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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

The Elite Recruiter Podcast

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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
  • Tools, tech stacks, and sourcing strategies
  • Daily habits and workflows that drive million-dollar desks
  • Lessons from failure, breakthrough wins, and mindset shifts
  • What 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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  • 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.

    Sponsors & Links

    • 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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