Career development isn't just about degrees—it's about pursuing passions.

In our latest episode, Justin Watkins, CEO & Founder of Native Digital, sits down with our guest, Jon Shanahan, VP, Marketing at TRX, a company providing world-class equipment, training & education to empower movement for every body. Our guest reveals his early obsession with buying laptops and hard drives, leading to a 15-inch MacBook Pro purchase for college. The transition to Mac OS from Windows changed his brain chemistry and sparked a deep interest in design philosophy. Discovering innovators like Steve Jobs and Jony Ive led him down a rabbit hole of learning about design and marketing. This epiphany moment in college led him to pursue a career in graphic design and marketing. 

Key takeaways? Value mentorship, prioritize hands-on experience, and commit to continuous self-education. Success lies in sales acumen, collaborative problem-solving, and data-driven content creation.

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