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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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  • How Recruiting Firms Break $10M: The 4-Part Growth Framework That Scales

    How Recruiting Firms Break $10M: The 4-Part Growth Framework That Scales
    Feb 2 2026
    Most recruiting firms never break $10M — not because of the market, but because the leader becomes the bottleneck. If you want to scale past $10M (or $25M) without chaos, burnout, or relying on one rainmaker, this episode is a must-listen. 30 Day BD Challenge Kicks off Feb 9th in the Elite Recruiter Community https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community 2. Why This Episode Matters Scaling a recruiting firm isn’t about working harder — it’s about building the right foundation. In this episode, you’ll learn the exact framework elite recruiting and staffing firms use to grow revenue, develop leaders, and scale sales in volatile markets. If your firm feels stuck at $5–10M, overly dependent on top billers, or constantly firefighting, this episode shows you why — and how to fix it. 3. What You’ll Learn The 4-part framework recruiting firms must master to scale past $10M intentionallyWhy most firms stall between $5M–$10M (and the hidden leadership mistake causing it)The exact reason top billers become dangerous bottlenecks — and how to fix itHow elite firms build repeatable sales systems instead of relying on hero performersThe mindset shift leaders must make to unlock team-wide growthHow to structure accountability so sales behavior actually sticksWhy slowing down strategically helps recruiting firms grow faster 4. About the Guest Shad Tidler is a senior sales consultant at Lucid (Lucian) and has spent over a decade helping recruiting, staffing, and professional services firms scale revenue through leadership, sales systems, and accountability. He works directly with owners and leadership teams navigating the jump from $5M to $25M+. 5. Extended Value Tease Imagine a recruiting firm where growth isn’t dependent on one or two rainmakers. Where leaders aren’t buried in admin. Where sales reps know exactly what to do, why it matters, and are held accountable without micromanagement. This episode shows you how elite firms create structure, clarity, and momentum — and why the best leaders learn to get out of the way. 6. Listen Now CTA If you want to scale your desk, your team, or your entire firm the right way — press play now. This episode will permanently change how you think about growth. 7. Timestamp Highlights 00:02 – The $10M ceiling most recruiting firms never break05:10 – How Shad accidentally entered the recruiting world14:35 – The 4 S’s framework: Strategy, Structure, Staff, Skills24:20 – Why leaders — not recruiters — are the growth bottleneck31:00 – The mindset shift elite firm owners make38:15 – How to plan the jump from $5M to $10M45:05 – Why training fails without accountability51:40 – The danger of relying on 1–2 top billers59:10 – How elite firms build sales systems that scale1:07:00 – What leaders must stop doing to grow faster1:14:30 – The most overlooked reason firms stall out1:20:45 – Why fundamentals beat “new tactics” every time1:28:10 – Shad’s book recommendation and mindset philosophy 8. Sponsors Section 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Automates admin, syncs resumes/emails, and uses AI to build polished profiles and reports. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 9. Summit + Community Section 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 💼 Join the Elite Recruiter Community All summits, replays, Billers Club + Split Space https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community 10. Tools & Links Section Free Trial: Pin → https://www.pin.com/ Signup for emails → https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/aSXObS1bXEM Follow Shad Tidler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadtidler/ Host Benjamin Mena: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/
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  • Tricia Tamkin & Jason Thibeault on Why Perfect Candidates Cost Recruiters Money

    Tricia Tamkin & Jason Thibeault on Why Perfect Candidates Cost Recruiters Money
    Jan 29 2026
    Most recruiters aren’t underperforming — they’re over-filtering. Chasing “perfect” candidates is quietly costing you deals, speed, and money. 🎧 Tricia Tamkin & Jason Thibeault on Why Perfect Candidates Cost Recruiters Money 1. Episode Hook Chasing “perfect” candidates feels responsible. It’s also the fastest way to kill deals, slow your desk, and lose fees. 2. Why This Episode Matters Most recruiters are unknowingly playing the wrong game. They wait. They hesitate. They protect “standards.” And while they do, other recruiters close the deal. This episode shows how elite recruiters actually think about candidate fit—and how a simple mindset shift can unlock faster placements, higher billings, and more control in an increasingly competitive, AI-driven recruiting market. 3. What You’ll Learn The 70–80% fit rule top billers use to place candidates fasterThe hidden mistake recruiters make when they treat job descriptions as “non-negotiable”The exact way to present an almost-fit candidate without losing credibilityWhy waiting for perfect profiles quietly destroys momentum and time-to-fillThe conversation shift that gets hiring managers to lean in instead of push backWhen submitting a stretch candidate is smart—and when it’s a costly mistakeHow this approach directly increases confidence, revenue, and client trust 4. About the Guests Tricia Tamkin and Jason Thibeault are two of the most respected voices in recruiter training, known for helping recruiters and firm owners break outdated rules, move faster, and consistently close more deals without burning out or playing it safe. 5. Extended Value Tease If your desk feels stuck, slow, or overly dependent on “perfect” candidates showing up—this episode will reset how you recruit. After listening, you’ll stop second-guessing strong candidates, present with conviction, and move faster than competitors who are still waiting for ideal profiles that rarely exist. This is how recruiters separate from the pack and scale their desk with confidence. 6. Listen Now CTA Don’t skip this one. Queue it up now and learn how top recruiters stop waiting—and start closing. 7. Timestamp Highlights [00:01] Why “perfect fit” recruiting quietly costs recruiters money [03:55] The 70–80% rule elite billers actually follow [07:20] Why job descriptions are aspirational—not real [10:45] The dating analogy that reframes candidate submissions [14:30] When almost-fit candidates get hired anyway [18:10] How to sell the gap instead of hiding it [22:05] What hiring managers really decide on [26:40] When NOT to submit a stretch candidate [30:15] The confidence shift that changes your desk [34:50] How this mindset increases long-term revenue 8. Sponsors Section 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Automates admin, syncs resumes and emails, and uses AI to build polished profiles and reports. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 9. Summit + Community 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 💼 Join the Elite Recruiter Community (All summits, replays, Billers Club + Split Space) https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community 10. Tools & Links Free Trial: Pin → https://www.pin.com/ Email List → https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube Episode → https://youtu.be/tHWJiPxhIfs Guest LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciatamkin/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonthibeault/ 🎙 Hosted by Benjamin Mena http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/
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  • How Top Recruiters Turn Relationships Into Inbound Clients

    How Top Recruiters Turn Relationships Into Inbound Clients
    Jan 23 2026
    Most recruiters are stuck chasing clients, sending cold outreach, and grinding through business development just to stay afloat. In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, Benjamin Mena sits down with Pinnacle Society top biller Michael Silverstein to unpack why elite recruiters stop chasing deals and how they build inbound client demand through relationships, trust, and positioning. This conversation breaks down the mindset, strategy, and long-term business development approach that allows top recruiters to scale their desk, close more deals, and build a recruiting practice that compounds over time, without cold selling. 🎯 Sales & BD Recruiter Summit (Near the Top) If this episode resonates, go deeper at the 2026 Sales & BD Recruiter Summit, where elite billers share what’s actually working right now in recruiting sales and business development. 👉 Register here: https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ Why This Episode Matters Recruiter burnout is rising—and traditional sales tactics aren’t working like they used to. This episode shows how top-performing recruiters replace outbound grind with inbound opportunity, improve close rates, and create predictable revenue in today’s relationship-driven recruiting market. What You’ll Learn Why chasing clients limits long-term recruiting revenueThe relationship-based business development strategy elite recruiters useHow to position yourself so clients seek you outThe biggest networking mistake recruiters make without realizing itHow trust and reputation outperform volume outreachThe mindset shift that separates high billers from average performersHow to build a recruiting practice that compounds year after year About the Guest Michael Silverstein is one of the highest-billing recruiters in the Pinnacle Society, known for building a scalable recruiting practice driven by trust, reputation, and long-term relationships rather than cold selling. Extended Value This episode isn’t about scripts or hacks. It’s about building a recruiting desk that attracts the right clients, creates inbound demand, and allows you to scale without burnout—even as the recruiting industry evolves with AI and changing buyer behavior. Listen Now If you want to close more deals, improve your business development strategy, and stop chasing clients, this episode is a must-listen. Press play and rethink how elite recruiters actually grow. Timestamp Highlights 00:00 Why elite recruiters stop chasing deals04:12 How deal-chasing quietly caps recruiting revenue09:30 Why relationship-based recruiting scales better14:45 The networking mistake hurting most recruiters19:10 What truly creates inbound client demand25:40 How trust compounds into long-term deal flow31:05 Reputation as a recruiting growth moat36:20 The mindset shift behind elite performance41:55 Positioning yourself as the obvious choice47:10 Building a recruiting business that lasts Sponsors 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Automates admin, syncs resumes and emails, and uses AI to build polished recruiter profiles and reports. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com Community + Resources 🎯 2026 Sales & BD Recruiter Summit https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 💼 Elite Recruiter Community (All summits, replays, Billers Club + Split Space) https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community Tools & Links Pin (Free Trial): https://www.pin.com/ Email List: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/qIY9aj5OJ5g Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsilverstein123/ Host: Benjamin Mena Website: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/
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