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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 scale... more

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Latest Episodes

Tom Kelly scaled EVONA from four bootstrapped founders in a tiny Bristol office to eighty recruiters in three years. Then he made the call most agency owners never make. He cut the team back to thirty. And in doing it, per-head revenue doubled.

This... more

Most recruiters think AI is coming for someone else's desk. Riece Keck isn't so sure. Two years ago he said AI wouldn't replace great recruiters, but it would replace the mediocre ones sooner than anyone wanted to admit. He still stands by it, and he... more

Most recruiters treat their client list like a closed account. You made the perm placement, the fee hit, and now you wait six months until they need you again. Dawson Henis looked at that same client list and saw six figures of recurring revenue nobo... more

Steve Anderson was a milkman in South Carolina before he picked up a phone in healthcare recruiting. Twenty-five years later, he got laid off at 48 — part of a 1,500-person RIF — with five daughters, a mortgage, and no plan B.

Three months in, they ... more

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Recent Guests

Dawson Henis
Founder of Henis Group, expanding into staffing
Henis Group
Episode: 7 Contractors in 4 Weeks From Clients You Already Have
Lauren Taylor
Founder of Manta Search, accounting & finance recruiter
Manta Search
Episode: No AI, No CRM — $120K in 6 Weeks on a Spreadsheet
Scott Love
Partner-level recruiting for global law firms; hosts The Rainmaking Podcast
The Rainmaking Podcast / The Rainmaking Magazine
Episode: Scott Love: Why 99% of Recruiters Fail at Business Development
Tony O'Neill
CEO of Highline Outdoor Group, niche-focused executive recruiter in outdoor/sporting goods
Highline Outdoor Group
Episode: The Top Biller Who Surfs 200 Days a Year
Catiana Ibarra
CEO and Brand Manager of PeopleLift
PeopleLift
Episode: From Laid-Off Recruiter to Staffing Firm CEO | Catiana Ibarra
Nick Poloni
Pharma/Biotech recruiting professional focused on the commercial space; CEO of his agency
Pharma/Biotech recruiting
Episode: $720K in Q1, Zero Cold Calls — Nick Poloni's AI-Powered Recruiting Desk
Sebastian Rawlings
Co-founder of Millie, former million-dollar biller and entrepreneur in recruiting
Millie
Episode: Million-Dollar Biller: The AI That Builds Elite Recruiters
Charlie Rawlings
Co-founder of Millie, entrepreneur in recruiting infrastructure and Generate
Millie / Generate
Episode: Million-Dollar Biller: The AI That Builds Elite Recruiters
Amanda Hendrix
Head of Growth at Ember Hiring; former healthcare staffing executive
Ember Hiring
Episode: From $2.2M to $11M: The 18-Month AI Deadline Hitting Every Agency

Host

Benjamin Mena
Host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • 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 States10 months 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
  • Worth your time

    Ben Mena does a fantastic job in pulling out useful information from his guests. Never a disappointment and always useful. Highly recommend. If you are a recruiter, then you need to listen to this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HighstandardsDC
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Polished host, strong community energy, and valuable frameworks for scaling.
A must-listen for recruiters who want tear-downs of strategies and real-world results.
Diverse and high-caliber guests delivering actionable systems for growth.
Positive community vibes with high-quality discussions on leadership in staffing.
Engaging host with deep industry insight and practical takeaways for recruiters.

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#129
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Apple Podcasts
#154
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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#117
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#131
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#153
Singapore/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Top Biller Who Surfs 200 Days a Year
Q: What should listeners start doing tomorrow to begin implementing these ideas?
Specialize tomorrow, protect your energy, pick a model and commit to it, and start building your personal and company brand as a daily or semi-weekly practice.
From Laid-Off Recruiter to Staffing Firm CEO | Catiana Ibarra
Q: What advice would you give to recruiters aiming for leadership tomorrow?
Love what you do, stay resilient through no's, build a clear, client-centered playbook, invest in mentorship, and be willing to take calculated risks. Leadership requires caring for the team and the business simultaneously, with a constant eye on the future and evolving client needs.
From Laid-Off Recruiter to Staffing Firm CEO | Catiana Ibarra
Q: How did you navigate layoffs and job insecurity during COVID and still grow your business?
I shifted focus to supporting clients stateside with Puerto Rico-based pricing, stayed agile, and doubled down on building processes and trust with clients. The crisis forced me to broaden offerings and prove my value through operational excellence, not just placement success.
From Laid-Off Recruiter to Staffing Firm CEO | Catiana Ibarra
Q: What was the turning point that made you realize you wanted to move beyond recruiting to building a company?
A mentor recognized my potential and framed leadership as mentorship and organizational growth, not just individual performance. That encouragement, combined with witnessing the impact I could have beyond filling roles, pushed me to pursue a broader path and eventually start PeopleLift.
$720K in Q1, Zero Cold Calls — Nick Poloni's AI-Powered Recruiting Desk
Q: How did Nick approach BD and client relationships in a world moving from cold calls to value-based outreach?
Nick explains he focuses on offering extreme value to clients and candidates through insights, market context, and a transparent, honest approach, leveraging inbound and sustained conversations to build trust rather than relying on outbound cold calling alone.

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

A hard-hitting show for recruiting professionals that centers on high-performance practices, niche specialization, disciplined execution, and scalable business models. Episodes frequently explore how elite recruiters think, build multi-million-dollar desks, and leverage tools, data, and branding to win more strategic client work. Guests range from solo producers to agency founders, with deep dives on topics like retained search, AI-assisted recruiting, complex program management, and sustainable growth. Listeners likely value practical routines, mindset shifts, and battle-tested playbooks that translate to real-world results in staffing, executive search, and staffing-adjacent services. The show stands out for its rigorous, no-fluff approac... more

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1. Dawson Henis
2. Lauren Taylor
3. Scott Love
4. Tony O'Neill
5. Catiana Ibarra
6. Nick Poloni
7. Sebastian Rawlings
8. Charlie Rawlings

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