
Episode 18 – How To Use Recruiting As a Tool to Build Wealth and a Real Estate Portfolio with Dandan Zhu
- S1E18
- 35:29
- November 19th 2021
In this episode of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, I speak with Dandan Zhu the founder of DG Recruit a top Rec2Rec agency that helps Top Billers maximize their agencies careers. We also talk about how she is building wealth through her real estate portfolio.
Highlights that we talk about:
- How she became a millionaire through recruiting and real estate.
- How recruiting is one of the highest income careers you can choose and you how you can use it to create wealth.
- How you can launch a successful career in recruiting what is the work that is needed to be a top biller.
- How she started in real estate investing and how she built a portfolio to create passive income
- How she helps top billers find the perfect fit.
Dandan Zhu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandanzhu
DG Recruit: https://www.dgrecruit.com/
Dandan Zhu’s Business Insider Interview becoming a millionaire by 30: https://www.businessinsider.com/i-was-waitress-22-retired-28-and-millionaire-by-30-2019-7
DG Recruit Podcast: https://dgrecruit.libsyn.com/
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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.