After Office Hours: Inside Scoop on Outside the Classroom

In the podcast, Jeff Frank shares insights from his personal career journey, highlighting the twists and turns that led him to become the CEO of Organic Valley Foods. He discusses pivotal career decisions and lessons he learned along the way. Frank also offers valuable advice tailored for college students entering the workforce, encouraging them to remain adaptable, embrace change, and focus on continuous learning as they begin their professional paths.

In this episode, Aly and Sam are joined by the eighth employee to join Zoom, who reflects on his early experiences and the role resilience played in his success. A University of Minnesota Duluth graduate, he highlights the potential for every student to create a meaningful impact in the future.

Join hosts Aly Gruenes and Sam Gomke in conversation with special guest Alex Dripchak, Director of Client Services for Bright Horizons, co-founder of Commence, and author of "100 Skills of the Successful Sales Professional". Explore Alex's favorite skills for success from his book, gain expert advice on interview preparation and handling tough questions, and uncover effective networking strategies while learning to avoid common pitfalls. Tune in for practical insights that will elevate your professional journey.

Join hosts Aly Gruenes and Sam Gomke as they engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Castleberry on the pivotal topic of confidence in the workforce. With a focus on empowering both seasoned professionals and students alike, this episode delivers actionable strategies and invaluable insights for navigating career challenges with self-assurance and resilience. Tune in for an enriching discussion that promises to ignite confidence and drive in your professional journey.

Join hosts Aly Gruenes, Sam Gomke, and Carson Whitman, along with special guest Grant Schluender, on a lively journey into the world of personal branding and self-marketing for students! Discover the secrets to standing out in a crowd and making your mark in the professional world.

Nobody likes a "salesy" salesperson, but what REALLY sets apart the good from the bad? The short answer: genuine curiosity. The detailed answer: guess you'll have to listen to find out! Join Karli Young, Russell Tanner, and special guest Todd Thiewes on how to stay authentic in the sales process.

Ever wonder how the Air Force trained their F22 Fighter Pilots to be situationally aware? Sales coaching can take the same approach! Join Karli Young, Ben Charpentier, and special guest Greg Wicklman on how to up your game by mastering situational awareness in the world of sales.

Interview season is approaching quickly. Join Karli Young, Russell Tanner, and special guest John Kratz for insights on how to KRUSH those interviews!

With overwhelming choices, navigating your time at college can be confusing. As students ourselves, we get it. Listen along for Karli Young and Brianna Styles' answers to the questions college students are asking most!

In the final episode of our Sales Summit Speaker Series, Vice President of Sales at Sandler Training, Todd Thiewes joins us to discuss various tips and tricks to not only better your professional self but your personal self, too. Todd share his expertise on being specific with where your time is spent, becoming a strong communicator, the power of silence and so much more.  Connect with us and this week's guest on LinkedIn! Todd Thiewes Kayla Nelson  Karie Lenard  UMD Sales Club 

The big 3 for college grads: Burnout, Failure, and Relocation. Listen in to hear Andy Boyd speak on his real-life experience dealing with each one of these inevitable life and career challenges. Whether you're transitioning to a new city, career, or lifestyle, Andy shares genuine advice on steps to take to conquer these challenges. Connect with us and this week's guest on LinkedIn! Andy Boyd Kayla Nelson Karie Lenard UMD Sales Club

Current 3M Digital Platform Leader and high valued sales professional Andy Boyd joins Karie and Kayla in conversation this week. With an abundance of relevant topics discussed, this will be episode one of two where we hear about the current and future state of remote work. Connect with us and this week's guest on LinkedIn! Andy Boyd Kayla Nelson Karie Lenard UMD Sales Club

3M Regional Sales Manager, Bob Usselman, speaks to Karie and Kayla on some hard-hitting questions this week including questioning your career choice, the informality of mentorship, getting awkward in the workplace, and earning your way. Connect with us and this week's guest on LinkedIn! Bob Usselman Kayla Nelson Karie Lenard UMD Sales Club

A recent UMD graduate with a unique career path already. Brett Rodenberg has shown courage and discipline since the beginning of his college journey where he made a significant jump in educational paths to taking a big jump after college that was not the best fit. Listen in to hear how to deal with being in a position right out of college that isn't for you and advice on how to find the best-fit job for you.

Dr. Castleberry joins Karie and Kayla in conversation ranging from career to life advice. He shares his story on how he came to be such a passionate and inspiring individual, impacting the lives of hundreds of people. Tune in to be inspired to live your life in a more joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling way.

Monte Mayer, Vice President of Sales at SalesForce, sits down with Kayla Nelson and Karie Lenard for an in-depth conversation surrounding interviewing for jobs, how you can take action TODAY to jump start your career, the attributes of successful people, interview tips, and many other tidbits aimed at advancing young professionals looking for ways to be one step ahead of the competition.

CEO and Sales Manager of one of Duluth's most well-known and beloved brands, Duluth Pack, join us this week on After Office Hours. Both with invaluable experience and insight into the world of sales, Tom Sega and Ryan Hanson share their stories of what it's like successfully running a business crafting premium, Made in America products. With extensive experience and knowledge on the art of sales, Tom and Ryan give their exclusive tips to becoming the salesperson your customers desire.

Recent UMD alumni, sales major and club pioneer, and successful professional Molly Arbuckle joins Kayla and Karie this week. If you're looking for advice and insight from someone who has been in the exact shoes of a college student looking for a career and navigating the workforce, Molly gives that and more. From landing a career in sales with a prestigious company to soon finding that her path may take an unpredictable turn, Molly's story is inspiring and resonates so closely with our soon-to-be graduates.

From professor to researcher to consultant and many more things in between, Dr. Rajiv Vaidyanathan is truly a principal player in the success of Marketing at the University of Minnesota Duluth and beyond. With a non-traditional route to getting to where he is today, Dr. Vaidyanathan has incomparable insight that we are elated to share in this week's episode.

Making the move across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, the University of Minnesota Duluth could not be more proud to introduce our new Sales Program Director, Jessica Gardner. Originally from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Jess brings deep insight and a bright vision for our young sales program. Tune in to hear about who Jess is, her role at UWEC, her vision here at UMD, along with valuable advice for students!

Co-founder and COO of the world-class sales workshop, Track Selling, Mike Thomas joins Karie and Kayla for an inspiring episode. Listen in for how this sales professional starts his mornings, books he recommends, creating peace, and so much more. Track Selling: https://www.tracksellinginstitute.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkthomas

Ron Holm makes you feel heard - perhaps it's from his many years as Co-founder and President of the world-class sales workshop, Track Selling! Listen in with Ron Holm on emotional resilience, advice to take on and ignore, and mentorship. Check out this link to inquire further about Track Selling: https://www.tracksellinginstitute.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronholm

If you're at all familiar with how the University of Minnesota Duluth came to be one of 2% Universities nationwide to have an accredited Professional Sales Program, you have heard of John Kratz. Former Professor and Anterium of the Professional Sales Program, Kratz shares what retirement from academia has entailed for him as well as valuable insight for students on SALES! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/streetsmartprof

Professor, author, publisher, volunteer firefighter… what hasn't Dr. Castleberry achieved thus far? Join Kayla and Peyton in conversation with Dr. Castleberry, from what he wants the world to hear to advice on what students should NOT do. www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-castleberry-0839891

Dive in with the four Seniors behind the happenings of the University of Minnesota Duluth's Professional Sales Club. Who are they, what have they been up to, goals they have, and advice for incoming and current students! By students, for students.