Ready to punch through your recruiting plateaus and bounce back from every setback? In this inspiring episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we bring you a powerhouse conversation with 12-time national boxing champion and Olympic team captain, Cam F. Awesome. Discover what recruiters can learn from elite athletes about resilience, self-talk, and thriving under pressure—no matter how hard you get knocked down.

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Recruiting is a full-contact sport—every recruiter faces tough battles, lonely wins, and daily self-motivation. Cam F. Awesome, the winningest boxer in US history, shares how the Olympic mindset, relentless work ethic, and radical self-belief are not just for athletes—they’re essential tools for talent acquisition pros aiming to thrive in today’s competitive market.

Host Benjamin Mena and Cam F. Awesome dive into the parallels between boxing and recruiting, breaking down how to build mental toughness, set (and reset) monster goals, and turn rejection into rocket fuel for success. You’ll get real-world recruiter strategies to:
• Cultivate unwavering grit—even when no one else is watching.
• Transform negative self-talk into a winning internal dialogue.
• Strategically set (and stretch) goals that force massive growth.
• Build a differentiated workflow that moves the talent acquisition needle.
• Adopt game-changing habits that supercharge placements and business growth.

Imagine attacking each recruiting day with Olympic-level discipline—where every rejection is a stepping stone, and your biggest losses fuel your future record-breaking wins. Cam’s story will help you:
• Rewire your self-identity to level up your recruiting business (seriously, he changed his LAST NAME to "Awesome").
• Escape the comfort of mediocrity by doing what other recruiters won’t (and questioning “the way it’s always been done”).
• Learn why writing down your real recruiting accomplishments (minus your name) can reframe your value and propel you forward.
• Take relentless accountability so you can control your career trajectory and never be “knocked out” by setbacks or missed quota.
• Understand the power of the right circle—the five people (or recruiters) you need in your ecosystem to become truly elite.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Set Goals Bigger Than You (09:41): Go for the "Olympics" of your niche—even if you fail, you'll surpass smaller, safer goals.
2. Radical Accountability (39:09): Own every outcome—victory or loss. Recruiters who take full responsibility adapt and rise faster.
3. Self-Talk Shapes Success (22:14): What you repeatedly tell yourself becomes your competitive edge (or your ceiling). Affirm, then take bold action.
4. Innovate, Don’t Conform (18:17): Challenge legacy “best practices” in recruiting. The path to the middle of the pack is following the herd.
5. Failure Is Fuel (52:01): Treat every recruiting loss as a filter, not a verdict. The quicker you learn, the quicker you grow (and outpace your competition).

Ready to become the champion recruiter you were meant to be?
Listen to this episode now! Take the punch, get up, and rewire your mindset for unstoppable growth in recruiting and talent acquisition.
Subscribe to The Elite Recruiter Podcast for more high-octane strategies and stories, and connect with both Benjamin Mena and Cam F. Awesome to inject some Olympic-level momentum into your desk. Know someone who needs a boost? Share this episode and lift your recruiting network together.

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