Mike Anderson

Co-Founder & Partner

Just your everyday guy who went to college to play baseball, didn't go pro, got a useless degree and had no idea what to do. Fell into recruiting by happenstance, realized that this business was heavily predicated on relationships, started building them, and haven't looked back since.

In the interim, I've been redeemed through faith, been sober from drugs and alcohol since Memorial Day Weekend 2018 and I am approaching four years of abstinence from gambling (11/28/20). I love where I've come to, but as I often say, if God would have shown me what I'd have to go through (jail, courts, the 12 steps, owning mistakes, having to learn who I am sober, etc.) to get where I am, I'd have never done it. But in His grace, he knew it was best for me to only see one step at a time, not the whole staircase.

Today, my life is wonderful! I have my faith, my relationships with my family are true and authentic, I've lost 80 lbs. through fitness, and own a recruiting firm, a sales/recruiting coaching business, and most recently, I've just built an online recruiting course called the Recruiter BILLprint!

Create Demand Out of Thin Air: A BD System That Actually Works

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Feb. 13, 2026

Create Demand Out of Thin Air: A BD System That Actually Works

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this epic Part 2 of the interview with Mike Anderson, host Benjamin Mena dives deep into what it really takes to create demand out of thin air—and why a proven business development system is the key to success.Mike, known for his “lone wolf” mindset and relentless drive, pulls back the curtain on how top recruiters can protect their time, shift their mindset, and build proactive processes that fuel real revenue. From the pitfalls of chasing results instead of nailing the process, to leveraging LinkedIn voice notes and nurturing genuine relationships, you'll learn specific strategies that are working right now for winning new clients.Whether you’re thinking about breaking away from a big agency or already on your own, Mike shares hard-earned wisdom about accountability, identity, and embracing the joy of the unknown. He addresses why boutique firms and solo partnerships are outpacing legacy agencies in today’s market, and what every re…

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Burn the Ships: When Recruiters Should Go Lone Wolf (And When They Shouldn’t)

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Feb. 12, 2026

Burn the Ships: When Recruiters Should Go Lone Wolf (And When They Shouldn’t)

Welcome to a powerful new episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this special installment, host Benjamin Mena welcomes back one of the show's most popular guests, Mike Anderson—a recruiter with a remarkable journey from overcoming personal adversity to finding professional freedom in the recruitment industry.This episode dives deep into the pivotal question many recruiters ask themselves: Should you go “lone wolf” and start your own business, or is your best move staying right where you are? Mike Anderson shares why he left the big agency world, what drove him to burn the ships and never look back, and how making the leap changed more than just his career—but his entire life.You’ll hear raw stories of hardship, transformation, and honesty about what it really takes to make it on your own. Learn the common pitfalls recruiters face when going solo, what signs to look for before making the jump, and how to know if you need a partner (or if you’re just trying to plug a hole).…

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$2.4 Million Year: Business Development Mastery with Mike Anderson

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Jan. 6, 2025

$2.4 Million Year: Business Development Mastery with Mike Anderson

Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the remarkable journey of Mike Anderson, a top-tier recruiter who has mastered the art of business development to achieve an astonishing $2.4 million in personal commissions in his best year. Mike shares the critical milestones of his career—from starting in a gym management role to becoming an influential recruiter at firms like Workbridge and CyberCoders, and ultimately launching his own successful business.In this episode, we'll uncover the strategic approaches that have driven Mike's success across his three revenue streams: his recruiting billing company, a thriving coaching business, and a newly launched course. Despite facing market downturns and personal challenges, including a pivotal arrest for DUI and battling alcoholism, Mike turned his life around, finding sobriety and renewed purpose on May 26, 2018.Mike's story is not just about financial success but also about personal grow…

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