

The Elite Recruiter Podcast
Benjamin Mena
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 scaleTools, tech stacks, and sourcing strategiesDaily habits and workflows that drive million-dollar desksLessons from failure, breakthrough wins, and mindset shiftsWhat 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.
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 scaleTools, tech stacks, and sourcing strategiesDaily habits and workflows that drive million-dollar desksLessons from failure, breakthrough wins, and mindset shiftsWhat 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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Apr 12, 2022 • 35min
Episode 30 – How To Shift Gears When Things Are Not Working With The Sales Recruiter Michael G Cox
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest The Sales Recruiter Michael G Cox to talk about the shifting market and shifting your mindset to keep winning. We also talk about the basics of sales recruiting for those that have not explored it before..
Some Highlights:
Why many people double down on something when its not workingHow to figure out your blind spots and make a shiftWhat is not working in Sales RecruitingWhat is working in Sales Recruiting The basics of Sales Recruiting from the Sales Recruiter himself
Michael G. Cox
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerecruiter/
http://www.zagworx.com/

Mar 23, 2022 • 28min
Episode 29 – Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Recruiting Firm With Ben Nader
In this Episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Ben Nadar who is the founder of Recruiting Empire to talk about why now is the best time ever to become a recruiter and start your own firm. He will also cover on how he has helped recruiters that he mentors create $15+ million in revenue.
Some Highlights: This is a business that you can make $1,000,000.00 this year if you put your head down. How Mentorship can be a game changer Why now is the best time every to become a recruiter How to succeed if you have been in the game for a while
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/

Mar 11, 2022 • 55min
Episode 28 – The Blunt Truth On How To Succeed As A Recruiter With Paul Johnson
There is no sugar coating in this episode in this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast on what it takes to succeed. After years of success, Paul Johnson breaks down what it takes to be a big biller month after month and year after year. If you really want to know how to level up your recruiting desk.
Listen to this episode.
Some Highlights:
Sales and Recruiting scripts that you can use right now to win new businessHow Paul got into recruitingSales strategies that you need to use now to increase your salesHe breaks down the work that it takes to win big in the recruiting business
Paul Johnson LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theaustingroupenergy/
The Austin Energy Group: http://www.austingrp.com/
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/

Mar 2, 2022 • 28min
Episode 27 – Mental Health in Recruiting with Ivan Leens
In this important episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we speak with Ivan Leens about the mental health challenges and struggles in recruitment. We cover some ways to take care of yourself in what can be a stressful industry.
Some Highlights:
How to take care of your mental health in recruitment How to set yourself up for success for the long term Rec2Rec RecruitingCreating content that brings clients Mastering digital content on YouTube and Instagram
Ivan Leens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanleens/
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/IvanLeens
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanleens/
High Performance Recruiter: http://www.highperformancerecruiter.com
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/

Feb 22, 2022 • 32min
Episode 26 – Turnkey Staffing Solutions and Back Office Support for Independent Recruiters with Angela Alberty and myBasePay
In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. We talk with Angela Alberty from my myBasePay about they handle Turnkey Staffing Solutions and Back Office/Employment of Record operations so that you as a recruiter or company can keep doing what you do best, Recruiting and Sales!
Some Highlights:
How Angela Alberty got into the world of Recruiting How using a Backoffice operations takes away many of the headaches to scale up the staffing side of your company How Outsourcing the Employer of Record status help minimize your liability How you can grow your company faster if you outsource the difficult stuff such as Payroll Funding, Invoicing, Collections, Payroll Processing, Tax Reporting, Employment Liability, Business Insurance, Claims Management, Benefits Administration, and HR Compliance.
Angela Alberty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-alberty/
myBasePay: https://mybasepay.com/
myBasePay LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mybasepay/
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/

Feb 16, 2022 • 36min
Episode 25 - Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future with Andy Storch
In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, I get to interview author Andy Storch who wrote the book one of my favorite books I read last year. Own Your Career Own Your Life. It's about how to stop drifting and take control of your future!
Many of us stumble into recruiting, the goal is to not stumble through our entire recruiting careers. You need to make sure that you take charge of your career and as you do it, it will take charge of your life!
Connect with Andy Storch here:
https://andystorch.com/
Andy Storch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/
Own Your Career Own Your Life Book: https://amzn.to/3JxlBtL
Andy Storch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_storch/
Talent Development Hot Seat
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talent-development-hot-seat/id1378433981
My NFT Journey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-nft-journey/id1596156196
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/

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Feb 9, 2022 • 40min
Episode 24 – Sales Made Simple with SEO and Digital Marketing with Zack Gallinger
In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast with Zack Gallinger from Talent Hero Media. We talk about the power of your website's SEO and how it can organically bring in new business. We also talk about how proper email/digital marketing can also take your business to the next level.
Some Highlights:
Secrets to getting your recruiting page ranked to the top of a Google SearchSEO moves that you can start today to help your rankingThe options for a Done For You vs Do it Yourself SEO/Digitial Marketing StrategyWays to win with Email Marketing
Zack Gallinger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-gallinger/
Talent Hero Media: https://www.talentheromedia.com/
Recruiting SEO Secrets: https://www.talentheromedia.com/on-page-seo-recruiters/
Recent Work: https://www.talentheromedia.com/our-recent-work/

Feb 3, 2022 • 32min
Episode 23 – Leading a Cleared Recruiting Team with James Dyson
In this exciting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. We talk about what it takes to lead a team of Cleared Recruiters supporting Top Secret (and higher) work and how important recruiters are to supporting the customer's missions.
Some Highlights:
How James Dyson got into Cleared Recruiting and how he grew into a leader.The challenges of cleared recruiting The book that has had such an impact on himAdvice that he has on helping companies capture cleared talent
James Dyson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdysonjr/
Redhorse: https://redhorsecorp.com/
Redhorse’s LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redhorse-corporation/

Jan 25, 2022 • 27min
Episode 22 – The Recruiting Mastermind with Dualta Doherty
In this first exciting episode of 2022, we have Dualta Doherty joining us for the Elite Recruiter Podcast. In this exciting episode, we talk about Rec2Rec Recruiting Space. His Recruiting Mastermind program that has helped 70 companies scale and what it takes to be successful in the recruiting game.
Exciting topics we cover:
How Dualta got into the recruiting industry.Rec2Rec industry and recruiting thereTalk about the Recruiters Mastermind ProgramHow he became successful in the recruiting industry
Dualta Doherty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dualtadohertyr2r/
The Recruiters Mastermind: https://www.recwired.com/
RecWired: https://www.recwired.com/

Dec 21, 2021 • 44min
Episode 21 – The Future of Recruiting and HR Tech with CJ Tufano
In the last episode of 2021 of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with CJ Tufano who is a Accounting and Finance Big Biller based out of New York City. We talk about the future of Recruiting and HR Tech and what is needed for a tech focused company in our space to be successful and actually solve problems
Highlights that we talk about:
How CJ Tufano got his career started in recruitingWhy so many recruiting tech and companies fail The key pain points that a tech company needs to solve to be successful in the spaceHow he is building a tech company
CJ Tufano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-tufano-2a137528/
Cherry Picker: www.getcherrypicker.com