The Elite Recruiter Podcast

From $900K Recruiter to AI Founder: How Jessica Oliver Built Her Own Product Without Knowing Code

Nov 6, 2025
Jessica Oliver, a former $900K-a-year IT recruiter, transitioned into solopreneurship and created an AI-driven GovCon SaaS product without any coding experience. She shares her journey from high performances in recruiting to embracing the tech world through vibe coding. Key topics include her innovative use of AI agents to scale outreach, the mindset shift necessary for tech founding, and the monumental opportunities in federal contracting. Jessica also emphasizes the importance of transparency in recruiting and maintaining balance between family and work.
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ANECDOTE

Career Pivot From HR To Recruiting

  • Jessica moved from an HRBP role to agency recruiting to avoid a long commute and found recruiting by chance.
  • She interviewed quickly and started the following Monday, which launched her recruiting career.
ANECDOTE

Mentored By A Top Billers' Office

  • Jessica sat in on a veteran account manager's calls to learn his methods and implemented his advice daily.
  • That mentorship accelerated her skills and set her up for consistent success.
INSIGHT

Power Of Exclusive Client Relationships

  • Jessica averaged $160K per month in placement fees by focusing on strong client relationships and execution.
  • Exclusive client partnerships meant they called the agency before posting jobs, feeding consistent work.
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