey. With over 520= businesses in the network, Andy's insights are invaluable for anyone in the recruitment industry. In this episode Andy speaks about: What is TEAMBenefits of networking and why you can develop of your own version of networkingBenefits of networkingWhat ethical recruitment really looks like How can we ensure best practice The landscape of mental health in recruitment Advice to leaders on how to retain and attract the best talent out thereConnect with Andy here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyedunne/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Michelle Flynn, is a Certified Health, Performance & Mindset Coach, CBT Practitioner, and Resident Healthy Living Coach for Mental Health in Recruitment. Michelle's extensive experience in the recruitment industry, coupled with her expertise in health coaching, offers a unique perspective on maintaining mental health and well-being in a high-pressure environment.Michelle's journey began after university when she joined Computer Futures, where she spent over eight years and quickly rose to become the top biller. Her career took an adventurous turn when she travelled the world at 30, returning to help one of her clients scale rapidly. This success led her to establish her own recruitment agency, specialising in tech startups.However, a health setback in her 40s prompted Michelle to shift gears. She pursued studies to become a qualified health coach and has since dedicated her career to coaching, particularly within the recruitment sector.In this insightful episode, Michelle shares her expertise on:The current state of mental health in the recruitment industry in 2024Strategies to prevent burnout and maintain mental wellbeingHow leaders can safeguard the wellbeing of their employeesPractical tips for everyone to protect their own mental healthConnect with Michelle here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleflynn/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We're excited to welcome back Susanna Gray-Jones to the podcast, this time as a solo guest! With over 16 years of experience in recruitment and as the host of "The Counter Offer" podcast, Susanna brings a wealth of knowledge to our listeners. She has climbed the ranks from phone-based recruitment to Sales Director, eventually founding her own recruitment business, Chime Search. Currently based in Dubai, Susanna specializes in Rec2Rec, focusing on senior-level recruitment roles in the education sector across the UK and the Middle East.In this episode, Susanna shares her invaluable insights on:What makes a top billerWhat a top employer looks likeHow leaders can elevate their organisations to become the best places to workTips to become a top headhunter in your marketBuilding a standout personal brandWhat the best interview process should look likeConnect with Susanna here https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannagray-jones/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, we are joined by Jamie Burrows, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the recruitment industry since the mid-2000s. Jamie has been hands-on across various sectors, including Commercial, Construction, Education, Public Sector, and Tech. He has not only been a founding member of start-ups but also served at the Director level in a large corporate business.Now, Jamie is a dedicated trainer and coach, committed to developing high-performing recruiters through innovative training and thought-provoking coaching. As a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), accredited by the Association of Integrative Psychology, Jamie integrates NLP principles into the foundation of his training programs.In this engaging episode, Jamie delves into two hot topics in the recruitment industry:Why the Billing Manager Role is the Hardest Job in Recruitment: Essential Skills and Attributes of a Good Billing Manager: What Does a Top Biller Look LikeHow Leaders Can Spot Future Top BillersConnect with Jamie here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-burrows-training/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Angela Cripps, the dynamic Managing Director and Owner of the Recruiting Gym. With 35 years of experience in training and coaching recruiters worldwide - Angela is a true powerhouse in the recruitment industry! Angela's expertise has taken her across the globe, from Hong Kong and China to Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Japan, and Australia. As a sought-after trainer, management consultant, coach, Non-Executive Director, mentor, and performance specialist, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Despite the pause in her international travels due to the pandemic, her passion for developing talent remains unwavering.In this episode, Angela shares invaluable insights on:What good onboarding looks like.How leaders can cultivate the best learning culture for their business.Practical steps to upskill in today's ever-changing market.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!Connect with Angela here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacripps/-----------The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and partners to Needi and Inclusion Crowd.Our Sponsor: Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiterOur Partners: Needi is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses. Their team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service . Find out more here -https://needi.co.uk/Inclusion Crowd works with organisations to create a credible and authentic DEI programme, they help clients attract & retain talent - as well as improve culture & engagement. Their vision is to make organisations reflective of the societies in which they operate. Find out more here https://inclusioncrowd.biz/Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider - Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers. Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy