In this episode of Recruiting Alchemy, host Andy Simpson sits down with Jeremy Snell, recruitment leader and industry veteran, to explore what really drives performance in modern recruitment businesses.

Jeremy provides a no-nonsense look at why technology alone won’t fix broken models, and why clarity of process, value proposition, and discipline still sit at the heart of successful recruitment firms. The conversation dives deep into the rise of AI in recruitment, the challenges of scaling sales and delivery, and why recruitment leaders heading into 2026 must prioritise consistency, commercial thinking, and strong fundamentals over shiny tools.

Drawing on decades of experience building from cold starts, Jeremy shares practical insight for agency owners, leaders, and consultants navigating one of the fastest-changing recruitment landscapes we’ve ever seen.

Episode Timestamps

• [00:00:00] Intro & Welcome: Andy introduces Recruiting Alchemy and welcomes Jeremy Snell to the studio.
• [00:02:10] Origins & Career Foundations: Jeremy’s early career, background, and path into recruitment.
• [00:12:20] Building from Scratch: Lessons from cold starts, hard work, and scaling recruitment desks.
• [00:24:30] AI, Automation & Process: Why AI can’t fix flawed sales or delivery processes.
• [00:45:25] Quick Fire Section: Consistency, discipline, and the habits that compound over time.