Career Yak

Do you feel uninspired or stuck in your career, but don't know where to find a new job or lack the drive to succeed where you are? During my high school and collegiate years, I felt a huge lack of awareness as to what career paths were out there, and what would be a good fit for me. This show can help! Through interviews with professionals and entrepreneurs from different work environments, we shed light on the wide variety of jobs and industries out there today. You'll learn valuable career lessons along the way so that you can know where to look for your next opportunity or glean new insights that help you succeed in your current role.

SALES YAK: What is a Gatekeeper and How Do You Get Past Them?

It's not always easy getting in touch with the person you need to talk to. Beware of the resolute gatekeeper! If you're new to sales, you may be asking, what the heck is a gatekeeper? If you're in sales, maybe this will help with some advice on how to get past them. Listen in either way! Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your...

01-20
10:34

SALES YAK: Are You Willing to Go Through Slumps?

Just like our careers, selling is not always linear. Slumps happen. If you want to be in sales, you have to accept a level of uncertainty and realize that slow seasons can happen. Here are 3 things I advise if you're experiencing a slump. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Sca...

12-29
10:39

SALES YAK: What is OTE (On Target Earnings)?

If you are looking for a sales job, you'll come across the acronym OTE. What does it stand for and what does it mean? We dig into OTE and why knowing the commission and pay structure of a role is so important. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrum...

12-22
09:42

SALES YAK: Why You Should Consider Sales for a Career Path

Sales is not for everyone, but you can make good money and have flexibility. On this podcast I share details on why I got into sales and why you should consider it too! Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

12-15
10:57

SALES YAK: Be an Entrepreneur in Your Territory

Treat your territory as if you are a business owner. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

11-03
06:52

My career thus far… B2B Sales in Blue Collar Industries

A summary of my career to date. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

10-20
17:04

STARTING A PODCAST Bonus: 9 Tools and Their Costs

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend. Email us at careeryakpod@gmail.com if you have questions about starting your own podcast. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

10-07
05:34

STARTING A PODCAST Step 5: Build Awareness and Create More Content

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend. Email us at careeryakpod@gmail.com if you have questions about starting your own podcast. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

10-07
05:08

STARTING A PODCAST Step 4: Edit and Release Three Episodes

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend. Email us at careeryakpod@gmail.com if you have questions about starting your own podcast. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

10-07
04:58

STARTING A PODCAST Step 3: Come up with your name, logo, and host

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend. Email us at careeryakpod@gmail.com if you have questions about starting your own podcast. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

11-03
08:34

STARTING A PODCAST Step 2: Pick a Structure and Go Live Goal

Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

09-14
10:46

STARTING A PODCAST Step 1: Find Your Why

If you have a company or are an individual looking to start a podcast, here’s the first step. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

09-08
09:30

Freelancing in South Africa with Videographer Jonathan Van Heerden

Our first guest from Africa! I reconnect with my childhood friend Jonathan to chat about what it's like to be a freelance videographer in South Africa and his journey to hopefully making full length movies one day. Check out some of his work here! Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by...

08-20
30:26

Why You Need to Test Ideas

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know in business or sales. Testing can help clarify things. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

08-13
06:53

Salesman to Manager to Entrepreneur - Josh Utke of Sun Key Equipment Finance

I welcome in another seasoned sales professional turned entrepreneur in this fun conversation with Josh Utke, founder of Sun Key Equipment Finance based in Phoenix, AZ. Josh and I briefly worked together and in this conversation he gives insight on sales in the transportation industry and why he made the jump to becoming an entrepreneur. Check out Josh's other business as well, EvolvePro, which helps transportation professionals with online industry specific education tools. S...

08-05
32:58

My House Renovation and Budgeting for Projects

Today I share a bit about how my wife and I budgeted and tracked costs for a full interior renovation we performed on our home we recently purchased. We created a template to track costs and compare it to our original budget. Click here to get access to it and feel free to tailor it to your own project. If you have questions regarding budgeting or home renovation info, feel free to email me at careeryakpod@gmail.com. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, ou...

07-23
09:08

BIZ THOUGHTS: Why Prospecting may be the Most Important Part of a Business

You can't close deals unless you have deals to close. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

07-17
07:31

Can You Buy and Sell a Podcast Business? Heather Osgood of True Native Media and The Podcast Broker

Heather Osgood of True Native Media and The Podcast Broker shares about her journey in entrepreneurship and how her businesses help other podcasters grow and thrive. Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

07-10
27:04

Book Review: Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount

Check out my quick review of Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount. I recommend! Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track costs in an house renovation. Don't forget to join our email list. Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

06-20
13:47

Restaurant Businesses and Profit First - Kasey Anton Owner of Spark Business Consulting

Join me in one of my favorite interviews as I chat with New England entrepreneur, Kasey Anton, Owner of Spark Business Consulting. She's an expert on small business, Quickbooks, business models and restaurants. Also check out her new book, Profit First for Restaurants, coming out end of June, 2023. Pre order now! You can check out Kasey and all she's doing here! Send us a text Support the show Get our most downloaded freebie, our project budget template that my wife and I used to track cos...

06-04
28:32

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