One and Done

In this episode, I visit with Macy O'neal & Nick Deatherage. Both Macy and Nick are master's students at Texas A&M University and have recently been recruited and choose career paths prior to graduation. We have a wonderful conversation focused on the process of choosing a career. Nick and Macy detail what someone should look for in a company when making this major life decision.

In this episode, it was my extreme pleasure to have 2x NBA Champion and my personal friend Norris Cole on the show. Deviating from the normal questions, Norris and I discuss the traits he had to build being a professional athlete and how those traits carry over into business. Discussing being a pro in sports and helping young people learn traits that can make them better professionals in their lives.

Natalya is 22 years old and the owner of Honey House Media. HHM is an advertising agency focused on digital marketing and social media management for small businesses. In this episode, Natalya shares tips on how to leverage college experience to start your own business. Natalya developed a strong client base from networking as a college student. A former collegiate soccer player for the University of Saint Francis, Natalya is hyper-competitive and intends to grow her agency after she graduates from USF in May. Natalya believes in the power of authentic marketing – connecting people to purposes.

Ken Belden, 24, is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University. After college, Ken began working for Stafford Barrett Commercial Brokerage, and has really found his niche in the commercial retail space. Being mentored by Barry Moore, a Partner at Stafford Barrett, Ken is positioning himself for a lifetime of success in the Commercial Real Estate Industry. We discuss Ken's time at A&M, internships, and how to position yourself in a successful environment.

Paden Reed is 27 and works in the data science industry. After graduating in 2018 with his Master's in Geophysics from the University of Houston, Paden took a job with ExxonMobil as a Senior Geoscientist. In this episode, we discuss how Paden used his undergraduate and master's degrees to boost his resume in his specific field. We also discuss the importance of career-specific internships!

Holden Hamilton is a loan originator or mortgage lender with Gold Financial Services. At only 20 years of age, Holden is a full-time student and a full-time professional. We will discuss how he found his passion for lending and how he manages the work-school relationship. Hamilton is a perfect example of getting ahead early and going One and Done.

Mitchell Bonte is a real estate agent for a boutique real estate firm, Cedar Frame Realty. At the young age of 22, Mitchell has begun working as a real estate agent while still in school at Texas A&M University. As he finishes school, Mitchell uses innovation and experience to get ahead in his industry. We discuss how education is key if you are young and want to get ahead of those around you with more experience.

The One and Done podcast is all about making young people successful in business early in life. On this pilot episode, we discuss how this podcast will introduce you to successful young professionals in white collar industries. We'll help you understand ways to be successful early in your career as well as defining jobs for you in these industries.