Season 7 | Ep23 - Jamie Reynolds on the changes required to deliver multiple 7 figures of profit as former CEO of Cordant Group

The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth Podcast

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Jamie Reynolds, a man who’s held some impressive titles in his career but most notably was the Former CEO of PMP Recruitment, a part of the Cordant Group, COO of Halian, and most recently, CEO of The Recruitment Co.

In this in-depth episode, he shares his journey from a 17-year-old trainee to his moves toward CEO.

During his time at Cordant, he delivered multiple millions in profit through a company wide business transformation programme.

Jamie is passionate about empowering people to think differently, and it’s inspiring to hear how he uses this mindset to deliver financial results!

It’s not always smooth sailing, and it’s refreshing to hear someone speak so realistically about mental health and wellbeing. Jamie and I discussed the lessons he learned during the acquisition and merger of Halian and Staff Group, including the need for empathy and respect when making tough decisions like redundancies.

One of the good guys in the recruitment sector, take notes- there is lots to learn!

Takeaways

• Acquisitions and mergers can create synergy and growth opportunities for businesses.
• It is important to ensure that promises of wealth creation are legally bound and fit for purpose.
• Driving results requires finding efficiencies, building culture, and galvanising people.
• Entrepreneurial skills can be applied to both large and small businesses.
• Mental health and well-being should be prioritised in the workplace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:20 Jamie’sackground and expertise

06:04 Transition from service sector to recruitment sector

07:20 Jamie's journey to CEO level

10:38 Joining the Cordant Group

12:59 Transformation within the Cordant Group

19:04 Implementing transformational projects

25:11 Managing multiple projects

32:15 Turning around the business

36:32 Transition to Group CEO

40:56 Transformation during the pandemic

43:46 Dealing with redundancies

49:55 Role evolution and disposals

52:06 Acquisition and merger of Halian and Staff Group

53:31 Lessons learned from exits and transformations

55:50 Success of PMP Recruitment

56:42 Driving results

57:08 Ability to work with both large and small businesses

58:58 Offering growth, transformation, and coaching/mentoring

01:00:37 Jamie's life and approach to work

01:02:31 Importance of mental health and well-being

01:04:06 Closing remarks and contact information

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