Success Stories Episodes
How I Built a $4M Recruitment Agency and Walked Away: Lessons, Offsho…
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Gregory Fischer, a recruitment agency founder who built his company from the ground up to an impressive $4 million in gross margin and $1.4 million EBITDA—only to make the bold move to walk away from it all. Greg shar…
The Recruiter’s Blueprint: Building Your Brand, Community, and Client…
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! This week, host Benjamin Mena welcomes Alexis Albright Meschi, a leader in marketing for recruiters, for a candid and insightful conversation about building an authentic brand, engaged community, and thriving client base on LinkedIn.Are…
From Rookie to $1M Recruiter by 25: Kent Depwe’s Playbook for 7-Figur…
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! This week, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Kent Depwe, a recruitment prodigy who became a million-dollar biller by the age of 25—and has consistently repeated that success ever since. In this candid conversation, Kent pulls back the curta…
How to Crack $500k+ Billings & Build Elite Remote Recruiting Teams – …
Struggling to scale your recruiting desk, close bigger deals, or turn your agency into a powerhouse? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is your playbook for becoming a $500k+ biller and doubling down on the exact tac...
7-Figure Success Through Influence, Not Influence(r): Brent Orsuga’s …
Are you ready to break past your recruiting plateau and become a true recruiting leader? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast , host Benjamin Mena sits down with industry powerhouse Brent Orsuga to share strategies,...
Million-Dollar Recruiters: Jeremy Jenson’s Proven Strategies for Scal…
Are you ready to break free from the “average recruiter” grind and join the ranks of million-dollar billers? If you’re a recruiter, search firm owner, or ambitious TA pro, this episode is your backstage pass to the playbook t...
Consistent Success in Recruiting: Simple Strategies from Big Biller A…
Do you feel overwhelmed by endless recruiting tech, tools, and “hacks”—but still wonder why top-billing recruiters win? This episode pulls back the curtain! Join Benjamin Mena as he sits down with powerhouse insurance recruit...
$650K in Offers in a Single Day: Mindi Romero’s Secrets to Authentic …
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with powerhouse recruiter Mindi Romero to uncover the strategies that helped her generate a staggering $650,000 in offers—all in a single day, with 100% acceptance.Mindi shares her unconventional path …
The Power of Niching Down & Leading with Heart: How Cari Kraft Built …
Get ready for an inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! This week, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Cari Kraft, owner of Jacobs Management Group, to explore how niching down—and leading with heart—can transform your recruiting journey. Cari shares her unconventional path from engineerin…
Million Dollar Mindset: Michael Goldman on Building a Legendary Recru…
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s show, host Benjamin Mena sits down with legendary recruiter Michael Goldman to explore the mindset and strategies behind building a million-dollar career in recruitment. Michael, with over 45 years in the industry and as one of t…
7-Figure Comeback: Dan Falzarano’s No-BS Blueprint for Recruiting Suc…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with powerhouse recruiter Dan Falzarano for an inspiring deep dive into the highs and lows of a recruiting career that bounced back from the brink. Dan shares his “No-BS” blueprint for consistent, high-level …
From Survival to Seven Figures: Pree Sarkar’s Blueprint for Building …
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes Pree Sarkar for an in-depth conversation on going "From Survival to Seven Figures." Pree shares his remarkable journey from being laid off from his dream tech sales job in Australia—with a young family and a new mortgage—to…
The Power of Niching: How Rob Bowerman Became The Luxury Recruiting L…
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Rob Bowerman, founder of The Bowerman Group, to explore the true power of niching in recruitment. Rob shares his fascinating journey from the world of retail buying to becoming a leading recruiter in the luxury and pr…
$28 Million Staffing Agency Exit: Diane Prince’s Step-by-Step Playboo…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Diane Prince, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built and sold her staffing company for an incredible $28 million. Diane shares the real story behind living the dream so many recruiters chase—from …
From Rock Bottom to Top Biller: Cathy Stewart’s Playbook for Elite Re…
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s show, host Benjamin Mena sits down with top biller Cathy Stewart to unpack her incredible journey from hitting rock bottom to achieving elite recruiting success. Cathy shares her unconventional path into recruiting, sta…
From Laid Off to In-Demand: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Successf…
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Liam Haghighat, a seasoned recruiter who went from being laid off three times in just nine months to building a thriving solo fractional recruiting business. Liam shares his candid journey—from working in agency and i…
The Million Dollar Comeback: How Rich Bradley Battled Cancer & Stayed…
On this inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with legendary recruiter Rich Bradley to dig deep into what it really takes to overcome adversity and bounce back stronger than ever. Rich shares his remarkable journey: from hustling for his first break in recru…
From Leap of Faith to Six-Figure Recruiter: Kelly (Dockrell) Brown's …
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s show, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Kelly Dockrell, a successful agency owner, newlywed, military spouse, DJ, and now published author, to explore what it takes to go from a leap of faith to building a thriving six-…
$100 Million in 8 Years: Building Big Billers & the Future of AI in R…
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 investm…
From Living Room Startup to $6M: How Aida Rodriguez Built an All-Wome…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with the inspiring Aida C. Rodriguez, founder of Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search. From launching her legal recruiting firm out of her living room in the middle of the pandemic to hitting $6 mil…
How Ashley Woods Built a $10M Recruiting Desk While Traveling to 45 C…
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Ashley Woods, a powerhouse recruiter who built a $10 million recruiting desk while traveling to 45 countries around the globe. Ashley shares her journey from being recruited into the industry herself, to burning out a…
Agency vs. Internal vs. Fractional: Kaylee Estes on Revenue, Relation…
On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Kaylee Estes, founder of Estes Group, for a candid conversation about her unique journey through the world of recruiting. From starting as a technical recruiter in a fast-paced agency environment, moving into in-house…
From $12k to Millions: Ranjith Ravula’s Journey as an Immigrant Found…
Are you ready to discover how relentless perseverance and a growth mindset can turn $12,000 in revenue—and zero connections—into a multi-million dollar staffing business in the heart of America? For recruiters, staffing entre...
$885K in One Year: How Katherine Jerald Turned LinkedIn DMs into $200…
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s conversation, host Benjamin Mena sits down with powerhouse recruiter Katherine Jerald to dive deep into what it really takes to thrive—and scale—in the recruiting world. Katherine’s journey is anything but ordinary: from her earl…
