
From Layoff to $200K in Less Than 6 Months: Blueprint for Recruitment Success by Launching His Own Firm with Tyler Rossi
- S1E195
- 44:04
- November 4th 2024
Have you ever wondered how someone can transform a layoff into a thriving business, generating over $200,000 in just six months?
In today's volatile job market, many professionals face the daunting reality of sudden layoffs, leading to unexpected career shifts. This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast dives into a remarkable story of resilience and strategic acumen. Our guest, Tyler Rossi, turned his job loss into an opportunity by launching a successful recruiting firm. His journey offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to pivot their career or start their own business, especially in unpredictable times.
- Proven LinkedIn Outreach Strategies: Learn how to leverage LinkedIn automation to connect with industry professionals and maintain high acceptance rates. Tyler shares his nuanced approach to engagement, positioning oneself not as a job pitcher but as a resource for future opportunities.
- Effective Client and Candidate Management: Discover tools and techniques such as Crete for tracking and managing relationships, and the importance of maintaining clear and transparent dialogues with both candidates and clients. Tyler emphasizes the critical role of building trust and authority within a specific niche to streamline the recruitment process.
- Balancing Personal Life and Entrepreneurship: Get inspired by Tyler's personal journey of balancing early parenthood while launching a business. He talks candidly about the challenges, the support of his family, and how he maintained motivation through spiritual guidance and community support.
Ready to transform career setbacks into entrepreneurial success? Tune in now to uncover Tyler Rossi’s blueprint for achieving remarkable growth in the recruitment industry. Listen to The Elite Recruiter Podcast and gain actionable insights to elevate your career or business.
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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.