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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

The Elite Recruiter Podcast

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The Elite Recruiter Podcast is where top recruiters go to get better.

Hosted by executive recruiter Benjamin Mena, this show dives deep into the stories, strategies, and mindsets of the most successful people in the industry — from $1M solo producers to 8-figure agency founders.

Each episode delivers real, tactical insights for high-performance recruiting:

  • How elite recruiters build and scale
  • Tools, tech stacks, and sourcing strategies
  • Daily habits and workflows that drive million-dollar desks
  • Lessons from failure, breakthrough wins, and mindset shifts
  • What the best are doing next — and how they’re changing the game

If you’re in agency recruiting, staffing, or executive search — this is your new secret weapon.

No fluff. No recycled advice. Just the unfiltered playbook of the top 1%.

🎧 Subscribe now — and start leveling up like an elite.

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  • 5 Overlooked Ways Recruiters Get More Clients Fast

    5 Overlooked Ways Recruiters Get More Clients Fast
    Jan 21 2026
    1. Episode Hook Recruiters don’t have a talent problem right now. They have a client acquisition problem—and most are fixing it the wrong way. 2. Why This Episode Matters The last 18–24 months forced recruiters back into real business development. In this episode, Sharon Bondurant breaks down the simple, overlooked strategies that consistently win clients—even in tough markets—without burning out or hiding behind tools. If you want more job orders, more control, and more predictable revenue in 2025 and beyond, this episode is required listening. 3. What You’ll Learn The “Bullseye Strategy” for finding clients closest to the money (without cold-call paralysis)Why most recruiters start BD in the worst possible place—and how to flip itHow to turn everyday recruiting activity into new job orders using “Rabbit Hole Recruiting”The missed-placement audit that can uncover hidden $20K–$30K fees you’re already owedWhen automation actually helps BD—and when it silently kills dealsThe mindset shift that can double your income without doubling your hoursHow consistency beats elite sales skills every time in modern recruiting 4. About the Guest Sharon Bondurant is a 30-year recruiting veteran, founder of The Finders, Inc. 5000 alum, and creator of a modern brokerage model for elite recruiters. Her firm has generated $45M+ in revenue and placed over 5,300 professionals. 5. Extended Value Tease After this episode, business development stops feeling random and exhausting. You’ll know exactly who to call, what to focus on, and how to create momentum fast—using assets and relationships you already have. This isn’t hype. It’s repeatable, proven recruiting strategy from someone who’s seen every market cycle. 6. Listen Now CTA If you want more clients, cleaner BD, and a smarter way to grow in 2026—press play now. 7. Timestamp Highlights 00:03 – Why BD feels harder now (and what’s actually changed)05:30 – The mindset prerequisite most recruiters skip10:45 – How BD can literally double your income21:10 – The Bullseye Strategy explained27:15 – Why cold calling strangers first kills momentum29:00 – Rabbit Hole Recruiting in action35:20 – The missed placement audit most firms never run39:10 – When to automate—and when not to42:00 – Why consistency beats sales talent45:30 – Final advice for winning in 2026 8. Sponsors 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Automates admin, syncs resumes/emails, and uses AI to build polished profiles and reports. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 9. Summit + Community 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 💼 Join the Elite Recruiter Community (All summits, replays, Billers Club + split space) https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community 10. Tools & Links Free Trial: Pin → https://www.pin.com/ Signup for emails → https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/l1WR9UFoYmg Follow Guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/ Host Benjamin Mena → http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ If business development has felt heavier lately, this episode shows you how to make it lighter—and far more profitable.
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    49 min
  • How She Built a $1M Recruiting Firm in 23 Months (Sales + CEO Mindset)

    How She Built a $1M Recruiting Firm in 23 Months (Sales + CEO Mindset)
    Jan 19 2026
    1. Episode Hook She was laid off five weeks postpartum… 23 months later, she crossed $1M in revenue building a recruiting firm her way. 2. Why This Episode Matters Most recruiters are grinding harder every year and getting less predictable results. This episode breaks that pattern—showing how to build revenue, clients, and freedom without burning out or chasing every shiny tactic. If you want to close more deals, build a durable pipeline, and think like a true agency CEO, this conversation is required listening. 3. What You’ll Learn The warm-lead strategy Julia used to land her first clients—without cold pitching or spammy outreachHow her LinkedIn content system turns posts into inbound sales conversationsThe exact Dripify + LinkedIn voice note combo driving response rates most recruiters never seeWhy only 3% of buyers are ready now—and how to stay top-of-mind until they areThe CEO mindset shift that allowed her to scale revenue while working ~30 hours a weekHow to balance sales execution + personal boundaries without stalling growthThe hidden reason most recruiters fail when they “know the tactics” but still don’t scale 4. About the Guest Julia Arpag is the Founder & CEO of Aligned Recruitment. In under two years, she built a seven-figure recruiting business, scaled a full internal team, and now coaches founders on sales, mindset, and sustainable growth—all as a first-time agency owner. 5. Extended Value Tease Imagine running your desk knowing exactly where your next clients are coming from. Your outreach feels natural, your content works for you, and sales no longer depend on motivation or hustle cycles. This episode isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things consistently, with clarity and confidence. The payoff isn’t just revenue—it’s control, leverage, and longevity in your recruiting career. 6. Listen Now CTA 🎧 Press play and learn how to build a recruiting firm that scales revenue and life—starting now. 7. Timestamp Highlights 00:02 – From zero to $1M: Julia’s origin story00:07 – Why warm leads outperform cold outreach00:10 – The LinkedIn post that triggered a client call00:12 – Reach vs. conversion content (and why you need both)00:16 – Dripify stats that shocked even seasoned recruiters00:18 – How LinkedIn voice notes actually convert00:20 – Daily KPI targets for sustainable sales execution00:22 – Why tactics fail without the right mindset00:24 – Affirmations, coaching, and mental conditioning00:27 – Physical routines that protect performance00:30 – Working 30 hours/week without stalling growth00:33 – Boundaries, burnout, and long-term leadership00:35 – Knowing your “why” as a recruiting founder 8. Sponsors 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Automates admin, syncs resumes/emails, and uses AI to build polished profiles and reports. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 9. Summit + Community 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 💼 Join the Elite Recruiter Community (All summits, replays, Billers Club + split space) https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community 10. Tools & Links Free Trial: PeopleGPT → https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d Free Trial: Talin AI → https://app.talin.ai/signup?via=recruiter Free Trial: Pin → https://www.pin.com/ Signup for emails → https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Vl-isbZ_k8 Follow Guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arpag/ Host Benjamin Mena: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ 🔥 If you’re serious about recruiter training, business development, sales skills, and scaling a recruiting firm in the AI era—this episode belongs in your queue.
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    38 min
  • From Zero to a $500K Year in 3 Years: A New Recruiter’s Playbook

    From Zero to a $500K Year in 3 Years: A New Recruiter’s Playbook
    Jan 15 2026
    1. Episode Hook He walked into recruiting knowing nothing. Three years later, he’s staring down a $500K year — without fancy tech, shortcuts, or a safety net. 2. Why This Episode Matters Most recruiters fail in the first 36 months. This episode shows exactly why Isaac didn’t — and how you can shortcut years of trial and error. Whether you’re brand new, rebuilding momentum, or scaling toward your first $500K year, this conversation delivers real-world recruiting strategies that actually compound. 3. What You’ll Learn The exact daily structure Isaac used to go from zero experience to $500K in under 3 yearsWhy mastering candidate-side recruiting first accelerates long-term billingThe mental shift that turns cold calls into million-dollar client relationshipsHow to land your first 3 clients without sounding salesy or desperateThe biggest mistake new recruiters make when transitioning to full deskWhy Isaac built nearly $1M in production with nothing but LinkedIn Recruiter + spreadsheetsHow to survive (and win) through slumps, zeros, and momentum-killing months 4. About the Guest Isaac James is a top-performing recruiter at Carnegie Search who went from zero industry experience to nearly $500K in annual billings in just three years, specializing in technical sales and manufacturing recruitment. 5. Extended Value Tease This episode isn’t about hacks. It’s about falling in love with the grind, building unshakeable confidence, and playing the long game when most recruiters burn out. If you’ve ever questioned whether you can really make it in recruiting — this conversation might be the one that changes everything. 6. Listen Now CTA Hit play now and steal the exact playbook Isaac used to build a $500K desk from scratch. 7. Timestamp Highlights [00:00] Why most recruiters never survive their first 3 years[03:21] Isaac’s exact billing numbers year by year[06:26] The interview moment that changed his career[12:38] Why output beats talent early on[15:21] How long it really takes to close your first deal[18:56] Why starting candidate-side gave him an unfair advantage[27:51] How Isaac landed his first 3 clients[30:37] Overcoming fear on business development calls[33:18] The leap to full desk — and what almost broke him[49:25] Why mentorship determines who survives in recruiting[52:04] Handling zeros, slumps, and doubt without quitting[56:36] The shockingly simple tech stack behind $500K 8. Sponsors 🚀 Atlas – AI-first ATS & CRM Automates admin, syncs resumes/emails, and uses AI to build polished profiles and reports. Try it free or book a demo → https://recruitwithatlas.com 9. Summit + Community 🎯 2026 Sales and BD Recruiter Summit https://bd-sales-recruiter-2026.heysummit.com/ 💼 Join the Elite Recruiter Community (all summits, replays, billers club + split space) https://elite-recruiters.circle.so/checkout/elite-recruiter-community 10. Tools & Links Free Trial: PeopleGPT → https://juicebox.ai/?via=b6912d Free Trial: Pin → https://www.pin.com/ Signup for emails → https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/1miUiwQQoXk Follow Guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-james-416678256/ Host Benjamin Mena → http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/
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