Episode #162: Mcnally Recruitment – Steve McNally

From World Traveler to Recruitment Trailblazer: Steve McNally of McNally Recruitment

Steve McNally, founder of McNally Recruitment, joins us from Scotland with an inspiring story of resilience, reinvention, and entrepreneurial grit. After spending over a decade traveling the world and teaching English abroad, Steve returned to his roots in recruitment and launched his own firm—proving that when you invest your time and money into something, you’re in it for the long haul.

With decades of experience in IT and energy recruitment across the UK and beyond, Steve shares his unconventional journey from global educator to business owner, offering candid insights into hiring, growing a business from scratch, and staying the course even when things get tough.

5 Takeaways from Episode 162:

Leap of Faith: Steve turned down a comfortable job offer to launch McNally Recruitment from his couch—with full support from his wife.
Start Lean, Think Big: He launched the business with minimal spending and scaled slowly, focusing on sustainability over flash.
Listen Over Sell: In sales and recruitment, Steve believes success comes from listening—not talking.
Gut Over Résumé: When hiring, trust your instinct. People can learn skills, but attitude and potential are harder to teach.
Invested Means Committed: Putting your own money and energy into a business makes quitting much harder—and success that much sweeter.