This week we discuss how to think about what content to consume and share.  The conversation includes the popularity and usefulness of podcasts compared to other mediums, as well as the proliferation of very niche content.  In fact, we believe that as more podcasts are produced they get more niche.  

In the era of an endless stream of news, we also take time to consider the depth of different mediums, evaluating books versus podcasts versus articles in terms of depth.  
Brock specifically mentions that he often gets the most value from very detailed industry newsletters.  Jeremy also talks about the value of taking advantage of the opportunity to consuming very different content than others in your industry or on your career path.  

Finally we jump into specific content creators we do listen to, some of our favorites include Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuck (more for motivation than specific lessons), Jack Welch, and Ryan Holiday.  

Thanks, as always, for listening and support the show.  Be sure to sign up at our website, MillennialExec.com, to get notified of all episodes and news.

Jeremy’s Endorsements

Saturday Cup of Joe - Jeremy's Newsletter (published over 200 Saturdays in a row!)

Brock’s Endorsements

Stratechery – Tech/Startup Newsletter

The 4 Hour Workweek – Tim Ferris

This week Brock & Jeremy talk to Ezra Duplissie-Cyr, Head Brewer at First Mile Brewing Company.  Ezra left his hometown in rural Maine to try and find a career. Turns out, his career was back home all along. Brock and Ezra grew up in neighboring towns and both attended Bowdoin College.  From Bowdoin, Ezra explains how we explored his curiosity while trying to find a job that made him happy.  

Our conversation with Ezra highlights a tough decision for anyone looking to make a career change - how do I balance stability with contentment? Beyond contentment, how do I find happiness in what I do? 

Ezra's path included Denmark and Sacramento, CA until some timely advice led him back home to Maine.  Ezra's story will resonate with anyone searching for a job that doesn't feel like an obligation but instead an exploration.  Ezra explored a variety of academic and corporate jobs before choosing to pursue his career as a Master Brewer.  Within a mile of Canada, Ezra inspires with his perspective on decision-making, happiness and the future.  

Who among us hasn't considered opening up a brewery or pub or distillery? Hear from someone who actually lives it.  Ezra will infuse some energy and perspective to help you find your way to your next career or at least your next pint.

Thanks, as always, for listening and support the show.  Be sure to sign up at our website, MillennialExec.com, to get notified of all episodes and news.

Ezra's Endorsements

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing - Charles Papazian

How To Brew - John Palmer (free PDF)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Milan Kundera

The Nine Nations of North America - Joel Garreaua

Watership Down - Richard Adams

Jeremy's Endorsements

The Moment with Brian Koppelman (podcast)

Brock's Endorsements

The 10X Rule - Grant Cardone

Smartcuts - Shane Snow

This week Brock & Jeremy discuss how to think about work, career and life during the self-quarantine protocols in response to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.  As we record, the US has passed China for the number of confirmed cases across the global and we're bracing for the surge to hit our healthcare system.  Given those facts, it can be hard to know what to talk about and whether thinking about your career or your business is appropriate right now. We believe it is and talk through that tension.

We discuss how we have changed our daily routine, our home offices and leadership.  One of the biggest challenges is how to have perspective on internal projects and workflow when there's a global threat impacting so many families and people.  

We discuss what Millennials and leaders can be doing to reinforce a positive approach and be strategic within our companies.  One of the biggest lessons of leadership - be honest and vulnerable - has never been more apparent or more needed right now.  We also discuss how we believe things will change after this.  Knowing that predictions can be risky since we have no idea how the next few weeks will play out, we talk a little bit about how we anticipate people will exert control in the coming months.

Thanks, as always, for listening and support the show.  Be sure to sign up at our website, MillennialExec.com, to get notified of all episodes and news.

Jeremy's Endorsements

Cat's Cradle - Kurt Vonnegut Jr. 

McChrystal Group series on Leadership during Crisis

Brock's Endorsements

P.A.i.L.S: 20 Years From Now What Will You Wish You Had Done Today? - Chris Brady

Merlin (series) on Netlfix - drama, history and myth of King Arthur and Lancelot

Note: For kids, Jeremy mentioned The Kid Who Would Be King - also about King Arthur and the sword in the stone but set in modern day Britain.  

Everyone's And No One's Endorsement

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness

Hailey is a trial attorney at Connecticut Trial Firm representing victims of personal injury, professional injury and other forms of harassment. Prior to joining Connecticut Trial Firm, Hailey has been in house counsel for mortgage companies and lenders. Her most recent in-house role was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at a mortgage company.  Her expertise in Dodd-Frank Act  compliance and consumer protection law now serve her in private practice. She has previous experience in established companies, in the start-up world, and in the courtroom.  Hailey is an advocate and voice for victims, clients and women. 

We talk with Hailey about “having all the jobs” as she put it. Hailey has switched careers once or twice and discussed the thought process around each one. She provides some valuable advice on how to approach hard work, opportunity and creativity. 

“Every decision has consequences” is just one of the many quotes you’ll take away from this episode. If you’ve ever thought about law school, considered switching jobs or contemplated an entire career change, this episode will speak to you. 

Hailey’s endorsement:

Simon Sinek’s Starting with Why - https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/

Brene Brown’s The Call to Courage - https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166

Brene Brown’s Books - https://brenebrown.com/books-audio/

Jeremy’s endorsement:

Starting Greatness with Mike Maples Jr - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-greatness/id1488560647?i=1000458416917

Brock’s endorsement:

Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried and DHH - https://amzn.to/2UdTNnm

Jason Fried’s Twitter - @jasonfried

Jason Fried Q&A - https://www.pscp.tv/w/cUbYgzQ0NjU5OTJ8MU1ZR05renpOcFhKdyGsoaxXlIymQ9So1MMJDihrYdSqqJ4dECcJWA_z9sBL?t=1m1s

Kristin is the founder and CEO of Cultural Outreach. Cultural Outreach is a consulting firm helping companies understand generational, diversity and inclusion values and trends. Kristin brings experience in her background as a social worker to financial services, real estate industry and consumer products companies. 

We talk with Kristin about leadership, decision-making and having to stand up for your values in a competitive landscape.  Kristin grew up in New Mexico graduating early from high school, attending college (Texas Tech) and graduate school for MSW and MPA.  Kristin has experience with entrepreneurship, consulting and growing a small business.  Kristin shares the struggles of having challenging bosses and clients while maintaining values, vision and optimism.  She shares personal experience with mentorship, public speaking and advising women in their career path.  

Everyone will find value and inspiration in this conversation.

Kristin's endorsement:

Dr. Meg Myers Morgan - TedX Talk

Dr. Meg Myers Morgan - Everything Is Negotiable: The 5 Tactics to Get What You Want in Life, Love, and Work

Dave Asprey, GameChangers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life (Bulletproof)

David Brooks (Article In The Atlantic) , Nuclear Family Was a Mistake

Brock's endorsement:

Sequoia Capital's RIP Good Times 

Jeremy's endorsement: 

The Atlantic, Addiction to Technology is Killing Capitalism

Continued success and continue to answer well.

Welcome to episode 2 of Millennial Exec, where Brock interviews Brian Yormak, Founding Partner of Story Ventures, a new venture capital firm in New York City.

Brian takes us all the way from his first jobs in high school to his first venture in college to launching a growing venture fund in New York City with his partner and brother... with plenty of stories along the way. His background in everything from investment banking to autonomous car technology makes for a really wide-ranging career conversation.

Story is an early stage venture fund based in NYC. They invest in entrepreneurs with big visions that leverage technology and improved data processing capabilities to change the way people interact with the world. Sectors they target include cybersecurity, critical infrastructure (telecom, IT, finance), vertical AI/machine learning, and intelligent mobility, among others. The general approach is to invest across the data landscape from creation (e.g. sensors) to infrastructure (e.g. pipes/tubes of IT) to application (e.g. AI/ML).

Episode topics include: venture capital, economics, investment banking, college entrepreneurship, breadth vs. depth in skills, and career risk taking. 

Brian's Recommendations
Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist - Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson
The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand

Where You Can Find Brian
Story Ventures
LinkedIn

Welcome to our debut episode of Millennial Exec, the podcast that focuses on helping our generation accelerate our careers by learning from one another.

Meet your hosts, Brock Cassidy and Jeremy Potter, as they discuss their own backgrounds, goals for the show, and what's coming next. 

Brock

LinkedIn

Bio:
I have spent four years in a wide variety of roles focused on growing Rocket Homes into an industry-leading real estate tech company. Since leading due diligence in our 2018 acquisition of ForSaleByOwner.com I have led the integration effort and now the overall For Sale By Owner division of Rocket Homes. Prior to that I worked on our Executive Team as a Director of Strategy on key product launches, industry strategy, and corporate development.

My background includes some venture capital experience, business intelligence reporting and strategy, and software product management for products with 25,000+ B2B users and 2,000,000+ monthly consumer users.

I graduated from Bowdoin College with Economics and Government majors and completed the Venture For America Fellowship, which originally matched me with a position launching a new division at Rocket Homes.

Recommendations:
Smartcuts - Shane Snow
The Hard Thing About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz
Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky


Jeremy

LinkedIn

Medium

Bio:
Driving innovation through new products, new services and new ideas: proactive in our pursuit of solutions, articulate in our approach and focused on tangible value. Thoughtful yet adaptable. Communicate. Collaborative. Connect. Impact the outcome.

Interested in digital mortgage, digital marketing, marketing lead generation, fintech, marketplace lending, online lending policy and regulatory risk management.

Specialties: Mortgage credit policy, consumer credit products and services, real estate finance, housing policy, Fintech, administrative law, statutory interpretation, regulatory law, Dodd-Frank, Consumer Finance Protection Bureau

Recommendations:
One L: The Turbulent Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School - Scott Turow
Measure What Matters - John Doerr
Ego Is The Enemy - Ryan Holiday
General Magic (Documentary)

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.buzzsprout.com/790889/episodes/2444399-1-welcome-to-millennial-exec