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July 23, 2026

20 Placements a Month Put Her in the Hospital

Michelle Flynn was living the recruitment dream: 20 placements a month as a solo recruiter, working 9:30 to 4:30, every client on exclusive, no cold calls. Then, three months after her wedding, a suspected heart attack at 39 put her on the hospital floor. From her hospital bed, she asked for her phone because an interview was still running. In Part 1 of this two part conversation, the health and performance coach recruiters call the Wendy Rhoades of the industry takes us inside the dream desk, the collapse, the second warning at 42 that finally forced the wake up call, and the foundations she now coaches into top billers and staffing firm owners. Why you cannot outwork burnout. The fact versus excuse test. The four factors of sleep quality. The breathwork reset elite athletes use before a penalty kick. And the time audit that found one recruiter 36 hours a week hiding on Instagram. Essential listening for agency recruiters, executive search professionals, and recruitment founders runn…
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Nov. 9, 2023

How to Upgrade From Recruiter to Business Partner with Justin Wade

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, our host, Benjamin Mena, sits down with the amazing Justin Wade to discuss how to upgrade from recruiter to business partner. With a wealth of experience and insights, Justin shares his journey in the recruiting industry, evolving from a recruiter to a true business partner. From the importance of understanding business needs and providing solutions to leveraging technology and storytelling as a superpower, Justin offers invaluable advice for both new and experienced recruiters. Discover how he utilizes tech tools, manages stakeholder relationships, and implements strategic sourcing to enhance the recruiting process. Join us for a deep dive into the world of recruiting and leveling up your career with Justin Wade on The Elite Recruiter Podcast!
Guest: Justin Wade