In this episode of Talent Matters, Rupert McSheehy, Director at RMG Digital, shares how his journey from billing recruiter to agency founder shaped a new way of working — one that prioritises trust, autonomy, and long-term value over old-school sales culture and vanity metrics.

Rupert reflects on the lessons he took from his time at S3, what he kept and what he left behind, and how he's built a lean, profitable agency focused on enabling his team and delivering meaningful impact for clients and candidates alike. He also shares how Fireside with Founders, his podcast, has become a powerful tool for business development and brand building.

We talk about:

Letting go of control and trusting your teamWhy headcount doesn’t equal successHow smaller agencies can do more with lessMoving from transactional to strategic recruitmentUsing content to engage candidates and clients alike

If you’re a recruitment agency owner, aspiring founder, or someone rethinking how an agency should run, this one’s for you.

// ABOUT RUPERT McSHEEHY

Rupert McSheehy is Director of RMG Digital, a recruitment agency specialising in Design, Product, and Software Engineering roles across the UK, Europe, and the US. With over 17 years in recruitment, Rupert co-founded RMG to build a lean, values-led agency focused on people, performance, and purpose. He also hosts Fireside with Founders, a podcast that explores the stories behind high-growth tech companies.

// ABOUT WAVE⁠⁠

Wave is the candidate attraction solution for recruitment agencies. Source high-calibre candidates faster and hassle-free. Build and grow a high-performing recruitment website. Buy and manage your job board contracts with ease.

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Erscheinungs­datum: 22.7.2025, 08:00:00