Episodios

  • The Wall Street Talent Agent Redefining Recruiting: John Pierson on Risk, Grit & the Future of the Industry

    The Wall Street Talent Agent Redefining Recruiting: John Pierson on Risk, Grit & the Future of the Industry
    Oct 30 2025
    What happens when a Marine-turned-headhunter takes on Wall Street? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with John Pierson, CEO of P2 Investments, to explore how he built a boutique firm serving hedge funds and elite investors—then reinvented the recruiting game with a candidate-first, talent agent model. From cold-calling billionaires at dawn to founding his own firm, John’s story is a masterclass in risk-taking, storytelling, and redefining what recruiters can be in the age of AI. 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Sponsorship: Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Atlas combines your ATS and CRM in one AI-powered platform. It automates tagging, syncs resumes and emails, and generates polished profiles and reports—so you can focus on relationships, not admin. Centralized outreach, reporting, and analytics keep you fast and efficient. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com Inside the Episode John shares his journey from Marine Corps air traffic controller to Wall Street talent agent—and what it taught him about persistence, leadership, and risk. Learn how his four-step agent model reshaped how hedge funds hire and why the best recruiters now act like agents, not order takers. Discover how John navigated the 2008 crash, the rise of AI tools, and today’s high-stakes candidate market. His lessons apply to every recruiter building deeper, more profitable relationships: Risk-taking and resilience in elite recruitingTurning candidates into lifelong clientsStorytelling as your #1 sales skillAligning integrity and income for real success Key Takeaways Be Bold: Fortune favors recruiters who take risks—cold-call, pitch, and bet on yourself.Candidate-Centric Wins: Build multi-year relationships before the move. Value > volume.The Agent Approach: Represent talent like athletes—introduction, collaboration, representation, and long-term advisory.AI + Human Touch: Tools like Atlas and RecruiterFlow empower storytelling, not replace it.Integrity Scales: When personal and professional values align, referrals and relationships follow. Ready to think like a talent agent, not a resume pusher? 🎧 Listen now to discover how risk, storytelling, and integrity can redefine your recruiting career. Subscribe, share, and connect with Benjamin Mena and John Pierson on LinkedIn to take your desk—and reputation—to the next level. Links & Sponsors 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM: https://recruitwithatlas.com ⚡ Free Trial – PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d ⚡ Free Trial – Talin AI: https://app.talin.ai/signup?via=recruiter ⚡ Free Trial – Pin: https://www.pin.com/ 📩 Subscribe for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶️ YouTube: 🔗 Follow John Pierson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpierson1/ 🌐 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/
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  • How I Built a $4M Recruitment Agency and Walked Away: Lessons, Offshoring, Burnout, and AI Insights with Gregory Fischer

    How I Built a $4M Recruitment Agency and Walked Away: Lessons, Offshoring, Burnout, and AI Insights with Gregory Fischer
    Oct 27 2025
    Ever wondered what it really takes to scale a recruitment agency from the ground up—and have the guts to walk away at the top? In this episode, Benjamin Mena sits down with Gregory Fischer, who built AMI Network to over $4M in gross margin and $1.4M EBITDA—then left it all to build a new agency his way, powered by offshoring, smarter processes, and AI. 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.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 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 Inside the Episode Gregory opens up about the raw, unfiltered reality behind scaling and leading a multimillion-dollar agency—then choosing to start over. From burnout and purpose to AI and offshoring, this episode dives deep into the lessons most recruiters never hear. You’ll hear how Gregory broke a four-year revenue plateau by fixing niche problems, building inclusive offshore leadership, and blending AI with human talent. He shares what worked, what failed, and why redefining success beyond commission was his biggest transformation. What You’ll Learn How to break the $1M ceiling in direct hire revenue through niching and strategic account management.Gregory’s blueprint for offshoring that actually works—role clarity, KPIs, cultural integration, and incentives.Real talk on burnout, fulfillment, and purpose—and how to reignite your drive beyond money.When AI and offshoring work together (and when they don’t).The unfiltered truth about equity, ownership, and walking away—what to know before making your own leap. Key Takeaways Scaling Up the Right Way: Growth comes from freeing senior recruiters for high-value work and empowering offshore teams.Offshoring That Delivers: Success depends on structure, communication, and cultural alignment.Purpose Over Paychecks: Your “why” sustains you long after commissions fade.AI vs. Offshore Talent: AI enhances people—it doesn’t replace them.The Exit Playbook: If you’re considering equity, partnership, or leaving, plan both emotionally and strategically. Ready to rethink your recruiting business, team strategy, or personal definition of success? 🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and take notes—this is your roadmap to scaling smart, leading better, and finding meaning in your work. 👉 Subscribe to The Elite Recruiter Podcast for weekly actionable strategies. 👉 Connect with Benjamin Mena and Gregory Fischer on LinkedIn for more insights. 👉 Share this episode with your team and start conversations that move your business forward. Links & Sponsors 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM: https://recruitwithatlas.com ⚡ Free Trial – PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d ⚡ Free Trial – Talin AI: https://app.talin.ai/signup?via=recruiter ⚡Free Trial of Pin: https://www.pin.com/ 📩 Subscribe for podcast updates: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-LtafFz9z8A 🔗 Follow Gregory Fischer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/offshoreisasuperpower/ 🌐 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/ Hit play, subscribe, and share—this is your moment to scale smarter, lead better, and truly thrive in recruiting.
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  • The Recruiter’s Blueprint: Building Your Brand, Community, and Client Base on LinkedIn (with Alexis Albright Meschi)

    The Recruiter’s Blueprint: Building Your Brand, Community, and Client Base on LinkedIn (with Alexis Albright Meschi)
    Oct 24 2025
    Still just posting jobs on LinkedIn and hoping clients or candidates come to you? In a world where AI is changing recruiting fast, your personal brand and engaged network are your biggest competitive advantages. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast goes beyond outdated tactics—host Benjamin Mena sits down with LinkedIn branding expert Alexis Albright Meschi to share the blueprint for building a brand that attracts business instead of chasing it. 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.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 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 Inside the Episode Recruiters are years behind other industries in marketing—and Alexis explains how to fix it. You’ll learn to craft human-centered content that rises above AI-generated noise, engage your ideal network, and create a magnetic brand that turns attention into revenue. As the founder of a marketing agency built for recruiters, Alexis reveals the proven strategies that help staffing firms grow through authentic branding and community. Imagine being the go-to recruiter in your niche—with inbound leads, referrals, and zero cold outreach. This episode delivers actionable, real-world insights for recruiters who want to future-proof their business on LinkedIn. Key Takeaways Brand First, Then Broadcast: Don’t just post—build a community. Reciprocity fuels engagement and trust.Human Over Automation: Share real stories and value-driven posts to stand out from AI “slop.”Optimize Your LinkedIn: Turn your profile into a sales page with a powerful banner, About section, featured content, and recommendations.Smart AI Use: Use ChatGPT and automation tools for efficiency but keep your voice authentic.From Connection to Client: Move relationships from friendly chats to paying clients—without being pushy. Why It Matters Your LinkedIn presence is your 24/7 recruiter brand. By mastering authenticity, storytelling, and engagement, you’ll attract both top candidates and ideal clients. It’s time to replace “post and pray” with a purposeful branding strategy that works long-term. Listen & Connect 🎧 Listen now and bring your notebook—these insights will redefine how you grow your network, relationships, and billings. 👉 Subscribe, share, and connect with Benjamin Mena and Alexis Albright Meschi on LinkedIn to start building your elite recruiter brand. Links & Sponsors 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM: https://recruitwithatlas.com 📩 Signup for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9I6360FdX2c 🔗 Follow Alexis Albright Meschi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-albright-meschi-8b10a2243/ 🌐 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/ Subscribe, listen, and join our community of elite recruiters—it’s your turn to thrive on LinkedIn and beyond!
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  • Leaving Agency Life: Zack Cress on When to Stay, Switch, or Start Your Own Recruiting Firm (and How to Actually Do It)

    Leaving Agency Life: Zack Cress on When to Stay, Switch, or Start Your Own Recruiting Firm (and How to Actually Do It)
    Oct 21 2025

    Are you a seasoned recruiter wondering if it’s time to move on from agency life? Maybe you’re itching to branch out but feel stuck by golden handcuffs—or curious about starting your own firm but unsure where to begin. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is your roadmap to clarity.

    🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.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 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

    Host Benjamin Mena sits down with Zack Cress, former agency leader and founder of Catalyst, who’s helped over a dozen recruiters launch successful firms. Zack breaks down exactly how to evaluate your next career move—whether it’s doubling down as a top biller, joining a boutique agency, or building your own recruiting business from scratch.

    Inside the Episode

    Get real-world insight into what it takes to transition from recruiter to entrepreneur. Zack shares:

    • Climbing (and outgrowing) the corporate recruiting ladder
    • The real triggers behind deciding to leave a stable agency job
    • The first steps to launching a recruiting firm—what to nail and what to avoid

    This episode dives deep into business development, back-office setup, compliance, and picking the right tech stack. Zack also gets candid about entrepreneurship’s pros and cons—what he wishes he’d known earlier and how to prepare for risk, finances, and family balance.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Career Clarity: Learn the signs it’s time to stay, switch, or leap into your own venture—and why comfort can stunt long-term growth.
    2. Launching a Firm: Nail the fundamentals—niching down, winning clients, and staying compliant while “building the plane mid-air.”
    3. Smart Tech Stack: You don’t need legacy agency tech; tools like ZoomInfo and Dripify can empower solo recruiters.
    4. Back Office & Partnerships: Avoid common legal, financial, and operational mistakes new founders make.
    5. Is It Worth It?: Zack gets real about the upside of owning your firm and the realities of risk, runway, and freedom.

    Feeling the itch to level up your recruiting career? Hit play now to learn how to know when it’s time to make your move.

    👉 Subscribe to The Elite Recruiter Podcast for more industry insights.

    👉 Connect with Benjamin Mena and Zack Cress on LinkedIn to expand your recruiting network.

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    • Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM: https://recruitwithatlas.com
    • 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/
    • Subscribe to The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
    • Follow Zack Cress: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackcress/
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    • 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/

    ⏩ Don’t just recruit—recruit smarter. Listen now, share with your team, and connect with us for a competitive edge in your recruiting journey.
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  • From Rookie to $1M Recruiter by 25: Kent Depwe’s Playbook for 7-Figure Success

    From Rookie to $1M Recruiter by 25: Kent Depwe’s Playbook for 7-Figure Success
    Oct 9 2025
    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/
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  • How to Crack $500k+ Billings & Build Elite Remote Recruiting Teams – Dante Nino’s Framework for Top Billers

    How to Crack $500k+ Billings & Build Elite Remote Recruiting Teams – Dante Nino’s Framework for Top Billers
    Oct 6 2025
    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/
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  • 7-Figure Success Through Influence, Not Influence(r): Brent Orsuga’s Playbook for 2025

    7-Figure Success Through Influence, Not Influence(r): Brent Orsuga’s Playbook for 2025
    Oct 3 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://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 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://finish-strong-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!
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  • From Layoff to $900K: Julia Arpag’s Mindset Secrets for Building a 7-Figure Recruitment Agency in 18 Months

    From Layoff to $900K: Julia Arpag’s Mindset Secrets for Building a 7-Figure Recruitment Agency in 18 Months
    Oct 2 2025
    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://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. 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://finish-strong-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!
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