The data behind the split
The public share prices of the world's biggest recruitment firms tell a clear story. Generalist staffing firms have collapsed. Advisory firms are holding or growing. We show you the numbers and what they mean for your agency.
Five founders who made the shift
Real recruiters in real niches who moved from commodity to trusted advisor. Different countries, different specialisms, same model underneath. You'll see exactly what changed and what it did to their billings.
The model you can install
The Influence-Led Operating Model. Four components that change the shape of your agency: clear market position, authority asset, AI infrastructure, demand delegation. We walk through each one and show you how to start.
Most recognised recruiter in Data & Analytics across the UK, EU and US. Billed over £1.3m in 2025. Inbound pipeline booked three months out.
Kyle Winterbottom, Orbition, UK
$300,000+ in fees within 4.5 months. Almost all from 4 relationships hidden in his 30,000-strong LinkedIn network.
Kevin Jarvis, Senior Tech, US
7.3 million LinkedIn impressions in 12 months. Now commanding $75K-$100K retained search fees from inbound alone.
Tom Watson, Data Center Recruitment, US
£200,000 closed and £400,000 pipeline in her first six months. All from buyers who came to her directly.
Magda King, Niche Exec Search, UK
