Hidden Wealth in Recruitment: Property, Finance & Smarter Growth with Bobby Russell & Lakhbir Singh

In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Bobby Russell (Managing Director) and Lakhbir Singh (Commercial Finance Specialist) from Contact Business Finance to unpack one of the most overlooked opportunities in recruitment—using finance and property to build long-term wealth.From invoice finance to commercial property, the conversation dives deep into how recruiters can stop leaving money on the table and start making smarter, more strategic financial decisions.The guys break down real client stories, including how recruitment agencies are:Turning rent into ownership and boosting profitabilityFunding large-scale office refurbishments to attract top talentLeveraging property to create additional income streamsUsing finance strategically to scale and safeguard their businessesA key theme throughout? Education. Many recruiters are great at billing—but not always equipped with the financial knowledge to maximise their success. This episode changes that.You’ll also hear practical insights on:Why keeping too much cash in the bank could be costing youHow to structure deals with lenders the right wayThe power of diversification and building generational wealthWhat sectors could thrive in recruitment moving into 2026Why storytelling, marketing, and online presence now matter—even to lendersPlus, Bobby and Lakhbir share honest lessons from high-pressure deals, the importance of understanding a client’s “why,” and how finance can genuinely change lives when done right.Who this episode is for:Recruitment agency owners looking to scale smarterFounders sitting on cash but unsure where to investRecruiters considering buying office space instead of rentingAnyone interested in property investment alongside their businessNew and growing agencies wanting to future-proof their finances🔗 Connect with the guestsBobby Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-russell-8b844565/Lakhbir Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakhbir-singh-a2161668/Find out more about Contact Business Finance: https://www.rectools.io/product/contact-business-finance/🔗 Connect with the hostNitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.Look out also for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club — dropping on Thursday.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/Listen on another platform: https://rectalk.co.uk/🔗 Get in touch with these recommended suppliersAzuki Accounts: https://azukiaccounts.com/Konquest: https://konquest.io/Ascen: https://www.ascen.com/SourceWhale: https://sourcewhale.com/Infinity Staff Global: https://www.infinitystaffglobal.com/#Recruitment #Finance #PropertyInvestment #RecruitmentAgency #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #InvoiceFinance #CommercialFinance #RecTalk #Rectools