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
Stop Strategizing, Start Doing: Carson Dimond's Action Plan for Success 13.02.2025 38:37
How did Carson Dimond manage to leap from college classrooms to founding a successful recruiting firm, while others still strategize endlessly? AI Recruiting Masterclass: https://artofsalesacademy.com/ai-recruiter-masterclass-1/ Rock The Year – Recruiter Growth Summit March 2025: https://rock-the-year.heysummit.com/ In this engaging episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, Benjamin Mena hosts Car...
Add Six-Figures To Your Recruiting Desk Using LinkedIn with Clark Willcox 10.02.2025 57:49
Are you ready to transform your recruiting desk into a six-figure success using LinkedIn, and unlock the potential that most recruiters overlook? AI Recruiting Masterclass: https://artofsalesacademy.com/ai-recruiter-masterclass-1/ In the ever-evolving world of recruitment, many professionals find themselves stuck in the loops of outdated methods while being bombarded by the complexity of AI tool...
Tax Secrets Every Recruiter Must Know to Save Thousands - An Interview with Michael Napolitano 03.02.2025 46:30
Are you inadvertently costing your recruiting business thousands due to overlooked tax strategies? In today's dynamic recruiting landscape, taxes can be the silent profit-drainer for even the most successful recruiter. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast delves into the crucial yet often misunderstood realm of taxes and accounting for recruiters with tax specialist Michael Napolitano. As...
Balancing Acts: Running a Recruiting Firm and Launching a Tech Startup with Brian Gabay 30.01.2025 50:00
Are you curious how a recruiter can successfully balance running a firm while launching a tech startup? In this highly engaging episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena dives into the exciting world of recruiting and entrepreneurship with guest Brian Gabay. Brian, who has been in the recruiting industry for over 12 years and founded his own firm, shares his inspiring journey of h...
The Future Proof Recruiter: Mike Wolford’s Guide to Thriving with AI 27.01.2025 45:01
Are You Ready to Future-Proof Your Recruiting Career with AI? In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence is transforming industries at breakneck speed – and recruiting is no exception. With recruiters facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities, how can you ensure you’re not only surviving but thriving? Thank you to our sponsor Talin.ai - https://trytalin.zapier.app/b...
How to Make More Placements Without Cold Calling with Terry Edwards 23.01.2025 50:31
Feeling burned out from endless cold calls that lead nowhere? What if you could secure $600k in business annually without making a single cold call? Tune in to uncover the secrets! For recruiters, finding leads and getting positions to work on is often the most challenging part of the job. If you’ve been struggling with the traditional method of cold calling and not seeing the desired results, thi...
Extreme Ownership in Recruiting: Success Guide with Brad Wilson 20.01.2025 50:17
How do you thrive as a recruiter amid market shifts and uncertainties? Learn from an expert who’s mastered the art of adaptation. Rock The Year – Recruiter Growth Summit: https://rock-the-year.heysummit.com/ Replays for the BD and Sales Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ The recruiting world is ever-changing, especially in niche sectors like government contracting. Whether yo...
Million-Dollar Momentum: Breaking the $500K Plateau to Reach $1.5 Million with Justis Pederson 09.01.2025 53:51
Breaking Through Barriers in Recruitment: Million-Dollar Momentum with Justis Pederson Are you stuck in your recruitment career, yearning to break through that $500K income plateau and catapult yourself to $1.5 million and beyond? BD and Sales Summit Registration: https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ Rock The Year – Recruiter Growth Summit: https://rock-the-year.heysummit.com/ In...
$2.4 Million Year: Business Development Mastery with Mike Anderson 06.01.2025 58:08
Achieving $2.4 Million in Personal Revenue: Mike Anderson Reveals His Top Business Development Secrets BD and Sales Summit Registration: https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ Rock The Year – Recruiter Growth Summit: https://rock-the-year.heysummit.com/ In the current economic climate, recruiters are grappling with maintaining performance levels and securing consistent income. This...
Be a Bold, Unorthodox, and Unstoppable Recruiter with Shaun Hervey 23.12.2024 56:03
Ever wondered how thinking outside the box can transform your recruiting career and help you land high-profile contracts? BD and Sales Summit Registration : https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ In the fast-paced world of recruitment, sticking to conventional methods can leave you struggling to stand out and connect with top talent. Recruiters often face the challenge of breaking throug...
Secrets to Scaling: Mike Williams on Recruiting Success, Startup Challenges, and Building a Rockstar Team 19.12.2024 56:39
Curious how top recruiters transform from solo operators into leaders of thriving teams? Want to uncover the secrets that can help you scale your own recruiting business? BD and Sales Summit Registration : https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ In this insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, Benjamin Mena sits down with Mike Williams to delve deep into the tactical and strateg...
Zero to $41 Million in Five Years: Building Elite Recruiters with $800K Desks featuring Adrian Byra 16.12.2024 57:19
Are you wondering how a recruitment firm can skyrocket from zero to $41 million in just five years while maintaining an average desk value of $800K? BD and Sales Summit Registration : https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ In a rapidly evolving recruitment industry, the challenge of balancing high performance with sustainable growth is more relevant than ever. In this captivating episo...
From Scarcity to Success: Grace Marlin’s Roadmap to Becoming the Top Recruiter in Your Agency 12.12.2024 1:03:53
If you're hitting roadblocks in your recruitment career or struggling to close deals effectively, this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is tailored for you. Grace Marlin's journey from early financial struggles to leading a successful recruitment agency provides invaluable insights into navigating the volatile recruitment market, building a high-quality network, and implementing effective st...
Why RecOps is Crucial for Modern Recruiting Success with Jeremy Lyons 09.12.2024 46:06
Have you ever wondered how the often-overlooked realm of recruiting operations (RecOps) could be the key to unlocking ultimate efficiency and success in your recruitment process? In the rapidly evolving field of recruitment, businesses face immense pressure to optimize their hiring processes and manage their workforce effectively. Common issues such as inefficient recruitment workflows, misalign...
From Launching Her Own Firm To Inc 5000 Recruitment Firm Owner with Sharon Bondurant 05.12.2024 47:25
Are you a recruiter or entrepreneur looking to turn your passion into a highly successful business? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast holds the roadmap to your success! BD and Sales Summit Registration : https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ Join host Benjamin Mena as he delves deep with Sharon Bondurant, a remarkable success story of a recruiter who built her firm from the gr...
From Zero to $100,000 Months with Kyle Rubattino and Joe Walsh 02.12.2024 1:03:00
Have you ever wondered how a recruitment business can scale from a modest $3,000 to an impressive $100,000 in monthly recurring revenue within just a few months? In today's fast-paced business environment, many recruitment professionals and startup founders face the challenge of rapidly expanding their teams while maintaining quality and efficiency. This episode dives into the practical steps an...
Mastering Business Development and Client Engagement for Recruiters with Jennifer Meyer 25.11.2024 50:23
Ever wondered how you can break the monotony of predictable conversations and truly engage clients and candidates in recruitment? In the competitive world of recruitment, connecting effectively with clients and candidates can significantly impact your success. Discovering ways to create genuine conversations rather than rehearsed dialogues can be your game-changer. Whether you're struggling with...
100% Close Rate Strategies: Lessons from Elite Recruiter Steve Swan 20.11.2024 42:08
How does a top-tier recruiter maintain a flawless 100% close rate while navigating the complexities of high-demand industries like tech and biotech? In the dynamic world of recruitment, where matching the right talent to the right roles often feels like fitting puzzle pieces together, achieving a perfect track record is a rare feat. If you're grappling with candidate indecision, inconsistent hir...
From Navy Veteran to Recruitment Owner: Micah Clay's Journey to Success 14.11.2024 54:52
In today’s competitive job market, transitioning from military service to a civilian career or gaining a foothold in the recruitment industry can be daunting. This episode dives into the extraordinary journey of Micah Clay, whose military experience provided him with unique resilience and strategic insights that propelled his recruitment agency to success. His story and strategies could be the blu...
How To Go From Billing $200k to $700k: Dante Nino’s Blueprint for Scaling Recruitment Teams 11.11.2024 48:22
How can you elevate your recruitment team's billing from $200k to a staggering $700k? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast , host Benjamin Mena sits down with Dante Nino, a young and successful agency owner, to uncover his tried-and-tested blueprint for scaling recruitment teams. If you’re a recruiter or agency owner seeking to overcome the challenges of a competitive market and scale...
From Sports to Recruiting: Jay Veniard's Secrets to Achieving Long-Term Success 07.11.2024 59:06
Ever wondered if the secret to excelling in recruiting lies in training like a professional athlete? In the highly competitive world of recruiting, the journey to consistent and long-term success is often fraught with challenges like burnout, rejection, and the pressure to meet high performance metrics. This episode targets these common issues by offering a fresh perspective. Join host Benjamin...
From Layoff to $200K in Less Than 6 Months: Blueprint for Recruitment Success by Launching His Own Firm with Tyler Rossi 04.11.2024 44:04
Have you ever wondered how someone can transform a layoff into a thriving business, generating over $200,000 in just six months? In today's volatile job market, many professionals face the daunting reality of sudden layoffs, leading to unexpected career shifts. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast dives into a remarkable story of resilience and strategic acumen. Our guest, Tyler Rossi, turn...
Female Founders: Building Your Recruiting Business with Helen Plumridge 31.10.2024 41:19
Are you a woman in recruitment dreaming of launching your own business but feeling hesitant about taking the first step? The recruitment landscape is rich with opportunities, but the path to starting and growing your own business can seem daunting, especially for women. In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena interviews Helen Plumridge, founder of Hyper Consulting, to...
How Parker Chaney made over $500k from INBOUND CLIENTS! 28.10.2024 40:51
Are you struggling to stand out in the competitive recruiting industry and attract high-value clients? In today's cutthroat recruitment landscape, finding your unique edge is crucial to long-term success. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast delves into the transformative potential of niching down, demonstrating how specificity can elevate your recruiting brand and client base. Many recru...
Blueprint to Crushing It in Recruitment: Harnessing Tech, Mindset, and Community with The Syndicate 24.10.2024 48:09
Have you ever wondered how to break free from niche limitations and crush it in recruitment with the perfect blend of technology, mindset, and community? In today’s rapidly evolving recruitment landscape, professionals often find themselves confined by their specialization, struggling to adapt to market shifts, or failing to leverage tech tools effectively. This insightful episode of The Elite R...
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