Ben Riley | From Graveyard Shifts to Global Strategy

2025-05-28

Episode Summary:What does it take to rise from the night shift to the executive suite–across continents, cultures, and countless challenges? In this compelling episode, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Ben Riley, a global sales leader with over 20 years of experience in the direct-selling space. Ben shares how his leadership journey began in the warehouse, working graveyard shifts to pay for college, and evolved into leading international teams from Korea to Australia. They dive into the hard-earned lessons that shaped Ben’s approach to lea...

Episode Summary:
What does it take to rise from the night shift to the executive suite–across continents, cultures, and countless challenges? In this compelling episode, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Ben Riley, a global sales leader with over 20 years of experience in the direct-selling space.

Ben shares how his leadership journey began in the warehouse, working graveyard shifts to pay for college, and evolved into leading international teams from Korea to Australia. They dive into the hard-earned lessons that shaped Ben’s approach to leadership–what it means to make tough calls, build trust across cultures, and stay grounded through global success.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How Ben’s leadership journey started in the shipping department and scaled to global strategy
What it’s like to lead teams across Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and the U.S.
How learning new languages shaped his view of leadership and connection
Why humility, persistence, and personal vision matter more than position

About the Guest:
Ben Riley is a seasoned global executive with more than two decades of leadership experience. He began his career at Young Living in 1998 and went on to lead sales and operations across multiple continents, including executive roles at Avon, 4Life, Melaleuca, and Younique.

Ben is fluent in Korean, has lived abroad for over a decade, and brings a rare depth of cultural and operational insight to his leadership. He is a proud husband and father of five. His favorite pastimes include hiking, reading, and cycling.

Resources & Links:

Ben Riley Links:

Instagram: @benhriley
Facebook: Ben Riley
LinkedIn: Ben Riley

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

Website: richardbrooke.com
X: RichardBrooke
LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke

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