Disruption Episodes

Danny Cahill is one of the biggest names in recruiting history. In part one of this two part conversation with Benjamin Mena, he unpacks how he survived four recessions and a pandemic across a 40 year career, why leaning on AI for your sales conversations is quietly making recruiters passive, and how he built a firm of recruiters who last entire careers instead of burning out in year one. He gets into what really motivates top performers, why he spends more time with his veterans than his rookies, the fundamentals even 20 year veterans still get wrong, and a hard truth about your pipeline. When you think you have four job orders, you really have one.

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…

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...

elcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, your host Benjamin dives into a captivating conversation with the phenomenal Michael Solomon, founder of 10x Management. With a background in the music industry, Michael has revolutionized the world of tech talent recruitment by applying the principles of talent management. Their insightful discussion explores the evolving landscape of remote work and the role of AI in the recruitment process. As they delve into the future of work, they examine the importance of humility, continuous improvement, and adaptability. Benjamin also highlights Michael's extensive involvement in nonprofits and his commitment to being of service to others. Get ready to gain invaluable insights and inspiration from this game-changing episode. And don't forget to check out Michael's must-read book, "Game Changer"! So sit back, relax, and let's jump into this enlightening conversation with Michael Solomon on The Elite Recruiter Podcast.

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.