
From Launching Her Own Firm To Inc 5000 Recruitment Firm Owner with Sharon Bondurant
- S1E202
- 47:25
- December 5th 2024
Are you a recruiter or entrepreneur looking to turn your passion into a highly successful business? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast holds the roadmap to your success!
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Join host Benjamin Mena as he delves deep with Sharon Bondurant, a remarkable success story of a recruiter who built her firm from the ground up, ultimately earning a coveted spot on the Inc 5000 list. This episode is packed with actionable insights on overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, setting big goals, and leveraging passion to establish trust and credibility with clients and candidates.
Is your recruitment business struggling with sustainable growth, or are you contemplating starting your own firm but uncertain about the hurdles ahead? Sharon's journey is incredibly relevant as she underscores the importance of taking action without over-complicating processes—a universal struggle for many budding entrepreneurs.
- Strategic Goals and Business Planning: Sharon breaks down her methodology of annual business planning and quarterly SWOT analysis to keep her company agile and aligned with evolving personal and professional circumstances.
- Authentic Networking and Relationship Building: Learn how maintaining genuine professional relationships and leveraging authenticity can foster trust and open new opportunities, crucial for both new and experienced recruiters.
- Overcoming Self-Imposed Limitations: Sharon shares transformative insights from influential books like "The E Myth" and "The Big Leap," and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and persistence in conquering fears and realizing your full potential.
To experience Sharon Bondurant's incredible journey firsthand and glean strategies to propel your recruiting career or business to new heights, tune in now to The Elite Recruiter Podcast and transform your career!
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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.