Recruiters Live Lounge with Roy Ripper

Firefish are proud to be one of the sponsors of the Roy Ripper podcast series of interviews,  with selected guests covering the global leaders within the recruitment industry.  Each interview covers the highs and lows of success with a final Lightening Round of questions to help inspire and share knowledge.

About Roy Ripper

Roy has been an influencer in the recruitment industry now for over 25 years, helping recruiters to grow both personally and professionally. As an author of many books, podcasts, DVDs and online training products he has helped over 47,500 recruiters across 35 countries transform their careers and businesses.

Guest Recommended Reading List

Each interviewee during the Lightening Round will offer up the best business book they have read. You can also download Roy’s free eBook '39 Must-Read Books to Ignite You and Your Recruitment Business'. Check out the Recruiters Live Lounge Booklist!

Check out the latest Firefish Software® sponsored interviews:

↑ "Infectious Enthusiasm"

This time, Roy speaks with Darren Ryemill, CEO of Opus Recruitment Solutions about his time in recruitment, his 'eureka moment' where he realised recruitment was essentially solving other people's headaches, the rise of social media recruitment and the importance of niche. 

↑ "Creating sustained success"

Roy chats to David Gittoes of Artemis Search, former pro-golfer (who worked alongside Ian Poulter, no less) turned super recruiter after injury struck.

↑ "Resilience shines through"

Roy speaks with Angela Middleton who founded Middleton Murray in 2002 after spending time in a variety of corporate management positions.

↑ "Constant re-invention"

Speaking with Lifetime President of Pertemps Network Group, Tim Watts, Roy learns about his fascinating journey with the company and its history. Did you know Tim's Mum founded Pertemps in 1961 with £500?

↑ "Your options are limitless"

Roy chats to David Faulkner who is a head hunter and Director at Arthur Financial, a company which has experienced great success and growth since he took over this position.

↑ "If you believe in something then take the risk"

Alex Raubitschek has had an interesting professional journey as Roy discovers in this chat. Not only has he over 20 years' recruitment experience, he served as Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth Borough Council!

↑ "Don't let others' voices drown out your inner voice"

Roy chats to Doug Bugie, a man with over three decades' experience in executive recruitment, working with world leaders in the industry. Although successful in the private sector, Doug's passion lies in public service. 

Be sure to visit the Recruiters Live Lounge page to watch/ listen to the other interviews.You can watch the discussion or just play the podcast, minimise the screen and carry on recruiting while you take in some soundbites of inspiration from industry professionals who've had quite the journey.