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Welcome to the Make More Placements Podcast, hosted by Terry Edwards and Drew Edwards.In this episode, Terry and Drew break down five business development rules every recruitment and search business owner needs to know to grow in 2026.Over the past year, we have spoken with hundreds of recruiters and search firm owners. One challenge comes up again and again. Everyone wants more clients, but more importantly, they want better quality clients.Too many recruitment businesses are still relying on outdated business development tactics that no longer work in today's market. With nearly 30 years of recruitment experience, Terry shares why old-school methods such as cold calling, relying on your network, and willpower-driven business development are holding firms back, and what needs to change.In this episode, Terry Edwards and Drew Edwards cover:Why business development must run without daily willpowerWhy visibility beats outreach in modern recruitment business developmentWhy not all conversations, or clients, are worth your timeWhy authority must come before sellingWhy business development should make you pickier, not busierThey also discuss how to escape feast-and-famine cycles, attract higher-quality retained and exclusive clients, reduce fee pressure through authority, and build business development systems that work even when motivation dips.If you are serious about growing your recruitment or search business in 2026 with better clients, higher fees, and more predictable revenue, this episode is essential viewing.Sponsored by PlacementBox.ioThis episode is sponsored by PlacementBox.io, an all-in-one business development platform built specifically for recruitment and search businesses.If you want more clients and better clients, visit PlacementBox.io to see what is possible.If you are watching on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook:Like the videoLeave a commentLet us know where you are listening fromDrop any questions in the comments, and we will get back to youIf you want help implementing these principles in your own business, book a call at https://makemoreplacements.com/callThank you for listening.Take action. Be relentless.

Your year starts strong, then quietly collapses by February. If you run a recruitment or search business, you've probably lived it: goals set over the holidays, January momentum feels real, and then client noise, delivery pressure, and old habits creep back in.In the first episode of 2026 on The Make More Placements Podcast, we break down why this happens, and what to do instead so you build consistency across the year, avoid the yo-yo income cycle, and actually hit your targets.In this episode, you'll learn:Why motivation fades and what needs to replace itHow better goals fail when systems and structure stay the sameThe hidden cost of prioritising delivery over growthHow to protect time for business development and strategic thinkingWhy “the owner becomes the system” and how to fix itWhat the top 20% do differently to stay consistent all yearIf you're done repeating the same year, this one will help you reset properly and build the habits, standards, and processes that make growth predictable.Sponsored by Placement Box: the all-in-one business development platform built for recruiters to get more clients. Learn more at PlacementBox.ioIf you want to speak to us about growing your recruitment business, visit makemoreplacements.com/call to watch a short video and book a quick call.Drop a comment and let us know where you're listening from.Take care. Take action. Be relentless.

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This podcast covers how small recruitment businesses can successfully compete with bigger firms and win new clients.  You'll learn about the unique advantages smaller firms have proven strategies to attract clients, and key mistakes to avoid.  Plus, real-world examples of businesses that have outperformed industry giants. P.S. I'm getting a few Recruitment and Search Business Owners together next month for an online workshop that will show you how to attract high-value clients who pay premium fees... Usually, spaces at this workshop sell for £997, but right now, you can reserve your spot for free... To make things easier, I've put all the details below.   This video is brought to you by the team at Make More Placements, your go-to resource for Recruitment and Search Business Owners aiming to elevate their business and life with less effort and fewer headaches. If you're looking to grow and scale your business, here's how we can help:  1. **Join Our Facebook Community**: "Make More Placements for Recruitment and Search Business Owners" offers weekly free training sessions on making more placements and scaling your business. [Join Here] (.  2. **Subscribe to the 'Make More Placements' Podcast**: Get regular business growth tips in audio format. Available on [Spotify]( and [Apple Podcasts] (. 3. **Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel**:  For more videos like this, subscribe to the Make More Placements YouTube channel.  **Follow Us:** - **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/makemoreplacements - **Facebook Group**: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemoreplacements - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renegaderecruiter - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewmedwards - **Website**: https://makemoreplacements.com/home