Lysha Holmes
Lysha Holmes
EP273: Emma Devereux, Founder of Maintech Recruitment - We need to stop being people pleasers!
EP273: Emma Devereux, Founder of Maintech Recruitment - We need to stop being people pleasers!
EP273: Emma Devereux, Founder of Maintech Recruitment - We need to stop being people pleasers!
Monday 28th April 2025
Emma Devereux shares her journey of founding Maintech Recruitment during COVID-19, discussing leadership, resilience, and avoiding people-pleasing.
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Episode Overview
- Starting a business during uncertain times requires resilience.
- Leadership isn't about pleasing everyone.
- Focus on profit rather than headcount for sustainable growth.
- Balancing personal life with business demands is crucial.
- Adapting to external economic factors is essential for survival.
It's about being true to your why... to enjoy what I do, and to genuinely love recruitment.
Emma Devereux, the founder of Maintech Recruitment, returns to The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast with tales of resilience and authenticity. She launched her business during the pandemic's upheaval in January 2021, a feat many would shy away from. Emma shares the ups and downs of starting a recruitment agency in such uncertain times, drawing from her past experience in estate agency during the 2008 recession.
Her journey is peppered with lessons on leadership, adapting to change, and why being a people pleaser isn't always the best strategy. Emma is candid about her struggles and triumphs, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by leaders today. With Brexit and National Insurance changes impacting her business, Emma focuses on profit rather than headcount, emphasising the importance of having a clear purpose. Lysha Holmes, the host, ensures the conversation remains engaging and insightful.
This episode is not just for recruiters but for anyone navigating the tricky waters of leadership and entrepreneurship. Emma's honesty and straightforward approach make this episode a must-listen for those seeking genuine advice on balancing business growth with personal fulfilment.