Season 8 | Ep41 Season 8 wrap-up: What I’ve learned from 40 founder stories this year

Episode notes

What I’ve learned from 40 recruitment founder interviews in a year This week’s episode of The RAG is a little different - it’s just me After 40 in-person interviews across the UK, Dubai and Sydney, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what I’ve learned in season 8 and what’s next for the show. Here’s 3 key learnings that I cover in this solo episode: Why headcount is no longer the main measure of success Why remote teams, offshore talent and AI are shaping the future of recruitment Why profit is becoming more important than scale and exit If you’re a founder who's rethinking what growth really means and you want to build something profitable, sustainable and enjoyable - then this will help Watch our ten-minute video on “The most profitable way to grow your recruitment agency in 2025” here: Apply to be on the next RAG season here: Chapters 00:00 Season Reflection and Future Plans 02:48 Shifts in Recruitment Success Metrics 05:44 Personal Business Transformation and Insights 09:01 Profit Maximization Focus for Future Seasons 11:43 Engagement and Community Building __________________________________________ Episode Sponsor: Atlas Your memory isn’t perfect.

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