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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

Benjamin Mena
Recruiting
Recruitment
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AI In Recruiting
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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 scale... more

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Recent Guests

Dan McCarthy
Talent Engineer, entrepreneur, and fellow in the A16z Talent Engineering initiative
Zapier (recent role) / A16z Fellowship
Episode: How To Become A Talent Engineer (Recruiting's New AI Role)
Brian Abrams
President and founder of PMO Partners
PMO Partners
Episode: $1.5M To $6M While Everyone Watched Their Inbox Die
David Fishman
Founder/CEO Sparrow Company, executive search and staffing veteran
Sparrow Company
Episode: How To Build A $1.5 Million Desk With No College Degree
Kimberly Laipple
President of Scientific Search; recruiter with 18 years at the firm
Scientific Search
Episode: The Inner Work That Made Her A Million Dollar Biller
Steve Gipson
Founder/CEO of Recruiters Websites
Recruiters Websites
Episode: How To Become The Recruiter AI Recommends
Michelle Flynn
Coach and former recruiter, known for breath work and life/audit coaching
Michelle Flynn Coaching
Episode: How To Find Your Real Driver. It Was Never Money
Dougie Loan
Executive at SourceWhale, former CRO at Audreau, rec-tech founder
SourceWhale
Episode: He's Seen Billions Of Recruiting Messages: What's Dead And What Wins In 2026
Holly Dary
Founding member and partner at Tarbos Talent (Connect Search company)
Tarbos Talent
Episode: How To Build A Multi-Million-Dollar Recruiting Firm From Zero
Danny Cahill
CEO of Hobson Associates (recruiting firm)
Hobson Associates
Episode: Danny Cahill On Building A 40 Year Career. (Pt 1)

Host

Benjamin Mena
Host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Best Recruiting Industry Pod

    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 le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawson1738
    United States3 months ago
  • The best pod for recruiting entrepreneurs and sales people

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BizCoachDi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Content

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotYourAverageRecruiter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pushes misandry and woke agendas

    Pushes misandry and woke agendas

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    erica7791
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listen up, folks!

    Awesome podcast with great content for the recruiting community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YayHowFun
    United States2 years ago

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The host creates a collaborative space that surfaces honest insights from top recruiters.
Audience-friendly with diverse guests; sometimes controversial takes appear from guests or comments.
Guest-focused discussions with actionable takeaways for scaling desks.

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#114
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#210
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#78
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#7
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Apple Podcasts
#21
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#72
Ireland/Business

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How To Become A Talent Engineer (Recruiting's New AI Role)
Q: What is a Talent Engineer or Recruiting Engineer?
Dan explains that a Talent Engineer blends talent-acquisition know-how with engineering mindset, approaching problems with a focus on data, tooling, and scalable processes, rather than treating it as purely a people problem. The role mixes TA expertise with technical fluency to build tools and workflows that improve decision-making and outcomes across hiring.
$500 In The Bank. $870,000 Billed One Year Later
Q: What era, mindset, or daily habit made the biggest difference in turning near-bankruptcy into scalable success?
A relentless focus on daily business development, accountability via structured activities (minimum 25 calls), and building lasting relationships with clients through regular, short recruiting calls—combined with a willingness to be authentic and human in interactions.
$500 In The Bank. $870,000 Billed One Year Later
Q: Can you walk through how the point system translates into dollars and why you value submissions, interviews, and contracts over fills?
The point system is a gamified way to drive funnel-building activities; two points per submission, three per interview, five per new contract, with the value of points calibrated against weekly billing averages to yield a practical earnings estimate and a consistent pace for filling the funnel.
The Inner Work That Made Her A Million Dollar Biller
Q: How did you move from being a top biller to becoming a leader and president of the firm?
I proved I could deliver results, then proposed scalable structures, demonstrated profitability, and aligned leadership with the goal of enabling others to grow; I shifted from doing the work to building systems that empower my team to win.
The Inner Work That Made Her A Million Dollar Biller
Q: What did you do to validate and scale a process that could feed a team and a desk?
I piloted a one-person process for eight to nine months, showed consistent six-figure monthly billings, and then rolled the approach out to others, turning it into a reproducible 'what to do when I get a job order' checklist that anyone could use to win on a search.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Elite Recruiter Podcast

What is The Elite Recruiter Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

High-performance recruiting insights are the core. Episodes center on building and scaling elite desks, practical tech stacks and AI-enabled workflows, and the mindset shifts required to lead successful recruitment teams. Guests range from top billers and agency founders to coaches and rec-tech innovators, with a strong emphasis on sustainable growth, client/candidate experience, and delivering measurable outcomes. Expect tactical playbooks on branding, pricing, pipeline management, and governance, plus personal journeys that reveal resilience, balanced living, and ethical leadership. A notable throughline is the blend of human relationship building with smart technology to drive multi-million-dollar results, often with real-world examples ... more

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7. Dougie Loan
8. Holly Dary

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