
Episode 7 – How Helping Companies Grow has Lead to $150 Million in Sales with Aaron Opalewski
- S1E7
- 36:43
- March 29th 2021
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, we Interview Aaron Opalewski the CEO and Founder of Spark Talent Acquisition.
We talk about:
- What it took to get to $150 Million in Sales
- The journey from Agency Recruiter to CEO of his own firm
- The daily habits that have led to his success
- Leading his team through the last year of Covid Impacts
- The road to 100,000 Opportunities per year with his team
- The book that has had the largest impact of his career
This has been one of my favorite Podcast Episodes to date! Check it out!
Aaron Opalewski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronopalewski/
Aaron Opalewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-opalewski-3596891a/
Spark Talent Acquisition: https://www.sparktalentinc.com/
With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
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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.