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Scaling Success: Insights from Roheel Ahmad Forsyth Barnes' Co-Founder

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Join me on this week's episode as I sit down with Roheel Ahmad, Co-Founder of Forsyth Barnes, a recruitment company that has experienced remarkable growth. They have tripled in size since my last interview with Scott and established offices in London, New York City, and Nottingham with plans for future expansion into the West Coast and Dubai.

We discuss their ambitious mindset and the development of their business without external funding, as well as their competition with larger companies and the importance of staying innovative in a rapidly evolving industry.

Roheel shares his insights on the US market, the rise of AI, the future role of recruiters, and the importance of data-driven decision-making and focusing on what works for the business.

If you're looking to scale your firm, expand to new markets, and implement innovative strategies, this episode is not to be missed!

Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more engaging discussions and interviews with industry leaders.

"Apply to join the RecWired platform Beta here: https://bit.ly/3t9RSUU"

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Join me on this week's episode as I sit down with Roheel Ahmad, Co-Founder of Forsyth Barnes, a recruitment company that has experienced remarkable growth. They have tripled in size since my last interview with Scott and established offices in London, New York City, and Nottingham with plans for future expansion into the West Coast and Dubai.

We discuss their ambitious mindset and the development of their business without external funding, as well as their competition with larger companies and the importance of staying innovative in a rapidly evolving industry.

Roheel shares his insights on the US market, the rise of AI, the future role of recruiters, and the importance of data-driven decision-making and focusing on what works for the business.

If you're looking to scale your firm, expand to new markets, and implement innovative strategies, this episode is not to be missed!

Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more engaging discussions and interviews with industry leaders.

"Apply to join the RecWired platform Beta here: https://bit.ly/3t9RSUU"

  continue reading

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