
Episode 9 – Million Dollar Biller in Europe with Gavin Johnston
- S1E9
- 34:50
- May 4th 2021
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, we speak with our guest Gavin Johnston about being a top biller in Europe and what it took for him to get there.
We talk about:
- How he was able to bill over $1 million with less 7000 LinkedIn Connections
- How he is hyper focused on his candidates and how that’s one of the secrets to his success
- How most recruiters fail because they never started their careers with the right training
- Day in and day out what it took to be a top biller
- How he is able to still bill over $200K working part time.
Gavin Johnston’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinjohnston1/
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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.