The Elite Recruiter Podcast

Benjamin Mena
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May 15, 2023 • 46min

Recruiting Expert Jan Tegze Shares Job Searching Secrets and His Latest Book the “Job Search Guide”

Jan Tegze the author of Full Stack Recruiter and the new book Job Search Guide be your own career coach, appeared as a guest on The Elite Recruiter podcast. Jan shared his insights on the challenges faced by recruiters in the current job market and how to succeed. Jan revealed that he stumbled upon the recruiting industry by accident but quickly found that he enjoyed helping people find new jobs and advising them on their job search. He discussed his latest book, The Job Search Guide, which provides job seekers with tips and tricks to improve their chances of landing their dream job. He also discussed his newsletter for job seekers and recruiters, which aims to dispel recruitment myths. The conversation delved into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market and how recruiters can navigate a tough market. Jan emphasized his plans for publishing more books for recruiters, including a book on diversity recruitment strategies. He expressed his frustration with career coaches who scam job seekers by selling false promises. The speakers discussed the importance of recruiters creating quality content to stand out and build their network. They criticized the industry practice of preying on job seekers with scams like ATS-proof resume templates. Yon debunked the myth of ATS systems being effective, stating that companies only use them for storing candidates due to the high cost of customization. The speakers suggested that recruiters can stand out by creating helpful content for job seekers and focusing on providing quality rather than chasing likes. The conversation highlighted the importance of recruiters being active on LinkedIn and building their network. They emphasized the value of creating quality content that helps job seekers and being recognized as an expert in the field. The speakers noted that networking is about what you give and get, and accepting connection invites can give others access to your network. They also touched on the trend of recruiters sharing photos with quotes on LinkedIn to generate likes. The conversation continued with a discussion on the misuse and over-reliance on AI tools such as Chat GPT and Boolean search strings. Jan argued that while these tools can be useful, they should be used alongside human skills and experience. He warned against overusing these tools, which may lead to a decrease in response rates and ultimately, a lack of trust in recruiters and their agencies. Jan advised against this approach, as it can be intrusive and does not give candidates an advantage. The conversation also addressed the claim that 75% of resumes are not read, which Yon deemed as nonsense. He cautioned against blindly trusting influencers and urged candidates to interact with recruiters on LinkedIn to build relationships and gain a better understanding of the company and role. Overall, Jan's insights on the recruitment industry and job search strategies provide valuable knowledge for both job seekers and recruiters. His emphasis on ethical recruitment practices and building relationships with hiring managers is a refreshing approach in a time when the recruitment industry is often criticized for being impersonal and profit-driven. Jan Tegze LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jantegze/ Jan Tegze Website: https://jantegze.com/ Full Stack Recruiter Book: https://amzn.to/41GVOYK Job Search Guide Book: https://amzn.to/41BRgms   With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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May 9, 2023 • 39min

The Most Unsuccessful Successful Recruiter with Michael G Cox

The Elite Recruiter Podcast recently featured a conversation between Benjamin Mena and Michael G. Cox, where the focus was on how to be a successful recruiter despite facing personal challenges. Cox shared his experience of still being able to bill six figures despite his wife's ovarian cancer diagnosis, which caused him to work only part of the year. He emphasized the importance of relationship building with clients and submitting only high-quality candidates for job openings. The conversation highlighted real-life situations that recruiters may face and provided tips on how to keep the business going while taking care of oneself and one's family. Cox communicated with his clients about his situation and asked them to be flexible with him, which highlighted the importance of balancing work and personal life during difficult times. The speakers discussed the importance of keeping overhead low when starting a business and how the relationship with clients is strong enough to allow for flexibility in the recruitment process. Submitting fewer candidates is preferred if they are high-quality. Michael shared his experience of starting the business with just a cell phone and a website and only investing in tools when they had clients. They also discussed the importance of helping people without expecting a return, as it can lead to clients in the future. The speakers emphasized the importance of cost-saving strategies for recruiters, mentioning AppSumo as a great resource for finding affordable tools and software. They also discussed the importance of only paying for tools that are necessary and profitable, cautioning against overspending on expensive tools and justifying it as an affordable monthly payment. The speakers reflected on their personal and business challenges over the last two years and the importance of being prepared for adulting problems such as medical and life insurance. They advised having savings and a reasonable burn rate and reflected on the high-profit margin of the recruiting business. They also discussed the roller coaster nature of recruiting and the importance of focusing on sales and building jobs to level out the ups and downs. Overall, the conversation provided valuable insights and advice for recruiters, highlighting the importance of relationship building, cost-saving strategies, and being prepared for personal and business challenges. The speakers emphasized the importance of focusing on sales and building a strong network and shared their personal experiences of going through tough times as recruiters. Their advice and reflections on the industry and personal challenges provide a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the recruiting business.  Michael G Cox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerecruiter/ Zagworx: https://www.zagworx.com/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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May 4, 2023 • 35min

Global Head of Fintech at Korn Ferry and Founder of Fearless+, Deepali Vyas On How You Can Position Yourself for Recruitment Success

The Elite Recruiter Podcast recently hosted Deepali Vyas, the global head of Fintech for Korn Ferry and founder of Fearless+. They discussed her journey into the recruiting industry and how she founded Fearless+ to teach young people about emotional intelligence, communication skills, and self-awareness. They also talked about the profitability of recruiting and the low barrier to entry in the industry.  Deepali shared her experience in running global teams and working with Fortune 500 and Fortune Ten companies. She started in technology recruiting but landed on Wall Street for financial services recruiting due to her confidence and aggressiveness. She made her name in tech recruiting and specialized in quant AI recruiting specifically for financial services, as they were trying to keep up with Silicon Valley. Due to her expertise, she became a thought leader in the space and advised recruiters to own their domain and become experts in it.   The conversation continued with a discussion on Fearless+, a platform that teaches real-life skills to young people and helps them build a video portfolio to attract opportunities. Fearless aims to disrupt the recruiting industry by offering a more efficient and distinctive way to assess talent through a three-minute elevator pitch that showcases the candidate's holistic story. Fearless+ captures the skill sets and aptitude of potential candidates, and the team plans to optimize the platform to be the newest version of assessing talent. The conversation also touched on the emotional intelligence required to succeed in the recruiting industry and how Fearless+ aims to bridge the gap between traditional school education and the reality of the workforce.  The conversation discussed the importance of building personal brands and displaying real-life skills to attract potential employers, which is where Fearless comes in. Fearless is described as a platform that combines LinkedIn, TikTok, and Masterclass to teach young people real-life skills and help them build a portfolio that showcases their abilities. The platform allows individuals to create videos of themselves and display their skill sets to attract opportunities. The conversation also touched on the future of recruiting and how Fearless may disrupt the industry by providing a more holistic view of candidates through their three-minute elevator pitch and a more efficient way to assess talent.  The guest advised new recruiters to avoid getting lost in large organizations and instead join a boutique recruitment firm where they will have to struggle and work harder. She also recommended mid-level recruiters network with peers in their field and collaborate with them to scale their business. The guest recommended the book Super Bosses by Sidney Finkelstein as a transformative read for managers and leaders. She also discussed her favorite tech tools, including Slack, Notion, and Tome, an AI-powered presentation tool. The guest predicted that AI will revolutionize recruitment by making the process more efficient, particularly in managing large volumes of job applications. YouTube: https://youtu.be/tfAj664bM78  Deepali Vyas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepalivyas/  Fearless+: https://fearlessplus.com/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Apr 27, 2023 • 40min

From Financial Ruin to Millionaire Recruiter with Patrick Barbour

The Elite Recruiter podcast recently featured Patrick Barbour, founder of the Millionaire Recruiter Club, as a special guest. Barbour shared his experience of transitioning from a project manager in the Petrochemical industry to becoming a millionaire through recruiting. He discussed managing large capital projects and using contract labor, which led him to assess the profitability of the industrial staffing business. In 2015, he decided to start his own staffing business and quit his nine-to-five job. Barber talked about the lessons he learned and what it takes to be a top biller and run a seven-figure agency. Barbour discussed how he had spent two years thinking about starting his staffing business before finally quitting his job in 2016 to start his own LLC in 2017. He talked about leveraging his professional network to acquire clients and early success, but also making big mistakes that were potentially catastrophic. The guest also mentioned that he had reached a point in his career where he was middle management and had a nice salary and bonus, but felt he had plateaued and wanted more. The speaker shared his decision to leave his job and start his own business due to feeling unfulfilled and working for someone he felt was not intelligent. He recounted a specific project where he disagreed with his boss, who ultimately made the wrong decision, causing significant financial losses for the company. The speaker also shared his experience with taking on a staffing contract with a financially unstable client, which nearly bankrupted his business. He advised against starting with staffing and recommends direct hire as a less risky option. Despite challenges, the direct hire division of his business became the centerpiece of their organization. The conversation centered around the strategies for building a successful recruiting business. One of the most important components of building a successful recruiting business is to focus on quality roles and clients. To avoid wasting time on unproductive clients, a data-driven scorecard can be used to assess opportunities. Another essential aspect is being proactive and preventative by making it a part of the company culture. Additionally, the conversation highlights the importance of building a team and scaling the agency to add new verticals to the business. The conversation continued with a focus on the importance of quality roles and having a data-driven approach. The speaker mentioned using a scorecard to assess opportunities and clients based on various variables to determine the likelihood of centered quality and revenue. Additionally, being preventative and proactive is emphasized as a major component of a company's culture, regardless of industry. The speaker stresses the importance of having a systematic and repeatable approach and staying ahead of the learning curve to ensure long-term sustainable profits. “My guest Patrick Barbour of Millionaire Recruiter Club is offering podcast listeners two complimentary trainings from his new program. Access now your free guides on the ‘The 3 Critical Pathways to Get to $20k-$50k Months Consistently’ and the ‘Two Catastrophic Landmines Every Recruiting Business Owner Must Know Now:’ https://millionairerecclub.com” Patrick Barbour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-barbour-082a461a7/ Millionaire Recruiter Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361428061083353 With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Apr 24, 2023 • 31min

AI and The Future of Recruitment with Benjamin Warberg from Aspect

Benjamin Warberg, a former executive search firm owner and founder of the AI Interview solutions company Aspect was a guest on The Elite Recruiter podcast where he discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the recruiting industry. He shared his journey into recruitment and how he stumbled upon it, as well as his experience starting an AI program called Aspect. The conversation delved into the pain points in human-to-human interaction during the hiring process, which led Benjamin to start a company that could capture and analyze this data. The conversation highlighted the potential of AI to become a layer in every product used in the recruiting funnel, with LinkedIn as an example of a product incorporating AI features. Benjamin emphasized that while AI can aid in certain aspects of recruitment, such as sourcing and communication, the core of recruitment lies in human interaction and relationship building. He suggested that recruiters should focus on the core aspects of their job while leveraging AI for productivity gains, such as increasing their productivity tenfold with the right AI setup. The conversation ended with some quickfire questions and answers, including resources for learning about AI and experimenting with its capabilities. Benjamin emphasized the importance of adapting to the rapidly accelerating pace of change and focusing on distribution. Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of data in recruitment processes and the need to adapt to the changing landscape of AI. While AI has the potential to streamline processes and increase productivity, the core of recruitment lies in human interaction and relationship building. Recruiters should focus on the core aspects of their job while leveraging AI for productivity gains. The conversation also touched on the potential for AI to become a layer in every product used in the recruiting funnel and the need to adapt to the rapidly accelerating pace of change. Resources for learning about AI and experimenting with its capabilities were suggested. Benjamin Warberg LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwarberg/ Aspect - https://aspect-hq.com/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Apr 19, 2023 • 33min

The Blueprint to a 7-Figure Recruitment Agency with James Blackwell

James Blackwell, Director of the Agency Blueprint and managing director of Ronald James Group, was interviewed by Benjamin on the Elite Recruiter podcast. Blackwell discussed his journey in the recruitment industry, starting as a car salesman before falling into recruitment and eventually starting his own agency in 2015. He spoke about the common issue of recruiters setting up their own agency and becoming highly paid employees for their own business instead of growing and scaling. To hit the seven-figure mark in a recruitment business, Blackwell advised building a client attraction system through a Dream 100 campaign for repeat business and winning clients exclusively retained by creating a unique methodology and signature sales pitch deck. However, to scale beyond $100-250k, it is important to learn how to be a business owner and not just a recruiter. Blackwell emphasized that a highly employed solopreneur is not a business owner. During the conversation, Blackwell discussed strategies for small and solo recruitment agencies to thrive in a recession by being leaner and more agile than larger agencies. In addition to sending automated email or LinkedIn campaigns, agencies should consider going the extra mile to differentiate themselves, such as building a marketing agency to help boost a client's brand and attract better talent or offering a free workshop to potential clients. Regarding starting one's own recruitment agency, Blackwell advised on the importance of having a mentor and a plan to map out the niche market and win clients, and not to worry about the website initially. He also suggested not taking investors and focusing on building a proper business by getting some money coming in and then building client acquisition system and operations. Blackwell emphasized the importance of investing in oneself and not taking 50-50 partnerships or giving away billings every month to companies that invest in recruitment agency startups. Blackwell recommended the book "How to Get Rich" by Felix Dennis for its practical advice on building a successful business with systems and "Built to Sell" by John Wobbleau Talk for its principles on building a business that is not reliant on the owner. He also shared his favorite quote, "If you think you can, then you can, and if you think you can't, you can't." Throughout the conversation, Blackwell emphasized the importance of building relationships and honing persuasion skills as a recruiter. He recommended the book "Search and Placement" by Steve Finkel as a valuable resource for new recruiters. For experienced recruiters, he suggested considering going out on their own to build their own business empire or partnering with their current agency to add value and progress within the company. He also advised against seeking investors for a recruitment agency startup, as this often results in giving away a large portion of billings without receiving adequate support or systems to build the business. He emphasized the importance of investing in oneself and finding a mentor for guidance and support. James Blackwell: https://www.youtube.com/@Jamesblackwellrecruitment   https://www.entrepreneurjames.co.uk/case-study   With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Apr 14, 2023 • 31min

How To Robot Proof Your Recruitment Career with Katrina Collier

In a recent Elite Recruiter podcast episode, host Benjamin Mena interviewed Katrina Collier, author of The Robot-Proof Recruiter, about the changing recruitment market and the importance of staying relevant in the age of AI. Katrina Collier shared her background in recruitment, starting as a trainee recruitment consultant after moving to London from Australia. She also discussed the lack of education around the recruitment profession and the importance of improving candidate experience and recruitment practices.  The conversation centered around Collier's book, The Robot-Proof Recruiter, which argues that recruiters cannot be replaced by technology. The book aims to help recruiters understand the challenges of recruitment in a digital age and how to stand out in a crowded market. Collier emphasized the importance of treating candidates with compassion and kindness, pushing back on hiring managers when necessary, and doing proper intakes to ensure a better human experience. The book has received contributions from 85 people worldwide, making it a comprehensive manual that recruiters need to read. Collier donated her royalties from the book to a charity that aims to end modern-day slavery.  The conversation also touched on the impact of the pandemic on recruitment and the need for more education about the profession. The speakers discussed the impact of overhiring in the recruitment industry and how it affects people's lives. They talked about how companies knee-jerk react to economic changes by firing TA teams, the lack of awareness among recruiters about the slowing of hiring, and the responsibility of the C Suite in signing off on requisitions. They also discussed the impact of irresponsible hiring on people's lives, emphasizing the need for recruiters to remember the compassion and empathy that they lost during the pandemic.  The conversation then turned to the impact of AI on recruiters. Collier expressed skepticism, stating that AI will only create more noise and spam unless the person using the tool is creative and curious enough to personalize messages. They also gave an example of a highly personalized message from 2015 that went viral on Twitter but did not elicit a response from the recipient. The speakers also touched upon the issue of overhiring by companies and the need for the C-Suite to be held accountable for the impact on people's lives. However, they remained optimistic that the job market will eventually level out.  The speakers provided advice for recruiters, emphasizing the importance of being more creative and trying different methods to get in touch with hiring managers. They emphasized the need for a proper job intake process, as it is the most overlooked part of the hiring process. Recruiters were encouraged to spend time upfront with hiring managers to understand their needs and not to accept outdated job descriptions. The conversation also highlighted the need to look forward and understand what the company really needs, and the importance of getting hiring managers to invest time upfront to save time and money in the long run. The conversation ended with the advice to drop attitudes and partner with hiring managers to fill roles.  Katrina Collier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinacollier/ Robot Proof Recruiter Book: https://amzn.to/41qGvUy Katrina Collier Website: https://katrinacollier.com/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Apr 6, 2023 • 47min

Lessons Learned From $100K to $1 Million and from $1 Million to $5 Million with Will Spengler from Frederick Fox

The Elite Recruiter Podcast recently featured William Spengler, the CEO of Frederick Fox, a successful recruitment firm specializing in technology and accounting and finance verticals. Spengler has been in the recruitment space for twelve years and started as an accountant before transitioning into sales. He sold roofing, solar, and paper through door-to-door sales before being recruited by Adecco Group to become a recruiter. The conversation revolved around the journey of a recruiter in 2023, the challenges of balancing technology and automation while still sticking to recruiting fundamentals, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and adapting to the turbulent industry environment. The speaker emphasized the need for recruiters to combine old-school and new-school techniques to achieve success and maintain personalization while building real relationships with customers. The conversation also discussed different models of recruitment agencies, including corporate conglomerates, independent virtual platforms, franchise models, and solopreneurs. Spengler talked about Frederick Fox's partner program, which offers independent contractors the opportunity to start at 80% commissions and scale up to 100% commissions through equity ties and profit sharing. He emphasized the importance of honesty, coachability, and humbleness when looking for recruiters to hire. The speaker shared their own experience of taking twelve years to reach a million in gross margin billings and highlighted the importance of consistency, routine, and holding oneself accountable to high metrics to become a successful recruiter. They also advised recruiters to adapt to the current market and target industries that are currently hot. The conversation also touched on the importance of onboarding and training for recruiters and the best ways to get clients in 2023. The speakers emphasized the need for recruiters to adapt to industries that are hot and use creative personalization at scale to target individuals based on random interests and grab their attention. The guest advised new recruiters to ask questions, learn from experienced recruiters, and set their ego aside. They shared a story about how they emulated the top producers in their division and became one of the top producers themselves. The conversation also touched on the importance of seeking out mentors and coaches and recommended the book Don't Feed the Monkey Mind by Jennifer Shannon, which helped them cope with anxiety and fear, allowing them to take on bigger challenges in their career. The guest emphasized the importance of adaptability and creativity in getting through a recession as a recruiter, sharing an example of a partner who targeted laboratory businesses that did COVID tests and was able to get 300 contractors out at laboratory sites during the pandemic. They also mentioned a quote about the eagle flying above the storm and avoiding it, which they found inspiring. Overall, the conversation provided valuable insights into the world of recruitment and highlighted the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, adapting to the industry environment, and combining old school and new school techniques to achieve success. Will Spengler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-spengler-2193433a/ Frederick Fox - https://frederickfox.com/ Frederick Fox LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederick-fox/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Mar 30, 2023 • 35min

Why You Should Start Your Own Recruitment Agency Now with Ben Nader

RIP Ben Nader! You were such a positive impact to the whole recruiting community. The Elite Recruiter podcast recently featured a conversation between Benjamin Mena and Ben Nader from Recruiter Empire. The two discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the recruiting industry, with many layoffs and companies struggling. Mena shared his own experience of being let go while on vacation in France and how he and Nader started their own company. Nader has mentored over 1000 people in launching their own recruiting firms, generating over $30 million in revenue collectively. The conversation emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities and taking action in times of uncertainty. They discussed the current job market and the opportunity it presents for starting a recruiting firm. Despite the negative news of layoffs, there is a skills mismatch, and companies are still looking for talent. The recruiting and staffing industry has a massive capacity due to its digital and remote nature, allowing recruiters to work anywhere in the country. The conversation centered around the entrepreneurial lifestyle of a recruiter, emphasizing the need for flexibility and the ability to manage one's own time. The speakers shared their stories of getting into recruiting and highlighted the importance of sharing what you're doing and the benefits of recruiting as a lifestyle business. The speakers also discussed the challenges of starting a recruitment firm, with finding the first client being the biggest challenge. The advice given was to do a lot of outreach and not be afraid of rejection. The importance of finding a community of like-minded individuals, such as online communities, was stressed, as they can offer guidance and support. The conversation continued with the speakers discussing the level of control and comfort that comes with being a business owner. They agreed that it is worth the hard work and effort, especially since it offers the chance to secure their family's future. The speakers also mentioned the importance of having the right mentors to guide one's career. They shared their favorite book and quote, both of which were related to business strategy and personal development. The conversation centered around entrepreneurship and the importance of acquiring the right skills, beliefs, and character traits. The interviewee emphasized the need to start early and not fear anything, and recommended the book 100 Million Dollar Offers by Alex Hormozi as having a profound impact on his business. He also shared a quote by Alex Hormozi that entrepreneurship is about acquiring skills, beliefs, and character traits. The conversation touched on the importance of having the right mentors and nerding out on KPIs and offer structure. The speakers continued to emphasize the importance of taking action and not settling for unhappiness Recruiter Empire Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/recruiterempire Ben Nader YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjK55HTYbBugysXXW0vhmcA Ben Nader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebennader/ With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/
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Mar 9, 2023 • 22min

A Year’s Resolution Started One of The World’s Biggest Crypto/Web3 Recruiting Companies with Emily Landon the The Crypto Recruiter

Emily Landon is the Crypto Recruiter, she began her journey in this space after working in the financial services industry for three years. She was passionate about helping the Blockchain industry to develop and saw a need for a crypto recruiting firm. This inspired Emily to start the company as a New Year's resolution to the recruiting space. She wanted to provide a humanized approach to the process and make finding a job more fun. To do this, Emily and her team focused on doing the opposite of what people typically complain about with recruiters. They worked hard to build a good reputation and initially didn't take on any business for six months just so they could focus on networking and pipelining. Emily's company The Crypto Recruiters.io focuses on niche spaces and provides staffing services for companies within the Web3 space. The speaker discussed his experience in the Web Three industry, which is a space related to cryptocurrency. She discussed the training he provided to recruiters, the positive aspects of working in the Web Three space, the importance of making connections with people, and the confidential project he is helping staff up. She also discussed how Web Three is impacting the recruitment industry, noting the use of AI tools and the need to source talent from Twitter due to spam on LinkedIn. Finally, she advised that Twitter is a great place to find Web Three talent. Emily also shared great advice on what recruiters need to do to become successful no matter what niche they are in. Highlights: You really need to be passionate about changing lives. I know that may sound a little silly, but I mean, seriously, if I can help someone find a job at a 25% more salary and they can use that extra money to build a family, to buy a home, that's life-changing. Emily Landon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecryptorecruiter/ The Crypto Recruiters: https://thecryptorecruiters.io/ The Crypto Recruiters Talent Hub: https://thecryptorecruiters.io/category/available-candidates/ The Crypto Recruiters Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrptoRecruiting The Crypto Recruiters IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecryptorecruiters/ Emily Landon Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptorecruiter The Crypto Recruiters TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptorecruiters With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/

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