How Prioritizing Health Improved His Business and Life with Jay Veniard

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 With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena Benjamin Mena Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_l_mena The Elite Recruiter Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeliterecruiter/