This week, Jacob Robinson describes how he stumbled into becoming a serial entrepreneur. He shares insight on who can be an entrepreneur, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, why he didn’t listen to naysayers, and the importance of understanding yourself in entrepreneurship and life in general.

Main Points:

1. Jacob details the various aspects he enjoyed about his first few jobs. (09:40)
2. Jacob explains how he stumbled into entrepreneurship. (12:30)
3. Jacob describes who can be an entrepreneur and what it takes to be one. (37:20) 

Bio: Jacob Robinson is the President and founder of 1 Stone Solutions, creator of Dig World (a heavy construction equipment theme park in Katy, Tx), and co-host of “Chasing What Matters” a podcast he hosts with his dad Glenn covering business leadership and faith.

Links: 

Listen to Chasing What Matters

Learn more about Dig World

Contact Jacob at [email protected]

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This week we discuss 5 activities you can be doing to prepare for your first job after you have signed an offer letter. These will help you proactively prepare for the launch of your career. Learn why intentional preparation can help you be better suited for the career ahead of you beyond your first job. 

Highlights:

1. Learn why should close out your current stage of life. (01:00)
2. Create a to-do list of tasks you need to complete prior to day 1 on the job. (05:19)
3. Discover why you should start learning skills related to your new role. (10:34) 

Learn more about preparing for your first job here.

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Summary: Alex Miller explains what it takes to launch a career in journalism. Alex explains how proactiveness will open doors in journalism and in life in general. Learn more about the art of covering the news and writing for a newspaper.

Main Points:

1. Alex explains how he built up his experience in journalism while a student. (06:50)
2. Alex describes how students can proactively seek out writing experience. (17:10)
3. Alex details what it is like to manage the social media accounts for his newspaper. (32:53) 

Bio: Alex Miller is a Reporter and Digital Content Coordinator at The Bryan-College Station Eagle newspaper. He pursued a degree in journalism at Texas A&M University. Alex leads the social media content for the Eagle and covers a mix of news and sports. He has written for the Battalion at Texas A&M, the Dallas Morning News, and the San Antonio Express News. Alex is also a co-host on two different podcasts; the My Aggie Nation Podcast & the Brazos Sports PrepsCast.

Links: 

Connect with Alex on Twitter at @AlexMill20 or email him at [email protected]

Read some of Alex’s articles here.

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This week we discuss what an informational interview is, why you should be conducting informational interviews, how to initiate one, and the benefits of informational interviews. We break down a 10 step process to planning for, coordinating, and following up to an informational interview.

Highlights:

1. What is an informational interview? (00:51)
2. The 10 steps to preparing for and scheduling an informational interview. (03:55)
3. The great benefits of informational interviews. (21:38) 

UC Berkeley Informational Interview Definition https://career.berkeley.edu/Info/InfoInterview

Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com/

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Helpful Informational Interview Links:

https://www.macslist.org/networking/5-step-checklist-scheduling-informational-interviews

https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/perfect-informational-interview/

https://www.placement.com/learn/sending-outreach-informational-interview-target

https://www.themuse.com/advice/introducing-the-email-template-thatll-get-you-a-meeting-with-anyone-you-ask

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/informational-interview-email

This week we review career advice on topics such as work-life balance, switching careers, mentorship, and networking collected from professionals across a variety of industries from consultants and CFOs to teachers and firm partners. We break down a few specific pieces of advice and review the overall themes from the 50+ business professionals we have surveyed. 

Highlights:

1. Learn from your failures (05:00)
2. Don't be afraid to ask questions. (07:42)
3. Be willing to learn. (15:46) 

Thank you to everyone who has filled out our Career Advice Questionnaire! Your responses helped us develop this episode. 

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Summary: In Episode 16, of Starting Out: The Career Path Podcast, Andrew Dyrhood explains how his three previous careers in wakeboarding, ministry, and oil & gas have led him to his fourth career in leadership and executive coaching.

Main Points:

1. Andrew explains why he decided to delay going to college to pursue a professional wakeboarding career. (02:32)
2. Andrew explains how you can find a mentor/leader to speak into your life. (18:37)
3. Andrew describes who should consider being a coach and when you should consider hiring a coach. (49:29) 

Bio: Andrew Dyrhood launched his career in professional wakeboarding, moved into full-time ministry, studied geology, and worked in the oil & gas industry. Andrew is now a full-time leadership and executive coach. Learn more about Andrew at https://www.hoodstrategies.com/. 

Links: 

Connect with Andrew via phone at 479-313-9940 or email at [email protected].

Learn more about Andrew at https://www.hoodstrategies.com/

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Summary: In Episode 15, of Starting Out: The Career Path Podcast, Chad Willardson describes the 7 financial skills that every young person should understand from his new book Smart, Not Spoiled.

Main Points:

1. Chad explains how he started his career in wealth management. (02:54)
2. Chad describes why he wrote Smart, Not Spoiled. (07:02)
3. Chad details the 7 financial skills important for young people to understand, and answers specific questions about how each of them applies to college students. (10:00) 

Bio: Chad Willardson is the President & Founder of Pacific Capital, a bestselling author of two books (Stress-Free Money & Smart, Not Spoiled), the elected city Treasurer of Corona, California, the co-owner of MyFirstSale.com, the co-founder of the GravyStack app, and the co-owner of the Draft Sports Complex. Chad is a wealth manager, entrepreneur, author, husband, and father of 5. Chad’s career mission is to help people enjoy life by removing their stress about money. 

Links: 

Follow Chad on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Get your copy of Smart, Not Spoiled on Amazon

Learn more about Chad at pacificcapital.com

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Summary: In Episode 14, of Starting Out: The Career Path Podcast, Maria Pope describes her journey into the startup community in Washington D.C., and shares her advice for taking control of your career path.

Main Points:

1. Maria explains how she approached her career search. (06:54)
2. Maria details how she entered the startup community in D.C.. (22:22)
3. Maria describes how someone can get involved with the startup community. (32:42) 

Bio: Maria Pope is Venture Programs & Community Manager at Republic. Maria studied Business at Texas A&M University and spent her early career working in both the nonprofit and startup communities. Maria is actively involved in the Washington D.C. startup community. 

Email Maria at [email protected]

Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Here

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Summary: In Episode 13, of Starting Out: The Career Path Podcast, Gunnar Rogers describes how reading and writing has influenced his career as a children’s book author, author marketing manager, marketing freelancer, and podcast host.

Main Points:

1. Gunnar details the activities that helped forge his career path during school. (07:27)
2. Gunnar explains how he pursued his interests and passions while he had a full-time job. (20:05)
3. Gunnar describes how he launched a freelance business as a certified Story Brand guide. (31:28)
4. Gunnar walks us through the Texish Podcast that he co-hosts with his brother Seth. (44:55)

Bio: Gunnar Rogers is the author of Chuck’s Chair, Author Marketing Manager for Scribe, freelance marketer, and host of the Texish Podcast. Gunnar pursued an undergraduate degree in Marketing at Texas A&M University. 

Links: 

Follow Gunnar at @gunnar_rogers

Follow the Texish Podcast at @texish_pod

Listen to the Texish Podcast here!

Order your copy of Chuck’s Chair here!

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Summary: In Episode 12, of Starting Out: The Career Path Podcast, Evan Brown describes the hard work and effort it takes to make it to the NFL.

Main Points:

1. Evan details the schedule of a college athlete. (05:40)
2. Evan describes what the NFL draft looked like for him and how he ended up on the New York Giants. (15:10)
3. Evan outlines how his goals have developed throughout his time in the NFL. (20:54) 

Bio: Evan Brown is an American Football player and Center for the Detroit Lions. Evan played 4 years of college football at Southern Methodist University. He has played in the NFL for the Giants, Dolphins, Browns, and now the Lions.

Links: 

Follow Evan on Instagram @ebrown63 

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