🎙 What does it take to immigrate successfully and build a thriving career in Canada?

In this episode, Slava Pisanka shares his inspiring journey from Kazakhstan to Canada, overcoming challenges to become a top-tier ERP contractor and consultant. He outlines a step-by-step approach to immigration, career building, and networking strategies for newcomers, including how to break into ERP consulting, overcome employment barriers, and navigate the contractor business model.

Whether you're an immigrant seeking guidance or a professional interested in contracting and consulting, this episode is filled with real-world insights and practical advice.

🔑 Topics Covered:

00:00 Introduction to Slava Pisanka

02:03 Immigration Journey from Kazakhstan to Canada

06:15 ERP as a Career Pathway into Canada

09:18 Systematic Approach to Immigration

11:47 Building a Professional Network in a New Country

13:51 Overcoming Employment Barriers & Survival Stage

17:23 Importance of Having an Immigration Plan

20:21 Networking Strategies for Immigrants

23:54 Breaking Into ERP Contracting

29:15 Three Key Lessons in ERP Consulting

32:16 How Contracts Resemble a Sales Cycle

36:41 First Attempt at Starting a Business

40:51 Recovering from a Major Setback

42:25 Persistence & Pursuing a Dream

43:20 How to Connect with Slava

45:10 Closing & Call to Action

🎯 Connect with Slava Pisanka:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpisanka/

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