BONUS EPISODE: He Thought He Invented Recruitment… Until He Didn’t – Les from Standup Recruitment

In this bonus episode, Alex sits down with Les from Standup Recruitment to unpack the wild early days of his career, including cold calling off fire escapes while working as a commercial painter, chasing down leads on job sites, and the moment he realised he hadn’t invented recruitment after all. Les shares his honest take on the industry, building trust with tradies, and why standing up for the people you place matters more than anything.If you enjoy real stories from the trades, hard-earned lessons, and a few good laughs along the way, this one is a beauty.