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Austin shares the one thing that interviewers at top companies look for when it comes to deciding on a candidate!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Specificity is key[1:25] - Don't be generic[3:53] - Make it all about them[4:49] - Austin's 3-step process to make this strategy workResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Interview GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 2159: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner explains how to land a first freelance client without a track record to point to. She recommends running a blog that doubles as a live portfolio, creating sample work, taking selective low-pay or free projects that genuinely build credibility, and then networking in the places clients already gather - a practical on-ramp to self-employment and side hustles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/03/how-to-find-freelance-work-with-no-work-experience.html Quotes to ponder: "The truth is, you need experience in order to gain experience and this applies to freelancers as well." "In the beginning, you should be more focused on getting your name out there, gaining valuable experience, and building your portfolio." "The worst thing that can happen is someone will say no." Optimal Work Daily is a daily career advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on productivity, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your career a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Austin shares his thoughts on how to turn more of those disappointing rejections into job offers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One mistake that job seekers are making[1:34] - Stay in touch[2:26] - How Austin used this strategy to get a job at Microsoft[3:53] - How to stay in touchWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his thoughts on why goals are overrated and what you should be doing instead!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Yes, goals are overrated![0:50] - Systems > Goals[2:48] - The 2 main problems with goals[4:10] - Make every day a WIN!Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his thoughts on how many people you should be reaching out to in your job search if you want to see great results!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Networking is key, but it's also hard![0:59] - Reverse engineer the funnel[2:20] - Making the math work for youResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Article - How to get a job anywhere without applying onlineWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares the best personal development secret that he's learned and shows you how to get over that hump!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What's holding you back?[1:07] - Austin's best personal development secret[1:30] - That little voice in your head[2:34] - Getting started is scary!Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Ageism is on the rise and in this episode Austin shares his #1 tip for combating ageism in your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Ageism is on the rise[0:44] - Be proactive![1:24] - Use this 3-step process[3:52] - A concrete example from AustinWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
On this episode of TMFS, Marvin sits down with Her Last Call Academy founder Alexis Mai to break down how she went from a two week corporate job she hated to closing $30,000 in her first three days as a remote high ticket closer, and how that stumble turned into a movement teaching 9,000 women how to make real money from their phones. Alexis unpacks why female closers actually outperform men in sales, the ATE down framework for pre-handling objections before they ever come up, and why tonality and pacing can make or break a deal. They get into the mindset work that has to happen before the income shift, why she believes women should never depend on a man to fund their lifestyle, and what it really looks like to build a relationship with a partner who is equally yoked in business. The episode closes with a clear challenge for anyone stuck in the wrong rooms with the wrong people: your future is waiting, but it will not wait forever.
Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job[1:47] - The truth about networking[2:30] - A different way to look at networking[3:35] - What you should be doing insteadWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his thoughts on how surveying a company's customers can provide valuable insight for your research phase!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Research is critical in your job search[1:35] - Figure out your specific target groups[2:53] - Find actual people in your target groups[4:48] - Ask them these 3 specific questions[7:06] - Incorporate the responses into your application or VVPResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:VVP Starter KitWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2143: Ramit Sethi shares four accessible strategies for landing a job with no experience: selling your skills instead of your work history, creating spec work samples, writing a strong cover letter, and finding an inside connection. He also explains why working for yourself can be a path worth considering, since your resume does not matter when you are the boss. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/get-job-no-experience/ Quotes to ponder: "Make an effort to strengthen your abilities and you'll stand out for it." "By finding a way to create mutual value, the people you reach out to will genuinely look forward to helping you." "Your resume doesn't matter when you work for yourself." Optimal Work Daily is a daily career advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on productivity, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your career a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Austin shares his thoughts on how to send LinkedIn requests that actually get an answer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Not hearing back can be frustrating[1:43] - A personalized message goes a long way![2:52] - Provide context to your request[4:19] - Get them excited about connecting with you[5:24] - An example from AustinResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:LinkedIn Profile TipsWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
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Austin shares his thoughts on job happiness and how to ensure that you're the happiest you can be!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What really matters with job happiness[0:53] - Be more specific[1:56] - Why some people hate a job and some people love it[3:20] - Think about & write down your values[4:20] - Wanna be happy? Do this homeworkResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Post: What Should I Do With my LifeWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares a super creative ‘Thank You' note strategy that will help you stand out from the crowd!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Hiring managers love thank you notes![2:11] - Email vs handwritten notes[2:56] - Austin's thank you note strategyResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Interview Thank You EmailWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
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Austin shares his thoughts on how to get better referrals that will help you turn that referral into an interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to turn referrals into interviews[1:03] - All referrals are NOT created equal[2:12] - The problem with one-and-done referrals[3:28] - Why the ‘advocate' referral is so much better[4:38] - How to get more advocate referralsWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Dan opened Violent Stone in St. Petersburg without a background in pizza or restaurants. What started as a small idea is now a busy Philly-inspired pizza and cheesesteak shop with 45 employees, a packed kitchen, and another location on the way.We walk through the whole operation, talk dough, the layout, labor, margins, why they got rid of servers after 30 days, and what it really takes to grow without killing the business.
Austin shares one hack that will help you to show up more often and rank higher in LinkedIn searches!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to show up in more LinkedIn searches[1:11] - What you don't know about Skills & Endorsements[2:50] - What are the right skills for you?[4:32] - Endorsements are important!Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:LinkedIn Skills GuideResyMatch.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his thoughts on how to make your value crystal clear to your dream companies by creating a portfolio!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to make your value crystal clear[1:12] - What a portfolio can do for you[2:12] - You can create your own experience[4:11] - Choose your focus with intention[5:24] - Create a portfolio blog post & sell your ideas[6:36] - Play the long gameResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:VVP GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
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Austin shares the biggest and most common mistake he sees on cover letters, and what you should be doing instead!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to address a cover letter the right way[0:50] - To whom it may concern?[1:37] - Address an actual person (like the hiring manager)[2:44] - What if you can't find their name?Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Cover Letter GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his thoughts on how to deal with the fears that everyone experiences, even the most successful people that you look up to!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - A special message from Austin[0:53] - Everyone has the same fears that you do[2:09] - You are not alone[2:38] - Stay the course & put in the effort that you canWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shows you how you can use a “Highlight Reel” to level up your resume!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Your resume needs a highlight reel[1:14] - The problem with traditional resume formulas[2:53] - Highlight reels solve the problem of where to start your resume[3:23] - How to craft your own highlight reelWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
In this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian speaks with Ronnen Harary, Co-Founder of Spin Master, the company behind legendary toys and franchises such as PAW Patrol, Bakugan, and Air Hogs. Brian and Ronnen discuss the origins of Spin Master, turning disabilities into gifts, and the inspiration behind Ronnen's new book, No Experience Necessary.Ronnen Harary is Co-Founder and Chairman of Spin Master (TSX-listed: TOY). He is also the founder of the Toy Movement, a global initiative that has delivered toys to displaced and refugee children through missions in countries including Iraq, Jordan, and Ukraine. His philanthropic work through the Ronnen Harary Foundation supports homelessness initiatives, learning-disability scholarships, and green-space rejuvenation projects. Ronnen has over 30 years of experience building Spin Master from the ground up; co-founding the company in 1994 at age 23 alongside childhood friends Anton Rabie and Ben Varadi, and served as Co-CEO until 2021. Spin Master is now a multi-billion-dollar public company with toy, entertainment, and digital games divisions. A self-described advocate for betting on yourself early, Ronnen was identified with a learning disability, dysgraphia, at age 10, an experience he credits with sharpening the interpersonal and observational skills that shaped his approach to business.No Experience Necessary can be purchased at ronnenharary.com.Timestamps1:14 Intro & Disclaimer6:22 Ronnen's early influences10:08 Operationalizing Earth Buddy15:57 Turning a disability into a gift22:49 The origins of Spin Master29:20 Spin Master's failures33:52 Spin Master's portfolio35:37 Finding great partners41:13 Bananas in Japan44:50 Ronnen's Foundation & Philanthropy46:17 Why did Ronnen write No Experience Necessary52:53 If Ronnen could do anything, what would it be?The reading of the audiobook of No Experience Necessary as the introduction of the podcast was authorized directly by the author, Ronnen Harary.
Austin shares what Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about preparing for your interviews!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about interviews[1:45] - You don't prepare enough for your interviews[2:57] - How Austin prepared for interviews at Twitter, Microsoft, & Google[3:58] - How to properly prepare for your interviewResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Interview Prep GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares a networking trick that you can use if you hate reaching out to complete strangers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Cold outreach can be intimidating[0:49] - Start with the people you “know”[1:43] - Use LinkedIn for your starter list[4:12] - Reach out with Austin's templateHave questions about how to do cold outreach properly? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Mailscoop.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Capture management in government contracting means getting ahead of a solicitation months before it ever hits SAM.gov, and this episode breaks down exactly how to do it using FPDS data, NAICS and PSC codes, and direct outreach to program offices. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur trying to land your first federal contract or an active contractor looking to sharpen your business development process, this walkthrough gives you a real, repeatable framework. You'll learn how to research upcoming recompetes, build relationships before a requirement is public, and position your company as the go-to teaming partner. How to use FPDS award data to identify recompetes six months to a year before they post Why talking to the contracting officer and end users is fully allowed before a solicitation exists How to run a go/no-go decision by highlighting capability gaps in the statement of work Why staffing and recruiting is the core skill behind winning almost any federal services contract How to build a competitive positioning pitch using past performance, certifications, and teaming partnerships EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction to opportunity identification and business development basics 0:53 - Using FPDS data to find upcoming contract recompetes 1:44 - Getting ahead of RFIs and sources sought notices early 2:15 - Talking to contracting officers before a solicitation is public 3:20 - Running a go no go decision on new opportunities 4:06 - Why lacking capabilities means lacking the right relationships 5:01 - Finding teaming partners after identifying capability gaps 6:12 - Building strategic positioning before a solicitation goes public 6:53 - Crafting a competitive elevator pitch for teaming partners 8:18 - Why staffing and recruiting wins federal services contracts 9:11 - Selling supplies alongside services for extra revenue 10:47 - Closing thoughts and the Federal Help Center community Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.
What does hitting a target 500 yards away with iron sights have to do with building a business from nothing? In this episode, David Rambhajan breaks down the sharpshooter strategy he learned in Marine Corps boot camp and how mastering short range goals before chasing the big win changed how he approaches business, career, and opportunity. How a $5 lawn mowing job at age 14 sparked a lifelong entrepreneurial mindset Why applying for a job with zero experience and no degree still worked out How Marine Corps rifle training at 200, 300, and 500 yards teaches goal sequencing Why focusing energy on the nearest achievable target builds momentum toward the bigger return How mastering small wins first prevents the discouragement that makes people quit early EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Sponsor message from Mendi on finding contracts 0:48 - Raking leaves and earning five dollars at fourteen 2:16 - Joining the Marine Corps at seventeen years old 4:05 - Applying for a job with no experience or degree 5:11 - Learning to shoot expert at five football fields 7:03 - Starting at two hundred yards instead of five hundred 9:26 - Focusing energy on the nearest target first Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.
Austin shares the ONE single thing that has helped him the most in his career!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Side hustles can have a huge impact on your career[1:01] - Austin's side hustle experience[1:58] - Taking your side hustle to the next level[3:06] - A side hustle will teach you how to sell yourselfWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
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Austin shares his thoughts on the right questions to ask when you're networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to ask the right questions while networking[1:25] - Cold outreach is a numbers game[2:39] - Basic questions get basic answers[3:24] - Make sure you do your research[6:32] - Use your research to ask informed questionsResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Networking GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares the 3 rules he uses before deciding to take advice from anyone!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why vetting the advice you take is so important[1:50] - There is a lot of bad advice out there[3:13] - Does their journey line up with your journey?[4:34] - Look for references or stories of success[5:47] - Do you trust the people who engage with them?Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his 4 step framework for effective interview preparation!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - You have to be super prepared for your interviews[1:36] - Show what you can do for the company[2:37] - Go through the job listing & anticipate interview questions[4:46] - Prep your answers & iterateResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Interview Prep GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares the one question that can lead to a flywheel effect for your networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Create a networking flywheel[0:49] - Start with a conversation[1:15] - Build that relationship[1:44] - Ask this magic question[3:26] - Rinse & repeatWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
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Austin shares the 2 things you can learn to exponentially increase your opportunities!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Use these 2 things to help create opportunity[0:59] - Why multi-disciplinary people are more successful[2:23] - Why sales & marketing are key[4:08] - Selling & marketing yourself is your real jobHave questions about how sales & marketing can help you? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:ResyMatch.ioResyBullet.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares four ways that you can supercharge your internship this summer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to get the most out of your internship[1:05] - Connect with as many people as possible[3:14] - Track your results[4:33] - Be proactive - Ask for special projects[5:42] - Get emails & stay in touchWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares one amazing trick to beat that feeling of anxiety before your job interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Having anxiety means that you care[1:15] - Austin's experience with interview anxiety[2:28] - Memorization can help[3:00] - Try meditation before the interview - No, really!Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his 4 step process for creating an amazing post-interview Thank You note!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Make sure you write a thank you note after your interview[1:47] - How to send the thank you note[3:16] - What to say - Spoiler! - Say thank you![4:28] - Austin's example letterWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares his 4 step process for creating the time you need to spend on your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - “I don't have time!”[1:52] - Track your time with a time audit[3:06] - Find 5-7 hours in your week[4:18] - Schedule the same 5-7 hours every week[5:13] - Be intentional with the time - Have a plan!Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
What separates investors who scale from those who stay stuck? In this episode of the Abundance Mindset Podcast (Abundance Thursdays), Vinney Chopra and co-host Gualter Amarelo break down one wealth-building principle that's behind every deal Vinney has ever closed: accept what can't be changed — then create an advantage. Vinney walks through the real numbers on his Columbus, Ohio hotel: bought for around $11M, undergoing a $25M renovation, converting from a Hilton into a full-service Marriott, and expanding from 195 doors to 230 keys — with a projected exit near $70M. You'll also hear how he turned 1,000 unused lockers into revenue-producing meeting rooms, refinanced his way out of a variable-rate apartment deal in Knoxville, and survived the COVID gut-punch when occupancy on a brand-new hotel fell from 87.5% to 25% overnight. If you're a real estate investor, capital raiser, or aspiring syndicator trying to build wealth in a high interest rate environment, this conversation is a masterclass in solution-focused thinking. As Vinney says: whenever there's a big wall, there's always a window somewhere — you've got to find the window. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – "There's Always a Window": The Mindset Behind Every Deal 00:35 – The Columbus Hotel: A $25M Renovation Into a Full-Service Marriott 01:20 – Accept What Can't Be Changed → 195 Doors Become 230 Keys 02:15 – Estimating a $70M Exit (+ Accredited Investor Disclaimer) 03:00 – What a 506(c) Offering Actually Means for You 03:40 – 1,000 Lockers Into Meeting Rooms: Finding Hidden Revenue 04:25 – The Knoxville Apartment & the Variable-Rate Problem 05:00 – Refinancing the Wall Into a Window 06:00 – Why a HIGH Interest Rate Market Works in Your Favor 07:50 – The Hilton-to-Marriott Flag Change & Marriott "War Rooms" 08:40 – Control the Controllables 09:10 – The Banker Call That Saved $60K Now + $60K Every Year 11:00 – The Exit Plan: Sell, Go Passive, Manage the Managers 13:50 – Hospitality Roars Back + the New Tampa Acquisition 15:00 – Finding an Operator Who Isn't Stretched Too Thin 16:00 – No Capital or No Experience? Partner & Create an Advantage 18:30 – The COVID Gut-Punch: A Hotel Bought December 31, 2019 19:20 – From 25% Occupancy to a $6M → $12M Win 20:30 – Build a Mind That Hunts for Solutions 21:20 – FREE Books & Resources (the "Keep More" Tax Guide) 23:00 – Vinney's Closing Message
Austin shares his thoughts on whether or not you should quit your job to start a business!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Should you quit your job to start a business?[1:44] - Side hustle first[2:23] - Invest in long-term success[3:08] - Beating the competition[4:18] - Failure is part of the process[5:18] - Dream job first, then shoot your shotWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Making your first $20K in government contracting with no experience, no past performance, and no capital is not just possible Eric Coffie has done it with complete beginners, including a kindergarten teacher who went on to earn six figures in the federal market. In this episode, Eric pulls a module directly out of GovCon Giants' consulting program and teaches it live, completely free, walking you through the exact five-step process he used to train Maria Martinez and his son Brandon to land their first govcon dollars. What you'll learn in this episode: The two-path approach to getting started: Whether you find the company first (like Maria) or the opportunity first (like Brandon), Eric breaks down both strategies and explains why there is no wrong answer as long as you reach the end result How to find and vet 8(a) certified companies: Eric reveals the SBA DSBS database method, the four criteria he uses to rank potential partners (administrative team, enthusiasm, management structure, and annual revenue), and why companies doing over $1M a year are the ones worth pursuing What to say when you call a company cold: Eric shares the exact conversation starter he uses to open doors — no pitch, no pressure, just a simple exploratory question about capacity and bandwidth that gets people talking How to structure roles, responsibilities, and fee agreements: From teaming arrangements and MOUs to percentage-based fee structures, Eric walks through what a first partner deal actually looks like and how to get commitments in writing before you touch a single proposal The bid submission checklist that saves you from losing on technicalities: Eric shares real IDIQ losses caused by missed documents and late submissions — and the exact pre-submission checklist he now uses to protect every bid from avoidable disqualification EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Mindy AI and Encore Funding sponsor intro 0:44 - GovCon Giants welcome and host introduction 1:10 - Maria Martinez origin story and the $20K course reveal 2:25 - First 20K overview: the five-step process explained 4:42 - What you actually need to get started in govcon 5:30 - Step one: finding the right government opportunity 7:16 - How to choose your industry using the frequency rule 10:06 - Step two: finding and evaluating 8a companies to partner with 13:55 - How to reach out and start the conversation with potential partners 17:37 - Elle's referral networking approach and how to rank companies 21:03 - Setting up your first meeting: TML research, presentation tips, and discussing money 23:54 - Step three: presenting the opportunity and testing the relationship 27:15 - Step four: agreeing on roles, fees, and formal teaming agreements 29:03 - Submitting the bid and dotting your I's with the full submission checklist 32:44 - Step five: waiting for results, handling follow-ups, and post-award actions 34:14 - Best practices: sole source strategy, leveraging certifications, and next steps Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.
Austin shares his formula for Crazy-Effective Resume Bullets that will grab the attention of hiring managers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why resume bullets matter[1:39] - What you bullets should consist of[2:21] - Relevant industry terms[2:40] - Measurable metrics[4:11] - Action & Power words[5:53] - Putting these steps into actionHave questions about how to write resume bullets? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:ResyMatch.ioResyBullet.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Austin shares 3 unconventional networking strategies that actually work!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Unconventional networking works![1:41] - One method that worked for Austin[4:09] - Building a rapport by finding common ground[6:03] - The testimonial method[5:53] - Optimize, optimize, optimize!Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
Vivian is doing a much requested diving deep into the world of investing and breaking down exactly how you should be handling your money, whether you've got an arsenal of financial advisors or you've never bought a single stock. From choosing the right account to understanding ETFs, index funds, and robo-advisors, this episode is your step-by-step guide to building wealth through investing without getting overwhelmed by Wall Street jargon. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. How to start investing from scratch, including the difference between brokerage accounts, IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and other investment accounts… and how to choose the right one for your goals. 2. Why finding the "perfect" stock is the wrong goal, how diversified investments like ETFs and index funds can help reduce risk, and what to look for when evaluating investment options. 3.How to build a long-term investing strategy that works in real life, including managing market volatility, balancing investing with debt repayment, understanding fees, and overcoming the fear that keeps so many people from getting started. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Austin shares his thoughts on using email vs. LinkedIn for outreach and which one you should be focusing on!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Email vs. LinkedIn - Which is better?[0:49] - Why Austin prefers email[1:45] - Email is where work happens[2:29] - How to use email “the right way”[2:46] - Other benefits to emailWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I'm joined by Ronen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master and the creator of global hits like Paw Patrol and Bakugan. We dive deep into his new book and why I believe the decade between 20 and 30 is the most important time to bet on yourself and follow your internal knowing. We also discuss the "Power of Not Knowing," how to handle massive business failures, and why staying in motion is the only way to create real luck.Ronnen's book No Experience Necessary is available for pre-order. Order your copy today at Amazon, Barnes and Noble or wherever books are sold! You'll learn about:The "Inverse Risk" of not following your passion.How Spin Master survived two years of losses to create Paw Patrol.Why "fresh eyes" are more dangerous than experience.The strategy of profit sharing to scale human capital.How to facilitate difficult "unsaid" conversations within families.