TATalks

Empowering Talent Acquisition Professionals to Excel and Stick in Their Roles

A career catalyst for TA professionals. Our mission is to make you indispensable – more 'sticky' in your current role and invaluable as you climb the professional ladder. 

With decades of experience in the TA world, we understand the intricate dynamics of your profession and are here to guide you every step of the way.

What Sets Us Apart:

Tailored Support for Career Advancement: Whether you're aiming for the next managerial position or stepping up to a directorial role, TA Talks is your partner in professional growth. 

We provide the tools and insights necessary for you to excel and become a key player in your organisation.

Dive into our vast network of TA professionals. Connect, share, and learn from a community that spans decades of collective experience.

Comprehensive Learning and Development: Our on-demand training and specialised events are crafted to address the real challenges and opportunities in the TA field. 

From mastering stakeholder management to navigating complex organisational structures.

Practical Insights for Immediate Impact: Every session, meetup, and training module is designed to deliver practical, actionable insights. 

We aim to make you more effective in your current role and more prepared for future challenges.

In a field as dynamic as Talent Acquisition, staying ahead means being adaptable, knowledgeable, and strategically savvy. 

At TA Talks, we focus intensely on:

Helping you manage and impress stakeholders with strategic insights and effective communication.

Equipping you with the skills to not just fill positions, but to shape the hiring strategy and culture of your organization.

Providing a pathway for you to transition from transactional duties to becoming a strategic asset in your company.

Be more than just a part of your organisation – be an indispensable asset.

Marketing Director

Appointment Buddy

78% of customers choose to go with the business that responds first to their enquiry. Yet the average response time is 42 hours 🤯. 

 →38% of leads vanish in that time, costing you sales. 
🪄The magic window? <5 minutes. Respond then, and your conversion rate skyrockets 100x

Slow Responses Are Costing You:

→ Leads disappear into the void of delayed responses.
→ Every unanswered inquiry fuels competitors' growth. - they don't wait for you to respond!
→ Missed opportunities,  lost profits & a dent in your reputation.

Delayed responses mean lost leads and a boost for competitors, eroding trust & undercutting your lead generation efforts. 

💡Imagine this:

Every lead, no matter the source, gets an instant response. A friendly, personalised message crafted by AI, trained on your unique brand voice and expertise.

Leads feel heard & valued. You've established instant rapport, eliminated hesitation, & sparked their interest.

Your sales team is energised and focused. They're not bogged down by endless communication, but ready to jump in and close deals with qualified prospects.

You deliver a seamless, efficient customer journey... 

I've helped hundreds of businesses transform their lead response game using a simple yet HIGHLY effective AI system. 

They've watched their pipelines explode & their sales soar.

Transform your lead management with our AI-driven solution. 

→ 24/7 AI-driven lead engagement across all channels, from emails to social media.
→ Personalised responses tailored to each lead's specific needs.
→ Seamless integration with your CRM, email, or booking calendar.
→ Increased lead to sale conversion rates.
→ Filters out time-wasters to prioritise high-potential leads.

✅ 391% higher sales conversions if you respond to leads and enquiries in the first minute!

Founder

TA Talk

Empowering Talent Acquisition Professionals to Excel and Stick in Their Roles

A career catalyst for TA professionals. Our mission is to make you indispensable – more 'sticky' in your current role and invaluable as you climb the professional ladder. With decades of experience at our fingertips in the TA world, we understand the intricate dynamics of your profession and are here to guide you every step of the way.

What Sets Us Apart:

Tailored Support for Career Advancement: Whether you're aiming for the next managerial position or stepping up to a directorial role, TA Talks is your partner in professional growth. We provide the tools and insights necessary for you to excel and become a key player in your organisation.

Dive into our vast network of TA professionals. Connect, share, and learn from a community that spans decades of collective experience.

Comprehensive Learning and Development: Our on-demand training and specialised events are crafted to address the real challenges and opportunities in the TA field. From mastering stakeholder management to navigating complex organisational structures.

Practical Insights for Immediate Impact: Every session, meetup, and training module is designed to deliver practical, actionable insights. We aim to make you more effective in your current role and more prepared for future challenges.

In a field as dynamic as Talent Acquisition, staying ahead means being adaptable, knowledgeable, and strategically savvy. At TA Talks, we focus intensely on:

Helping you manage and impress stakeholders with strategic insights and effective communication.

Equipping you with the skills to not just fill positions, but to shape the hiring strategy and culture of your organization.

Providing a pathway for you to transition from transactional duties to becoming a strategic asset in your company.

Be more than just a part of your organisation – be an indispensable asset.

Love Hemp

Head Of Digital Commerce

Internet Business UK Lead Generation & Ecommerce Experts

Understanding clients digital requirements by asking probing questions into their business, but more importantly into their industry and target market. 

We help your ecommerce business attract, convert, deliver, close and delight clients. 

Build Your Brand, Target Your Audience & Gain Marketplace Advantage with Internet Business UK

A Digital Marketing Company That Delivers Targeted Customers, Increases Revenues & Transforms UK Businesses In The Digital Age…

Specialists in - lead gen, customer acquisition & retention! 
We not only do this for our clients, we own and operate a number of successful ecommerce businesses in various markets & niches!

Alliance

Responsible for all marketing strategy & activity across the Alliance group.

Marketing Manager

Increase Confidence Ltd

-The first company launch involved a comprehensive PDF and video tutorial course covering a variety of facets which included how to research/uncover hot niche markets and how to carry out effective market analysis, to name a few.  This generated around £50K revenue with funnel revenues of £40K and a new customer base of more than 5K
-Created new ecommerce/drop shipping information product and a beta test group for initial training which highlighted any areas for product improvement.  Launched the product with sales of the front end product of around £60K, upgrade offer conversions of 100% in first 24 hours and board generated conversions of 67.7%
-Grossed £20K, putting a robust funnel and back end sales for additional coaching in place for future revenue streams
-Created a selection of ‘Done for You’ websites as a test, which sold through the launch model grossing £15K
-Spoke at the UK Marketing Summit in Manchester in front of an audience of more than 100, which resulted in being invited back in October
-Set ecommerce site up dedicated to health and wellbeing from scratch
-Drove the business to a £500,000 pa turnover and took the company to an information publishing business which ultimately grossed between £150,000 and £170,000 in 18 months
-Conducted weekly webinars to audiences up to 100 people at any one time
-SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) copywriting to generate further traffic to the site and PPC (Pay Per Click)
-Devised/implemented effective strategies based on customer issues
-Built trust and rapport, offered value product/solutions to achieve best ROI possible
-Ensured the provision of an exceptional customer service whilst adhering to set deadlines, targets and business objectives 
-Consistently adhered to budget restraints within all areas, such as PPC, SEO, Stock, Media Buying and initial set up costs

Founder Director

Event Marketing Solutions

Made the transition from Account Manager (managing client budgets, sourcing venues, liaising with various internal departments & suppliers) to Sales Executive due to the generation of additional revenue for the company due to the consistent generation of new business
-Dealt with all inbound enquiries in a prompt and professional manner
-Created own sales pipeline
-Achieved client objectives and delivered creative bespoke experiential campaigns
-Worked closely with members of the Account Management and Operations Teams on a number of successful campaigns and ensured the consistent adherence to all client requirements and specifications

Sales Executive

CPM Marketing

Title: Account Manager
Time Period: 2001 - 2004
Description:
-Managed all Nike London Events, which included events held at Nike Town and the largest event, Run London as well as other experiential events throughout London and the South
-Effectively managed for a more than 60 members of staff over a six week period

Sales & Marketing Manager

78% of customers choose to go with the business that responds first to their enquiry. Yet the average response time is 42 hours 🤯. 

 →38% of leads vanish in that time, costing you sales. 
🪄The magic window? <5 minutes. Respond then, and your conversion rate skyrockets 100x

Slow Responses Are Costing You:

→ Leads disappear into the void of delayed responses.
→ Every unanswered inquiry fuels competitors' growth. - they don't wait for you to respond!
→ Missed opportunities,  lost profits & a dent in your reputation.

Delayed responses mean lost leads and a boost for competitors, eroding trust & undercutting your lead generation efforts. 

⏰ After-hours inquiries? 

They're picked up by rivals, highlighting your business's response limitations. In the digital-first age, the absence of an automated response system isn't just a setback; it's a significant business risk.

💡Imagine this:

Every lead, no matter the source, gets an instant response. A friendly, personalised message crafted by AI, trained on your unique brand voice and expertise.

Leads feel heard & valued. You've established instant rapport, eliminated hesitation, & sparked their interest.

Your sales team is energised and focused. They're not bogged down by endless communication, but ready to jump in and close deals with qualified prospects.

You deliver a seamless, efficient customer journey... 

This is a reality within reach for ALL SME's.

I've helped hundreds of businesses transform their lead response game using a simple yet HIGHLY effective AI system. 

They've watched their pipelines explode & their sales soar.

Transform your lead management with our AI-driven solution. 

→ 24/7 AI-driven lead engagement across all channels, from emails to social media.
→ Personalised responses tailored to each lead's specific needs.
→ Seamless integration with your CRM, email, or booking calendar.
→ Increased lead to sale conversion rates.
→ Filters out time-wasters to prioritise high-potential leads.

✅ 391% higher sales conversions if you respond to leads and enquiries in the first minute!

Oh... and a little bit about me 😀

→25+ years of experience building profitable businesses, generating millions in revenue for clients.
→Exited 2 digital marketing agencies, spent millions mastering lead gen and qualification strategies.
→AI Enthusiast: Not techy, but passionate about using AI to simplify tasks and empower businesses.

Ready to revolutionise your lead management? → Drop me a DM to see how AI can supercharge your sales pipeline. Or, for more details, check out the link in my Featured Section

Mark Wallace

TalentCaddy

TalentCaddy finds top Civil Engineering talent across the USA. We focus on engineering roles for major infrastructure projects.

What We Do:
We build teams. Fast. Our process cuts through the noise to deliver results when you need them.

How We Work:
We're consultants first, recruiters second. We dig deep into your needs. We get to know our candidates. This approach leads to better hires and longer-lasting placements.

Our Edge:
Data-Driven: We use advanced analytics to gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
Process-Driven: We work on your schedule. Good hires happen faster with us.
Always On: 24/7 support for clients and candidates.
Specialists: We know Civil Engineering inside out. It's all we do.
Full Service: Permanent hires, contractors, project teams, executive search. We've got you covered.

Why TalentCaddy?
Traditional recruiting falls short. We don't. Our mix of tech and talent delivers better results:

-Lower immediate and long-term hiring costs
-Faster placements
-Stronger GTM strategy
-Higher retention rates

TalentCaddy isn't just about filling jobs. We're about building careers and powering infrastructure growth across the USA.

EdCaddy

EdCaddy focuses on community and technology in education. Our mission is twofold: to build a supportive network for educators to share AI insights and to improve recruitment with our AI-driven platform. This approach ensures seamless, around-the-clock interviewing, enhanced talent matching, and the removal of biases, all at scale. By fostering a community and leveraging technology, we're creating a more efficient, equitable, and connected educational world.

As part of EdCaddy, I'm proud to blend technology with community, transforming how educators connect and how schools hire. Our AI-driven recruitment process is making it faster, fairer, and more focused, while our community empowers educators to share, learn, and innovate together. Ignite learning, launch futures.

ConSol Partners

VP, Sales

AVP, Sales

Managing a team of consultants focusing on specific technology and product verticals:

Any questions, reach out to jacob.webb@consolpartners.com

Managing Consultant

Founded in 2008, ConSol Partners are one of the world’s leading technology recruitment brands with offices in Los Angeles, Boston and London. ConSol Partners provide permanent and contract recruitment solutions to FTSE & Fortune 500 companies, global brands and start-ups across various technology verticals.

Listed for the last two consecutive years by The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, twice in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track Top 50 fastest growing UK companies list and named as the 2015 Best Staffing Firm to Work For by Staffing Industry Analysts, ConSol Partners has worked successfully on assignments in 55 different countries.

Focused on:

Distributed Systems - client–server, three-tier, n-tier, or peer-to-peer, blockchain, DLT
Security - Cryptography, Data Encryption, HSM
Functional Programming - Haskell, Rust, Scala, OCaml, Clojure, Elixir, Phoneix, Erlang, Lisp, F#
Infrastructure - DevOps, Site Reliability, SecOps 

Buzzwords:
Backend Tech:  C, C++, Java, Python, Ruby, Node.JS, Typescript, Go
Frontend Tech: React, React Native Flow, D3, CSS Modules, Webpack, HTML, Vue, Ember, Angular
Crypto and Security: PKCS11, JCE, SSL/TLS
Networking: TCP/IP
Operating Systems: Linux Distributions, Windows Servers, Citrix Xen, Unix
Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure, Heroku, Public/Private
Databases: Redis, MongoDB, SQL, PostgreSQL,

Senior Consultant, Blockchain

Maclean Moore Consulting

Placing senior technology, payments and blockchain candidates across a range of sectors including Banking, Insurance, Cards & Payments, Fintech (Blockchain, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Distributed Ledger Technology, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Distributed Technology) Life and Pensions, Debt Collection, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Wealth Management.

Managed a team of three Consultants and reported directly in to the company owner.

Managing Consultant -  FS, Payments and Blockchain

I work exclusively in the Cards & Payments sector specialising in senior appointments. With an in depth understanding of the Cards & Payments industry and a very strong network, I offer a full range of services and solutions relating to your current requirements. 
I am interested in hearing from senior level professionals within the Cards & Payments sector, who are looking for a new opportunity or looking to grow their current team. 

Jacob Webb, Maclean Moore Consulting
Jacob.webb@macleanmoore.com

Maclean Moore Consulting provide clarity to the advancement of people's careers - identifying where people want to get to, how they get there, and supporting them in their journey. 

Specialties:
•	Director / Executive / CxO Level Appointments
•	Project & Programme Management
•	Business Change & Transformation
•	Product Management / Development
•	Mergers & Acquisitions
•	Mid - Senior Management (IT, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Heads of Department)
•	Business & Systems Analysis
•	Senior Technology positions
•	Senior HR & Finance and Accountancy professionals
•	PMO / Project Coordinator / Project Support

Payment Specialties:
Personal expertise include: Card Types - Credit, Debit, Smart (Fuel, Loyalty, PrePay, Contactless) Credit Card Processing - Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, TSYS, VisionPlus, CardPac, Paysys, Equasion, Postilion, Triumph, Diners, Discover, Visa Technology - Base1 (Authorisations), Base2 (Regional Clearing and Settlement), VTS, V PAY, PayWave, PIN Card
ACI products - Base24-eps, Base24-ATM, Base24-POS, Base24-TSS, OpeN/2, XPNET, Payments Manager, Global Payments Hub
Digital Banking, Mobile Payments, ecommerce, mcommerce, Prepaid, Contactless, Cashless, Straight Through Processing, v.me, Cross-Border Payments, Alternative Payments, Tokenisation, ibeacon, Applepay, ewallet, MPOS, EPOS,  BACS, CHAPS, SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments.

Senior Consultant - Cards and Payments

Consultant - Cards and Payments

Hey, if you are reading this, and you're in civil engineering. Got a minute? Good, because this might save your sanity.

You know that sinking feeling? When you've spent months trying to fill a key position, and your top candidate just took another job?

Or how about this: Your inbox is overflowing, deadlines are looming, and you're stuck sifting through resumes. Again.

Let me guess:

-Your hiring timeline is longer than your project deadlines
-You're drowning in a talent pool that's more like a puddle
-By the time you're ready to make an offer, your candidate's already gone

Sound familiar? Thought so.

Here's the cold, hard truth: Your recruitment process is bleeding you dry. In time. In money. In missed opportunities.

But here's the good news: It doesn't have to be this way.

I'm the founder of TalentCaddy, and we have one obsession: Finding the best civil engineering talent. Fast.

We're not talking about shaving a few days off your hiring process. We're talking about a complete overhaul.

Our "TalentCaddy Recruitment Engine" isn't just fast. It's the blueprint for success.

While you're struggling to find time to post a job ad, we're already lining up top-tier candidates.

Project Managers who turn chaos into clockwork? Check. Civil Engineers who see solutions where others see problems? You bet. Structural geniuses who make the impossible possible? We've got them on speed dial.

And here's the kicker: We do it faster than anyone else.

In this game, speed kills. While your competitors are still writing job descriptions, you'll be onboarding top talent.

Don't believe me? Fine. But ask yourself this: Can you afford to keep doing what you're doing?

Every day you wait is costing you. In missed deadlines. In stressed teams. In lost contracts.

So here's what you need to do:

1.Pick up the phone.
2.Call 424-645-2080
3.Say these words: "I'm ready to build a killer team."

That's it. We'll take care of the rest.

But don't wait. Every day you hesitate is another day your competition is getting stronger.

TalentCaddy. Because in civil engineering, the right team isn't just an asset. It's your secret weapon.

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