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Are you stuck between going back to university or taking the leap to work for yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Dobel, a producer and educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom and the studio.
Brandon shares his unique perspective on how a background in history and teaching led him to founding his own media company, How I Got That Way Media LLC. We discuss why the "lifelong learner" mindset is the most important tool in an entrepreneur's kit and why you shouldn't be afraid to leave the "TPS reports" behind for a vocation that actually gives you life.
In this episode:
The Recession Strategy: Why going back to school might be better than taking a "flunky" job during an economic downturn.
Finding Your Vocation: Breaking down the difference between a job you have to do and a "calling" you were meant for.
The Transition: How to move from a 9-to-5 into your own business without losing your mind (or your savings).
The Power of Curiosity: Why "not knowing what you don't know" is the most exciting part of starting a new project.
The Artisan Mindset: How to treat your business like a craft, whether you're making cabinets or podcasts.
Connect with Brandon Dobel:
Smartacle Podcast: https://smartaclepodcast.com
Spanning Boundaries: [Check it out here]
Resources:
Trusted Creators: https://trustedcreators.org
Zulf Talks: https://zulftalks.com
Chapters:0:00 - Introduction: Higher Ed or Self-Employment?1:36 - Brandon’s Background: From Law School to Teaching2:45 - Navigating a Recession: Career Advice4:15 - The Early Days of Podcasting (Poking the Bear)5:40 - The Freedom of Working for Yourself7:22 - Why Vocation is a "Calling"8:45 - Lifelong Learning & Technical Skills12:00 - Identifying Talent in Students vs. Adults15:40 - Missing Teaching? The "Million Dollar Question"18:50 - The Goal: Mastery and the Artisan Mindset24:30 - Future Projects: Smartacle & Spanning Boundaries
#Entrepreneurship #HigherEducation #LifelongLearning #BrandonDobel #ZulfTalks #CareerChange #Vocation #PodcastingTips
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Are you stuck between going back to university or taking the leap to work for yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Dobel, a producer and educator with over 25 years of experience in the classroom and the studio.
Brandon shares his unique perspective on how a background in history and teaching led him to founding his own media company, How I Got That Way Media LLC. We discuss why the "lifelong learner" mindset is the most important tool in an entrepreneur's kit and why you shouldn't be afraid to leave the "TPS reports" behind for a vocation that actually gives you life.
In this episode:
The Recession Strategy: Why going back to school might be better than taking a "flunky" job during an economic downturn.
Finding Your Vocation: Breaking down the difference between a job you have to do and a "calling" you were meant for.
The Transition: How to move from a 9-to-5 into your own business without losing your mind (or your savings).
The Power of Curiosity: Why "not knowing what you don't know" is the most exciting part of starting a new project.
The Artisan Mindset: How to treat your business like a craft, whether you're making cabinets or podcasts.
Connect with Brandon Dobel:
Smartacle Podcast: https://smartaclepodcast.com
Spanning Boundaries: [Check it out here]
Resources:
Trusted Creators: https://trustedcreators.org
Zulf Talks: https://zulftalks.com
Chapters:0:00 - Introduction: Higher Ed or Self-Employment?1:36 - Brandon’s Background: From Law School to Teaching2:45 - Navigating a Recession: Career Advice4:15 - The Early Days of Podcasting (Poking the Bear)5:40 - The Freedom of Working for Yourself7:22 - Why Vocation is a "Calling"8:45 - Lifelong Learning & Technical Skills12:00 - Identifying Talent in Students vs. Adults15:40 - Missing Teaching? The "Million Dollar Question"18:50 - The Goal: Mastery and the Artisan Mindset24:30 - Future Projects: Smartacle & Spanning Boundaries
#Entrepreneurship #HigherEducation #LifelongLearning #BrandonDobel #ZulfTalks #CareerChange #Vocation #PodcastingTips