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The Elite Recruiter Podcast

How Ashley Woods Built a $10M Recruiting Desk While Traveling to 45 Countries: Vision, Systems, and the Digital Nomad Life

  • S1E242
  • 46:57
  • June 4th 2025

Are you a recruiter dreaming of building a wildly profitable desk while traveling the world as a digital nomad—but not sure where to start?

 The latest episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast uncovers the real strategies behind remote recruiting success, featuring Ashley Woods, who built a $10M+ desk while exploring 45 countries. If you've ever felt chained to your desk, burned out by endless tasks, or uncertain how to scale and streamline your recruiting business, this conversation is your blueprint for freedom and high achievement.

 The desire for location independence and time-rich living is more relevant than ever for recruiters and staffing professionals—and yet, distractions, lack of systems, and fear of lost productivity keep most from taking the leap. Ashley’s journey proves you don’t have to sacrifice growth or client relationships to win in recruiting from anywhere.

 In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Proven methods to build efficiency-focused systems so you can work from anywhere in the world and still crush your revenue goals.
  • How to design a clear vision and daily structure to overcome distractions, maintain motivation, and consistently deliver results—no matter your timezone.
  • Tactical advice on outsourcing, automating your workflow, and developing strong habits that let you enjoy the nomad lifestyle without losing momentum.

 Ready to create a recruiting desk that funds your dreams and frees your time? Listen now to hear actionable tips, stories, and motivation so you can start building your own time-rich, high-performing recruiting business today!

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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 a Managing Partner of Select Source Solutions a boutique staffing agency based in the Washington DC Metro.

He specializes in GovCon, Cyber, Blockchain, Web3, Talent Acquisition recruiting along with many other things.

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