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Why Top Recruiters Win Clients Without Selling

Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with top recruiter and Pinnacle Society member Katharine Wilcox to reveal the secrets behind why the most successful recruiters win clients—without ever needing to “sell.” From her beginnings in the cutthroat world of Hollywood talent agencies to building a thriving recruiting business in Atlanta, Katharine Wilcox shares her journey, lessons learned, and proven strategies for building lasting

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Jan. 5, 2026

Why Top Recruiters Win Clients Without Selling

Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with top recruiter and Pinnacle Society member Katharine Wilcox to reveal the secrets behind why the most successful recruiters win clients—without ever needing to “sell.” From her beginnings in…

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Dec. 22, 2025

LinkedIn Recruiting Secrets That Actually Drive Placements

Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we're unlocking the secrets of LinkedIn recruiting with Stephanie Holman, a powerhouse recruiter in the highly cleared national security, intel, and defense space. Hosted by Benjamin Mena, this episode explores how Stephanie Holman b…

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Dec. 18, 2025

How Recruiters Win Inbound Clients with AI Marketing

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Zack Gallinger, owner of TalentHero Media and a true expert in digital marketing for recruiters. With over a decade in the industry, Zack Gallinger unpacks what’s changing in AI-driven recruitment market…

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Dec. 15, 2025

How an Industry Insider Built a Recruiting Agency From Scratch (No Fa…

Welcome to this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where host Benjamin Mena sits down with industry insider Chance Wood—a seasoned agricultural professional turned successful recruiting agency founder. Chance shares his journey from running grain elevators and trading commodities to stumbling …

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Dec. 11, 2025

How a One-Man Recruiter Closed 22 Executive Searches by Doing What Ot…

On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with aviation and aerospace executive search specialist Craig Picken. What makes this conversation especially compelling? Craig Picken has built a powerhouse recruiting business as a true one-man show—recently closing an i…

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Dec. 9, 2025

The Outbound & Discovery Playbook: How Elite Recruiters Close More De…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by Conor Kline, Head of Revenue at Pin, for a no-nonsense playbook on outbound recruiting, discovery, and closing more deals. Most recruiters never receive formal sales training—they pick up bits and pieces f…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Elite Recruiter Awards

Celebrating Peer-Driven Excellence: Elite Recruiter Awards Winners & Finalists 2025 Recognition from your peers just hits different. In the recruiting world, the highest compliment isn’t a trophy on your shelf or a quota smashed – i…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Reflecting on The Elite Recruiter Podcast’s Humble Beginnings

When I launched The Elite Recruiter Podcast, I never imagined how far it would come. In our first full year, we reached just 2,361 total downloads, a simple start that taught me the value of every single listener. Fast forward to 2025, and we crosse…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Elite Recruiters Stay Ahead: 2025’s 10 Most-Downloaded Podcast Episod…

How do top recruiters stay ahead of the curve? Many turn to podcasts as on-demand masterclasses – learning from industry trailblazers while on their commute or coffee break. The Elite Recruiter Podcast is one such resource that skyrocketed in …

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