The Growth Bites Podcast 

Season 2 Episode 2:

Bradley Placks
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Shiny Tools Won’t Save Your Recruitment Business

 
 
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AI Won’t replace you, but it can make you better - if you use it right.

In this episode, Jo sits down with Bradley Placks, a recruitment veteran with 30 years in the game. Bradley talks about the real difference between AI and automation, and why recruitment leaders need to stop chasing every shiny new tool. He also shares why the tech stack graveyard is filled with under-used investments, and how to avoid falling into the same trap.

Tune in for no-nonsense advice on scaling your business, hiring smart, and why building relationships still trumps tech when it comes to recruitment success. There’s plenty of chat about how fractional work is changing the game too.

Want to know Bradley’s golden rule for running a business? Listen until the end - you won’t be disappointed.

 

Meet our Guest

bradley placks

Bradley Placks

Co-Founder

Bradley Placks is a seasoned leader with over 30+ years of experience in the recruitment and recruitment technology sectors. As the co-founder of Broadbean and an experienced advisor, Bradley has successfully exited four businesses and guided numerous mergers and acquisitions. His deep understanding of the challenges founders face in scaling their businesses has made him a trusted advisor to recruitment leaders looking to grow, scale, and increase shareholder value.

Past Episodes 

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Episode 1
Kamal Ladwa

Having built and sold a recruitment company, it's safe to say that Kamal truly understands the industry.

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Episode 2
alex Farrel

Hear from the founder and CEO of the workflow automation platform, Autometry, Alex Farrell.

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Episode 3
LOUISE SHAW

Join Jo as she sits down with Louise Shaw, Managing Director of Omni RMS to talk all things recruitment.

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Episode 4
Melanie Forbes

Jo meets Melanie Forbes, one of the UK's most inspirational female recruitment leaders. 

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Episode 5
Paul Rawson

Jo talks to Paul Rawson and discovers what he's learnt over the last two decades working in the UK and abroad.

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Episode 6
JO sellick

Launching his business with nothing but a credit card and a laptop, Jo shares the moments that defined his career.

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Episode 7
jay freeman

Jo talks to Jay Freeman, Co-Founder and CEO of Panda, to discuss leadership in life sciences recruitment.

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Episode 8
William jacques

Hear from Founder and Director of Omnis, William Jacques talking about mastering mergers and market moves.

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season2 ep 1

Season 2 Episode 1
Janan Gok

Janan Gok her early days as a marketing exec right through to spearheading the department.

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