Liam Haghighat
Founder
Liam Haghighat is a UK-based Recruitment Founder, running a Fractional Talent business helping Tech Startups and Scaleups hire cost-effectively, saving Tech Founders time and money.
He also runs an online 1:1 mentoring and coaching program called the 'Solo Recruiter Launchpad', helping solo and Fractional Recruiters win more clients by building scalable systems leveraging content creation, BD strategies and technology.
He got into Recruitment back in 2014, spending 7+ years in a Global Tech Recruitment Agency before moving internal, working for several high-growth Tech companies as a Talent Partner and Talent Acquisition Manager. He officially went solo towards the end of 2023.
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July 23, 2025
From Laid Off to In-Demand: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Successful Solo & Fractional Recruiting Business with Liam Haghighat
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Liam Haghighat, a seasoned recruiter who went from being laid off three times in just nine months to building a thriving solo fractional recruiting business. Liam shares his candid journey—from working in agency and internal recruiting roles, to facing the hard reality of job loss, and ultimately taking the leap to launch his own consulting venture. Listeners will hear practical advice on what “fractional recruiting” really means, how to identify your ideal clients, and why developing a modern sales and content strategy is essential for success. Plus, Liam gets real about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the power of leveraging tech and AI, and offers actionable tips for recruiters contemplating their next big career move. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own firm or looking for ways to future-proof your recruiting career, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
Guest: Liam Haghighat