Transformation From Stripper Pole to CEO Extraordinaire of Supreme Driver Recruiting W/Ashley Thomas
In this episode, Ashley Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Driver Recruiting, joins the show. She is an inspirational and nationally renown motivational speaker who specializes in transportation recruitment for both businesses and individuals alike. Her story of overcoming adversity through hard work and determination has allowed her to become one of America's success stories. With books such as Divorcing the Game: My Journey from the Stripper Pole to Owning a Million-Dollar Trucking Business, she shares her personal journey with listeners all over the world. Today, Ashley talks about how driver recruiting works, what it means to persevere in the face of adversity, and how to put your trust in God in everything you do.
Website: https://supremedriverrecruiting.com/
About the Guest
[05:28]
Ashley formerly worked at a home security company and sold home security before entering the trucking industry. She was about the hustle and left her house when she was 13. When she was working at a call center, a friend encouraged her to pursue a career in the trucking sector.
[07:58]
Ashley is also an author and motivational speaker who gives speeches on various tour stops. Her mission is to give back to organizations, inspire others, and make a difference in people's lives.
Starting a Business
[12:08]
When beginning a business, Ashley wants her audience to understand that "disruption follows intention." However, she encourages individuals not to give up because failure is a part of the business path.
[18:51]
Ashley encountered difficulties while working in a call center. She acquired COVID and was forced to fire all her employees because their system was no longer operational. Even though it was the most difficult time of her life, she did not give up.
Supreme Driver Recruiting
[21:58]
Her company provides various services, including one-time driver recruiting, which assists carriers in hiring a local driver, regional driver, over-the-road driver, or specialty driver. They also provide access to driver names as well as a coaching program.
Truck Driver Recruiting Advice
[24:22]
According to Ashley, truck driver recruiting is a hidden market. This industry is worthwhile with a little coaching.
[28:14]
Ashley advises people struggling with a so-called driver shortage: accept automation or embrace technology and exploit it to your advantage.
Feedbacks
[30:50]
It is not always bad for people to look in the mirror and tell themselves that they did a good job. But no matter what she achieves in life, Ashley constantly prays to God to remind her to be humble, no matter where she is or what she achieves.
Biggest Success
[35:57]
Ashley went to church, and the pastor said God would give somebody a vision and a dream. With a piece of paper and pen beside her as she went to sleep on her second night, God showed her how to start a successful virtual assistant.
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