The Growth Bites Podcast S2 Ep4 

Simon Brown

Building a Community-Led Recruitment Business

 
 
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About this episode

In this episode of Growth Bites, Jo Perrotta speaks with Simon Brown, Founder of Digital 51, about building a community-led recruitment business centred on people and lasting partnerships.

Simon shares his journey from in-house recruitment to founding Digital 51, including the challenges of a failed management buyout and regaining control of his brand. He also discusses the value of a clear niche, his response to pessimism in the recruitment industry, and how technology, resilience and strong relationships can help businesses navigate difficult market conditions.

 

Meet our Guest

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Simon Brown

Founder

Simon Brown is the Founder of Digital 51, a community-focused recruitment agency that prioritises people and relationships over simply filling roles. With over 18 years of experience in recruitment, Simon has held leadership roles in both large multinationals and boutique firms. He has a passion for creating meaningful partnerships within the digital space, and in 2023, he took back control of Digital 51 after a challenging acquisition process. Simon is also an investor and advisor in various tech ventures and believes in building businesses that reflect the core values of collaboration and trust.

Past Episodes 

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Season 1

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