Benjamin Mena

The Elite Recruiter Podcast

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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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 39 – Preparing for a Recession Part 2 with David Stephen Patterson 27.06.2022

In part 2 of this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with DSP (David Stephen Patterson) on what you need to do to prepare for a recession as a recruiter or search firm owner. Highlights that we talk about: The things that you need to do now to set your firm up for success if/when there is a downturn in the economy How to prepare for a recession as a recruiter Skills that you need to g...

Episode 38 – Preparing for a Recession Part 1 with David Stephen Patterson 27.06.2022

In part 1 of this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with DSP (David Stephen Patterson) on what you need to do to prepare for a recession as a recruiter or search firm owner. Highlights that we talk about: The things that you need to do now to set your firm up for success if/when there is a downturn in the economy How to prepare for a recession as a recruiter Skills that you need to g...

Episode 37 – Putting Yourself in the Right Place at the Right Time with Jack Kelly 13.06.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Jack Kelly, Owner of The Compliance Search group to talk about how he set himself up to make thousands of placements over the years, launch his own firm, and pick up 32 million readers from his published articles. Some Highlights: How he was able to lay the foundation for a massive shift in the market and take advantage of it How he...

Episode 36 – Secrets of Sourcing with Jer Langhans from Paired Sourcing 06.06.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Jer Langhans from Paired Sourcing to talk about sourcing as a service and where to find the talent right now? How to uplevel your recruiting and sourcing skill sets and the impact he makes as an advisor to multiple companies and helps them grow or successfully exit. Some Highlights: The first time Jer Langhans has talked about his l...

Episode 35 – Web3 and Blockchain Recruiting with Ethan Richter from Market Gen 25.05.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Ethan Richter from Market Gen to talk about recruiting in the Web3/Blockchain space and what it takes to succeed as a recruiter there. Some Highlights: How he got 300 resumes from one TikTok video The future of recruiting and how everything we do will be impacted How do you find Web3 talent How to understand your space even if you a...

Episode 34 – The Secrets of LinkedIn Advertising with RJ Huebert 19.05.2022

I am excited to share the latest episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest RJ Huebert with HBT Digital Consulting to talk about all the secrets of LinkedIn Advertising   Some Highlights: The top secrets of LinkedIn Adverting How to snoop on your competitors ads How to properly target your target market Why now is the best time to level up your recruiting career Links: HBT Digital C...

Episode 33 – Centralized Access To Every US Healthcare Professional with Heartbeat.AI and Ben Argeband Heatbeat.ai 10.05.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Ben Argeband who is the founder Heartbeat. AI and Swordfish and talks about how his team has centralized 11 million US Health Care Professionals with access to 8.8 million cell phone numbers, 9.3 million personal email addresses and 6 million direct dials Special Gift from Heartbeat. AI and Swordfish. AI = “If any listeners would li...

Episode 32 – The Wizard Sourcer Jonathan Kidder 02.05.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Jonathan Kidder who has authored 10 books in recruiting and runs a highly successful blog, The Wizard Sourcer. Some Highlights: What are some of the best tools right now to find high quality candidates How he got started in recruiting The 10 recruiting books he has written and Why now is the best time to level up your recruiting car...

Episode 31 – Predictive Intelligence for Recruiters with Tarik Hussein and Talent Ticker 26.04.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Tarik Hussein to talk about utilizing predictive intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to find candidates before they go from passive to active and finding hiring managers and clients before they have the need to hire more staff and weeks before they post open positions on the job boards.  Some Highlights: How to use technology t...

Episode 30 – How To Shift Gears When Things Are Not Working With The Sales Recruiter Michael G Cox 12.04.2022

In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest The Sales Recruiter Michael G Cox to talk about the shifting market and shifting your mindset to keep winning. We also talk about the basics of sales recruiting for those that have not explored it before..  Some Highlights: Why many people double down on something when its not working How to figure out your blind spots and make a sh...

Episode 29 – Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Recruiting Firm With Ben Nader 23.03.2022

In this Episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Ben Nadar who is the founder of Recruiting Empire to talk about why now is the best time ever to become a recruiter and start your own firm. He will also cover on how he has helped recruiters that he mentors create $15+ million in revenue.  Some Highlights: This is a business that you can make $1,000,000.00 this year if you put your...

Episode 28 – The Blunt Truth On How To Succeed As A Recruiter With Paul Johnson 11.03.2022

There is no sugar coating in this episode in this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast on what it takes to succeed. After years of success, Paul Johnson breaks down what it takes to be a big biller month after month and year after year. If you really want to know how to level up your recruiting desk.  Listen to this episode.   Some Highlights: Sales and Recruiting scripts that you can use right...

Episode 27 – Mental Health in Recruiting with Ivan Leens 02.03.2022

In this important episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we speak with Ivan Leens about the mental health challenges and struggles in recruitment.  We cover some ways to take care of yourself in what can be a stressful industry. Some Highlights: How to take care of your mental health in recruitment How to set yourself up for success for the long term Rec2Rec Recruiting Creating content that bring...

Episode 26 – Turnkey Staffing Solutions and Back Office Support for Independent Recruiters with Angela Alberty and myBasePay 22.02.2022

In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast.  We talk with Angela Alberty from my myBasePay about they handle Turnkey Staffing Solutions and Back Office/Employment of Record operations so that you as a recruiter or company can keep doing what you do best, Recruiting and Sales!   Some Highlights: How Angela Alberty got into the world of Recruiting How using a Backoffice operations takes...

Episode 25 - Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future with Andy Storch 16.02.2022

In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, I get to interview author Andy Storch who wrote the book one of my favorite books I read last year. Own Your Career Own Your Life. It's about how to stop drifting and take control of your future! Many of us stumble into recruiting, the goal is to not stumble through our entire recruiting careers. You need to make sure that you take charge of...

Episode 24 – Sales Made Simple with SEO and Digital Marketing with Zack Gallinger 09.02.2022

In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast with Zack Gallinger from Talent Hero Media.  We talk about the power of your website's SEO and how it can organically bring in new business.  We also talk about how proper email/digital marketing can also take your business to the next level.   Some Highlights: Secrets to getting your recruiting page ranked to the top of a Google Search SEO m...

Episode 23 – Leading a Cleared Recruiting Team with James Dyson 03.02.2022

In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast.  We talk about what it takes to lead a team of Cleared Recruiters supporting Top Secret (and higher) work and how important recruiters are to supporting the customer's missions.   Some Highlights: How James Dyson got into Cleared Recruiting and how he grew into a leader. The challenges of cleared recruiting The book that has had such an impa...

Episode 22 – The Recruiting Mastermind with Dualta Doherty 25.01.2022

In this first exciting episode of 2022, we have Dualta Doherty joining us for the Elite Recruiter Podcast.  In this exciting episode, we talk about Rec2Rec Recruiting Space . His Recruiting Mastermind program that has helped 70 companies scale and what it takes to be successful in the recruiting game. Exciting topics we cover:  How Dualta got into the recruiting industry. Rec2Rec industry and recr...

Episode 21 – The Future of Recruiting and HR Tech with CJ Tufano 21.12.2021

In the last episode of 2021 of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with CJ Tufano who is a Accounting and Finance Big Biller based out of New York City. We talk about the future of Recruiting and HR Tech and what is needed for a tech focused company in our space to be successful and actually solve problems Highlights that we talk about: How CJ Tufano got his career started in recruiting Why so ma...

Episode 20 – What It Takes To Be a 7-Figure Biller with Rich Rosen 15.12.2021

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Rich Rosen the founder of Cornerstone Search about what it takes and the mindset needed to become a 7-Figure Biller as a solo recruiter. Highlights that we talk about: How Rich Rosen got his career started in recruiting What his daily habits, schedule, and work ethic is Sales and Business Development Tips The Mindset of a 7-Figure Biller...

Episode 19 – How You Can Scale Your Firm 2-5X in record speed with David Stephen Patterson 23.11.2021

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with “DSP” David Stephen Patterson the founder of The Digital Headhunter, and the SAP Recruiter on how he helps search firms scale 2-5X in record speed.  I am excited to host DSP because he is one of the individuals that helped me jump internal recruitment to our own search firm.  Highlights that we talk about: How David Stephen Patterson got...

Episode 18 – How To Use Recruiting As a Tool to Build Wealth and a Real Estate Portfolio with Dandan Zhu 19.11.2021

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Dandan Zhu the founder of DG Recruit a top Rec2Rec agency that helps Top Billers maximize their agencies careers. We also talk about how she is building wealth through her real estate portfolio. Highlights that we talk about: How she became a millionaire through recruiting and real estate. How recruiting is one of the highest income care...

Episode 17 – What to do if a client is not paying your placement fee and how to still get paid if a client backdoors your candidates with Wilson Cole 09.11.2021

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Wilson Cole the founder of Adams, Evens, & Ross a top credit and collections agency that focuses exclusively on US Staffing and Recruiting Firms and Back Door Hiring Solutions which is the easiest way for recruiters to find missed fees and backdoor hires. Highlights that we talk about: When you might help in collecting a placement fe...

Episode 16 – The Quest to Help 1 Million Americans With Criminal Records Land Employment with Richard Bronson 02.11.2021

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Richard Bronson the founder of 70 Million Jobs and the Commissary Club about how he has already successfully helped thousands of Americans with criminal background land jobs and the quest to help 1 Million more.   70 Million Americans have criminal backgrounds and many have trouble finding employment, and he is actively working on a solu...

Episode 15 – The Secrets of Cleared Recruiting with Katie Keller of ClearanceJobs.com 08.10.2021

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Katie Keller with ClearanceJobs.com about the ins and outs of recruiting in the cleared space. We also cover what it takes to be successful in recruiting cleared talent.  Highlights that we talk about: What the current market for cleared recruiting looks like How recruiters can win in the cleared space Some creative avenues that you have...

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