Welcome back to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the insightful Kalifa Oliver, as we delve into the crucial topic of upgrading the candidate experience. Join us as we explore the flaws and biases within the recruitment process and discuss the need for a more human-centered approach. Kalifa Oliver takes center stage to shed light on the pitfalls of relying solely on resumes and past experiences when evaluating a candidate's suitabil...
Sep 07, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Title: Thinking Outside of The Box for New Business with James Aiken Host: Benjamin Mena Guest: James Aiken In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena is joined by special guest James Aiken, an experienced recruiter who shares valuable insights on thinking outside of the box to drive new business in the industry. James highlights the importance of specializing in a specific niche within the industry and geography, zooming in to gain a deeper understanding and effective co...
Aug 31, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 97
In this episode, Roheel Ahmad, co-founder of Forsyth Barnes, joins host Benjamin Mena to discuss the strategies and mindset required to grow a business globally while prioritizing the well-being of employees. Ahmad shares his observations about the cultural differences between American and British self-belief and self-confidence, the importance of maintaining an optimistic mindset, and the potential impact of AI on the recruitment industry. Listeners will gain insights into scaling businesses, s...
Aug 28, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 96
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with seasoned recruiter Justin Bellante to dive deep into the transformative power of persistence and how the field of recruiting can truly change lives. Join us as we explore Justin's remarkable journey, from overcoming imposter syndrome and poverty to building a successful career in the healthcare industry. Through his inspiring story, we uncover the secrets to achieving remarkable success as a recruiter and how persi...
Aug 21, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 95
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes special guest Will McGhee to discuss the differences between product marketing and solution marketing. McGhee, who unexpectedly found himself in the recruiting world, shares his journey from selling server farm resources to becoming a successful recruiter. He highlights the importance of evolving with the industry and adapting to new methodologies, such as using social media, AI, automation, and email marketing. McGhee e...
Aug 17, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 94
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes special guest Will McGhee to discuss the differences between product marketing and solution marketing. McGhee, who unexpectedly found himself in the recruiting world, shares his journey from selling server farm resources to becoming a successful recruiter. He highlights the importance of evolving with the industry and adapting to new methodologies, such as using social media, AI, automation, and email marketing. McGhee e...
Aug 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 93
From Contingent to Retained SEarch with James O'Brien and I-Intro Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Are you ready to level up your recruitment game? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, our host Benjamin Mena sits down with special guest James O'Brien from I-Intro, a seasoned recruitment leader with a sales background from the UK. James takes us on his journey from stumbling into the recruitment industry to b...
Aug 10, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Optimizing Your Desk For Success with Chris Wessell Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena is joined by special guest Chris Wessell, who shares valuable insights on optimizing your desk for success. As an experienced recruiter, Chris offers practical tips on maintaining productivity and efficiency by leveraging the power of virtual assistants (VAs). Reflectin...
Aug 07, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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 Sam's experiences and expertise. Join us as we explore the strategies and tactics that can help recr...
Aug 03, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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 advice for aspiring recruiters looking to excel in their careers. Sign up for the Placement Club: https:/...
Jul 31, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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. Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial, and understanding what motivates them is key. Michael...
Jul 27, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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 made her a 7-figure biller. Let's get started! Krystal's Non-Traditional Approach: Krystal believes ...
Jul 25, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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 skill that can unlock your true potential. Onboarding processes are a crucial component of any organiz...
Jul 21, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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 postings and providing impactful coaching services. Tricia shares valuable insights, personal experie...
Jul 18, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 postings and providing impactful coaching services. Tricia shares valuable insights, personal experie...
Jul 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 84
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 relationships instead of focusing solely on transactions. Michael stresses the significance of being...
Jul 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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. Trent kicks off the discussion by discussing the value he found in his own journey, which led him ...
Jul 11, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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 transitioning from a solo recruiter to a team leader, offering insights into finding purpose, scaling a bu...
Jul 05, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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 on your business, planning and developing strategies, and avoiding daily distractions that can keep...
Jun 27, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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 in today's recruiting industry. Willcox, a successful recruiter and business coach, starts by empha...
Jun 22, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 79
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 sites have revolutionized the recruitment industry, making it easier to find and target candidates. Howe...
Jun 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 78
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 improve their business and find the right candidates using AI. The host attributes his success in transiti...
Jun 15, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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 world as a recruiter. With his own experience in recruiting, Matt shares with host Benjamin Mena the ...
Jun 13, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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 emphasizes the importance of asking questions, being willing to embarrass oneself, and offering something in ...
Jun 08, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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 teachers and coaches who saw potential in him and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. However, Moreno...
Jun 06, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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 as a child, dreaming of becoming a sports recruiter. However, destiny had something else in store fo...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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 after discovering that healthcare was not her passion, she decided to transition into sales. Her mother...
May 25, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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. Harmon believes that many office leaders miss out on business growth opportunities because they focus o...
May 23, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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 that time. Over the years, he has lost a significant amount of weight and improved his overall heal...
May 18, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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 and advising them on their job search. He discussed his latest book, The Job Search Guide, which prov...
May 15, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 69