
Making The Jump From Internal to Owning an Agency with Raul Mendoza
- S1E188
- 52:42
- October 10th 2024
Ever wondered what it takes to transition from an internal recruiter to successfully owning your own agency?
If you’re feeling stuck in a corporate recruitment job and have been contemplating launching your own agency, this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast is a must-listen. Host Benjamin Mena sits down with Raul Mendoza, who recounts his transformative journey from being a corporate recruiter to becoming an independent business owner. Amid the post-pandemic job market flux and the promise of AI enhancing recruitment strategies, Raul's story offers a timely blueprint for anyone considering a similar leap. This episode dives deep into the innovative tools and strategies that Raul employed to make his transition smooth and successful, while also addressing the common fears and challenges that come with starting your own business in the recruitment industry.
- Practical Insights on Building a Brand: Learn how you can use cost-effective tools like Canva and Wix to create compelling marketing and branding materials without needing a professional designer. Raul explains the importance of having a strong online presence, particularly on platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube, to showcase your brand and attract clients in today's digital age.
- Effective Goal-Setting and Execution Strategies: Get inspired by Raul’s emphasis on the importance of writing down and visualizing your goals. Learn actionable steps to set a specific date to make your entrepreneurial transition, build essential low-maintenance assets over a few months, and importantly, believe in yourself to overcome fear and self-doubt.
- Advanced Recruitment Techniques and Tools: Benefit from Raul’s expert advice on essential recruitment tools like Recruiterflow for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Metaview for distraction-free interviews, and BetterLeap for efficient candidate sourcing. These technologies not only save time but also make the recruitment process more enjoyable and effective.
Hit play on this episode to discover how you can transition from an internal recruiter to a successful agency owner, leveraging practical tools, goal-setting, and advanced recruitment techniques for extraordinary results.
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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.