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$28 Million Staffing Agency Exit: Diane Prince’s Step-by-Step Playbook on Niches, Scaling, and Life After Selling

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Diane Prince, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built and sold her staffing company for an incredible $28 million. Diane shares the real story behind living the dream so many recruiters chase—from building a niche-focused agency and scaling to eight-figure exits, to the emotional highs and lows that come after the sale. She opens up about what it actually felt like to experience a life-changing

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July 31, 2025

$28 Million Staffing Agency Exit: Diane Prince’s Step-by-Step Playboo…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Diane Prince, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built and sold her staffing company for an incredible $28 million. Diane shares the real story behind living the dream so many recruiters chase—from …

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July 28, 2025

From Rock Bottom to Top Biller: Cathy Stewart’s Playbook for Elite Re…

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s show, host Benjamin Mena sits down with top biller Cathy Stewart to unpack her incredible journey from hitting rock bottom to achieving elite recruiting success. Cathy shares her unconventional path into recruiting, sta…

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July 23, 2025

From Laid Off to In-Demand: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Successf…

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 i…

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July 16, 2025

$100M Staffing Producer Quits at the Top — Mike Mello Reveals the AI …

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with powerhouse guest Mike Mello—a top staffing producer who’s racked up over $100 million in revenue and $20 million in profit. But after reaching the peak with a staggering 75k weekly spread, Mike made the bold …

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July 9, 2025

The Million Dollar Comeback: How Rich Bradley Battled Cancer & Stayed…

On this inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with legendary recruiter Rich Bradley to dig deep into what it really takes to overcome adversity and bounce back stronger than ever. Rich shares his remarkable journey: from hustling for his first break in recru…

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July 3, 2025

Outsmarting the Downturn: Steven Farrell’s Proven Tactics to Grow You…

Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this eye-opening conversation, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Steven Farrell—Director of Sales at a leading light industrial staffing firm, co-founder of a CDL staffing company, and host of The Staffing Playbook podcast. Steven shares…

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July 24, 2025

The Elite Recruiter Podcast – Media Kit

Podcast Overview The Elite Recruiter Podcast is the premier podcast for recruiting professionals, delivering insider insights and success stories from top talent acquisition experts. Hosted by Benjamin Mena, an executive recruiter and founder of Se…

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July 24, 2025

From Laid Off to In-Demand: Liam Haghighat’s Blueprint for a Solo Fra…

What would you do if you got laid off three times in nine months? For Liam Haghighat, the answer was to build something of his own. Liam – a law graduate turned agency recruiter – faced a rollercoaster of setbacks in 2022, getting laid o…

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July 18, 2025

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Mike Mello’s $100M Journey and AI Pla…

Picture this: You’re nine months into your recruiting career with only one placement to show for it – frustration mounting, confidence dwindling. Mike Mello lived that reality early on. In fact, after getting physically kicked out of a c…

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