How Prioritizing Health Improved His Business and Life with Jay Veniard artwork
The Elite Recruiter Podcast

How Prioritizing Health Improved His Business and Life with Jay Veniard

  • S1E70
  • 53:07
  • May 18th 2023

The Elite Recruiter podcast recently featured Jay Veniard, CEO of Ventech, who shared his health journey and how it positively impacted his recruiting business. The host highlighted the importance of maintaining good health in the recruiting career, citing the recent loss of a friend in the industry. Jay shared his experience as a former professional baseball player and his weight struggles during that time. Over the years, he has lost a significant amount of weight and improved his overall health, which has also positively impacted his recruiting business.

The conversation emphasized the importance of taking care of one's health, especially as one gets older. The speakers discussed the impact of physical activity on heart rate and how being unhealthy can negatively impact many aspects of life, including work, family, and overall well-being. The speakers suggested that setting healthy habits early in life is crucial and can have a significant impact on future health.

Jay shared his personal routine of walking 10,000 steps a day and having a coach for nutrition and fitness. He emphasized the importance of finding a certified nutritionist to determine the appropriate calorie intake and ratios for protein, carbs, and fat. The speakers discussed the importance of having a coach for health and fitness and cautioned listeners to be smart about vetting potential coaches.

The conversation also touched on the importance of tracking food intake and how it can help with weight loss and overall health. The speaker emphasized the need for accountability and talked about how tracking can help with that. They also mentioned the challenges of tracking, such as the inconvenience and the need for precision.

The speakers emphasized the importance of accountability partners in achieving success and the need for recruiters to invest in coaches. They also discussed the importance of cold calling, warm calling, sending emails, LinkedIn DMs, and text messages to be successful in the recruiting industry. The conversation concluded with a discussion of MPC marketing and its importance in recruiting.

In the latter part of the conversation, the speakers discussed the importance of finding a mentor and paying for their services. They emphasized the idea of complacency and the need for constant learning. The topic of contract recruiting was brought up, with the need to seek advice from established individuals in the field. The guest also shared that reading sales books has helped him improve as a recruiter.


Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of taking care of one's health, finding mentors and coaches, and constantly learning to stay relevant in the recruiting industry.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4dRm18JTUDQ


 Jay Veniard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayveniard/

VenTech Search Group Website:

https://ventechsearch.com/

Jay’s Coach: Mauro Stara - https://www.facebook.com/mauro.stara.944/

Benjamin’s Coach: Beth Shaw - https://www.instagram.com/iheartfinishlines/

Jay Veniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayveniard19/

Jay Veniard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayveniard

 

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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.

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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.