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This edition of the Limitless Learning newsletter is our ‘Spotify Wrapped’ style summary of the content and tools that we felt had a big impact in 2025.
The podcasts that shaped your thinking, the newsletters that solved real problems, and the tools that genuinely helped recruiters work smarter.
A clean look at what actually made an impact this year, let’s jump in.
The Most Listened to Podcasts of 2025
2025 brought some of our most open, practical and hard-hitting conversations yet.
These five episodes rose to the top, resonating with recruiters at every level.
Here’s a breakdown of the most-listened-to podcasts of the year.👇🏻
From Under Performer to Top Biller: Rebeka Mulk
Rebeka went from a challenging first year to more than £430K in billings.
We broke down how she built a UK-wide Java desk, the information-gathering habits that changed her output, and the job-briefing technique that transformed her client control.
She also walked us through the systems she uses to keep her pipeline full, how she manages process control and how she rebuilt her entire talent pool from scratch.
An honest look at what it takes to level up fast.
Alex Elliott: 10 Harsh Truths About Recruitment
Alex laid out the principles that shape high performance.
Why the early years feel brutally hard.
Why grit matters more than talent.
Why disciplined time blocking protects your day.
We discussed mastering the sales funnel, staying persistent with BD, using data to drive prospecting, and how marginal gains stack up.
Plus, why the phone still beats every tool on the market.
Is Starting Your Own Recruitment Business Worth It? With Edmund Blogg
Most recruiters underestimate what it really takes to start a business.
We covered funding, financial runway, compliance, cash flow and choosing a niche that actually scales.
Edmund shared his perspective on winning those first clients, the operational setup most founders overlook and the traits that separate the ones who grow from the ones who stall.
A straight answer to a question many founders romanticise.
Self-Doubt, Burnout and Billing $1.5M with Elizabeth Kennedy
A $1.5M year sounds glamorous.
The reality is pressure, intensity, and a lot of self-doubt.
Elizabeth opened up about the mental strain behind big numbers, how she rebuilt boundaries, tightened her sales process and protected her wellbeing.
We also explored how she shifted from pure delivery into leadership while still performing at a high level.
How Adam Tiberius Generated $1M in New Business
Adam broke down exactly how he built a market from the ground up.
He showed us how he identified gaps, entered underserved niches and created a consistent outbound rhythm that actually converted.
We dug into his BD messaging, the frameworks he uses to win major accounts, and the commercial systems that helped him turn insights into more than $1M in new business.
A masterclass in building opportunity rather than waiting for it.
The Most Read Newsletters of 2025
Every other week, we publish new content, but a small handful of editions stood out.
From content that actually attracts candidates to time-management habits of top billers to breaking into the US.
Here’s a quick look at the newsletters that earned the most attention in 2025 👇🏻
How to Elevate Your Content to Attract More Candidates
Most recruiters post for likes, not results.
This edition broke down how to flip that.
We looked at how to share real career advice, simplify the hiring process for candidates and use story-led posts to build genuine trust.
We also covered the engagement formats that actually work, how to position yourself as the “insider voice” in your niche and a simple writing framework you can use every day.
Plus, where AI supports consistency without making you sound robotic.
If you want content that converts instead of disappearing in the feed, this was the playbook.
Time Management Secrets of a Million Dollar Biller with Mollie Gunn
Time management frustrates recruiters at every level.
Top billers just handle it differently.
We broke down what Mollie’s “perfect day” looked like early in her career compared to now, the non-negotiables that kept her consistent, and the mindset that prevented her from slipping into reactive mode.
We discussed how she prioritises BD and candidates, qualifies roles effectively, avoids low-value work, and stays phone-first without burning out.
A real look at how high performers protect their time.
The Big Questions Recruiters Are Asking in 2025, Part One and Two
Across Manchester, London, Glasgow, Sydney and Austin, the themes were the same.
We unpacked the shift in client expectations toward true partnership, how to win exclusive and retained work, and where AI actually adds value rather than replacing fundamentals.
We broke down how to rebuild a 360 desk from scratch, the differences between mid-level billers and million-pound performers and the leadership behaviours that drive accountability and long-term growth.
A snapshot of what recruiters are struggling with right now and how to respond.
The Hard Truth About Breaking Into the US
The US market rewards focus and punishes inconsistency.
We covered why niche discipline matters more there than anywhere else, how market mapping becomes your biggest currency and why persistence is the only path to winning six-figure accounts.
We also explained why the UK playbook rarely translates, how to adapt your approach to US expectations and the process discipline needed to avoid wasted energy and slow traction.
A straight answer to the question most recruiters get wrong.
How to Win Big Without LinkedIn Recruiter
You don’t need LinkedIn Recruiter to win.
You need a tighter niche.
We looked at how narrowing your focus transformed your LinkedIn results, how the right network turns the feed into a live BD tool and the posting habits that actually drive conversation.
We covered using mutual connections to open doors, spotting the daily signals that show hiring intent and staying consistent even when engagement is low.
A practical guide to making LinkedIn work without a premium licence.
The 5 tools I recommend to every recruiter & recruitment leader
There’s a lot of noise in the AI and tooling space right now, endless “game-changing” products launching every week.
But in reality?
Most recruiters don’t need 100 tools.
You just need the right ones that save you time, improve data quality, and make you more effective on the phone.
Here are the tools I consistently see delivering real ROI, the ones I’d consider “no-brainers” for any modern recruiter👇🏻
1. AI Note Takers
AI note takers are the lowest-hanging fruit in AI adoption, the quickest way to save hours each week and dramatically improve the quality of what goes into your CRM.
The more conversations your team has, the more valuable your internal IP becomes.
But only if it’s captured properly.
What to prioritise:
A tool that syncs notes directly into your CRM
Accuracy in summaries
Easy sharing across teams
Recommended:
If you haven’t rolled this out yet, start here.
2. Text Expanders
This is one of the simplest efficiency wins you can add to your workflow.
I’ve used Magical AI for over two years, and the time saved has been enormous.
You never have to rewrite the same email, DM, or client message ever again, and you can store every template you use on repeat.
Works everywhere you type.
Works across all tools.
Zero learning curve.
Alternative: TextBlaze.
3. LinkedIn DM Management
LinkedIn is still one of the biggest pipeline drivers in the industry, but the LinkedIn inbox is genuinely broken.
Messages get buried.
Important conversations get lost.
Replying consistently becomes a job in itself.
Kondo has been the best solution I’ve found for managing DMs properly and getting much closer to Inbox Zero.
If LinkedIn drives your business (it does for most of you), this tool will pay for itself instantly.
4. Data Enrichment Tools
If you want your team to be phone-first, they need clean, accurate data.
Bad numbers = fewer conversations = slower pipeline.
These are the tools I hear recommended again and again across teams:
Core Data Providers:
For VC / Investment-focused recruiters:
Great outreach starts with great data, this is the infrastructure piece most teams overlook.
5. Phone Systems
I’m still amazed by how many recruiters run their desks from work mobile phones vs using a VOIP system.
No call recording =
No call coaching
No pattern awareness
No development
No improvement
If you want performance to improve, calls need to be recorded, reviewed, and coached.
I’ve been using Devyce for 12+ months and really rate it.
But any system that integrates with your CRM and enables call coaching is worth considering.
Other strong options: Dialpad, Aircall, Sourcewhale Dialer, Ringover.
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