Ep 309 - The Biggest Pitfalls of Going Out On Your Own
About this episode
Brett Clemenson discusses the financial pitfalls and challenges faced by recruiters going out on their own.
At some point, almost every recruiter thinks about going out on their own. More freedom. More money. No boss. But what I’ve seen over the years is that a lot of recruiters underestimate the financial pressure that comes with actually running a business. In this ep, I break down the biggest pitfalls I see with solo recruiters and agency founders: cashflow, tax, and the hidden stress that catches people out after the early wins start rolling in. I talk about: 👉 Why so many recruiters left agencies after COVID 👉 Why many are now returning to agency life 👉 The difference between running a desk and running a business 👉 Why cashflow matters more than revenue 👉 How tax obligations can quietly destroy momentum 👉 The biggest financial lessons I learned building an agency If you’re thinking about launching your own recruitment business (or already have) this ep is worth a listen. Follow The Lone Recruiter for more conversations around recruitment, business, mindset, and building long-term success.
People in this episode
Host: Brett Clemenson
Topics covered
- recruitment
- business ownership
- financial management
- cashflow
- tax obligations
- agency life
Keywords
- recruitment business
- financial pressure
- cashflow management
- tax obligations
- agency founders
- solo recruiters
- business lessons
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