The Carrot & Stick
Podcast
We get under the skin of sales, recruitment, and management. Join us as we interview industry leaders to discover what really makes the world of revenue tick.
Meet the Host
Derry Holt is the CEO & Co-Founder of OneUp Sales. With a background in development and a passion for gamification, he's on a mission to make success visible, motivating, and repeatable.
In the Carrot & Stick podcast, he digs deep into the reality of recruitment leadership, moving past the fluff to uncover actionable insights.
Latest Episodes
Why Cold Calling is Essential for Perm Growth
Discover why Verto People's commitment to cold calling and their unique strategies have led to their impressive growth in the recruitment industry.
Building a Recruitment Culture That Lasts and Retains Top Talent
Discover how to build a recruitment culture that retains top talent through shared vision, loyalty, and purpose, beyond just financial incentives.
Motivation in a Tough Market: Effort, Data, and Purpose
Learn how to retain and motivate high-performers in a tough market by focusing on effort, transparent communication, and purpose-driven coaching.
More Episodes
The Carrot & Stick Podcast #29: Greg Savage, The No-BS Guide to Recruitment Leadership
Unlock recruitment leadership secrets with Greg Savage's expert insights on KPIs, coaching, and team-building. Listen to the latest Carrot & Stick...
The Carrot & Stick Podcast #35: Authentic Leadership & Surviving a PE Exit | Chris O'Connell
Chris O'Connell discusses authentic leadership, the pitfalls of PE exits, and leveraging LinkedIn effectively on this week's Carrot & Stick Podcast.
The Carrot & Stick Podcast #34: Is Recruitment Training Over-rated? | Ben Browning
Explore why training may be overrated in recruitment and discover the power of a well-defined sales process for consistent growth and success.
The Carrot & Stick Podcast #33: Top Billers Don't Make Great Operators | Hishem Azzouz
Explore why top billers don't always make great recruitment operators and learn how to build a thriving recruitment agency with insights from...
The Carrot & Stick Podcast #32: Will AI Replace Recruiters? Andy Hallett Weighs In
Andy Hallett discusses how AI can enhance recruitment but can't replace the human touch, advocating for strategic growth and relationship-building in...
The Carrot & Stick Podcast #31: Joe Bungey on Data, Consistency, and Long-Term Vision
Insights from Mustard's Operations Director on Building a Resilient Recruitment Business.





