EP104: "How we built the largest event on the planet for talent acquisition" with Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO RecFest #eventprofs

The Dan Assor Show #eventprofs

My guest for this episode is Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO, of The Recruitment Events Co. who create engaging experiences that empower, connect, and inspire talent acquisition professionals worldwide.

RecFest, which now takes place annually in the UK, Knebworth, and USA, Kentucky, stands as a testament to their dedication to innovation and collaboration in the recruitment sphere, offering a platform where industry leaders can share insights, showcase innovations, and build lasting relationships.

Jamie also spearheads the RL100 community, bringing together 1000's of Talent Acquisition leaders from across the globe.

https://recfest.com/

https://recruitmentevents.co/

The conversation includes;

• Jamie’s journey to becoming a business owner
• The moment Jamie and his wife came up with the idea for the business and RecFest
• What gave Jamie the belief that it would be a success
• How they have tapped into the talent acquisition community to help build the event proposition
• The impact of the pandemic, how they reacted and what Jamie learnt about himself during that period
• Why they decided to internationalise the event and launch into the USA
• The similarities and differences in running the event in the US compared to the UK
• The process they go through to decide what content and speakers to include in their events
• The unique challenges of running outdoor events and how they overcome them
• How to build a winning team culture and what success looks like
• The unique benefits and challenges of working with family
• What Jamie likes most about working in the events industry

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