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

On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Ashley Woods, a powerhouse recruiter who built a $10 million recruiting desk while traveling to 45 countries around the globe. Ashley shares her journey from being recruited into the industry herself, to burning out and bouncing back, and ultimately creating a freedom-focused, remote recruiting business—all while chasing her dream of global exploration.

In this conversation, Ashley reveals the strategies and sys

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June 4, 2025

How Ashley Woods Built a $10M Recruiting Desk While Traveling to 45 C…

On this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Ashley Woods, a powerhouse recruiter who built a $10 million recruiting desk while traveling to 45 countries around the globe. Ashley shares her journey from being recruited into the industry herself, to burning out a…

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May 29, 2025

Recruiting on the Edge with Sam Kuehnle: AI, Automation & the Future-…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by Sam Kuehnle for a forward-looking conversation that pulls back the curtain on recruiting’s rapidly evolving landscape. From the explosive impact of AI and automation in recruitment, to building a tech stac…

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May 26, 2025

Laid Off to Agency Owner: Zach Keen’s Proven Blueprint for Launching …

Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Zach Keen, founder of Keen Search and Staffing, to unravel the real story behind launching and scaling a successful recruiting agency—especially after facing a layoff. In this powerful conversatio…

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May 21, 2025

AI Super Recruiters: How Tech Is Shaping Sourcing, Placements & the F…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this exciting episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Steve Lu, CEO and co-founder of pin.com, to dive deep into the game-changing world of artificial intelligence in recruiting. Together, they explore why Steve believes we’re on the brink of becom…

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May 15, 2025

Rich Rosen’s $300K Month: The Step-by-Step Breakdown to Winning Big i…

Welcome back to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today’s episode, host Benjamin Mena is joined by powerhouse recruiter Rich Rosen, who just had his biggest billing month ever—raking in a jaw-dropping $300,000. Despite a market many say is “soft,” Rich is here to show you exactly how the top recruite…

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May 12, 2025

Recruiting Uncovered: Trends, Legislation, and Next-Level Advice with…

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In this episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Trinette Cunningham, President and CEO of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), to uncover the latest trends, legislation, and strategies shaping the recruiting world. Trinette brings over a …

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May 25, 2025

AI-Powered Solo Recruiter: The $500K/Month Vision for 2025–2026

As the host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast and organizer of events like The AI Recruiting Summit and Finish The Year Strong Summit, I often ask top recruiters to imagine the near future. One interesting question is: Could a solo recruiter (or a tiny…

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May 24, 2025

No Excuses, No Limits: Inside Rich Rosen’s Record $300K Recruiting Mo…

Imagine billing $300,000 in a single month as a recruiter. In a market others called “soft,” top recruiter Rich Rosen did exactly that – shattering his personal best and challenging the notion that you can’t win big in a down…

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May 20, 2025

My Favorite Sourcing Tools in 2025

As soon as you get a position, it's not only about filling it with the best possible person but also about filling it fast. As host of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, I have gotten a chance to see how the world of sourcing is changing and how it i…

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