Chan with a Plan

Chan with a Plan

By Max ChanEducationSelf-Improvement
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Chan with a Plan episodes

  • How to start a side hustle and start making money immediately

    EPISODE SUMMARY

     

    In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Vanessa Zamy, who runs her own consulting company, Your Vision’s Catalyst that coaches and advises 9-to-5ers on how to build a profit producing, purpose driven side hustle. Vanessa debunks common myths about side hustles and guides you on how to set up the proper foundation for success. We end the discussion on what is the right amount of monthly revenue you need to generate to start considering making your side hustle a full time venture. 

     

    QUOTES

     

    • “You don’t need a 35 page business plan here. What you need is you need something to share with the world so they can understand what it is that you are delivering. So the 3 components of that, that I always tell my clients are who, what, how. Who are you serving? What problem do they have? And how it is that you help them?” - Vanessa Zamy [10:34]
  • “Don’t be sitting here doing DIY, if you try DIY stuff all your life, guess what, you're going to waste 5, 10, 15 years, which you could have done in 1 month, you going to end up spending 5 years trying to get it done. That’s what happens to the DIYers. So ensure you get the help and support that you need, whether it’s a mentor, whether it’s an expert, whether it’s a coach, whatever it may be, but get the guidance that you need, so you can ensure that you are successful and set up for success from the get go.” - Vanessa Zamy [17:35]
  • “The first income goal you want to reach [to consider going full time on your side hustle] is that you want to be able to in a month for your business reach a point where you have covered your business and personal expenses and then you want to be at least consistent with that.” - Vanessa Zamy [24:13]

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    TIMESTAMPS

     

    • [0:41] Meet Vanessa Zamy
  • [2:17] Overview of Vanessa’s side hustle program and how she helps 9 to 5ers start a side hustle
  • [3:54] Biggest myths about starting side hustles and what Vanessa’s advice is to help you navigate through them
  • [8:22] Going through an example of a restaurant business as a side hustle
  • [10:22] How to set up the foundation for a side hustle and going through an example
  • [14:36] When should you expect your first sale from your side hustle to validate your business
  • [16:16] What entrepreneurs aren't telling you when they are pushing their programs to show you how to make a lot of money in a short time
  • [17:33] Why you shouldn’t Do-It-Yourself (DIY) if you want to build a successful side business fast
  • [22:57] When you should consider going full time on your side hustle
  • [26:13] How to have the discussion with your family about quitting your day job to go pursue your side hustle full time
  • [28:09] Contacting Vanessa
  • [29:03] Outro 

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    RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

     

    • Vanessa Zamy on Facebook
  • Vanessa Zamy on LinkedIn
  • 5 Day Business Bootcamp For 9-to-5ers Program
  • Finish: The Solopreneur's Guide to Getting Stuff Done By Vanessa Zamy on Amazon
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  • Max Chan on LinkedIn
    • 32 min
  • How to get promoted at work and make more money

    EPISODE SUMMARY

    In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Terry McDougall, an Executive & Career Coach of Terry B. McDougall Coaching. Terry gives advice on how to position yourself for a promotion with tips such as impression management and performing for the job you want instead of the job you have. She also discusses some alternative career moves you could make if you get passed over for a promotion in order to still move your career forward. We end the discussion with what mindset shifts you have to make and what initial communication you should initiate with your manager in order to be successful in your promotion within the first 90 days.  

    QUOTES

    • “I always tell people that I work with that there’s really only 3 ways to add value in the workplace, you’re either helping the company make money, save money or reduce risk.” - Terry McDougall [1:55]
  • “Perform for the job that you want and not the job that you have as well. One of the things that I see a lot of times that people say is I got a lot of capabilities and if I get that next level promotion, I’ll show them, and I’ll say look for opportunities to show them now.” - Terry McDougall [10:25]
  • “I think that the most important thing to do when you get promoted is get extreme clarity on what the expectations of the role are and go to your boss and say what does success look like after the first 90 days, what are your priorities for this role and really focus on that. I think it’s really important also to get some quick wins.” - Terry McDougall [19:30]

    • TIMESTAMPS

    • [0:07] Meet Terry McDougall
  • [1:27] Key factors why you won’t get promoted
  • [3:01] Examples of over performing
  • [3:53] Terry’s story of trying to get promoted herself
  • [7:20] Tip on where to find your shortcomings that are hindering you for a promotion and external factors that are out of your control when it comes to getting promoted
  • [8:33] How to use impression management in order to look like you belong at a higher level at the company
  • [10:24] Perform for the job you want
  • [10:56] The risk of promoting people
  • [11:43] How to decide when to leave the company or try again if you are passed over for a promotion
  • [14:55] The pros and cons between leaving a big company to go to a smaller company for a bigger title or do a horizontal move to another big company and try to get promoted there instead
  • [16:10] When you should take a promotion with little to no pay raise 
  • [18:04] Warning signs to not take a promotion
  • [19:19] Common mistakes of the newly promoted and what to do instead
  • [23:37] Contacting Terry
  • [24:36] Outro

    • RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

    • Terry B. McDougall Coaching
  • Terry McDougall on LinkedIn
  • Winning the Game of Work By Terry McDougall on Amazon
  • Marketing Mambo Podcast
  • Chan With A Plan
  • Max Chan on LinkedIn
    • 26 min
  • Dealing with job loss and how you can recover quickly

    EPISODE SUMMARY

     

    In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Jennifer Brick, a career success coach and owner of Capdeca Solutions. Jennifer gives advice on how to handle losing a job from a layoff, what to do afterwards and how to get back on your feet. She discusses the best course of action for the exit interview and finding your next job. Listen to what are some of the warning signs before a layoff and how to tell your family you’ve lost your job.

     

    QUOTES

     

    • “The reality of the exit interview is that in most cases, it truly is a formality and it’s not going to have any lasting impact. It’s not going to change how the company runs itself or anything like that. So leaving on a bad impression, you can, but it’s not going to do anything.” -Jennifer Brick [15:56]
  • “Job loss is a trauma and we have to call it what it is. I know that’s a scary big word, but there is a trauma involved here, so you need to process this.” -Jennifer Brick [21:47]
  • “I still think the best way is to be building up a personal brand so that companies are coming to you, and just making sure that you’re leaving bread crumbs of your awesomeness anywhere that they might be looking for their people.” -Jennifer Brick [29:42]

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    TIMESTAMPS

     

    • [00:09] Meet Jennifer Brick
  • [02:28] Warning signs of a potential layoff
  • [05:59] How to prepare for a layoff
  • [10:05] How Jennifer planned a layoff
  • [11:46] Why doesn’t an organization shuffle people around?
  • [13:38] Job security at start-ups vs large companies
  • [15:10] The exit interview
  • [18:37] How to tell family about the layoff
  • [20:47] Plan of action after layoff
  • [28:10] Networking and building your brand
  • [31:36] Best course of action with salaries
  • [34:56] Jennifer’s advice for those who were laid off
  • [36:19] Contacting Jennifer Block
  • [38:44] Outro

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    RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

     

    • Glassdoor
  • Capdeca Solutions
  • Capdeca Solutions on Youtube
  • Capdeca Solutions on Facebook
  • Capdeca Solutions on LinkedIn
  • Capdeca Solutions on Twitter
  • Career Glow Up
  • Jennifer Brick on LinkedIn
  • Jennifer Brick on Twitter
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    • Max Chan on LinkedIn
    42 min
  • Workplace Etiquette: How having proper manners leads to career success

    EPISODE SUMMARY

     

    In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Donald Gregory James about how manners are the key foundational components for career success. Donald shares how manners helped him propel his career at NASA and his experiences interviewing candidates through his 35 years of experience. Donald also talks about the importance of authenticity and his upcoming book.

     

    QUOTES

     

    • “But it really is more about who you are as an individual and having that personality, that essence, those manners, if you will, really reflect the genuine person in a way that, you know, people feel that they want to connect with you. -Donald Gregory James [12:29]
  • “The problem of assuming that because certain people look a certain way or they have a certain title that they’re not valuable to the organization. And I try very hard not to make that mistake because you never know who you’re going to be dealing with and how they can be helpful to you even subtly.” -Donald Gregory James [23:59]
  • “What I may call good manners for me may, in fact, be bad manners for somebody else.” -Donald Gregory James [29:10]

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    TIMESTAMPS

     

    • [00:07] Meet Donald James
  • [01:42] How manners pertained to Donald’s career growth
  • [06:30] How a lack of manners can hinder success 
  • [10:25] The importance of authenticity
  • [16:18] The difference between reading the book on interviewing vs authentic with their answers
  • [20:30] Some biggest mistakes people make entering the corporate world
  • [24:22] Advice for introverts to cultivate relationships
  • [30:19] Understanding where people are coming from
  • [35:41] Contacting Donald James
  • [37:39] Outro

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    RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

     

    • Donald G. James’ website
  • Donald G. James on Facebook
  • Donald G. James on LinkedIn
  • Donald G. James on Instagram
  • Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't: Wisdom from Momma and 35 Years at NASA by Donald G. James
  • Chan with a Plan
    • Max Chan on LinkedIn
    40 min
  • Breaking into tech: How to apply to big tech companies to land your 1st job in the industry

    In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with A.J. Mizes, founder and CEO of The Human Reach. A.J. previously worked as a Senior HR Leader for Facebook and has over a decade of experience in career coaching and human resources. He shares what employers look for in applicants and tips that can help job seekers stick out for top tech companies such as Microsoft, Google and Facebook.

     

    QUOTES

     

    • “Applying online can work, and there’s definitely cases where big tech companies are hiring people from an online application pool. But more often than not, in fact 80% of the time, it’s happening through referrals.” -A.J. Mizes [06:29]
  • “The number one thing that I tell folks is that you have to make sure that your resume is tailored, that you’re using the language in the job description on your resume, so that you have a higher likelihood of passing it to the next round.” -A.J. Mizes [09:40]
  • “I’m typically a big fan of hobbies and extracurricular things outside. It just makes you more of a human and it makes you really interesting. You’d be surprised at how often that part of your resume comes up as a common point for interviewers to generate rapport, so I always recommend like a hobbies or a what you do outside of the office type of section at the end.” -A.J. Mizes [15:42]

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    TIMESTAMPS

     

    • [00:19] Meet A.J. Mizes
  • [02:11] A.J’s career background
  • [03:32] What type of people does a tech company like Facebook looks for
  • [05:40] Applying online vs referrals
  • [06:42] Will someone actually see your resume?
  • [08:42] What would help your application stand out
  • [09:55] Applicant tracking systems (ATS), resume optimization software and keywords
  • [13:40] Formatting your resume
  • [17:10] Are cover letters important?
  • [18:51] How to approach networking
  • [21:53] What type of messaging to do in cold outreach
  • [24:18] How are interviews conducted at tech companies?
  • [28:22] How long to wait to follow-up an interview?
  • [29:57] How to build rapport while working remotely
  • [31:51] Contacting A.J. Mizes
  • [32:48] A.J.’s advice for job searches
  • [33:53] Outro

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    RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

     

    • The Human Reach
  • The Human Reach on Youtube
  • The Human Reach on Facebook
  • A.J. Mizes on LinkedIn
  • A.J. Mizes on Twitter
  • A special gift from A.J. Mizes
  • Career Amp course
  • Chan with a Plan
  • Max Chan on LinkedIn
    • 37 min

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