Career Yak
Do you feel uninspired or stuck in your career, but don't know where to find a new job or lack the drive to succeed where you are? During my high school and collegiate years, I felt a huge lack of awareness as to what career paths were out there, and what would be a good fit for me. This show can help! Through interviews with professionals and entrepreneurs from different work environments, we shed light on the wide variety of jobs and industries out there today. You'll learn valuable career lessons along the way so that you can know where to look for your next opportunity or glean new insights that help you succeed in your current role.
Episodes
77 episodes
SALES YAK: What is a Gatekeeper and How Do You Get Past Them?
It's not always easy getting in touch with the person you need to talk to. Beware of the resolute gatekeeper! If you're new to sales, you may be asking, what the heck is a gatekeeper? If you're in sales, maybe this will help with some advice on...
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SALES YAK: Are You Willing to Go Through Slumps?
Just like our careers, selling is not always linear. Slumps happen. If you want to be in sales, you have to accept a level of uncertainty and realize that slow seasons can happen. Here are 3 things I advise if you're experiencing a...
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SALES YAK: What is OTE (On Target Earnings)?
If you are looking for a sales job, you'll come across the acronym OTE. What does it stand for and what does it mean? We dig into OTE and why knowing the commission and pay structure of a role is so important.
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SALES YAK: Why You Should Consider Sales for a Career Path
Sales is not for everyone, but you can make good money and have flexibility. On this podcast I share details on why I got into sales and why you should consider it too!
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10:57
SALES YAK: Be an Entrepreneur in Your Territory
Treat your territory as if you are a business owner.
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STARTING A PODCAST Bonus: 9 Tools and Their Costs
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STARTING A PODCAST Step 5: Build Awareness and Create More Content
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STARTING A PODCAST Step 4: Edit and Release Three Episodes
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STARTING A PODCAST Step 3: Come up with your name, logo, and host
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STARTING A PODCAST Step 2: Pick a Structure and Go Live Goal
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STARTING A PODCAST Step 1: Find Your Why
If you have a company or are an individual looking to start a podcast, here’s the first step. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
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Freelancing in South Africa with Videographer Jonathan Van Heerden
Our first guest from Africa! I reconnect with my childhood friend Jonathan to chat about what it's like to be a freelance videographer in South Africa and his journey to hopefully making full length movies one day. Check out some of his...
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Why You Need to Test Ideas
Sometimes you don't know what you don't know in business or sales. Testing can help clarify things.
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Salesman to Manager to Entrepreneur - Josh Utke of Sun Key Equipment Finance
I welcome in another seasoned sales professional turned entrepreneur in this fun conversation with Josh Utke, founder of Sun Key Equipment Finance based in Phoenix, AZ. Josh and I briefly worked tog...
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My House Renovation and Budgeting for Projects
Today I share a bit about how my wife and I budgeted and tracked costs for a full interior renovation we performed on our home we recently purchased.We created a template to track costs and compare it to our original budget.
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BIZ THOUGHTS: Why Prospecting may be the Most Important Part of a Business
You can't close deals unless you have deals to close.
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Can You Buy and Sell a Podcast Business? Heather Osgood of True Native Media and The Podcast Broker
Heather Osgood of True Native Media and The Podcast Broker shares about her journey in entrepreneurship and how her businesses help other podcasters grow a...
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Book Review: Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount
Check out my quick review of Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount. I recommend!
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Restaurant Businesses and Profit First - Kasey Anton Owner of Spark Business Consulting
Join me in one of my favorite interviews as I chat with New England entrepreneur, Kasey Anton, Owner of Spark Business Consulting. She's an expert on small business, Quickbooks, business models ...
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BOOK REVIEW: The Coaching Habit
Learn about how to form better habits and ask better questions as you coach others. 4 out of 5 stars for me!Check it out here: The Coaching Habit
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When to Stick it Out in the Industry You Are In - Ian Iringan of Arvada Rent-Alls
Ian had changed companies, moved cities, and even switched career paths briefly. And we used to work together! But he didn't want to give up on the industry he started in. He knew there was opportunity and he hadn't reached his full potential. ...
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BOOK REVIEW: The JOLT Effect
Check out my quick review of The JOLT Effect - How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision. Quick read or listen, and I do recommend, especially if you're in sales.
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SALES YAK: Transferring Sales Skills to Other Aspects of Life
From the Sales Yak podcast:Selling is a valuable skill. Don't let it go to waste, but use it to your benefit in other aspects of life. Here are two ways I do that!Email Chris at careerya...
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Changing Careers to Real Estate - Chris Powles of Hvizda Realty
Chris was my realtor here in NH, and shares how he drastically switched careers to become a realtor in his 30s. What does it take to be a realtor, and why should you consider it?Listen to find out! And if you want to listen to o...
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