Hishem AzzouzHost Of Recruitment Mentors Podcast

The Comeback is Greater Than the Setback

Name: The Comeback is Greater Than the Setback
Uploaded: 2026-03-27T15:01:41+00:00
Duration: 1 min 8 s
Channel: Hishem Azzouz
Description: In this monologue, the speaker expresses a surge of energy and optimism after a recent setback, emphasizing that the comeback will outweigh the…

27 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this monologue, the speaker expresses a surge of energy and optimism after a recent setback, emphasizing that the comeback will outweigh the difficulty. They share gratitude for an overwhelming outpouring of support from industry peers, which has been especially uplifting. The speaker reaffirms a deep passion for recruitment, noting that the field provides both financial stability and a desired lifestyle. Despite multiple offers from clients to take temporary roles, they decline, choosing instead to rebuild a lasting business. Drawing on extensive lessons learned as the founder of 27 Talent, they intend to leverage that experience to launch a new, even stronger venture, committing to “come out swinging” and make it work.

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I don't think I've ever been so energized for anything in my life making this work. I think, you know, I wrote a LinkedIn post about the comeback being greater than the setback, and I truly do believe that. And I have to say, like, the amount of people that have, like, reached out to me from the industry and shown support has just been incredible. Like, it's been so overwhelming, and it's been, like, really kind in a time that I really needed it, just to know that, like, people are behind me and have got my back. But I guess I knew that I'd want to start again, and there's that sense of actually needing to. Like, I feel like I've got my back against the wall a bit at the moment, and I just need to come out swinging and make it work, you know. But like, I want to actually— I love recruitment, I love my job. Like, I know that I can earn well and have the sort of life that I want. Like, this industry gives that to me, and there wasn't even a question. Like, when I knew this was gonna happen, you know, I've had quite a few clients reach out like, do you want to come and work for us for a bit? And I, I don't. I just, I, I just, I really want to kind of So again, I've learned so, so much from 27 Talent and my time being a founder in that, that business that I can really kind of plug into a new business and make it even better.