AI In Recruiting Episodes

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by Roheel Ahmad—entrepreneur, AI innovator, and co-founder of Full Size Barns—to dive deep into what it really takes to build a $100 million recruiting business from the ground up, all without outside investment. Roheel shares the game-changing strategies his team used to scale from a London basement to a global powerhouse in less than eight years, including how they thought—and acted—like a big business from day one, built internal leaders instead of just hiring big billers, and created a culture of shared ownership with an equity structure that changed everything. But that’s not all: As the future of recruiting collides with the power of AI, Roheel pulls back the curtain on Imagine AI, the platform born from real recruiting needs that’s set to change the way firms operate—from freeing up recruiters’ time for actual relationship-building to supercharging business development and learning. Wh…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by Sam Kuehnle for a forward-looking conversation that pulls back the curtain on recruiting’s rapidly evolving landscape. From the explosive impact of AI and automation in recruitment, to building a tech stack that’s not just modern—but truly future-proof—Ben and Sam tackle the big questions you should be thinking about right now. They dive into the nuts and bolts of proactive talent pipelining, discuss why so many recruiters underutilize their CRMs, and explore how emerging tools and smart data enrichment can help you get ahead. If you’ve ever wondered how the best in the business are preparing for the future, or you’re looking for practical advice on leveraging AI and integrating next-gen tech, this episode is packed with insights. Whether you’re a solo recruiter or scaling an agency, make sure you listen in—because the world of recruiting is changing fast, and you don’t want to be left beh…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this exciting episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Steve Lu, CEO and co-founder of pin.com, to dive deep into the game-changing world of artificial intelligence in recruiting. Together, they explore why Steve believes we’re on the brink of becoming “super recruiters” powered by AI—finally shifting away from being bogged down by clunky technology and back to what truly matters: building relationships and making impactful placements. Steve shares his journey from launching the innovative Interseller platform to now leading PIN, an AI-driven sourcing tool he describes as “LinkedIn recruiter with AI on steroids.” You’ll hear insider insights on how AI is automating tedious sourcing tasks, improving outreach quality, and even helping recruiters stand out among the noise of today’s crowded tech landscape. Benjamin and Steve get real about what AI means for the future of recruiting, why human expertise in relationship-building is only …

Welcome to a brand new episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, host Benjamin Mena welcomes back recruitment expert James Blackwell to dive deep into the game-changing trends shaping the industry as we head towards 2025. In this forward-looking conversation, Benjamin and James break down the rise of AI Talent Partners, the evolving demands of clients, and why the days of being a “Superman” recruiter—doing it all yourself—are numbered. James shares his unfiltered take on what it REALLY takes to crush it in recruitment today, from adopting the right mindset to leveraging cutting-edge tech like Clay AI and remote assistants. You’ll hear insights into the three major shifts in recruitment history, why traditional agency models are getting swallowed up by automation, and how the top agency founders are adapting to stay ahead of the curve. Plus, they explore practical strategies for scaling your recruiting business—without burning out—through delegation, smart outsourcing, and b…

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, our host Benjamin Mena is joined by David Paffenholz, co-founder of Juicebox, the creators of PeopleGPT. We're diving deep into the impact of AI agents in the recruiting space and how they're driving efficiency and profitability. Discover how AI technology is reshaping the recruiting landscape, enabling small teams of recruiters to achieve incredible revenue milestones. With new advancements in AI, especially in 2025, tools and strategies have never been more intertwined with the recruiting craft. We explore the innovations, opportunities, and even challenges facing the industry today. Whether you're a recruiting agency owner or an individual recruiter, this conversation reveals insights you can't afford to miss if you want to stay ahead in the game. So, listen in as David and Benjamin discuss the future of AI in recruiting, tips for maximizing output, and strategies for leveraging the latest tech to …

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast with your host, Benjamin Mena. Today, we dive deep into the transformative world of artificial intelligence in recruitment with our special guest, Mike Wolford. Known for his expertise in AI and data analytics, Mike shares essential insights into how AI is revolutionizing the recruiting landscape. He discusses the impending obsolescence of traditional recruiting roles, highlighting how AI can automate phone interviews, streamline scheduling, and even conduct detailed analytics. With practical advice on becoming a data-driven, AI-empowered recruiter, Mike reveals how both corporate and agency recruiters can adapt to stay relevant and thrive. Join us as we unpack the future of recruitment, the skills you need to develop, and the tools that can elevate your game. If you want to ensure your future in this ever-evolving field, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, "Blueprint to Crushing It in Recruitment: Harnessing Tech, Mindset, and Community with the Syndicate," we're thrilled to have Neil Lebovits, David Stephen Patterson, and Daniel Miller join our host, Benjamin Mena. Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of insights and strategies for recruitment success. We'll explore how recruiters can broaden their horizons and unlock additional revenue streams, the crucial role of investing in essential recruiting tools, and the game-changing impact of platform integration. Our guests will also share a wealth of knowledge on overcoming mindset challenges, leveraging proactive communication, and the pivotal significance of community support. From advice for new and seasoned recruiters, to practical tech tool recommendations and industry-specific strategies, this episode is packed with actionable tips and real-world examples. Plus, we’ll discuss the benefits of forming supportive netwo…

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we have an exceptional guest joining us: Marcus Sawyerr. Marcus has risen from humble beginnings to become a leader in the recruitment industry, leveraging the power of AI and strategic relationships to drive success. In this episode, Marcus shares invaluable insights on how to harness AI tools alongside emotional intelligence, the critical importance of proactive relationship-building in staffing, and his vision for the future of recruitment companies as technology-driven entities. We'll also dive into his personal journey, from his early days in sales to his innovative work at CareerBuilder and Adecco, and now as an entrepreneur revolutionizing the industry with his company, EQ app. Get ready to uncover practical advice on making impactful strategic moves, building a successful business framework, and the importance of community and mindset in achieving long-term succe…

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the future of recruiting with our special guest, Jason James. In this episode titled "Evolution of Recruiting: AI, Efficiency, and Candidate Experience," we will explore how AI is transforming the recruitment landscape, especially in the wake of significant downsizing in recruiting teams over the past few years. Join our host, Benjamin Mena, as we discuss Jason's revolutionary AI recruiting agent, Max, developed by Tezi. This cutting-edge tool is designed to handle routine tasks, enhance recruiter productivity, and improve the candidate experience. We'll talk about the role of AI in managing high-volume recruitment, while still emphasizing the human touch needed for executive-level hires. Jason will share his insights on the future of recruitment technology, including advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, reflections on his own journey from corporate roles to founding a startup, and th…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative impact of AI in recruiting and the intricacies of investing in technology startups with our esteemed guest, Robin Choy. Robin brings a wealth of knowledge from his years in the recruitment industry and his successful venture with HireSweet. Together with our host, Benjamin Mena, Robin shares his approach of focusing on small, consistent efforts and personal fulfillment to measure success. They explore investing strategies for early-stage tech companies, emphasizing team dynamics, market potential, and defensibility. We also discuss the importance of long-term relationships, managing client expectations, and tackling recruitment challenges head-on. Robin offers invaluable advice on scalability, the pitfalls of raising excessive funds, and staying passionate through innovation and engaging with the community. Tune in for insightful lessons on recruitment tech, the evolving dynamic…

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this exciting episode, your host Benjamin Mena sits down with Prem Kumar, a former Microsoft success story and the founder of Humanly.io. Together, they dive deep into the transformative role of AI in modern recruiting. Prem discusses how AI, when used correctly, can address key issues in the hiring process and enhance candidate experience. Emphasizing the importance of vigilance, Prem shares the need for thorough audits, transparency, and understanding the technology before adopting AI tools. He also offers invaluable advice for recruiting technology founders, stressing the importance of grasping the complexities recruiters face daily. Listen in as Prem explores the potential of AI to match candidates, manage high applicant volumes, and improve communication, and highlights the need for data protection and trust in AI systems. Drawing from his journey at Microsoft and his startup experience, Prem shares insights on managing stress, wor…

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we delve deep into the dynamic world of recruitment. In today's episode titled "AI-Powered Hiring and Navigating Startup Success," host Benjamin Mena sits down with Sabashan Ragavan, co-founder of HeyMilo, an AI-powered tool revolutionizing the hiring process. Sabashan shares his journey through the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of the startup world, likening it to the stock market and emphasizing the importance of addressing customer problems effectively. With insights from his experience at tech giants like Microsoft and Instagram, he discusses the critical role of having a reliable co-founder, the importance of personal growth, and the high return on investment in founding his own venture. In a candid conversation, Sabashan offers valuable advice to both seasoned and new founders in the rec tech space, stressing the need to stay motivated, solve the right problems, and navigate investor skepticism. The discussion also ex…

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we have an incredibly insightful episode titled "Preparing for an AI-Driven Future with Alex Libre." Our special guest, Alex Libre, co-founder of a pioneering AI-focused recruiting firm, joins us to share his expertise and vision for the future of recruiting in the age of artificial intelligence. We'll dive into how Alex utilizes AI tools like chat GPT and Claude to revolutionize the recruiting process, including practical applications such as AI-driven transcription, data tracking, and structure from recruiter calls. He also highlights the importance of mastering AI and prompt engineering for a competitive edge in the market. As we explore the societal impacts of AI and the potential for artificial general intelligence, Alex discusses the need for wealth redistribution and prepares for a job landscape where AI might replace many knowledge workers. Moreover, Alex shares his journey from working at big names like Google to foundin…

Are you curious about how AI is revolutionizing the recruitment process and what it means for the future of your recruiting career? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is sponsored by heyMilo: https://www.heymilo.ai/ Finish The Year Strong Summit - https://finish-the-year-strong.heysummit.com/ In today's fast-paced digital world, the recruitment landscape is rapidly evolving, with technology, AI, and community playing pivotal roles. Traditional methods are becoming less effectiv...

Welcome to another compelling episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, hosted by Benjamin Mena. Today, we are joined by special guest Ben Browning, an accomplished professional whose insights from his tenure at Robert Half and EY have revolutionized recruitment strategies. In this episode titled "The 7 Pillars of Effective Recruiting with Ben Browning," we delve deep into the transformative strategies that make recruitment a winner's game. Ben shares his invaluable experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding the bigger recruitment picture focusing on quality and speed of hire, and how a strategic feedback-oriented approach can enhance relationships with businesses. We will explore the crucial seven pillars of recruiting—culture, systems, metrics, performance, positioning, prospecting, and closing— that Ben attributes to his successful shift from traditional recruitment to a more strategic-minded approach. Furthermore, Ben will highlight innovative techniques for outre…

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, titled "Data Mastery for Recruiters: How to Track and Transform into a Leader." Today, we're thrilled to have Luke Eaton join us to dive deep into the crucial role of data in transforming recruitment processes and how recruiters can evolve into strategic business leaders. Luke, with his unconventional journey from a window cleaner and magician to a top-tier recruitment expert, will share his insights on the importance of aligning recruitment strategies with business goals. He’ll discuss the transformative power of data, the importance of business problem-solving, and how technology, particularly AI, can significantly enhance recruitment efficiency. Our host, Benjamin Mena, will explore Luke's personal career evolution, his recommendations on project management governance, and how self-taught skills in data and agile methodologies empowered him to communicate effectively with engineering managers. Luke will a…

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, the show that’s all about arming you with cutting-edge strategies to elevate your recruiting game. I’m your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we have a very special guest, Bethany Stachenfeld, the CEO of Sendspark, joining us to discuss how recruiters can master the art of video personalization. In today’s digital age, standing out from the crowd is more important than ever, and Bethany is here to share the transformative tools and technologies that Sendspark offers. Imagine sending out hundreds of personalized videos with ease, addressing your prospects by name, and even integrating specific job titles or personal details—all this without creating multiple individual videos. Bethany will walk us through how Sendspark's technology leverages AI to create scalable, personalized video content, as well as how their platform enhances communication by overlaying videos onto public websites. We'll explore the practical a…

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where today's recruiting experts arm you with the insights to elevate your game. I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and in this episode, "The 3 Pillars of AI In Recruiting Edge," we're diving into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence with the CEO of Betterleep, Khaled Hussein. Fresh from the success of our recruiting growth summit, we're bringing the future to your doorstep. Khaled brings years of entrepreneurial skill and a deep understanding of AI's role in recruiting. We'll be unpacking the three pivotal waves of AI technology that are reshaping our industry—from recommendation systems to natural language sourcing and beyond. Discover how personalizing emails, leveraging follow-up features, and understanding unlimited contacts can amplify your productivity and refine your placements. Moreover, Khaled shares his path to success, starting in his family's entrepreneurial roots and leading into the tech world, bringing a human tou…

Are you ready to transform your recruitment strategy with world-class virtual assistants, but unsure where to start? In today's highly competitive recruiting landscape, finding the right talent while optimizing your time and resources is more crucial than ever. The Elite Recruiter Podcast's latest episode is tailored to address these challenges by sharing the untapped potential of hiring virtual assistants (VAs). Whether you're looking to scale your recruitment agency, improve operational effic...

Welcome to the Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by special guest Adam Gellert, the founder of Hired Hippo. Benjamin shares exciting news about the book of the month and plans for a Zoom meeting to discuss it. He also announces the upcoming "Recruiting Growth Summit" scheduled for March. Adam Gellert provides insights into the tech-forward recruiting platform, Hired Hippo, and his journey in the recruiting space. He emphasizes the importance of slow, smart growth and shares valuable advice for new and experienced recruiters. Throughout the episode, Adam discusses the challenges and rewards of building a tech platform, the significance of industry collaboration, and the impact of aligning company values with team members. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of recruitment and the role of technology in shaping its future. Tune in to learn from Adam Gellert’s wealth of knowledge as he shares his thought-provok…

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, our guest Thad Price, CEO of Talroo, shares invaluable insights on data-driven decision-making for effective hiring. Join us as we explore the transformative power of embracing change, leveraging technology, and shifting towards skill-based recruiting. Get ready for a rich discussion that's sure to elevate your recruiting game!

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Kalifa Oliver, where we dive deep into the flaws and biases in the recruitment process. Kalifa challenges the idea of meritocracy and shares personal experiences of trying to shrink themselves to avoid intimidating others. They emphasize the importance of embracing vulnerabilities and taking up space in the room. We also explore the critical role of the candidate experience and how it sets the tone for the entire organization. Kalifa brings to light the negative consequences of rushing the hiring process and treating candidates as mere numbers. They argue for a more humanized approach in the design of the hiring process, questioning the impact of decisions on different groups of people and challenging hiring managers' perspectives. We also discuss the downsides of relying too heavily on resume screening and the overengineering of recruitment systems. Join us as we delve int…

On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we sit down with guest Trent Cotton to discuss the intersection of AI, leadership, and effective recruiting. Trent, the author of an ebook documenting his valuable insights for recruiters, shares his journey and the importance of forming human connections in the recruitment process. He emphasizes the role of AI tools in streamlining tasks, establishing connections, and providing valuable information beyond what meets the eye. Trent's key message to recruiters is to 'trust the journey' and be present in the moment, so as not to miss unexpected career opportunities. He provides advice on leading organizations with data, building a data practice, and employing due diligence when considering AI solutions. Trent dives into the mindset required for HR leaders, drawing lessons from history and military leaders. The importance of change management is highlighted through captivating stories and case studies. Trent also shares personal experiences…

On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, join host Benjamin Mena as he sits down with David Paffenholz, founder of PeopleGPT. David shares how his company is disrupting the recruiting industry by focusing on finding more specialized IT talent with higher conversion rates and success within organizations. He also discusses how AI will help recruiters evolve their jobs by using it to find and screen candidates more efficiently while still maintaining the final decision-making process. Additionally, David talks about People GPT's new data sources and workflow improvements, as well as his tips for new recruiters and the importance of personalized recruiting. Lastly, he delves into the AI revolution in recruiting and how his company is taking Chat GPT to the next level with their new program. Tune in to this informative episode to learn more about the future of recruiting with AI.