Hosted by Darren Cottrell · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 30 episodes
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darren Cottrell hosts APositive Insights, a business show with 30 episodes published.
In this episode of Apositive Insights, host Darren Cottrell sits down with Tom Pammenter, Founder of Frame25, to explore how freelance and independent talent is reshaping the future of recruitment. They discuss the growi
In this episode of Apositive Insights, host Darren Cottrell sits down with Sean Anderson from Hoxo to break down what’s really driving growth for recruiters in 2026. They explore why personal branding has shifted from op
In this episode of Apositive Insights , host Darren Cottrell sits down with Richard Spencer from AgeInc to challenge outdated perceptions around age in recruitment and explore why mature workers are one of the most overl
In this episode of APositive Insights , host Darren Cottrell sits down with Khanh Pham from Bullhorn to explore what the recruitment data is really telling us as the industry heads toward 2026. They unpack why fewer cand
In this episode, Kamal Founder Guy Day joins us to unpack how data and real-time insights are transforming the recruitment and labour hire industry. Guy shares why he built Kamal, the gap he saw in recruitment tech, and
In this episode of Apositive Insights, Kim Seeling Smith joins us to unpack the disruptions transforming recruitment. From AI and talent shifts to reimagined leadership. Hear how her 9 Keys can help agencies stay agile,
Compliance is not just a box to tick. Done well, it can become a powerful competitive advantage. In this episode of APositive Insights , Darren Cottrell sits down with Tania Evans , Co-Founder and CEO of WorkPro , to exp
Ben Wood believes scaling a recruitment business is not about growing fast, it is about growing smart. In this episode, he shares how recruitment founders can build businesses that are profitable, sustainable and ready f
Million dollar biller. Branding powerhouse. Recruitment strategist. In this episode of APositive Insights , we speak with Jessica Kimber, Founder of Raire Group and one of the most forward-thinking minds in recruitment.
Steve Tolen doesn’t believe in scripts or shortcuts. He believes in showing up, knowing your value, and building real relationships. In this episode, he chats with Darren Cottrell about how business development has evolv
Erin Devlin believes high performance isn’t about finding unicorns, it’s about building the right environment. In this episode, she shares how she’s created a culture of accountability and support inside her agency. 
In this episode of APositive Insights, we sit down with Pete Watson, long-time agency owner and founder of Recruitment United, to talk about the power of community in the recruitment space. Pete shares the stories
In this episode of APositive Insights , Shaun Henry, founder of floats.ai, dives deep into the power of personal branding and how his unconventional, creative approach to social media has brought global opportunities to
In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of medical recruitment, focusing on the unique challenges faced by agencies recruiting for rural and remote locations compared to metro hospitals. We explore the impa
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 i
In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of face-to-face meetings in recruitment and how they transform client relationships from transactional to personal. We also explore how recruiters can stand out in today’
On this episode of APositive Insights, host Darren Cottrell is joined by Adrian Byra, co-founder and director of recruitment agency Lead Group and recruitment outsourcing specialists The Outsource People. Adrian discusse
On this episode of APositive Insights, hosts Darren Cottrell and Brendan Herlihy are joined by Greg Savage. With a career spanning four decades, Greg is a founder of multiple highly successful businesses, a trusted advis
On this episode of APositive Insights, hosts Darren Cottrell and Brendan Herlihy are joined by Greg Savage. With a career spanning four decades, Greg is a founder of multiple highly successful businesses, a trusted advis
On this episode of APositive Insights, hosts Darren Cottrell and Harry Chambers are joined by Arron Johnson and Rob King, founders of new recruitment agency, Doris Talent. Both Arron and Rob come from successful careers
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APositive Insights is hosted by Darren Cottrell. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 30 episodes.
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