Thriving United

What's up Thrivers! In this week's episode I am starting a new short series. I have now been podcasting for around 8 months and have learned a ton! So over the next few weeks, I will discuss the ins and outs of starting and growing a podcast. This week's episode includes:

 - The 5 key benefits of podcasting.

 - The origin of this podcast.

 - How to decide what to podcast about when you first start out. 

I hope you enjoy and maybe even get motivated to start a podcast of your own! 

What is up Thrivers! I’m your host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with Sara Morrison.

Sara worked with the Foundation of Economic Education for nearly 5 years, running their high school seminars and more. At the end of 2016, she joined the Praxis team and is now the Director of Operations within the company. She focuses on building and growing this innovative company while also interviewing potential participants for entry into the program. Sara, has not only continued to push herself and create value at every turn, but she is a master in the art of building something bigger. Today, we will uncover her journey to find actionable steps that you can take to begin crafting your narrative and ultimately build something bigger than yourself that adds value to others lives. 

In this episode we discuss:

Resources:

What is up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with an entrepreneurial minded marketing machine - Amanda Jones. 

Amanda lives by the mantra, “Learn by doing”. She has consistently pursued personal development by constantly seeking new challenges. From building a LinkedIn marketing plan for the company TemperPack to building an Instagram marketing strategy for Hatchapps, as well as a plethora of other value propositions, Amanda has continuously proven that she can create content that matters while growing her skills to use as leverage for future career roles. So Today, we are going to uncover Amanda’s story to better understand how to live with intention and take control of your life and career. 

Join me and Amanda as we discuss:

- Her career journey: Praxis & IndustryDive

- Marketing tactics

- How to find a career that makes you come alive

- Implementing systems that make you more efficient at creating value

- Value propositions & how to appeal to companies when on the job market

- S.M.A.R.T Goals and thoughts on goal setting in general

- Taking advice

- Freedom & Entrepreneurship

- Remembering to have fun

Resources:

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Thus spoke Zarathustra by Nietzsche 

Amandajones.site

Contact Amanda:

Instagram - @oiamandhina

Email - [email protected]

What's up Thrivers! In this Food For Thought episode, I discuss the importance of knowing your story and how you can utilize it appeal to future employers to land your next job!

For more inspiration to write your personal narrative, click here to read mine!

What is up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with an individual who has an unparalleled passion for entrepreneurship, Corey Purves. Corey is a 19 year old who has relentlessly pushed the boundaries of what is possible. From starting his own successful dog sitting businesses at 9 years old, to growing an Instagram page to over 18,000 followers in under 2 years…. he has continuously developed his passion for sales, marketing, and business in general. Now, Corey has paved a path into an apprenticeship with Praxis – a career launching platform for those who don’t rely on third party credentials, instead they become their own credential. Today, we are going to dive into his journey to uncover how he has continuously created value to push himself to his next opportunity. Needless to say, but I am very excited. Join us as we uncover his story to understand the art of value creation. 

Show Notes:

Interview - 1:03

What Corey is currently doing in his career - 2:00

Why/How Corey started a successful dog sitting business at age 9 - 2:45

Why Corey’s customers took him seriously at such a young age - 4:48

One key ability that will directly affect your future success - 5:50

Why/How Corey started and grew an Instagram page to over 18,000 followers - 6:16

What you should do to improve your marketing skills to showcase your value more effectively - 10:20

The value of documenting everything you create - 14:00

How Corey created value to land a position working at the Startup company Praxis…with NO degree - 16:36

The importance of time-management - 19:25

The biggest way Corey is creating value at his new job - 20:10

What you should do instead of going to college - 20:45

Do what you are most passionate about - 22:25

You DON’T need a degree to be successful - 22:50

Thoughts on freedom - 23:43

Thoughts on Entrepreneurship  - 24:30

Thoughts on Value Creation - 25:25

Take an idea and put it into action - 28:58

Resources:

GaryVee Podcast

Grant Cardone Podcast

CoreyPurves.com

Praixs - Apprentice at a Startup.

Contact Corey Purves:

Instagram - @cpurves

LinkedIn - Corey Purves

Email - [email protected]

What is up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with a truly inspiring individual, Drake Powell. Drake is a Praxis alumni who currently works at Praxis in a customer service position. From his love of theater and art in general, to his passion for self-directed learning, Drake has continuously pushed the boundaries in his career. From hacking his way into an internship position in high school, to becoming a Praxis alumni with major success all around him, we can all conclude that Drake is not only a value creating machine but a huge inspiration. For that reason, it is my honor to welcome him to the show today. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of self reflection, passion, and landing the job you’ve always wanted. 

Show Notes:

Interview – 1:15

Drake’s Journey – How he hacked his way into an internship in high school – 3:04

What Drake decided to do instead of college and why – 9:30

The world is your building ground -14:42

How Drake took the leap of faith, followed his passions, and landed his job at Praxis - 16:30

How to get an interview, crush the interview, and land the job you’ve always wanted (no degree required) - 20:50

The ins-and-outs of moving across the country for your career - 23:15

The importance of time management - 26:05

Should you go to college? Here’s how you know if it is right for you - 27:37

Analyzing your strengths and passions to find the job that’s right for you – 30:00

What it is like to work in customer success (the challenges) – 31:17

How to succeed in a customer service position - 33:13

How improv will help you grow in your professional career – 37:40

The benefit of detaching your emotions from your consciousness - 39:40

Thoughts on Freedom – 42:02

Thoughts on Passion – 44:17

Thoughts on Entrepreneurship – 46:00

Failing Forward – 49:50

Dreams Don’t Come True, Decisions Do. – 54:09

Resources:

The Last Safe Investment by Bryan Franklin & Michael Ellsberg 

www.discoverpraxis.com

Contact Drake:

[email protected]

Drakepowell.com

Join in as I discuss the current higher education system, the job market, why college graduates can't find jobs, and how to overcome those obstacles so you can crash your career.  I layout how to land almost any job, no degree required. 

 Need a tool to help crash your career? Check out Crash.co 

What's Up Thrivers! Today I am speaking with the entrepreneurial-minded individual, Toby Lopez! From building his very own PC from ground zero to landing an apprenticeship role at Reliant Technologies, Toby has continuously developed his ability to create value. Today we unpack his story to uncover the actionable steps that you can take to grow in your career. Our main point of focus is on the importance of living with intention, to have goals set, and to know where you are going. Join us as we dive deep into finding your destination. 

Contact Toby:

Tobylopez.com

Toby Lopez LinkedIn

 What is Up Thrivers! I’m your Host Gregory Alexander, and today I am speaking with a truly entrepreneurial-minded individual, Nick Rundlett. 

Nick is a Praxis alumni who apprenticed as an SDR at Reliant Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. When working there, he outpaced his entire sales team combined for six months, and after a year at the company he was promoted to account executive…and then went on to pitch himself into the team manager position.  From starting his own business in high school, to becoming a Praxis alumni with major success all around him, we can all conclude that Nick is not only a value creating machine but a huge inspiration. For that reason, it is my honor to welcome Nick to the show today. Join us as we discuss the art of writing your own ticket in life by growing, leveraging, and selling your personal brand!

Show Notes:

Interview - 1:25

Nick’s journey so far - 2:20

How Nick started a coin business in high school - 3:30

Why Nick decided not to go to college - 5:40

How Nick grew his coin company - 7:05

Why Nick started Praxis - 8:04

How to get hired almost anywhere without a degree - 11:43

Leveraging a value proposition - 12:38

How to get ahead by innovating for a company - 13:57

Should you work for free? - 15:48

The importance of building raptor with those above you - 17:07

What you should be doing if you aren’t going to college - 18:31

How to learn and grow quickly under pressure at a new company - 21:10

How to sell yourself to employers - 22:25

How to cold call effectively - 24:40

The importance of emotional steadiness - 27:47

Knowing when it is time to move on - 29:30

The importance of building structure as an entrepreneur - 31:22

Thoughts on Freedom - 34:00

Thoughts on Credentials -35:35

Thoughts on Education - 36:08

Thoughts on Entrepreneurship - 36:52

You can write your own ticket in life - 37:31

The importance of learning how to negotiate - 39:42

Nick’s parting advice - Become self aware in order to write your own ticket - 41:22

Resources:

Secrets of Power Negotiation by Roger Dawson 

Contact Nick:

Email - [email protected]

Website - Nickrundlett.com