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Jan. 5, 2026

Elite Recruiter Awards

Celebrating Peer-Driven Excellence: Elite Recruiter Awards Winners & Finalists 2025 Recognition from your peers just hits different. In the recruiting world, the highest compliment isn’t a trophy on your shelf or a quota smashed – i…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Reflecting on The Elite Recruiter Podcast’s Humble Beginnings

When I launched The Elite Recruiter Podcast, I never imagined how far it would come. In our first full year, we reached just 2,361 total downloads, a simple start that taught me the value of every single listener. Fast forward to 2025, and we crosse…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Elite Recruiters Stay Ahead: 2025’s 10 Most-Downloaded Podcast Episodes

How do top recruiters stay ahead of the curve? Many turn to podcasts as on-demand masterclasses – learning from industry trailblazers while on their commute or coffee break. The Elite Recruiter Podcast is one such resource that skyrocketed in …

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Dec. 23, 2025

Turning LinkedIn into a Cleared Recruiting Goldmine: The Stephanie Holman Story

In the ultra-secretive world of cleared recruiting (think CIA and NSA hires), one recruiter defied all odds by turning LinkedIn content into a pipeline of placements. Stephanie Holman has “done the impossible” – building a vi…

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Dec. 18, 2025

BD Sales & Business Development Recruiter Summit 2026 Schedule

The Sales & BD Recruiter Summit 2026 is a week-long virtual event (January 26 – February 2, 2026) hosted by the Elite Recruiter Podcast team. Below is a detailed day-by-day schedule of the summit. Each session listing includes the time (co…

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Dec. 17, 2025

From Operator to Founder: How Chance Wood Built One Degree on Industry Experience and Relationships

He once spent seven-day weeks running grain elevators – now he’s running a thriving recruiting firm in that same niche by putting relationships and quality above all. Chance Wood’s journey from an industry operator in agriculture t…

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Dec. 17, 2025

The Outbound Playbook for Recruiters: Adapting SaaS Sales Strategies for Recruitment Success

In today's competitive recruiting landscape, relying solely on inbound leads is no longer sufficient to guarantee success. Top SaaS sales teams have mastered outbound strategies, and recruiters can benefit immensely from adopting similar frameworks.…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Crafting the Perfect ICP: A Recruiter's Guide to Identifying and Targeting Ideal Clients

In the fast-paced world of recruiting, success hinges on efficiency and precision. Spending time chasing the wrong clients is a surefire way to drain resources and miss out on valuable opportunities. That's where the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) com…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Why Recruiters Struggle with Outbound Sales (and How to Fix It)

Recruiters often believe that their biggest challenge is sourcing enough leads. They pour resources into lead generation, assuming that a larger pool of potential clients will automatically translate into more deals. However, the reality is that man…

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Dec. 17, 2025

From Podcast to Placement: How Content Creation Attracts High-Value Clients

In today's competitive landscape, standing out as a recruiter requires more than just traditional methods. It demands a strategic approach that leverages content creation to establish authority, build trust, and ultimately attract high-value clients…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Beyond HR: Winning CEO/COO/CFO Searches Directly

In the world of executive recruiting, breaking through the noise and connecting with top-level decision-makers can feel like an uphill battle. Traditional methods often involve navigating through layers of HR, potentially diluting your message and s…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Conference Domination: Craig Picken's Strategy for Fueling His Recruiting Pipeline

In today's fast-paced recruiting world, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just a robust database and a keen eye for talent. It demands a strategic approach to networking and relationship building. That's why we're diving deep into the co…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Podcast to Placements: How Content Creation Drives Executive Search Success

In today's competitive executive search landscape, simply relying on traditional recruiting methods isn't enough. To truly stand out and attract high-value clients, recruiters need to establish themselves as thought leaders and build authentic conne…

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Dec. 17, 2025

The Recruiter's Dartboard: Mapping Your Way to Success

In the fast-paced world of executive recruiting, success hinges on your ability to connect with the right people, at the right time. But how do you navigate the complex organizational structures of large companies to identify and engage with the key…

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Dec. 17, 2025

The Power of Niche: Dominating Aviation & Aerospace Recruiting

In the fast-paced world of recruiting, the key to standing out and achieving unparalleled success often lies in specialization. This blog post delves into the incredible journey of Craig Picken, a former Navy aviator who transformed himself into a l…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Building an Unbreakable Niche: How to Become the Go-To Recruiter

In today's competitive recruiting landscape, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. But what if you could establish yourself as the undisputed expert in a specific area? This blog post delves into the power of specializing in a niche and how it can b…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Leaving Industry to Recruit: How to Avoid Common Failure Points

Many industry professionals dream of leveraging their deep knowledge and experience to transition into the world of recruiting. The allure of helping others find fulfilling careers while capitalizing on their insider expertise is strong. However, th…

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Dec. 17, 2025

Old-School vs. Automation: Why Phone Calls Still Beat Tech for Business Development in Recruiting

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of automation and AI. But when it comes to business development, particularly in the nuanced field of recruiting, are we overlooking the enduring power of a simple phone call? Thi…

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Dec. 17, 2025

The $1.5 Million Lesson: How In-House Experience Can Make You a Recruiting Rockstar

Ever wonder what it takes to truly excel in the recruiting world? It's not always about the latest tech or the fanciest tools. Sometimes, the most significant advantage comes from a deep understanding of the industry you serve. In this blog post, we…

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Dec. 17, 2025

NPCs: The Secret Weapon for Winning Clients Before Roles Even Open

In the fast-paced world of recruiting, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. But what if you could go beyond simply filling open positions and actually proactively win clients by identifying and presenting them with ideal candidates bef…

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Dec. 17, 2025

The Power of Old-School: Why Phone Calls Still Dominate in Recruiting

Welcome to a deeper dive into the strategies and insights discussed in our latest podcast episode, How an Industry Insider Built a Recruiting Agency From Scratch (No Fancy Tools). In this episode, we explored how Chance Wood leveraged his industry e…

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Dec. 17, 2025

From Industry Expert to Recruiting Mogul: How to Leverage Your Background

In today's competitive recruiting landscape, finding a unique edge is paramount. But what if that edge wasn't about mastering the latest AI tool or automation hack? What if it was already within you, honed by years of experience in a specific indust…

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Dec. 9, 2025

Mastering the Close: Steve Finkel on Closing for Recruiters and the Art of the Deal

Steve Finkel – often dubbed “the godfather of recruiting training” – is a globally respected recruiting trainer and author who has influenced the industry for decades. He recently released a new book titled Closing for Recrui…

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Dec. 9, 2025

Mastering the Close: Steve Finkel on Closing for Recruiters and the Art of the Deal

Many recruiters excel at finding candidates – yet falter at closing the deal. This hard truth comes from legendary recruiting trainer Steve Finkel, often dubbed “the godfather of recruiting training”. In a recent two-part Elite Rec…

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