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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

The Elite Recruiter Podcast

De: 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
  • 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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  • The Power of Niching Down & Leading with Heart: How Cari Kraft Built a Top Recruiting Firm in Life Sciences

    The Power of Niching Down & Leading with Heart: How Cari Kraft Built a Top Recruiting Firm in Life Sciences
    Sep 10 2025
    Looking for the secret sauce behind building a top-tier recruiting agency in a hyper-competitive market? Want to combine heart-driven recruiting with razor-sharp business strategy? In this must-listen episode, Benjamin Mena sits down with Cari Kraft—legendary leader and top biller at Jacobs Management Group—to reveal how niching down and leading with integrity can skyrocket your recruiting business. 🚀 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. Works with Gmail or Outlook. • Notetaker: Joins calls, transcribes, and creates AI-powered summaries—logged in your CRM. 🎯 Free trial: https://sourcewhale.com/free-trial/ Cari didn’t just “fall into” recruiting—she built her career with intention. From surviving the dot-com bubble to scaling a specialized life sciences firm, she shares how to grow high-performing teams, harness technology (including AI), and deliver results that wow clients and candidates alike. Discover the power of niching, why generalists get left behind, and how to become the consultative partner clients can’t ignore—even when markets shift. You’ll walk away with proven strategies to: • Hire recruiters who blend heart and hustle. • Operate as a unified team with scalable processes and transparent bonus structures. • Leverage your industry niche to become irreplaceable. • Use innovative marketing (comp surveys, industry magazines, BD tactics) to stand out. • Build resilience, leadership, and long-term fulfillment in your career. 🎯 Key Takeaways Niche = Power: Specializing in life sciences built lasting relationships and innovative practices like comp surveys.Lead With Heart: Recruiting is the “business of the heart”—authenticity drives loyalty.Innovate or Die: Stay ahead with tech—from databases to AI recruiting tools.Vision & Team: Shared vision, bonuses, and collaboration make recruiting a team sport.Marketing Mastery: Surveys, branded content, and publishing fuel inbound leads and visibility. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions from This Episode Q: Why is niching down so important for recruiters? Being specialized in life sciences gave her firm speed, credibility, and trusted long-term relationships. Q: What does “leading with heart” mean in recruiting? Recruiting is the “business of the heart.” Success comes from meaningful impact, not just placements. Q: How can recruiters future-proof their careers in the AI era? Be willing to change—embrace new tech that accelerates workflow while keeping recruiter relationships at the core. Q: What marketing strategies set Jacobs apart? Their annual 100+ page compensation & hiring survey and Healthcare Sales & Marketing Magazine attract inbound leads and build authority. Ready to dominate your recruiting niche, inspire your team, and lead with heart? 🎧 Listen now to unlock Cari Kraft’s blueprint for next-level placements, leadership, and client relationships. 👉 Subscribe, share, and connect with Benjamin Mena and Cari Kraft on LinkedIn for ongoing insights. Resource Links & Connect 🚀 Sourcewhale Free Trial: https://sourcewhale.com/free-trial/ • 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/_ZQ-m4i29ZI • Follow Cari Kraft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topmedicaldevicerecruiter/ • 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/ 👇 Tune in now, level up your recruiting business, and hit subscribe for future game-changing episodes!
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    56 m
  • Million Dollar Mindset: Michael Goldman on Building a Legendary Recruiting Career, Surviving Downturns, and Creating Lasting Value

    Million Dollar Mindset: Michael Goldman on Building a Legendary Recruiting Career, Surviving Downturns, and Creating Lasting Value
    Aug 27 2025
    Recruiters—ever wonder what separates the good from the legendary? In this special episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Michael Goldman—45-year industry veteran, Pinnacle Society founding member, and recruiting “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Together they unpack the real value recruiters bring, how to survive market downturns, and how to build a legacy career that’s bigger than billings. 🚀 Sponsorship: Hoxo’s Personal Brand Bootcamp AI is already replacing recruiters—not next year, not eventually, but right now. The ones who are safe? Recruiters who are known, trusted, and visible in their niche. That’s where Hoxo comes in. Their Bootcamp helps recruitment founders turn a few hours a week on LinkedIn into inbound leads, candidate demand, and real 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 if you join. I Michael’s journey is recruitment folklore: from meeting a recruiter in a New Jersey bar to founding Strategic Associates and shaping the Pinnacle Society from the ground up. This episode isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about influence, mindset, and thriving through both the highs and lows of recruiting. You’ll learn how elite recruiters: • Overcome fear and self-doubt. • Navigate dramatic changes in tech and AI. • Deliver value beyond placements and dollars. • Build a career respected by clients, candidates, and colleagues alike. Imagine thriving when others panic and mastering fundamentals that never fail. Want to know: • How to cement your recruiter value beyond transactions? • The single mindset trait top billers all share? • How to future-proof against market shifts and AI disruption? • The secrets to building a legacy instead of burning out? Michael’s wisdom, hard-earned strategies, and hilarious stories will leave you fired up and focused. 🎧 Ready to level up? Hit play, subscribe, and step into the mindset of a recruiting powerhouse. 🎯 Key Takeaways Recruiter Value = Lasting Impact (00:00:05, 00:22:04): You change lives, not just fill jobs.Overcoming Fear & Mindset Shifts (00:15:52, 00:18:11): Master influence, confidence, and communication.From Transactional to Consultative (00:23:51, 00:24:26): Stop selling—start consulting.Thriving Through Change (00:29:02, 00:30:13): Embrace AI and tech, but never lose the recruiter’s edge.Building a Legacy (00:35:26, 00:36:11): Focus on impact and reputation, not just revenue. ⏩ Highlighted Moments • [00:07:04] Recruiting pre-internet—rotary phones and file cabinets. • [00:11:08] Launching his own firm—the leap of faith. • [00:20:11] From big billings to real value. • [00:33:50] Why most recruiters fail—and how to avoid burnout. 📢 Don’t Miss Out Be the recruiter your market can’t ignore. Listen now, connect, and apply these timeless lessons—your future self will thank you. Sponsor & Link Section 🚀 Hoxo Personal Brand Bootcamp 🎯 Masterclass → https://hubs.ly/Q03rqpf-0 ⚡ £500 off with The Elite Recruiter Podcast • AI Recruiting Summit 2025 – https://ai-recruiting-summit-2025.heysummit.com/ • Finish The Year Strong 2025 – https://rock-the-year-2025.heysummit.com/ • Free Trial – PeopleGPT: https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d • Free Trial – Talin AI: https://app.talin.ai/signup?via=recruiter • Signup for podcast emails: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe • YouTube: https://youtu.be/3UnZ8viJjD0 • Michael Goldman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgoldman1/ • 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/ ✨ Tune in, take action, and make 2025 your biggest recruiting year yet.
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    58 m
  • Knocked Down, Never Out: Olympic Mindset, Grit & Game-Changing Self-Talk with Cam F. Awesome (A Must-Listen for Recruiters)

    Knocked Down, Never Out: Olympic Mindset, Grit & Game-Changing Self-Talk with Cam F. Awesome (A Must-Listen for Recruiters)
    Aug 21 2025
    Ready to punch through your recruiting plateaus and bounce back from every setback? In this inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with 12-time national boxing champion and Olympic team captain Cam F. Awesome. Discover what recruiters can learn from elite athletes about resilience, self-talk, and thriving under pressure—no matter how hard you get knocked down. 🚀 Sponsorship: Hoxo’s Personal Brand Bootcamp AI is already replacing recruiters—not next year, not eventually, but right now. The ones who are safe? Recruiters who are known, trusted, and visible in their niche. That’s where Hoxo comes in. Their Personal Brand Bootcamp helps recruitment founders turn a few hours a week on LinkedIn into inbound leads, candidate demand, and real business growth. It’s powered by their proven 3X System, used across every market to help founders build authority and attract clients instead of chasing them. 🎯 Watch the free masterclass here → https://hubs.ly/Q03rqpf-0 ⚡ Listener Bonus: Tell them The Elite Recruiter Podcast sent you and get £500 off if you join the Bootcamp. Recruiting is a full-contact sport. Cam F. Awesome—the winningest boxer in US history—shares how the Olympic mindset, relentless work ethic, and radical self-belief translate directly into talent acquisition success. Inside the Episode Benjamin and Cam break down the parallels between boxing and recruiting: • Cultivate grit—even when no one’s watching. • Turn negative self-talk into a winning inner dialogue. • Set and reset monster goals that drive growth. • Differentiate your workflow to move the TA needle. • Build habits that supercharge placements and business growth. Imagine attacking every day with Olympic-level discipline—where rejection becomes rocket fuel. Cam’s story will help you: • Rewire your self-identity to level up (he literally changed his LAST NAME to “Awesome”). • Escape mediocrity by questioning “the way it’s always been done.” • Reframe your value by writing down real accomplishments. • Take radical accountability to control your career trajectory. • Harness the power of your circle—the five people (or recruiters) who shape your success. Key Takeaways Set Goals Bigger Than You (09:41): Go for the “Olympics” of your niche—even if you fail, you’ll surpass smaller goals.Radical Accountability (39:09): Own every outcome. Recruiters who take full responsibility adapt and rise faster.Self-Talk Shapes Success (22:14): What you tell yourself daily becomes your edge (or your ceiling).Innovate, Don’t Conform (18:17): Following the herd leads to average results.Failure Is Fuel (52:01): Every loss is a filter, not a verdict—learn faster, grow faster, win faster. Ready to become the champion recruiter you were meant to be? 👉 Listen now, subscribe, and rewire your mindset for unstoppable growth. Connect & 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 emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe • YouTube: https://youtu.be/dOdAPtV_b7c • Follow Cam F. Awesome: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camfawesome/ • 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 miss this episode—listen now, subscribe, and challenge your limits!
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    1 h y 12 m
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