The Elite Recruiter Podcast

Benjamin Mena
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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 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.

  1. 9 DE OUT.

    From Rookie to $1M Recruiter by 25: Kent Depwe’s Playbook for 7-Figure Success

    Want to break into the million-dollar biller club—no matter your age or experience? In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Kent Depwe, who billed seven figures in his second full year as a recruiter—at just 25. If you’re ready for real talk on sales, mindset, business development, and using AI tools to smash your targets, this is the episode to accelerate your growth. 🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – Register here: https://finish-strong-2025.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in a single, AI-powered platform. It automates tagging and admin, syncs resumes and emails, and uses AI to create polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on relationships, not data entry. Centralized outreach, reporting, and analytics keep you fast and efficient. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 🚀 Sponsorship: Pin – AI Recruiting Assistant Pin is your 24/7 AI recruiting assistant for sourcing, outreach, interview scheduling, and resume screening. It scans 850M+ profiles, evaluates resumes with PhD-level precision, and engages candidates across email, LinkedIn, and SMS—plus collaboration and DEI tools. Start your free trial → https://www.pin.com/ 🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community Weekly roundtables, summit replays, The Billers’ Club, and a Split Board. Join for $49/month → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community Inside the Episode Kent reveals what it really takes to thrive in modern recruiting. Whether you’re agency-side or internal TA, you’ll learn how to scale billings fast, win top clients, handle setbacks, and use AI platforms like ChatGPT and Apollo for a competitive edge. He shares frameworks, habits, and mental toughness that define top 1% recruiters—plus actionable advice to double or triple revenue through focus, mentorship, and client quality. You’ll discover how to: Pick the right environment and mentorship to fast-track learning.Turn tough markets into career-defining growth.Deliver white-glove service that creates referral clients.Harness AI tools for sourcing, BD, and market mapping.Structure your day for consistent peak performance. Top 5 Key Takeaways Mindset Wins: Great recruiters turn setbacks into fuel and never settle (00:09:56).Mentorship Fast-Tracks Success: Who you work for early on defines your career (00:11:06).AI = Force Multiplier: ChatGPT, Apollo, and LinkedIn Recruiter give you leverage old-school sourcing can’t (00:33:44).Quality Over Quantity: Stick with A-tier clients—one strong client can change everything (00:24:23).One Client, One Breakthrough: In recruiting, proximity to the right client equals life-changing success (00:55:10). Listen, Learn & Level Up Hungry for recruiter success stories and actionable growth advice? Hit play, subscribe, and share with your team. Connect with Benjamin and Kent to join their network of driven recruiting professionals. Resources & Links Pin – AI Recruiting Assistant: https://www.pin.com/Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM: https://recruitwithatlas.comThe Elite Recruiter Community: https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-communityFinish The Year Strong 2025 Summit: https://finish-strong-2025.heysummit.com/Subscribe to The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeYouTube: https://youtu.be/85KAShS4-YoFollow Kent Depwe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentdepwe/Host – Benjamin Mena, Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/

    58min

  2. 6 DE OUT.

    How to Crack $500k+ Billings & Build Elite Remote Recruiting Teams – Dante Nino’s Framework for Top Billers

    Struggling to scale your recruiting desk, close bigger deals, or turn your agency into a powerhouse? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is your playbook for becoming a $500k+ biller and doubling down on the exact tactics powering the fastest-growing remote firms today. Host Benjamin Mena sits down with Dante Nino, co-founder of TLO, to unpack the uncompromising frameworks and high-conversion business development strategies behind his team’s explosive growth (and their unstoppable recruiter mindset). If you want to make Q4 your best ever or simply operate at elite standards, don’t miss Dante’s systems, templates, and the proven deal box strategy that’s redefining recruiting success.  🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – Register here: https://finish-strong-2025.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in one AI-powered platform. It automates tagging and admin, syncs resumes and emails, and creates polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on client relationships. It also centralizes outreach, reports, and analytics with speed and simplicity. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com  🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community Weekly roundtables, summit replays, The Billers’ Club, and a Split Board. Join for $49/month → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community  Dante shares how his team cracked the "big biller code" in a fully remote structure, building a culture anchored in fierce competitiveness, unmatched subject-matter expertise, and relentless consistency. From optimizing LinkedIn profiles for client magnetism, to mastering AI recruiting tools like Loxo and Atlas, to deploying 7-step BD frameworks and scalable recruitment automations—this episode is packed with step-by-step playbooks for recruiters and agency owners craving huge results.   Picture yourself: Breaking down your annual billing goals into actionable, daily metrics.Creating a laser-focused "Recruiter Deal Box" that guarantees client relevancy and shortens your sales cycle.Leveraging AI and automation (think Atlas 2.0, Loxo, LinkedIn alerts, custom dashboards) so you spend 80% less time on admin and 10x your candidate flow.Converting more job posts—including those without advertised openings—into exclusive, long-term client partnerships.Nurturing relationships that turn 1-time wins into million-dollar accounts, all while building a recruiter brand your market can’t ignore.   Key Takeaways: Deal Box Domination: Nail down your niche, client ICP, and candidate profiles for repeatable 6-figure results.Systemized BD & Outbound: Use cold outreach, pro-market candidates, and multi-touch sales processes—consistently.Client Magnetism: Optimize your LinkedIn and outbound campaigns to stand out, become the subject-matter expert, and drive exclusive inbound business.AI Recruiting Tech Stack: Integrate platforms like Atlas, Loxo, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo—but don’t forget, relationships trump tech.Scaling the Right Way: Invest in high-value tools, but double down on foundational work: hard calls, urgent follow-ups, and next-level client care. 🔥 Ready to turn today’s insights into deals on your desk? Listen now to discover Dante Nino’s step-by-step blueprints, start building your $500k+ pipeline, and fuel your talent acquisition growth with proven systems.  Sponsors & Links Atlas – https://recruitwithatlas.com🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – https://finish-strong-2025.heysummit.com/Free Trial – Juicebox: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912dSignup for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeYouTube: https://youtu.be/rhkFAcXY3KEFollow Dante Nino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-nino/Host Benjamin Mena – http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/

    57min

  3. 3 DE OUT.

    7-Figure Success Through Influence, Not Influence(r): Brent Orsuga’s Playbook for 2025

    Are you ready to break past your recruiting plateau and become a true recruiting leader? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with industry powerhouse Brent Orsuga to share strategies, mindset shifts, and tactical moves top recruiters need to crush it in 2025. If seven-figure years and becoming a recruiter of influence are on your vision board, this is required listening.   🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – Register here: https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/   🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in one AI-powered platform. It automates tagging and admin, syncs resumes and emails, and creates polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on client relationships. It also centralizes outreach, reports, and analytics with speed and simplicity. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com   🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community Weekly roundtables, summit replays, The Billers’ Club, and a Split Board. Join for $49/month → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community   Inside the Episode Brent pulls back the curtain on what it takes to elevate from transactional to transformational. From AI recruiting tools and LinkedIn brand-building to business development and authority in your niche, his firsthand experience as a $2M+ biller delivers a masterclass in modern recruiting. He reveals: Why demand for sharp recruiters is peaking—clients want bullseye hires more than ever.The difference between being an “influencer” and a true “person of influence.”How to be so market-savvy that companies seek your advice and candidates trust you implicitly. This isn’t about quick wins—it’s the playbook for building a legacy reputation, commanding top fees, and outpacing your competition.     Key Takeaways Elevate Your Brand: Focus on high-value market insights, compensation data, and intel—not likes.Be the Trusted Advisor: Know your niche, attend industry events, and become the SME companies rely on.Pipeline of A-Players: Your brand equals your candidates—always show “nines and tens.”Play the Long Game: Build authentic relationships, provide ongoing value, and leave contacts better.Adopt AI Recruiting Tools: Platforms like Atlas 2.0 eliminate admin, accelerate shortlists, and free time for growth.   Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your career. 🎧 Listen now, subscribe, leave a review, and connect with Benjamin and Brent on LinkedIn for more recruiting strategies and industry leadership.   Sponsors & Links Atlas – https://recruitwithatlas.com🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/Free Trial – PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912dSignup for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeYouTube: https://youtu.be/la109aH-6fwFollow Brent Orsuga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topfreightrecruiter/Host Benjamin Mena – http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Ready to crush 2025? Hit play, subscribe, and let’s go!

    22min

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    From Layoff to $900K: Julia Arpag’s Mindset Secrets for Building a 7-Figure Recruitment Agency in 18 Months

    Ready to close your strongest quarter ever and build a seven-figure recruitment business—even if you’re facing setbacks? In this episode, host Benjamin Mena welcomes Julia Arpag, CEO & Founder of Aligned Recruitment, who shares how she went from being laid off postpartum to building a $900K recruiting agency in just 18 months. 🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – Register here: https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in a single, AI-powered platform. It automates tagging and admin, syncs resumes and emails, and uses AI to create polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on relationships, not data entry. It also centralizes outreach, reports, and analytics with speed and simplicity. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community Weekly roundtables, summit replays, The Billers’ Club, and a Split Board. Join for $49/month → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community Julia’s Story Julia’s journey is about more than recruiting tactics—it’s about the mindset, habits, and daily practices that fueled her explosive growth. She shares how executive coaching, affirmations, and even sleep hygiene became key drivers of her performance. Whether you’re a solo recruiter, agency owner, or TA leader, Julia’s framework offers actionable tools for scaling without burnout. Are you stuck in repetitive admin work or worried about market uncertainty? Julia’s roadmap blends mindset and strategy to help recruiters build sustainable success. She breaks down the exact rituals that transformed her career and helped her lead with confidence. Top Key Takeaways Mindset Over Mechanics: Daily rituals (affirmations, meditation, gratitude) create lasting performance (00:09:17).Embrace Fear & Action: Don’t wait for perfection—start, iterate, and adjust (00:04:47).Executive Coaching Matters: Mentorship and coaching shorten the learning curve (00:21:10).Money Mindset: Reframe your relationship with money—“Money in the hands of good people is a gift to the world” (00:14:34).Balance, Not Burnout: Scale without hustle culture—keep family and well-being at the center. Action Ready to future-proof your recruiting career with proven, high-performance habits? 👉 Listen now and turn your desk into a revenue powerhouse. 👉 Subscribe, leave a rating, and join our recruiter community—implementation is the real difference maker. 👉 Connect with Benjamin and Julia on LinkedIn for insider recruiting tips and inspiration. Links & Sponsors Atlas – https://recruitwithatlas.com🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ Free Trial – PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912dSignup for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeYouTube: https://youtu.be/iilS7TYHCXIFollow Julia Arpag on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag/Host: Benjamin Mena – http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Level up your recruiting—press play and make these strategies YOUR edge!

    37min

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    What Most Leaders Get Wrong — And How Justin Bellante Gets It Right

    Are you ready to discover what truly drives top recruiting teams and firm owners in 2024? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast goes deep with Justin Bellante, a healthcare recruiting firm owner, on the real tactics and mindsets that turn average recruiters into extraordinary leaders. Whether you’re a recruiter hungry for your next breakthrough or a firm owner on the edge of scaling up, this episode is your blueprint for success! 🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in a single, AI-powered platform. It automates tagging and admin, syncs resumes and emails, and uses generative AI to create polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on relationships, not data entry. It also centralizes outreach, reports, and analytics with speed and simplicity. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – Register here: https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ 🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community – Weekly roundtables, summit replays, The Billers’ Club, and a Split Board. Join for $37/month before Sept 30 (price rises to $49). Join here → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-founder-member  Justin takes us behind the scenes of his meteoric rise from humble beginnings to building Titan Placement 20-person powerhouse serving healthcare nonprofits and FQHCs. We discuss the secrets of business development, market mapping, nurturing underdog talent, and the real power of daily consistency. If you’ve ever wondered what most leaders get wrong (and how to fix it in your firm), this conversation is packed with unfiltered insights and actionable recruiting strategies you can use right now. How do you choose a niche and map your entire market to dominate client relationships?Why is the phone a recruiter’s #1 BD tool in the age of AI and automations?What does it take to build a mission-driven recruitment team—and actually change lives?Where are recruiting leaders screwing up the partnership conversation (and how to avoid it)?What are the real, day-to-day activities that set winning recruiters and teams apart?  If you’re serious about leveling up your desk, team, or agency, you can’t afford to miss how Justin blends grit, tech, and leadership. Hear the play-by-play of how he: Built a world-class org chart and talent pipeline with nothing but hustle and smart techCreated training systems that help even first-time recruiters smash their goalsUses market mapping and competitive intelligence to build long-standing client partnershipsOvercame self-doubt and imposter syndrome through ownership and daily promises kept 👉 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. 👉 Connect with Benjamin Mena, Justin Bellante, and our vibrant recruiting community.  📌 4 Key Takeaways Niche Domination: Laser focus on FQHCs & market-mapped every target organization—game-changer for BD and placements.Phone First BD Wins: Cold calls & personalized emails are outperforming AI-generated campaigns for real recruiter-client connections.Consistent Training Culture: Daily huddles, live role play, and expert coaches keep the Titan team sharp and productive.Mission-Led Leadership: Giving opportunistic, hungry new recruits a shot, paired with real development, drives retention and impact. Sponsors & Resources  AI Recruiting Summit 2025 – Registration: https://ai-recruiting-summit-2025.heysummit.com/ Finish The Year Strong 2025 – Registration: https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMFzzXhRStA Follow Justin Bellante on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbellante/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/

    56min

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    AI Is Killing Sourcing: What the Future of Recruiting Really Looks Like with Brian Fink

    Is AI about to make sourcing obsolete? The recruiting landscape is shifting FAST—and if you’re not evolving, you’re about to get run over. Host Benjamin Mena sits down with renowned recruiter Brian Fink in a high-voltage episode packed with strategies and mindset shifts to help you outpace the AI revolution. Whether you’re in-house, agency, or leading TA strategy, this is your roadmap to stay relevant. 🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit – Register here: https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in a single, AI-powered platform. It automates tagging and admin, syncs resumes and emails, and uses generative AI to create polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on relationships, not data entry. It also centralizes outreach, reports, and analytics with speed and simplicity. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 🚀 Sponsorship: Pin – AI Recruiting Assistant Pin is your 24/7 AI recruiting assistant for sourcing, outreach, interview scheduling, and resume screening. It scans over 850M profiles, evaluates resumes with PhD-level precision, and engages candidates across email, LinkedIn, and SMS—plus tools for team collaboration and diversity hiring. Start your free trial → https://www.pin.com/ Inside the Episode From AI-powered platforms to Brian’s wildest sourcing stories, this conversation explores: Why AI is “killing sourcing” and what it means for recruiters.How AI can automate hours of sourcing into minutes.The shift from Boolean string builders to market intelligence pros.The rise of fractional recruiting, hybrid roles, and upskilling for an AI future. You’ll leave with an actionable plan to avoid becoming a “recruiting dinosaur.” Follow Brian Fink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfink/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/sG8UXaDS9d0 Key Takeaways AI transforms sourcing: Tools like Perplexity build candidate pipelines in minutes (00:07:11).Beyond Boolean: The future belongs to analysts, strategists, and engagement pros (00:22:20).Human connection is the edge: Automation frees time for negotiation and coaching (00:29:18).Fractional & gig recruiting are rising: TA headcount is shrinking—pivot now (01:41:22).Level up or get left behind: Upskill with AI tools, curiosity, and empathy (01:38:05, 01:44:04). Ready to future-proof your career? 👉 Hit play now—and subscribe so you never miss recruiting strategies, tech updates, or expert interviews. 🔥 Connect with Ben and Brian for more insights, office hours, and a rock-solid recruiting community. Listen. Learn. Level up. The future of recruiting is NOW. Resources & Community 🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community – Weekly roundtables, summit replays, The Billers’ Club, and a Split Board. Join for $37/month before Sept 30 (price rises to $49). Join here → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-founder-member 🎯 Finish The Year Strong 2025 Summit: https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ 📩 Podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Host: Benjamin Mena – http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/

    1h5min

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    Million-Dollar Recruiters: Jeremy Jenson’s Proven Strategies for Scaling in Today’s Market

    Are you ready to break free from the “average recruiter” grind and join the ranks of million-dollar billers? If you’re a recruiter, search firm owner, or ambitious TA pro, this episode is your backstage pass to the playbook that’s built one of Texas’ highest-billing recruiting teams. Host Benjamin Mena welcomes back Jeremy Jenson (Encore Search Partners) to uncover the exact strategies that have multiplied fees, modernized recruiter development, and created a talent magnet operation.  🚀 Hoxo’s Personal Brand Bootcamp AI is already replacing recruiters—not next year, but now. The safe ones? Recruiters who are known, trusted, and visible in their niche. That’s where Hoxo comes in—their Bootcamp helps founders turn a few hours a week on LinkedIn into inbound leads and real business growth, powered by their proven 3X System. 🎯 Free Masterclass → https://hubs.ly/Q03rqpf-0 ⚡ Listener Bonus: Mention The Elite Recruiter Podcast and get £500 off.  🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community Is Live Private, growth-focused community for recruiters featuring: • Weekly recruiter roundtables • Summit replays & exclusive trainings • The Billers’ Club to share wins • Split & Opportunities Board to partner on reqs and candidates 👉 Join for $37/month before Sept 30 (price rises to $49 in Oct). Join here → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-founder-member  Inside the Episode Jeremy’s journey—from childhood poverty to leading a multimillion-dollar contingency firm—is invaluable for anyone scaling a recruiting business. Discover why Encore’s model defies old-school thinking, how their average contingency fee hit $70k+, and why investing in managers, L&D, and wellbeing delivers outsized results. You’ll learn how to: • Elevate your recruiter brand beyond automation • Attract and mold high-performing recruiters (even outside staffing) • Build cohesive teams with L&D, marketing, EOS, and accountability • Develop a limitless, logic-driven relationship with money and growth • Scale confidently—stepping out of day-to-day billing to drive expansion  5 Key Takeaways Riches Are in the Niches – Specializing in PE/VC-backed firms catapulted fees from $49k to $70k+.Systemize > Hero Culture – Hiring managers, L&D, and marketing enables sustainable scaling.Demand Generation Wins – Authentic branding builds inbound interest: “the best recruiters found us.”Prioritize Personal Growth – Investing in mindset coaches and well-being drives loyalty and results.Step Out to Level Up – Top leaders don’t bill; empower managers and focus on strategy.  Ready to become an elite recruiter or build a million-dollar practice? 🎧 Listen now for strategies, insider stories, and candid mindset advice. Subscribe so you never miss these growth-packed episodes, and connect with Ben & Jeremy for more insights!  Resources & Links • Hoxo’s Personal Brand Bootcamp – Free Masterclass: https://hubs.ly/Q03rqpf-0 • The Elite Recruiter Community: https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-founder-member • Finish The Year Strong 2025 – https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ • Free Trial – PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d • Signup for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe • YouTube: https://youtu.be/H79-iX7y5xQ • Follow Jeremy Jenson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/ • Host – Benjamin Mena, Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ • Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ • Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/  Level up your recruitment agency, placements, and mindset—press play now!

    1h9min

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    Consistent Success in Recruiting: Simple Strategies from Big Biller Amy Simpson

    Do you feel overwhelmed by endless recruiting tech, tools, and “hacks”—but still wonder why top-billing recruiters win? This episode pulls back the curtain! Join Benjamin Mena as he sits down with powerhouse insurance recruiter Amy Simpson to unlock her 20 years of consistent, high-performance results. Amy proves that big wins come not from chasing shiny objects but from nailing the basics and building lasting client relationships.  🚀 Sponsor Spotlight – Get Both AI Tools FREE Try Sourcewhale’s game-changing AI tools—Inbox Agent & Notetaker—absolutely free. • Inbox Agent: Writes replies in your tone, automates follow-ups, and gives real-time feedback. • Notetaker: Joins calls, transcribes, and creates AI-powered summaries—logged in your CRM. 🎯 Free trial: https://sourcewhale.com/free-trial/   Amy’s Story A second-generation recruiter, Amy learned under her father before becoming a perennial big biller at The James Allen Companies, now celebrating nearly 25 years in the insurance recruiting niche. She shares how she built an inbound desk (hello, recruiter website SEO!), landed repeat clients, and shifted her mindset to thrive in every market. A Pinnacle Society member, she proves consistency beats complexity every time. 👉 Sign up for: Finish The Year Strong 2025 – https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/   What You’ll Learn • How to attract inbound leads through targeted digital marketing—even in tough markets. • Why trusting the process, mastering phone work, and focusing on quality > quantity matters. • How to build and leverage a niche network for referrals and splits. • Why a minimalist tech stack (phone, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, ChatGPT prompts) beats tool overload. • Real talk on setbacks, client management, and staying the partner clients call—even years later.   🎯 Key Takeaways Consistency > Complexity: Long-term success comes from a simple, high-quality process.Inbound Lead Engine: SEO landing pages generate 5–10 inbound insurance leads per week.Phone Wins Placements: You can’t email your way to a placement—the phone builds trust.Relationships Drive Repeat Business: Most revenue comes from repeat clients.Invest in Yourself: Surround yourself with high performers—never stop learning.   🚀 The Elite Recruiter Community Is Live Private, growth-focused community for recruiters featuring: • Weekly recruiter roundtables • Summit replays & exclusive trainings • The Billers’ Club to share wins • Split & Opportunities Board to partner on reqs and candidates 👉 Join for $37/month before Sept 30 (price rises to $49 in Oct). Join here → https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-founder-member   Listen Now & Connect Ready to uplevel your desk? Hit play, subscribe, and follow host Benjamin Mena and guest Amy Simpson for high-performance recruiting strategies: • Amy Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/insuranceopportunities/ • Benjamin Mena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ • Subscribe: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe • Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pitiqRw_Y5s Let’s get back to basics—and bill big, together! If this episode fired you up, share it with your team and leave a review.   Sponsors & Links • Sourcewhale Free Trial: https://sourcewhale.com/free-trial/ • Finish The Year Strong 2025 – https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ • Free Trial of PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d

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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 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.

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  • Criado por
    Benjamin Mena
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2025
  • Episódios
    267
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Elite Recruiter Podcast
  • Site do podcast
    The Elite Recruiter Podcast

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