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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

Addiction Recovery to Recruiting Success: Dave Bontempo's Inspirational Journey

  • S1E122
  • 49:47
  • February 1st 2024

Addiction Recovery to Recruiting Success: Dave Bontempo's Inspirational Journey

Are you struggling to find success in recruiting while battling personal challenges? Join us as we delve into Dave Bontempo's incredible journey from overcoming addiction to excelling in the world of recruiting.

In today's competitive job market, recruiters are constantly seeking ways to stand out and make successful placements. This episode shines a light on Dave Bontempo's inspirational story of triumph over personal struggles and how he leverages his unique experiences to excel in the field of recruiting.


Dave's powerful journey from addiction recovery to becoming a successful recruiter taps into a universal desire for personal growth and professional success. His experience and insights offer a compelling narrative of resilience and redemption that will undoubtedly resonate with anyone facing their own challenges.


1. Gain Valuable Insights: Delve into Dave Bontempo's personal and professional journey, and discover how he overcame addiction and found success in the competitive world of recruiting.


2. Learn from a Seasoned Professional: Benefit from Dave's seasoned expertise in behavioral health recruiting and understand how to leverage personal connections, network, and industry knowledge to carve your niche in recruiting.


3. Find Inspiration and Motivation: Uncover the powerful lessons on resilience, self-belief, and the importance of support and guidance, which can help you navigate personal challenges while striving for professional success.


Join us in listening to this episode, and discover how Dave Bontempo's journey from addiction recovery to recruiting success can inspire and guide you towards your own path of personal and professional triumph.


If you do need help because you or a family member or a friend are dealing with an addiction.   Please check out SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/


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This is where the top recruiters share:  How they got there. What kind of work did it take. Tips, Tools, and Tricks. The Mindset needed to get them to where they are. What they are doing with their success. Goals and visions for the future. So please join me on this journey as I interview some of the best in our industry.

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Meet the Hosts

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Benjamin Mena
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Benjamin Mena is the founder of Select Source Solutions and the host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast — one of the top global podcasts for agency and executive recruiters. With over a decade of experience placing top talent in the government contracting (GovCon) and cleared space, Ben brings a no-BS approach to the business of recruiting.

Each week, he interviews high-performing recruiters, agency owners, and industry innovators to uncover the real stories behind their success. From six-figure solo producers to million-dollar billers and AI-powered solopreneurs, Ben’s mission is simple: help recruiters level up their careers and businesses through actionable insights, raw conversations, and a community of like-minded professionals.

Based between the U.S. and Bordeaux, France, Ben is also a dad, summit host, and advocate for the future of AI-powered recruiting.