Two Upcoming Megastars of the Recruitment Game Explain how they Started their Businesses
In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Patrick Waites, Co-Founder of Coltech Group & Brett Hossack, Director at WWA Group.
They discuss their journeys from working in recruitment agencies to setting up their own consultancy businesses focused on solutions and outcomes over traditional recruitment. They share their experiences learning the business side before going out on their own, and how they have adapted their models to focus more on consultancy services, building teams for clients, and partnering with larger consultancies for project work.
In this episode you will hear:
Pat & Brett’s backgrounds and experiences in recruitment
How they developed consultancy models focused on solutions over individual placements
Challenges of starting businesses and navigating COVID
Strategies for finding new clients and opportunities
Insights on expanding internationally, particularly in the US market
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Success in the recruitment business.
5:40 Entrepreneurship and career growth.
11:11 Recruitment industry evolution and business growth strategies.
20:45 Partnering with consultancies, leveraging “virtual bench”, and building teams.
25:23 Building a tech consulting business with a focus on selling professional services.
29:30 Finding business opportunities in a changing market.
33:52 Simplifying contracts and making it easier for clients to say ‘yes’.
38:34 Starting and running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
46:32 Business expansion in the US market.
55:25 Business growth, leadership, and personal development.
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