The Same Difference

Lanyai and I discussed her unique journey from Sales support to Sales Operations Manager, the experience of going on vacation solo, benefits of therapy, and a TON of great book recommendations!(be ready to take notes)

24th episode I sat down with Michael Oakleaf, Senior Manager at IBM. Oakleaf, an old college friend and groomsmen at my wedding, discussed how he was able to advance early in his career very quickly, importance of finding a mentor & how to find one, and how essential it is to prioritize some downtime in your life away from work especially during this COVID lock down we are still in. 

Scott Raddatz(5X Orange Jacket Winner & 8yr top seller in STM Chicago) and I discussed some of his best advice on how to navigate life as a sales associate, valuable lessons learned from his Gpa, and his favorite day at Schneider. 

21st episode wasn't with a Schneider associate but he says he feels like one. My identical twin brother Randall Gibson and I discuss how everything is your Guru(your teacher), the importance of taking initiative, his first CD 2pac Greatest hits and his favorite song from it, and a couple of odd habits he has by consuming raw milk and "grounding" by walking barefoot.

"No need to find a Guru, everything is your Guru"

"Harness your inner immigrant if you want sustained success"

19th episode of the podcast I sat down with the Regional Vice President of Dallas,TX, Adrian Barbera. We talked about his days as a football coach(includes his favorite play), the importance of thinking about our mortality on a daily basis, and not letting our phones or other distractions deter us away from the present moment. Listen all the way through, because Adrian flips the script and asks me a question at the end as well.

The 18th guest of the podcast was Tyler Stacy, Regional Carrier Sales & Operations Director in Dallas,TX. We discussed his start at Schneider 7 ½+ years ago in Dallas, how the job he landed right out of college didn’t work out so he worked construction for a year instead, and how we should all learn to be comfortable with failure.

Erin Vanzeeland, Senior Vice President of Logistics, discussed her time growing up in Pennsylvania selling her Mom's artwork with her 6 siblings, starting at Schneider as a Driver Business Leader straight out of college(Penn St), her passion for always being in the learning zone and why it's such a valuable habit to incorporate into your life. 

Rodney Cromwell, VP of Sales & Marketing, discussed his time growing up in Southern California, starting at Schneider in the Reno,NV office, The Cromwell 5,  and his love for John Wooden's leadership philosophies. 

The 14th guest on the podcast was Mr. Sean Howery, a Schneider veteran with almost 14 years of experience. We discussed Sean changing careers in a dynamic part of his life, early Schneider stories when STM started in Evanston,IL, and one of the best singers of all-time as his first concert!