The Future of Recruitment: AI Talent Partners, Remote Scaling & Winning in 2025 with James Blackwell
- S1E235
- 59:26
- May 1st 2025
AI, automation, and remote work aren’t future buzzwords—they’re impacting recruitment right now. In this actionable episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, “The Future of Recruitment: AI Talent Partners, Remote Scaling & Winning in 2025 with James Blackwell,” host Benjamin Mena teams up with recruitment thought leader James Blackwell to break down the exact changes happening in the talent acquisition industry. Whether you’re a recruitment founder struggling to keep up or a solo recruiter aiming to scale without burning out, this episode addresses the real pressures you’re facing—from shrinking agency budgets and rising client expectations, to the daunting pace of AI adoption.
This conversation is packed with immediate-value insights, including:
- How AI is actively transforming sourcing, outreach, and the business model behind successful agencies—and why resisting these tools could put you out of the game, especially for mid- and lower-tier roles.
- Proven strategies for scaling your recruitment business with remote talent and automation, including exactly how to delegate tasks and free yourself from the “Superman/Superwoman” trap that keeps you stuck.
- A detailed, client-focused blueprint for packaging and selling AI-powered recruitment solutions—enabling you to win clients who are slashing traditional agency spend but hungry for efficiency and measurable results.
Ready to leap ahead of your competition and future-proof your recruiting business? Tap into this episode for practical steps you can implement today—and discover how to put the latest technology, strategy, and mindset to work so 2025 becomes your most profitable year yet. Play now to transform challenges into opportunity!
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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.