
Episode 37 – Putting Yourself in the Right Place at the Right Time with Jack Kelly
- S1E37
- 41:24
- June 13th 2022
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we have our guest Jack Kelly, Owner of The Compliance Search group to talk about how he set himself up to make thousands of placements over the years, launch his own firm, and pick up 32 million readers from his published articles.
Some Highlights:
- How he was able to lay the foundation for a massive shift in the market and take advantage of it
- How he has made thousands of placements over the years
- How he went from an agency recruiter to founding his own search firm
- Where the talent is at right now and how to find the best candidates
- How writing has helped impact his search firm
- What the future of recruiting is going to look like
- What to do now to prep for a potential recession
Jack Kelly LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-rinehardt/
The Compliance Search Group: https://compliancesearch.com/
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
The Elite Recruiter Podcast
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Benjamin Mena
The Elite Recruiter Podcast Host
Meet the Hosts

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.