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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

by Benjamin Mena

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 scaleTools, tech stacks, and sourcing strategiesDaily habits and workflows that drive million-dollar desksLessons from failure, breakthrough wins, and mindset shiftsWhat the best are doing next — and how they’re changing the game If you’re in agency recruiting, staffing, or executive search — this is your new secret weapon. No fluff. No recycled advice. Just the unfiltered playbook of the top 1%. 🎧 Subscribe now and start leveling up like an elite.

Latest episodes

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How To Grow A Recruiting Firm From $6M To $100M

Firm Leaders Summit (November 16-18): https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summit-2026.heysummit.com Atlas, the CRM that actually understands context: https://recr

Nov 3
59 min

$100K Billers Miss What $1M Billers Catch On Every Call

Firm Leaders Summit (November 16-18): https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summit-2026.heysummit.com Atlas, the CRM that actually understands context: https://recr

Nov 2
56 min

Burnt Out At $650K. Then He Hired Offshore

Firm Leaders Summit (November 16-18): https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summit-2026.heysummit.com Atlas, the CRM that actually understands context: https://recr

Oct 27
47 min

7 Out Of 10 Firms Fail At Offshoring. The Other 3 Do This

Firm Leaders Summit (November 16-18): https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summit-2026.heysummit.com Atlas, the CRM that actually understands context: https://recr

Oct 26
56 min

How To Grow A Recruiting Firm From $1M To $25M

🎟️ Tom Kosnik is speaking at the Firm Leaders Summit presented by Crelate, November 16 to 18. Every live session is free: https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summi

Oct 22
1 h 18 min

$50M A Year Proves Elite Recruiters Don't Chase Clients.

Registration is open for the Firm Leaders Summit, three days built for recruiting firm owners and leaders, November 16 to 18. Hiring and training recruiters, growth, BD,

Oct 19
56 min

$500K For Years. 1 Hire Put Him On Pace For $1M

David Dickey was a consistent $500K biller for years. This year he is on pace to break $1 million. When asked what changed, his answer was not a new sales script or a big

Oct 15
56 min

Why Your Recruiting Desk Is Quiet Right Now

Your desk goes quiet. The calls slow down, the interviews dry up, and you start wondering what changed. John Ruffini has an answer, and it usually starts with what is sit

Oct 12
1 h 09 min

Training Our Competition Grew Our Recruiting Firm.

Firm owners, the Firm Leaders Summit runs November 16 to 18. Save your seat: https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summit-2026.heysummit.com This episode is brought

Oct 8
1 h 01 min

How To Build An AI-Native Firm That Beats Firms 4x Its Size.

How To Build An AI-Native Firm That Beats Firms 4x Its Size. Firm Leaders Summit, Nov 16 to 18, free live sessions: https://firm-leaders-and-owners-recruiting-summit-202

Oct 5
1 h 02 min

How To Build A $1.9M Firm With Just 2 People

Finish The Year Strong is live this week, September 28 through October 5. It is the final free virtual summit of 2026 and every session is built to help you close Q4 hard

Sep 30
1 h 14 min

How To Take A $300K Recruiter Past $500K.

Finish the Year Strong 2026 kicks off Monday, September 28. It is free, it is virtual, and it runs through October 5. Register here: https://recruiters-finish-the-year-st

Sep 24
40 min

$1M At 25. What's Possible In Your First Two Years

Before the episode, two dates. Finish the Year Strong runs September 28 through October 5, and the brand new Firm Leaders Summit runs November 16 through 18. Live session

Sep 21
1 h 15 min

The $5.3 Million Tax You're Paying Without Knowing It.

Jay Veniard was the very first guest on the Elite Recruiter Podcast, back when the whole thing was one recorded conversation during COVID thrown on the internet to see wh

Sep 19
58 min

How To Beat Korn Ferry With 4 People And AI.

James Homer left a regional director job in Singapore with two young kids, a third on the way, and not enough savings to cover the risk. Eighteen months later his firm ha

Sep 17
1 h 19 min

The Hidden Truths of High-Performing Recruiters

Sign up for the Finish The Year Strong 2026 Summit (Sept 28 to Oct 5): https://recruiters-finish-the-year-strong.heysummit.com/ Check out Atlas, the AI-native CRM and AT

Sep 14
1 h 08 min

How To Become The Recruiter Everyone Refers

90% of her business comes from referrals. She has never made a cold call, never sent a cold email, and never pitched herself at a networking event. And she built the whol

Sep 10
1 h 09 min

How To Stop Losing $100K Fees At The Finish Line

Ryan Sheppard mapped an entire market for a senior pharma search, tracked down the exact molecule types, built the shortlist, and then got one line back: sorry, we're on

Sep 7
1 h 04 min

20 Principles To Become The Recruiter AI Can't Replace

Greg Benadiba has been a recruiter for 21 years, and he opened his new book with the most expensive phone call of his career: the one he didn't make. In this return episo

Aug 31
1 h 18 min

8X Million-Dollar Biller. Zero Business Development

What if everything you were taught about growing a desk was optional? Finish The Year Strong 2026 kicks off September 28th through October 5th, and the live sessions are

Aug 27
1 h 09 min

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Ben always provides amazing information and an all-star guest line up. He’s my go-to for recruiting information.

Epicskater 25 · Aug 2026

I’ve listened to The Elite Recruiter Podcast throughout my journey of starting and growing my business, drawing both inspiration and practical insights along the way. Recently, I had the privilege of being a guest and got to see firsthand the intentionality, preparation, and energy Benjamin brings to every episode. His commitment to creating an exceptional experience for both guests and listeners is evident. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow as a recruiter, entrepreneur, or business leader.

Dawson1738 · Jun 2026

I've had the honor of being a guest on The Elite Recruiter Podcast twice now, and each time Benjamin creates an incredible space for meaningful, real conversations. He’s not just a great host, he’s elevating the entire recruiting industry and building community. If you’re in staffing, you need this in your rotation. Highly recommend.

BizCoachDi · Aug 2025

This is an excellent podcast for anyone in recruiting or staffing. I’ve learned a lot in just a couple episodes, many more to listen to. I highly recommend it.

NotYourAverageRecruiter · Jul 2025

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