Episodes
From Recruiter to CEO: Belinda Kerr's Blueprint for Scaling and Thriv…
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, our host Benjamin Mena engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the accomplished Belinda Kerr. Having launched and sold her own recruitment businesses twice, Belinda offers a wealth of knowledge on tra…
Leading 3,500 Recruiters: A Masterclass on Navigating Change With Adm…
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Admiral Jim Waters to dive deep into the world of Navy recruiting and the monumental task of leading 3,500 recruiters. Discover how Admiral Waters, a seasoned submarine officer, transitioned to his role as commander o…
$500 Left In The Bank and How He Turned It into an $800K Year: Bluepr…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we explore the journey of individuals who have transformed their lives and careers through the power of recruiting. In this exciting episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Randee Staats, who shares his inspirational story of triumph and resilience. …
The Art of Client Delivery: Allie Millbrath Shares Her Proven Process
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena is joined by Allie Millbrath to delve into the intricacies of client delivery in the recruitment industry. Allie, who leads the Quinn Roberts Company, shares insights into her journey of becoming a top recruiter, crafting a successf…
The Secrets of High-Margin Staffing Companies: Focus and Thrive with …
Welcome to this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we uncover the strategies that empower staffing and recruiting companies to thrive in today's competitive market. I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and I'm excited to be joined by Francis Larson, the founder and CEO of Ascen—a company revolu…
From Athlete to Top Recruiter: How Mindset, Grit, and Drive helped Ca…
In this compelling episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena engages in an inspiring conversation with Caitlin Burke, a former professional athlete turned top recruiter. Join us as we delve into Caitlin's incredible journey from the sports field to the competitive world of recruiti…
AI Agents in Recruiting: Driving Profitability and Efficiency with Da…
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, our host Benjamin Mena is joined by David Paffenholz, co-founder of Juicebox, the creators of PeopleGPT. We're diving deep into the impact of AI agents in the recruiting space and how they're driving efficiency and…
Sales Mastery: How 7,000 Recruiters and 600 Agencies Increased Revenu…
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, hosted by Benjamin Mena, we are joined by Sean Anderson, a renowned expert who has successfully trained over 7,000 recruiters across 600 agencies. In our conversation, we'll delve into the innovative 20:10:5 methodology that has revolutionized revenue…
Turn Conversations into Contracts: Rashin Keller's Guide to Candidate…
In this compelling episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena invites Rashin Keller, the accomplished owner and CEO of the Keller Group, to share her transformative journey in the recruiting industry. Rashin, a dynamic leader recognized for establishing a thriving executive search f…
Stop Strategizing, Start Doing: Carson Dimond's Action Plan for Succe…
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, we delve into the formidable journey of Carson Dimond, a trailblazing entrepreneur who defied traditional career paths by launching his recruiting firm while still in college. Host Benjamin Mena is joined by Carson as they explore the nuances of his d…
Add Six-Figures To Your Recruiting Desk Using LinkedIn with Clark Wil…
In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena invites back one of the podcast's most impactful guests, Clark Willcox, to share insights into supercharging your recruitment desk with LinkedIn. Together, they unravel the potential of LinkedIn as a tool to transform a $12…
Tax Secrets Every Recruiter Must Know to Save Thousands - An Intervie…
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode titled "Tax Secrets Every Recruiter Must Know to Save Thousands," host Benjamin Mena dives into the essential topic of taxes with expert guest Michael Napolitano, a partner at Citron Cooperman and a seasoned profe…
Balancing Acts: Running a Recruiting Firm and Launching a Tech Startu…
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of our guest, Brian Gabay, who masterfully juggles running a successful recruiting firm while launching a tech startup. Join our host, Benjamin Mena, as Brian shares the foundational step…
The Future Proof Recruiter: Mike Wolford’s Guide to Thriving with AI
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast with your host, Benjamin Mena. Today, we dive deep into the transformative world of artificial intelligence in recruitment with our special guest, Mike Wolford. Known for his expertise in AI and data analytics, Mike shares essential…
How to Make More Placements Without Cold Calling with Terry Edwards
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes Terry Edwards to discuss innovative strategies for making more placements without relying on traditional cold calling. Terry shares insights from his extensive experience, beginning with his accidental entry into the recrui…
Extreme Ownership in Recruiting: Success Guide with Brad Wilson
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we delve into the world of government contracting and extreme ownership in recruiting with our special guest, Brad Wilson, the founder and owner of STEM Solutions. In this episode, Brad shares his journey from juggling a bra…
Million-Dollar Momentum: Breaking the $500K Plateau to Reach $1.5 Mil…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and in today's episode, "Million-Dollar Momentum: Breaking the $500K Plateau to Reach $1.5 Million," we're diving deep with Justis Pederson. Justis is the President and CEO of the Peterson Group, a recruitment agency specializing…
$2.4 Million Year: Business Development Mastery with Mike Anderson
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the remarkable journey of Mike Anderson, a top-tier recruiter who has mastered the art of business development to achieve an astonishing $2.4 million in personal commissions in his best year. Mike shares the cr…
Be a Bold, Unorthodox, and Unstoppable Recruiter with Shaun Hervey
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, our host, Benjamin Mena, is joined by the bold and unorthodox recruiter, Shaun Hervey, who shares his incredible journey from a college musician to a dynamic recruiting professional. Shaun reveals how a chance encounter at a…
Secrets to Scaling: Mike Williams on Recruiting Success, Startup Chal…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s episode titled "Secrets to Scaling: Mike Williams on Recruiting Success, Startup Challenges, and Building a Rockstar Team," host Benjamin Mena sits down with Mike Williams, a top biller turned billing manager who has successfully scaled his recruit…
Zero to $41 Million in Five Years: Building Elite Recruiters with $80…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast with your host Benjamin Mena! In today's episode, we have an extraordinary conversation with Adrian Byra, who shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building a $41 million recruitment powerhouse in just five years. Adrian reveals the secret…
From Scarcity to Success: Grace Marlin’s Roadmap to Becoming the Top …
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today’s episode, "From Scarcity to Success: Grace Marlin’s Roadmap to Becoming the Top Recruiter in Your Agency," features an in-depth conversation with Grace Marlin, a seasoned recruiter and business owner. Grace reveals how she…
Why RecOps is Crucial for Modern Recruiting Success with Jeremy Lyons
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, titled "Why RecOps is Crucial for Modern Recruiting Success," your host Benjamin Mena sits down with Jeremy Lyons, a veteran in the recruiting operations space. Join us as Jeremy dives into the nuanced distinctions between recruiting opera…
From Launching Her Own Firm To Inc 5000 Recruiter with Sharon Bondura…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and in today's episode, we have a truly inspiring guest, Sharon, who brings a wealth of experience and insight from her 26-year journey in the recruiting industry. Sharon started her recruiting business from home after the b…