Benjamin Mena
The Elite Recruiter Podcast
The Elite Recruiter Podcast is where top recruiters go to get better. Hosted by executive recruiter Benjamin Mena , this show dives deep into the stories, strategies, and mindsets of the most successful people in the industry — from $1M solo producers to 8+-figure agency founders. Each episode delivers real, tactical insights for high-performance recruiting: How elite recruiters build and scale Tools, tech stacks, and sourcing strategies Daily habits and workflows that drive million-dollar desks Lessons from failure, breakthrough wins, and mindset shifts What the best are doing next — and how...
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Benjamin Mena
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Adapting and Evolving: The Changing Landscape of Recruiting with Sam Kuehnle from Loxo 03.08.2023 43:51
Welcome to another episode of Adapting and Evolving. In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of recruiting with our guest, Sam Kuehnle the Vice President of Marketing at Loxo. Sam shares fascinating insights on how recruiters can thrive in an ever-evolving industry. From building authentic relationships with candidates to leveraging technology effectively, there is much to learn from...
What Keeps Recruiters From Achieving Their Full Potential with Scott Love 31.07.2023 42:29
In this episode of "The Elite Recruiter Podcast," Benjamin sits down with renowned recruiter coach Scott Love to explore the barriers that prevent recruiters from reaching their full potential. Scott shares his insights and personal experiences, providing valuable tips and strategies for success in the industry. From building resilience to leveraging technology, this episode offers practical advic...
Talent Management and The Future of Work with Michael Solomon, Co-Founder of 10x Management 27.07.2023 36:05
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, Benjamin introduces the guest, Michael Solomon, co-founder of 10x Management. Michael shares that his background in the music industry led him to apply talent management principles to the tech world, revolutionizing the recruiting process. They discuss the impact of AI on recruitment and the need for senior experts to ensure its proper functioning....
7 Figure Biller: A Different Path To Success with Krystal Parker 25.07.2023 47:00
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Krystal Parker, a highly successful recruiter who took a unique path to achieve her remarkable success. Join us as we dive into her journey, strategies, and insights that have...
The One Skill That Can Completely Change Your Life with Josh Alltop and Jake Grant 21.07.2023 54:10
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast with your host, Benjamin. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into "The One Skill That Can Completely Change Your Life" with special guests, Josh Alltop and Jake Grant. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the secrets to mastering this invaluable sk...
Navigating the Evolving Recruitment Landscape with Tricia Tamkin Part 2 18.07.2023 44:30
Navigating the Evolving Recruitment Landscape with Tricia Tamkin Part 2 Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this episode of "The Elite Recruiter Podcast" host Benjamin welcomes special guest Tricia Tamkin, a seasoned recruiter and coach, to discuss how recruiters can increase their success through writing effective job p...
Navigating the Evolving Recruitment Landscape with Tricia Tamkin Part 1 18.07.2023 41:49
Navigating the Evolving Recruitment Landscape with Tricia Tamkin Part 1 Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this episode of "The Elite Recruiter Podcast" host Benjamin welcomes special guest Tricia Tamkin, a seasoned recruiter and coach, to discuss how recruiters can increase their success through writing effective job p...
Unlocking Success: The Blueprint to Becoming a Big Biller and Leaving a Lasting Legacy with Michael Pietrack 13.07.2023 37:14
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes guest Michael Pietrack to discuss his insights and strategies for achieving success and leaving a lasting legacy in the recruiting industry. Drawing on his experience and the principles of the Biller methodology, Michael emphasizes the importance of treating others as you would want to be treated and building long-lasting...
Unlocking the Future: How AI Revolutionizes Recruiting with Trent Cotton 11.07.2023 46:57
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this episode of "The Elite Recruiter Podcast," our host Benjamin Mena is joined by the esteemed Trent Cotton to explore the fascinating world of AI in recruiting. Trent, a seasoned expert in the field, shares his insights and experiences on how AI revolutionizes the recruitment process...
Taking the Leap: How Pat Corrigan Transformed from a Solo Recruiter to Team Leader 05.07.2023 38:00
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Taking the Leap: How Pat Corrigan Transformed from a Solo Recruiter to Team Leader Description: In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes special guest Pat Corrigan, an industry expert with a passion for risk management. Pat shares their journey of transi...
From Start to Sale: Insider Secrets for Building, Scaling, and Selling Your Recruitment Firm with Serial Recruitment Entrepreneur Mike Ames 27.06.2023 52:27
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena interviews Mike Ames, who shares his experience of building and scaling a successful recruitment firm and later selling it. Mike emphasizes the importance of working on your business by investing in yourself through courses, coaching, seminars, networking, and reading books. He suggests scheduling "purple time" to specifically work...
Digital Sales & Marketing Tips for Recruiters with Clark Willcox 22.06.2023 48:05
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Title: Digital Sales & Marketing Tips for Recruiters Are you a recruiter looking to improve your digital sales and marketing skills? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena invites guest speaker Clark Willcox to share his insights on what it takes to succeed...
Disrupting Recruiting with David Paffenholz from PeopleGPT 20.06.2023 21:23
Disrupting Recruiting with David Paffenholz from PeopleGPT Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we discuss the latest trends, tactics, and strategies in the recruiting industry. In today's episode, we have a special guest - David Paffenholz from PeopleGPT - who is going to help us understand how AI is disrupting traditional recruiting methods. The internet and professional networking si...
How AI Personas Can Skyrocket Your Recruiting Business with David Stephen Patterson 15.06.2023 32:43
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe The latest episode of The Elite Recruiter podcast features David Stephen Patterson, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) for recruiting, who shares his insights on how AI personas can enhance a recruiter's business. Patterson has created entire systems that can help recruiters improv...
How To Travel The World as A Recruiter/Digital Nomad with Matt Gorgolinski 13.06.2023 33:15
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we explore the recruitment industry and provide insights from experienced recruiters and industry experts. In this episode, we feature guest speaker Matt Gorgolinski who shares his story of founding his own recruitment firm and traveling the w...
From The Basement to a 7-Figure Business And Living On The Beach at 25 with Nate Gray 08.06.2023 36:42
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Are you looking to take your recruiting business to 7 figures and beyond? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena interviews entrepreneur Nate Gray, who shares his journey from working in the basement of his home to building a successful business. Gray emphasize...
How Recruiting Became A Family Business With Ernie Moreno 06.06.2023 39:29
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Ernie Moreno is a successful business owner who believes in the power of mentoring and helping others achieve their goals. Throughout his life, he has encountered several people who believed in him and helped him in his journey towards success. Some notable examples are his high school te...
Making The Successful Jump From Agency Recruitment to Internal Recruitment with Dan Harten 01.06.2023 34:41
Dan Harten is an executive recruiter for Fortune 100 companies who specializes in internal recruitment. He is a guest on the Elite Recruiter Podcast, where he shares his experience making the successful transition from agency recruiter to internal recruiter. Dan talks about the preparation and mindset needed for success in the world of internal recruitment. Dan Harten fell in love with recruiting...
The Blueprint To Grow Your Career Within A Recruitment Agency with Tori Liberte 25.05.2023 27:48
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena interviews Tori Liberte, a successful recruiter, and firm leader. Tori shares her journey into the recruiting industry, the importance of quality over quantity in recruitment, and how to advance your career within a recruitment agency. Tori's journey into recruiting Tori graduated with a bachelor's degree in speech therapy, but aft...
Adapting to Change in the Fast-Changing Recruitment Industry with Kortney Harmon 23.05.2023 35:57
Kortney Harmon, a staffing industry expert and Podcast host of The Full Desk Experience joins us to share her insights on building trust and relationships, as well as improving foundational processes, in the staffing industry. Harmon talks about her own journey in the industry, the importance of touch points and relationship-building, and the impact of automations and KPIs on business success. Ha...
How Prioritizing Health Improved His Business and Life with Jay Veniard 18.05.2023 53:07
The Elite Recruiter podcast recently featured Jay Veniard, CEO of Ventech, who shared his health journey and how it positively impacted his recruiting business. The host highlighted the importance of maintaining good health in the recruiting career, citing the recent loss of a friend in the industry. Jay shared his experience as a former professional baseball player and his weight struggles during...
Recruiting Expert Jan Tegze Shares Job Searching Secrets and His Latest Book the “Job Search Guide” 15.05.2023 46:08
Jan Tegze the author of Full Stack Recruiter and the new book Job Search Guide be your own career coach, appeared as a guest on The Elite Recruiter podcast. Jan shared his insights on the challenges faced by recruiters in the current job market and how to succeed. Jan revealed that he stumbled upon the recruiting industry by accident but quickly found that he enjoyed helping people find new jobs a...
The Most Unsuccessful Successful Recruiter with Michael G Cox 09.05.2023 39:08
The Elite Recruiter Podcast recently featured a conversation between Benjamin Mena and Michael G. Cox, where the focus was on how to be a successful recruiter despite facing personal challenges. Cox shared his experience of still being able to bill six figures despite his wife's ovarian cancer diagnosis, which caused him to work only part of the year. He emphasized the importance of relationship b...
Global Head of Fintech at Korn Ferry and Founder of Fearless+, Deepali Vyas On How You Can Position Yourself for Recruitment Success 04.05.2023 35:19
The Elite Recruiter Podcast recently hosted Deepali Vyas , the global head of Fintech for Korn Ferry and founder of Fearless+. They discussed her journey into the recruiting industry and how she founded Fearless+ to teach young people about emotional intelligence, communication skills, and self-awareness. They also talked about the profitability of recruiting and the low barrier to entry in the in...
From Financial Ruin to Millionaire Recruiter with Patrick Barbour 27.04.2023 40:03
The Elite Recruiter podcast recently featured Patrick Barbour, founder of the Millionaire Recruiter Club, as a special guest. Barbour shared his experience of transitioning from a project manager in the Petrochemical industry to becoming a millionaire through recruiting. He discussed managing large capital projects and using contract labor, which led him to assess the profitability of the industri...
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