Episode 15 - Matt Hanley of MTWO

Summary

Matt Hanley, founder of MTWO, shares his journey in the recruitment industry and his passion for the print packaging and signage sector. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value to clients and candidates. Matt discusses the challenges and rewards of running his own business and offers advice for those entering the recruitment industry. He also highlights the impact of technology on recruitment and the value of personal communication. Matt shares success stories of placing candidates who have gone on to achieve significant growth and success in their careers.

Takeaways

• Building relationships and providing value are key in the recruitment industry.
• Running a business requires hard work, patience, and a passion for the industry.
• Technology can enhance recruitment processes, but personal communication is still crucial.
• Longevity and impact are measures of success in recruitment.
• Success stories include candidates who have achieved significant growth and success in their careers.

Sound Bites

"Recruitment is an investment."
"You must speculate to accumulate."
"Building relationships and providing value are key."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:41 Transitioning to Self-Employment
08:19 Choosing to Focus on Print Packaging and Signage
11:10 Addressing Concerns About Recruitment Fees
16:24 The Importance of Attracting Young Talent to the Print Industry
19:44 Reasons for Leaving Jobs and Retaining Valuable Employees
22:28 Dealing with Counteroffers
27:21 The Importance of Regular Sit-Downs and Appraisals
29:44 Lessons Learned and Mistakes Made
32:35 Personal Revelation: Running with the Commonwealth Torch
35:22 Future Plans for M2
36:19 The Impact of Technology on Recruitment
39:40 Success Stories and Measuring Success in Recruitment
43:18 Advice for Those Entering the Recruitment Industry