Podcasts

APositive Insights

Hosted by Darren Cottrell

APositive are specialists in tailored back-office and funding solutions for the recruitment and labour hire industries.

The APositive Insights podcast is all about picking the brains of pioneering recruitment entrepreneurs and suppliers in a relaxed and fun environment, bringing nuggets of gold to anyone thinking of going it on their own or scaling.

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Colin Cuthbert: Right People, Right Seats

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of aligning your team with your business values. Colin Cuthbert shares his journey from direct sales to leadership, highlighting the challenges of delegation and the importance of trusting your team to flourish. Learn how to identify the "right people" for your organisation, create a values-driven culture, and avoid the pitfalls of holding onto tasks for too long and the importance of spreading your risk. Plus, discover why most businesses fail to sell and the steps you can take to make yours stand out in the market. Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers actionable advice to scale your business and lead with purpose.

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Episode 8: Martin Richardson

Darren Cottrell and Brendan Herlihy are joined by special guest Martin Richardson, founder of Ready, Set, Recruit, a legal firm built to assist Australian recruitment agencies. They discuss the importance of writing and understanding terms when launching an agency.

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Episode 7: Martin Herbst

Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers are joined by special guest Martin Herbst, CEO of JobAdder. JobAdder have recently released their biannual recruitment report, titled 'The State Of The Market'. He joins Darren and Harry to discuss the highlights and what it means for the recruitment industry.

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Episode 6: Edan Haddock

Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers are joined by special guest Edan Haddock, experienced recruiter and founder of industry community Rubberband. Edan talks about how Rubberband offers a safe space for recruiters to get together and the importance of dealing with burnout.

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Episode 4: Sean Roocroft

Darren Cottrell and Brendan Herlihy are joined by Aspirante's Co-Founder and Director, Sean Roocroft. Aspirante is a specialist technology recruitment agency with offices in Melbourne and Brisbane which has grown steadily over the last few years to become a trusted name in the market.

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Episode 3: Geoff Millar

Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers are joined by special guest Geoff Millar, CEO of The Recruitment Company. TRC group has offices in both Ireland and Australia. This episode focuses on the importance of culture to grow a successful brand and how to maintain a healthy work life balance.

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Episode 2: Ephram Stephenson

Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers chat with Collar Group's Founder and CEO, Ephram Stephenson. Ephram is at the helm of Australia's fastest growing recruitment agency. Collar Group. They have grown to over 100 consultants across 8 offices in just 18 months.

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Episode 1: Change Recruitment

Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers chat with Co-Founder's Mike Hollowbread and Michael Carter from recruitment start up, Change Recruitment. "The Mike's" share some fascinating insights about their journey from a shared office in Bondi Junction, to sharing an office with breathtaking Harbour views

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