
Episode 44 – 1600 Executive Placements with David Perry – Part 1
- S1E44
- 36:36
- August 31st 2022
In part 1 of this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with David Perry from Perry Martel International about how he has successfully placed 1603 Executives since he and his wife started their search firm.
Highlights:
How David and his wife started their executive search firm.
The things that they have done to successfully place 1603 executives
How the world of recruiting is changing
What you need to learn as a recruiter to be successful
Understanding how powerful you are as a recruiter and that you
can help solve some of the challenges of the world because of your skill set.
David Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidperry/
Perry Martel International: https://perrymartel.com/
Work Insight: https://workinsight.io/
My New Job Hunt: https://mynewjobhunt.com/
Hiring Greatness: https://amzn.to/3KyEhel
Executive Recruiting for Dummies: https://amzn.to/3CLcZQi
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/
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The Elite Recruiter Podcast
The Elite Recruiter Podcast is the number one podcast for recruiting professionals.
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.
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.