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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

The Elite Recruiter Podcast is the number one podcast for recruiting professionals.

This is where the top recruiters share: How they got there. What kind of work did it take. Tips, Tools, and Tricks. The Mindset needed to get them to where they are. What they are doing with their success. Goals and visions for the future. So please join me on this journey as I interview some of the best in our industry.

Benjamin Mena

The Elite Recruiter Podcast Host

http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/

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Episodes

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

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 has made thousands of placements over the years How he went from an agency recruiter to founding hi...

Jun 13, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 37

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

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 latest startup to help recruiters win How Jer has helped multiple companies grow as an advisor as wel...

Jun 06, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 36

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

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 are new The basics of Sales Recruiting from the Sales Recruiter himself Ethan Richter LinkedIn - http...

May 25, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34 – The Secrets of LinkedIn Advertising with RJ Huebert

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 Consulting - https://hbtdigital.com/ RJ Huebert LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjhuebert/ If yo...

May 19, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 34

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

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 like extra credits on a product demo just have them mention this podcast to our sales team, we'll chuck 5...

May 10, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32 – The Wizard Sourcer Jonathan Kidder

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 career Links: Blog: https://wizardsourcer.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Kidder/e/B08T8JNM...

May 02, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 32

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

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 to find candidates before they start the job search Discover when companies will be hiring months or w...

Apr 26, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 31

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

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 shift What is not working in Sales Recruiting What is working in Sales Recruiting The basics of Sales R...

Apr 12, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 30

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

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 head down. How Mentorship can be a game changer Why now is the best time every to become a recruiter...

Mar 23, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 29

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

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 now to win new business How Paul got into recruiting Sales strategies that you need to use now to incre...

Mar 11, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27 – Mental Health in Recruiting with Ivan Leens

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 brings clients Mastering digital content on YouTube and Instagram Ivan Leens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

Mar 02, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 27

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

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 away many of the headaches to scale up the staffing side of your company How Outsourcing the Employer ...

Feb 22, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 26

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

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 your career and as you do it, it will take charge of your life! Connect with Andy Storch here: http...

Feb 16, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 25

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

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 moves that you can start today to help your ranking The options for a Done For You vs Do it Yourself SEO/...

Feb 09, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23 – Leading a Cleared Recruiting Team with James Dyson

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 impact on him Advice that he has on helping companies capture cleared talent James Dyson: LinkedIn: https:/...

Feb 03, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22 – The Recruiting Mastermind with Dualta Doherty

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 recruiting there Talk about the Recruiters Mastermind Program How he became successful in the recruiting i...

Jan 25, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 22

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

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 many recruiting tech and companies fail The key pain points that a tech company needs to solve to be s...

Dec 21, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 21

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

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 solo recruiter Recruiters should set a goal to join The Pinnacle Society and be around other recrui...

Dec 15, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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

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 his career started in recruiting 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝™ his revolutionary new mark...

Nov 23, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 19

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

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 careers you can choose and you how you can use it to create wealth. How you can launch a successful care...

Nov 19, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 18

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

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 fee How they have helped over 3500 staffing and recruiting firms collect millions in fees that they we...

Nov 09, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 17

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

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 solution. Highlights that we talk about: His background and why he is passionate about work for people wit...

Nov 02, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 16

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

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 seen to land cleared candidates How ClearenceJobs is one of the most powerful platforms for cleared ...

Oct 08, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14 – Falling Into Recruiting And How to Become Successful with Joshua May

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Big Biller Joshua May on what it takes to be successful in recruiting. Highlights that we talk about: How Josh fell into recruitment by recruiting himself into the industry Shifting his company from Contingency to Retained Focusing on a Niche vs chasing multiple industries How to be successful in the recruiting space How he has learned from his peers to keep growing Joshua May: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuawilliammay/ Hire Strong ...

Sep 27, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13 – International Author and Top Biller Steve Guest

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Top Biller and the Internationally known author of the best recruiting book that I have read in years ‘Top Biller’, Steve Guest on what it takes to be successful in recruiting. Highlights that we talk about: How Steve got into recruiting and the first company he really wanted to work for passed on him What it takes to be successful and a top biller Writing of the book Top Biller along with a new upcoming book that is coming out soon. H...

Jun 28, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12 – What It Takes To Be Successful In Recruiting With Scott Love

The Placement Club with Scott Love - https://shorturl.at/evD17 In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Big Biller Scott Love on what it takes to be successful in recruiting. Highlights that we talk about: How Scott got into recruiting and how he later switched industries What it takes to be successful and a top biller Creative sales avenues that puts him top of mind with clients and candidates How he has used his podcast to gain national attention The best thing that you can...

Jun 22, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - When Continuing Education in Recruiting Impacts Earnings with Top Industry Trainers Tricia Tamkin Jason Thibeault

In this episode, Tricia Tamkin and Jason Thibeault discuss their path into the recruiting career, why they think recruiting is one of the greatest careers, as well as some tips and strategies on how to be a more effective recruiter. Highlights We Talk About: Tricia and Jason both new early on that they wanted to be a recruiter. Tricia believes that most people do not seek a recruitment career because they do not understand how spectacular it is. There is a low barrier of entry to become a recrui...

May 15, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 – Launching a Successful Recruiting Firm in France with Emilie Ornon

In this exciting episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I get to interview Emilie Ornon who after a few years of starting a new desk for the company she worked for decided to make the jump and launch her own successful firm. We talk about: What it's like to launch a firm after a successful agency recruiting career What it takes to win new business as you are just starting out Creative Recruiting avenues that are helping her team place, candidates What the recruiting world is like in France What...

May 11, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 – Million Dollar Biller in Europe with Gavin Johnston

In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, we speak with our guest Gavin Johnston about being a top biller in Europe and what it took for him to get there. We talk about: How he was able to bill over $1 million with less 7000 LinkedIn Connections How he is hyper focused on his candidates and how that’s one of the secrets to his success How most recruiters fail because they never started their careers with the right training Day in and day out what it took to be a top biller How he is able t...

May 04, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 – The Impact of Digital Marketing Growth for Staffing + Recruiting Firms with Kelli Schutrop

In this exciting episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast our guest Kelli Schutrop the CEO & Founder of Thoughtful Resound talks about the impact of Digital Marketing for Staffing and Recruiting Firms. We talk about: How some executive search firms and tech search firms are bringing in up to 50% of their business with digital marketing Things that you need to start preparing for as digital marketing has an increased role in the staffing and recruiting industry Digital Marketing Steps that you ...

Apr 16, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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