The Deal Makers Podcast – Your inside guide to recruitment and staffing Mergers and Acquisitions in Australia

Welcome to The Deal Makers Podcast, the leading source for insights into recruitment and staffing mergers and acquisitions in Australia. Behind every successful business transaction lies a story - of strategy, timing, valuation, negotiations, and the deal makers who shape the future of the staffing and recruitment industry.

Australia’s Go-To Podcast for Recruitment and Staffing M&A Insights

Hosted by APSCo Australia Managing Director Lesley Horsburgh, The Deal Makers Podcast takes you deep into the world of recruitment and staffing M&A. Each episode features in-depth conversations with Paul Masters of Sovereign Private, one of Australia’s most experienced advisors in recruitment and staffing transactions. Paul has structured, negotiated, and closed some of the most notable deals in the sector.

Learn how recruitment and staffing deals really happen

Whether you are:

• A recruitment or staffing business owner planning a sale, merger, or acquisition

• An investor looking to understand market trends and valuation drivers

• A leader interested in growth, exits, or scaling through strategic deals

• Or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes in major recruitment industry transactions

…this podcast delivers practical, real-world insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Get the strategy behind successful recruitment & staffing M&A deals

Each episode gives you access to:

• Real deal stories from Australia’s recruitment M&A specialists

• Insights into valuations, deal structures, and financial due diligence

• What buyers look for in recruitment and staffing businesses

• Market trends influencing M&A opportunities

• Practical advice for owners preparing for sale or planning future growth

If you want to understand how recruitment and staffing mergers and acquisitions really happen, and what drives deal success in Australia’s dynamic staffing sector, The Deal Makers Podcast is your essential listen.

Episode 3