Season 1
A Recruiter’s Path to Executive Leadership with Greg Benadiba
Welcome to another awesome episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we have a truly inspiring guest, Greg Benadiba, who joins us to share his remarkable journey from agency recruiter to executive leadership at Bilingual Source. In this episode, Greg delves int…
Elevate Your Recruiting Game with Brent Orsuga
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we are thrilled to have Brent Orsuga, a top-tier headhunter and founder of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, on the show. With over 22 years of recruitment experience, Brent is here to share his invaluable insights on elevating…
Mastering Growth: Strategic Advice from Scaling 7 Recruiting Firms wi…
Welcome to another compelling episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we have an exceptional guest, Aaron Opalewski, who has impressively scaled seven recruiting firms and brings a wealth of strategic insights for growing your business. In this episode, Aaron and our host, Benjamin Mena, div…
AI in Recruiting and Investing in Technology Startups with Robin Choy
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 an…
Building an Authentic Personal Brand in Recruiting with Joel Lalgee
Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, titled "Building an Authentic Personal Brand in Recruiting," our host Benjamin Mena sits down with the engaging Joel Lalgee. Joel, known widely as "The Realist Recruiter," shares his invaluable insights into the world of recruitment a…
Success, Challenges, and Building a First-Class Recruitment Business …
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s episode, join your host, Benjamin Mena, as he sits down with Stuart Mitchell—a British transplant who moved to the US ten years ago and founded Hampton North, a leading cybersecurity-focused recruitment firm. From t…
Inside GovCon Recruitment: An In-Depth Chat with Tommy Weinert
How can your recruitment strategy not only meet but exceed the demanding requirements of the government contracting space? In today's competitive job market, recruiters face new challenges juggling technological advancements ...
Peak Performance of 7 Figure Billers with Gary Stauble
Welcome to this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, hosted by Benjamin Mena. Today, we're diving deep into the world of peak performance with special guest Gary Stauble, founder of The Recruiting Lab and an expert in performance strategies for the recruiting industry. Gary's fascinating journey…
From Lead Gen to Leading a $12.5 Million Recruiting Firm with Jeremy …
Welcome to the Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jeremy Jenson, the dynamic CEO of Encore Search Partners. We'll dive deep into Jeremy's remarkable journey from running a lead generation business to leading a $12.5 million recruiting firm. Jeremy sha…
Marketing Secrets for Recruiters with Danielle Byfuglien
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, our host Benjamin Mena dives deep into marketing secrets tailored for the recruiting industry with our special guest, Danielle Byfuglien from Clear Edge. Danielle, whose diverse career spans from running a rehabilitation center to becoming…
The Role of AI in Modern Recruiting: A Deep Dive with Prem Kumar
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 …
Building a $10 Million Recruiting Business with Dave Fox
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where your host Benjamin Mena dives deep into the secrets of building a successful recruiting business. In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Dave Fox, CEO of Focus GTS, who shares his incredible journey from struggling finance graduate to the helm o…
The Art of Strategic Headhunting with Chris Relth
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, titled "The Art of Strategic Headhunting with Chris Relth," our host Benjamin Mena sits down with Chris Relth, founder of Artemis, to delve into the secrets behind successful headhunting. Chris emphasizes the importance of prioritizing hap…
The Power of Empathy and Relationships in Launching an Executive Sear…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, join hosts Somer Hackley and Benjamin Mena as they explore "The Power of Empathy and Relationships in Launching an Executive Search Firm" with Somer's inspiring journey. Listen in as Somer reveals the intense pressures and health challenge…
AI-Powered Hiring and Navigating Startup Success with Sabashan Ragavan
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 p…
From Contingency to RPO: How to Build Sustainable Recruiting Business…
Welcome back to another insightful episode of *The Elite Recruiter Podcast*! I'm your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we have a special guest, Suzie Grieco, who will be sharing her incredible journey from media advertising to becoming a powerhouse in the recruiting industry. We'll explore Suzie's ca…
Digital Marketing Secrets for Recruiters with Brad Bialy
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! I’m your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we’re diving into the world of digital marketing for recruiters with our incredible guest, Brad Bialy. As the Director of Digital Marketing at Haley Marketing, with over eleven years of exper…
Discipline and Goals: How Ex-Athlete Domenic Maiani Grew to $1.5 Mill…
In today's episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with ex-athlete turned successful recruiter Domenic Maiani, who shares his incredible journey of leaving a stable job, overcoming legal hurdles, and skyrocketing his new recrui...
Bet on Yourself: Zaharo Tsekouras on Starting a Recruiting Firm
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, titled **"Bet on Yourself: Zaharo Tsekouras on Starting a Recruiting Firm,"** we have an inspiring conversation between your host, Benjamin Mena, and guest host, Zaharo Tsekouras. Join us as Zaharo shares her incredible journey of launchin…
Starting a Recruitment Business: Lessons and Success Stories from Nic…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we discuss the world of recruiting with industry leaders and innovators. In today's episode, your host Benjamin Mena sits down with Nicolas Greppo, the successful founder of The Data Recruiter based in Paris. Nicolas shares his incredible journey from a…
From Fired, To Laid Off, to $1.6 Million In Her Own Firm with Sarah E…
Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast, where we spotlight inspiring stories from the world of recruitment. In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Sarah Englade, who has triumphed against adversity to build a thriving recruiting firm in Houston, specializing in direct hire for accounting, …
Humility, Success, and Leadership in Recruiting with Casey Jacox
Welcome back, listeners, to another enlightening episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. Today, we have a special guest who truly embodies the spirit of continuous improvement and excellence in recruiting—Casey Jacox. Casey shares invaluable insights on mastering the art of recruiting, emphasizing …
Preparing for an AI-Driven Future with Alex Libre
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 recr…
Secrets to Successful Personal Branding with Darren Westall
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. I’m your host, Benjamin Mena, and today we’re diving deep into the transformative world of personal branding within the recruiting industry. Join me in conversing with our special guest, Darren Westall from Paiger, as he takes us t…