Austin shares an effective strategy and a real-life success story of how you can turn your non-traditional background into an advantage!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:25] - How to turn a non-traditional background into an advantage

[1:08] - The truth about non-traditional backgrounds

[2:16] - How does your experience bring value?

[3:20] - Show them how you’ve bridged any potential knowledge gaps

[4:08] - How one of Austin’s clients used this strategy to his advantage

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