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In this episode of Recruitment Leaders. Unlocked, Paul Jacobs interviews Leo Hewett, the Founder and Managing Director of Core3, an award-winning recruitment business that’s redefining what success looks like in the industry.
Leo shares his remarkable journey of building Core3 from scratch to an 11-person operation with offices in Bristol and London in just three years. He explains their unique business model that donates 3% of revenue to social and environmental causes, which has resulted in £76,000 in charitable giving, 23,000 trees planted, and support for 6,500 disadvantaged children.
Key Topics:
• Creating a sustainable business model that donates 3% of revenue to social and environmental causes
• Building a strong culture and maintaining standards during early growth stages
• Balancing cash flow challenges with investment in experienced talent
• Developing strategic planning through five-year visions and quarterly OKRs
• Leveraging personal branding for talent attraction and business development
• Selecting and integrating technology to maximize efficiency
• Maintaining founder wellbeing while scaling a values-led business
• Achieving B Corp certification and external recognition through awards
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:16 Meet Leo Hewitt: Founder of Core Three
02:32 Leo’s Journey: From Marketing to Recruitment
04:08 Core Three’s Purpose-Driven Mission
06:25 Achievements and Awards
09:51 Challenges and Growing Pains
13:05 Building a Strong Company Culture
20:14 Balancing Immediate Needs with Long-Term Vision
23:44 Granular Goals and Accountability
24:12 Tailored OKRs and Company Objectives
25:02 Instilling Company Values and Behaviors
25:37 KPIs and Measuring Success
28:20 Building a High-Performance Team
28:32 Employer Branding and Talent Attraction
31:29 The Role of Technology in Recruitment
35:26 Maximizing CRM and AI Integration
39:52 Personal Motivation and Business Growth 4
2:19 Standing Out in a Competitive Market
45:37 Final Advice for Recruitment Leaders
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