Season 1
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…
Knocked Down, Never Out: Olympic Mindset, Grit & Game-Changing Self-T…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Cam F. Awesome, a 12-time national champion heavyweight boxer, former USA National Boxing Team captain, and now a top motivational speaker. Cam's journey from being bullied as a kid to becoming the winni…
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 …
How Top Recruiters Win with Smart AI Systems in 2025: Secrets to Scal…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Martin Gutierrez from SourceWhale to unpack how top recruiters are using smart AI systems to win big in 2025. If you’ve ever wondered what separates the truly elite from the rest of the pack, this is …
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…
$100M Staffing Producer Quits at the Top — Mike Mello Reveals the AI …
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with powerhouse guest Mike Mello—a top staffing producer who’s racked up over $100 million in revenue and $20 million in profit. But after reaching the peak with a staggering 75k weekly spread, Mike made the bold …
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…
Outsmarting the Downturn: Steven Farrell’s Proven Tactics to Grow You…
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this eye-opening conversation, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Steven Farrell—Director of Sales at a leading light industrial staffing firm, co-founder of a CDL staffing company, and host of The Staffing Playbook podcast. Steven shares…
The LinkedIn Playbook Driving Millions in Inbound Business for Recrui…
Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, host Benjamin Mena is joined by returning guest Kelli Schutrop—a marketing and sales powerhouse with over 15 years of experience in the staffing industry. This episode dives deep into how recruiters can leverage LinkedIn thought lead…
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…
Resilience in Recruiting: How to Overcome Setbacks, Master Mindset, a…
Are you struggling to bounce back from setbacks in your recruiting career, wondering how top recruiters cultivate the resilience to thrive no matter what challenges come their way? In today’s recruiting landscape, high-pressu...
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…
Recruiting on the Edge with Sam Kuehnle: AI, Automation & the Future-…
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 stac…
AI Super Recruiters: How Tech Is Shaping Sourcing, Placements & the F…
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 becom…
Rich Rosen’s $300K Month: The Step-by-Step Breakdown to Winning Big i…
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by powerhouse recruiter Rich Rosen, who just had his biggest billing month ever—raking in a jaw-dropping $300,000. Despite a market many say is “soft,” Rich is here to show you exactly how the top recruite…
Recruiting Uncovered: Trends, Legislation, and Next-Level Advice with…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Trinette Cunningham, President and CEO of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), to uncover the latest trends, legislation, and strategies shaping the recruiting world. Trinette brings over a …
Stop Chasing Shiny Objects: Proven Recruiting Systems & Mindsets (No …
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined once again by Keely Flood, a seasoned sales coach and consultant for staffing and recruiting firms. Forget the hype around the latest tech and AI tools—today’s show is all about cutting through the noise and …