Stuart Mitchell on using personal brand to build a seven-figure agency in nine months

This week on The RAG Podcast, I’m joined by Stuart Mitchell, the founder of Hampton North, a specialist cybersecurity search firm based in the US.

Stuart launched his business, and in just nine months, he had already surpassed the seven-figure mark. There were no cold calls, no marketing spend, just LinkedIn and a consistent commitment to personal branding.

We talk about:

• How he’s built a brand that attracts top talent and clients
• What it was like launching through RecruitHub
• His remote first mindset and how that’s shaped the team
• The “Magic Inbox” that helped him scale at record speed
• And why authenticity is his biggest competitive edge

Every one of Stuart’s hires so far has approached him directly after following his content. He’s building an Avengers-level team of high performers who believe in his approach and are now reaping the rewards of it.

If you’re running a recruitment business or thinking about starting one, this is the episode to watch.

Catch it live on my LinkedIn at 12 pm on Wednesday or listen back afterwards wherever you get your podcasts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stuart Mitchell and Hampton North

02:53 Stuart's Journey into Recruitment

06:08 Building a Personal Brand

08:59 Transitioning to Cybersecurity Recruitment

11:57 The Launch of Hampton North

14:34 The Role of Recruit Hub

17:36 The Impact of Personal Branding on Business

20:40 Navigating the Recruitment Landscape

23:28 Hiring and Building a Team

26:46 Work-Life Balance as a New Parent

29:40 Advice for Aspiring Recruitment Entrepreneurs

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