I'm excited to be joined by Callum Beaumont, the founder of Cordell Beaumont, a specialist recruitment firm headquartered in the UK with an international client base in the shipping and maritime sector.

In this episode, we talk about Callum's five-year journey as a recruitment business owner and ultimately focus on the five biggest mistakes he's made in that time. 

Callum reached out to me after listening to many of the shows I've done recently and said that he wanted listeners to hear his honest start-up story.

To balance out the classic growth story, today we take a deeper look at his lows and mistakes, the things he's done wrong, and the actions he's taken to put them right. 

Key highlights 

• The importance of effective hiring processes for building and managing a successful team
• The challenges and lessons learned from transitioning from a shipping broker to a recruiter
• The impact of holding onto underperforming employees for too long and the need for timely action
• The benefits and challenges of remote work and the value of international talent sourcing
• The importance of managing cash flow and staying on top of invoice payments in business.
• The impact of personal well-being and mental health on business performance and decision-making.
• The significance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle and the challenges of alcohol-free living in a professional and social context.

So, if you're already a founder or you're thinking of launching a business in the future, I believe that you'll really benefit from listening to this.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Business Ownership and Team Management

11:12 Transitioning from Shipping Broker to Recruiter: Lessons Learned

15:26 The Impact of Holding Onto Underperforming Employees

22:18 The Freelance Option: Trying Out International Talent

29:47 Navigating Business Challenges and Cash Flow Management

32:35 Strategies for Invoice Payments and Cash Flow Management

43:04 Balancing Personal Well-being and Business Performance

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