Why You Should Start Your Own Recruitment Agency Now with Ben Nader

RIP Ben Nader! You were such a positive impact to the whole recruiting community.

The Elite Recruiter podcast recently featured a conversation between Benjamin Mena and Ben Nader from Recruiter Empire. The two discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the recruiting industry, with many layoffs and companies struggling. Mena shared his own experience of being let go while on vacation in France and how he and Nader started their own company.

Nader has mentored over 1000 people in launching their own recruiting firms, generating over $30 million in revenue collectively. The conversation emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities and taking action in times of uncertainty. They discussed the current job market and the opportunity it presents for starting a recruiting firm. Despite the negative news of layoffs, there is a skills mismatch, and companies are still looking for talent. The recruiting and staffing industry has a massive capacity due to its digital and remote nature, allowing recruiters to work anywhere in the country.

The conversation centered around the entrepreneurial lifestyle of a recruiter, emphasizing the need for flexibility and the ability to manage one's own time. The speakers shared their stories of getting into recruiting and highlighted the importance of sharing what you're doing and the benefits of recruiting as a lifestyle business.

The speakers also discussed the challenges of starting a recruitment firm, with finding the first client being the biggest challenge. The advice given was to do a lot of outreach and not be afraid of rejection. The importance of finding a community of like-minded individuals, such as online communities, was stressed, as they can offer guidance and support.

The conversation continued with the speakers discussing the level of control and comfort that comes with being a business owner. They agreed that it is worth the hard work and effort, especially since it offers the chance to secure their family's future. The speakers also mentioned the importance of having the right mentors to guide one's career. They shared their favorite book and quote, both of which were related to business strategy and personal development.

The conversation centered around entrepreneurship and the importance of acquiring the right skills, beliefs, and character traits. The interviewee emphasized the need to start early and not fear anything, and recommended the book 100 Million Dollar Offers by Alex Hormozi as having a profound impact on his business. He also shared a quote by Alex Hormozi that entrepreneurship is about acquiring skills, beliefs, and character traits. The conversation touched on the importance of having the right mentors and nerding out on KPIs and offer structure.

The speakers continued to emphasize the importance of taking action and not settling for unhappiness

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