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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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  • 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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