Who Ya Know Show

In this episode, we invite Callie Miller. Callie is the VP of Client Services with High Profile Staffing. High Profile is a leading staffing firm in Dallas, TX that specializes in placing administrative, accounting/finance, and human resource professionals on a contract, contract to hire, and direct hire basis. What you will learn: - Callie’s career journey - A typical day in Callie’s life - How old is High Profile Staffing Firm - How did they adapt to remote working - The Zoom burnout in remote working - The biggest challenge in recruiting today - The importance of follow-up and communication - Personalized automation in hiring - What sets High Profile Staffing apart from others - The biggest mistake companies are making - Receiving a video follow-up email - Standing out as a job seeker - The #WhoYaKnow Summit - Roles that Callie is hiring for Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Callie at (06:05) - The lack of follow-up and communication. 🎤 Callie at (18:02) - We started kind of doing reverse, where we are actually showcasing the talent that we serve. We have got candidate profiles on our website where we sell and market to our clients that way. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Callie:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/callieamiller⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

**About The Guest(s):** Elena Cardone is a Hollywood veteran turned visionary, entrepreneur, event producer, author, and advocate for women's empowerment and child protection. She is passionate about empowering women, protecting children, and restoring the family unit. Elena is committed to using her platform to raise awareness about child sex trafficking and to take action to combat this urgent issue. **Summary:** Elena Cardone shares her personal journey of embracing motherhood and finding her unique identity as a businesswoman and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of valuing the role of motherhood and empowering women to embrace their power. Elena also discusses the urgent issue of child sex trafficking and the need for awareness and action to protect children from online predators. She highlights the importance of strong family values in contributing to personal and professional success. Elena's powerful message calls for unity and action to create a safer world for children. **Chapters:** (0:00:00) Introduction to the event and the issue of child sex trafficking in Texas (0:01:42) Elena's realization about the importance and value of being a mother (0:03:19) Elena's journey of embracing motherhood and finding her identity (0:08:34) Elena's involvement in the "Not on Our Watch Texas" event to protect children (0:09:51) Elena's previous avoidance of confronting the issue of child sex trafficking (0:16:31) Appropriate age for a child to have a phone (0:19:06) Importance of a strong family unit (0:20:48) Adult problems affecting children (0:26:40) Elena's role as a mother and creating a safe environment (0:28:52) Elena's decision to homeschool her children (0:31:27) Elena's activism and fight for women's rights (0:32:12) Concerns about men in women's spaces and opportunities (0:37:23) Elena shares her experience of being canceled for her views (0:40:09) Elena talks about her couples retreat and helping couples succeed (1:11:44) Elena Cardone encourages women and men to take their power back (1:17:34) Brian Montgomery shares the tragic story of his son's suicide **Key Takeaways:** - Women have the power to keep a civilization in continuation and should take pride in the role of motherhood. - Child sex trafficking is a serious issue that requires awareness and action to protect children from online predators. - Parents should be vigilant about their children's online activities and educate them about the dangers of online predators. - Strong family values contribute to personal and professional success. - Women's spaces and opportunities should be maintained to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women. **BONUS CONTENT | Brian Montgomery's Story:** Brian Montgomery shares the tragic story of his son, Walker Montgomery, who took his own life after being blackmailed by online predators. Walker was a 16-year-old boy with a bright future, but he fell victim to the manipulation and threats of these predators. Brian emphasizes the importance of parental oversight and open communication with teenagers about the dangers of online interactions. He urges parents to take action and protect their children from the harmful effects of unrestricted access to technology. **Additional Resources** 👉 Not on our watch Texas: https://notonourwatchtx.com/ 👉 LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Career Transition Summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Subscribe: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show 👉 Separately & independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit http://cpwstrategies.com ⭐5 STAR REVIEW Listen, rate, and subscribe 👉 #whoyaknow #podcast

In this episode, we invite Yonason Goldson. Yonason is the director of Ethical Imperatives, LLC, working with leaders to create a culture of ethics that builds trust, sparks initiative, and inspires passion. He’s a keynote and TEDx speaker, trainer, coach, and community rabbi, as well as a repentant hitchhiker, world traveler, former newspaper columnist, and retired high school teacher in St. Louis. What you will learn: - What is a repentant hitchhiker - Yonason’s fear of speaking - His first book and the first time he wrote - The misconception in our culture - Choosing between what is ethical and profitable - Difference between ethics and integrity - Is it tough to train people in ethics - How Yonason feels when he gets feature requests - Yonason’s new book: Grappling With The Gray Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Yonason at (06:13) - Ethics builds trust. Trust inspires loyalty. Loyalty generates passion and passion drives productivity. So if you create a culture of ethics, you’re automatically going to be successful. 🎤 Yonason at (06:46) - We live in a culture that tries to convince us that we have to choose between being good and being successful. That’s a poisonous misconception because everything is about the relationship. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Yonason:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonason-goldson/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

**About The Guest(s):** Jeremy Delk is an entrepreneur and the founder of Delk Enterprises, a venture capital fund. He started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, trading stocks and making millions by the time he was 19. After working at Fidelity Investments as the youngest institutional equity trader, he decided to start his own business and has since built a successful career in real estate development and building materials. ​ **Summary:** Jeremy Delk shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his small-town upbringing in Bardstown, Kentucky, to his early success in trading stocks. He discusses the impact of losing his father at a young age and the drive it instilled in him to create stability and success for himself and his family. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and not being afraid to take risks. He talks about his transition from working at Fidelity Investments to starting his own venture capital fund, Delk Enterprises, and the challenges he faced along the way. ​ **Key Takeaways:** - Learn from your failures and don't be afraid to analyze and understand what went wrong. - Instability can be a powerful motivator to create stability and success in your life. - Take action and don't wait for the perfect plan or circumstances. - The fear of failure and what others might think can hold you back from pursuing your dreams. - The regret of not taking a chance and wondering "what if" can be more painful than failure itself. ​ **Chapters** (0:00:00) Jeremy reflects on the need to learn from mistakes (0:00:35) Trevor introduces Jeremy Delk and the entrepreneurial journey (0:01:19) Jeremy shares his motivation and desire for more (0:03:16) Jeremy discusses his small-town upbringing and desire for a bigger life (0:08:13) Jeremy explains how he learned to sell based on emotional connection (0:09:11) Jeremy talks about his early trading success and subsequent loss (0:10:20) Jeremy reveals how he turned $30,000 into $2 million and then lost it all (0:10:34) Trevor reacts to Jeremy's story of losing his trading profits (0:11:49) Discussion about trading and blowing up money (0:12:20) Navigating setbacks and failures (0:16:01) Lessons learned from highs and lows (0:17:17) Importance of taking action and being prepared (0:18:20) Transition from corporate America to starting own fund (0:19:48) Going out on own after losing $2 million (0:20:17) You are not alone in setbacks, lean on other (0:21:18) Importance of documenting the process and learning from failures (0:22:28) Overcoming the fear of failure and caring about others' opinions (0:24:30) Challenges of being the youngest employee at Fidelity (0:26:21) Starting Delk Enterprises and finding happiness in entrepreneurship (0:28:08) Emotions and challenges faced when starting a business (0:30:15) The regret of not taking the risk and pursuing dreams **Additional Resources** 👉 LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Career Transition Summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Subscribe: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show 👉 Separately & independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit http://cpwstrategies.com ⭐5 STAR REVIEW Listen, rate, and subscribe 👉 #whoyaknow #podcast

In this episode, we invite Madeline Mann. Madeline is the founder of Self Made Millennial which is the Top 5 Career YouTube Channel by Career Karma, and the #2 Career-Focused TikTok channel, second only to Gary Vaynerchuk. What you will learn: - When did Madeline start helping jobseekers - Madeline’s opinion on using TikTok - What’s happening with the Gen Z - Crafting your image online - The biggest mistakes that millennial jobseekers are making - The marketing rules of 7 - What is holding millennials back - Importance of networking - Cultivating relationships selflessly - The #WhoYaKnow Show’s YouTube channel Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Madeline at (11:00) - When they’re in their jobs, they will be the ones going after it, making it happen. 🎤 Madeline at (15:54) - There is a thing about us always getting trophies for not winning and I’m always thinking who handed us these trophies. Millennials didn’t buy trophies. It was the boomers who raised us, who have given us those trophies. 🎤 Madeline at (17:02) - it is the key. It’s who you know. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Madeline:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

In this episode, we invite J.T. O'Donnell. She is the founder and CEO of Work It Daily, the number 1 online career growth club. She has 18+ years of experience in development, HR, employment, and job search and found Work It Daily to disrupt the industry. She is proud to say that Work It Daily beings affordable career coaching and professional support to professionals of all industries and skill levels, not just the elites. What you will learn: - How did J.T. start helping jobseekers - J.T.’s preferred social media channel - J.T.’s introduction to LinkedIn Influencer Program - The biggest mistakes that job seekers are making - The big mistake that companies are making - J.T.’s official definition of the hidden job market - Her advice to jobseekers dealing with ageism - 8 levels to master as a jobseeker Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Trevor at (03:26) - So you said something that I wanna give you a mike drop for. So you said a word that I have never heard anybody say before - edutain. 🎤 J.T. at (09:18) - Your network is your net worth. 🎤 J.T. at (10:00) - All the companies that I know that are revealing themselves are getting the best talent. 🎤 J.T. at (11:48) - The bigger the disruption, the bigger the innovation. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with J.T.:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtodonnell/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

*About The Guest(s):* Dr. Andre Martin is a distinguished leader who has worked with brands like Mars, Nike, Google, and Target. He is also the author of the upcoming book "Wrong Fit." *Summary:* Dr. Andre Martin discusses the challenges of workplace disengagement and the loss of productivity in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right fit in a job and creating a positive work environment. He also explores the impact of technology on work engagement and productivity. Dr. Martin suggests rethinking traditional job roles and allowing employees to pursue their side hustles within the organization. He highlights the need for transparency in job descriptions and realistic job previews to align expectations. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Dr. Martin's upcoming book, "Wrong Fit." *Key Takeaways:* - Growth puts pressure on culture and makes work harder unless there is a clear understanding of the company's values and ways of working. - The pandemic accelerated the use of technology in the workplace, but it also highlighted the need for better work-life balance and employee well-being. - It is important for individuals to reflect on their values, skills, and work preferences to find the right fit in a job. - Companies should focus on re-recruiting their employees every day and creating a positive work environment that values and supports their employees. - Job descriptions should provide a realistic job preview and align expectations to avoid disappointment and increase positive hires. (0:02:00) The staggering cost of work disengagement: $7.8 trillion lost in productivity. (0:10:21) Feeling stagnant and bored? It might be the starting point of a career change. (0:11:18) Unleash your full potential: Many people are playing below their capabilities. (0:12:43) A "wrong-fit" job can feel like writing with your non-dominant hand. (0:13:11) Negative emotions in a wrong-fit job can lead to loss of confidence. (0:14:33) Creative energy is wasted on managing negative emotions at work. (0:15:31) Self-reflection before a job search: Crucial for aligning with your aspirations. (0:16:30) Job search parallels: Similar to searching for a compatible relationship. (0:30:24) Running virtual teams without tools, capability, or strategy: Challenges. [(0:30:56) CEO's preferred work style: Influencing company culture and success. (0:39:08) Embrace a learning orientation to find a better career fit. (0:57:30) Dr. André Martin's upcoming book, "Wrong Fit, Right Fit": A glimpse into career alignment. **Quotes:** - "Growth puts pressure on culture. Growth actually makes work harder to do unless we do a much better job on actually being real clear about, hey, what's our secret sauce? How do you all work together and what makes that work?" - Dr. Andre Martin - "We often mistake something that feels exciting for something that actually is a better fit for us." - Dr. Andre Martin - "If you value your employees, then you will value what your employees value." - Dr. Andre Martin - "Show me the real thing and give people transparency so that they're not let down." - Dr. Andre Martin *Additional Resources* 👉 FREE LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/... 👉 FREE Career Transition Summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register... 👉Trevor Houston: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhou... 👉All things Who Ya Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💸 Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. 👉 For more info, visit ⁠http://cpwstrategies.com/⁠ ⭐5 STAR REVIEW Listen, rate, and subscribe! #whoyaknow #podcast

In this episode, we invite Chantel Soumis. Chantel is the personal branding expert applying marketing magic to each brand she builds to help. She has spoken at over 150 events across the globe and in the past two years as an inspirational mentor to young adults living with chronic illness. With her persistence, patience, grit, and grace, she has overcome all odds by administering her marketing skillset and continues to advocate for inclusion and authenticity. What you will learn: - Where does Chantel live - Chantel’s background - How did Chantel become a branding expert - Chantel’s journey of building a marketing company - Dealing with online hate and trolling - Giveaway of Chantel’s 2-hour coaching sessions - What you know or who you know - Marketing your search as a jobseeker - Using social media for marketing yourself - WhoYaKnow mobile app - Chantel’s ideal clients Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Chantel at (01:28) - Mindset! Mindset is everything. It actually happened out of circumstance and need rather than me going for it. 🎤 Trevor at (04:22) - You’re a fighter. You’re a straight fighter and I love that. So I’m gonna give you a mic drop for that. 🎤 Chantel at (08:02) - Nothing magical happens without motion. 🎤 Foster at (14:08) - I’m thinking to myself, I can use that to build a relationship. Because we just said it was all about who you know. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Chantel:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelsoumis/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

In this episode, we invite Sharon Lechter. Sharon is a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker and a New York Times Bestselling author w/over 30M+ books sold! She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy & co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad. Her best-selling books  include: - Three Feet from Gold - Outwitting the Devil - Think and Grow Rich  - Success and Something Greater Sharon’s newest title, "Exit Rich" supports entrepreneurs in building value & scalability so they can be in the position of their greatest potential. What you will learn: - How did Sharon start her entrepreneurial journey - Selling books before the era of internet technology - Impact of Amazon on the sales of Sharon’s books - What led Sharon to financial literacy - Sharon’s definition of financial freedom - The story behind her book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ - The power of association - Sharon’s experience of working on the President’s council - Her new book ‘Exit Rich’ - Sharon’s work with the Napoleon Hill Foundation - Her book ‘Three Feet From Gold’ - Her advice to the jobseekers - Financial fear and how it affects you - The people who made an impact in Sharon’s journey - Sharon’s advice to someone paralyzed with fear Mic Drop Moments: 🎤Trevor at (01:32) - 30 million books sold. That’s incredible. 🎤Sharon at (04:00) - My hand took off across the top of the page and wrote “Why not?” And that is still my philosophy today. 🎤Sharon at (08:02) - My most favorite phrase on earth is “Assets are sexy!” 🎤Sharon at (12:38) - Sometimes you have to close the door for another door to open. Sometimes you have to close a door in your life to allow space for new opportunities. 🎤Sharon at (13:28) - When you are out there seeking employment pay attention to who you are, what you want and how you spend your time. Because sometimes you have to close the door for other doors to open.  🎤Sharon at (15:34) - This is 2009, when we passed the credit card act which prevents credit card companies from soliciting college student bills. 🎤Sharon at  (17:04) - Everybody watching and listening, you are perfect just the way you are. God created you, you are the only one he created like you.  🎤Sharon at (21:40) - Success comes from combining your passion and your talent with the right association. Finding that association, finding  people can help you open doors to get you where you belong. 🎤Sharon at (21:57) - Taking action. How often do we know what we are supposed to do, we just don’t do it. 🎤Sharon at (22:42) -  Whether you are an employee or a business owner, it's not what you do for your paycheck, it’s what you do with your paycheck. 🎤Sharon at (23:54) - That ‘F’ that I said, we need this called faith. Their ‘F’ is fear. Fear does one of two things, paralyzes us and motivates us.  🎤 Sharon at (25:02) - Figure out where you are. A lot of times we put our head in the sand and even though we don’t have a job, we are still spending at the same level we were before. 🎤 Sharon at (28:18) - When we get a job, we get comfortable, then we get complacent. Then we have a crisis and that crisis stirs into chaos. And how do we get out of chaos? By becoming curious and creative again.  🎤 Sharon at (35:50) - It has helped people take control of their fear and turn it into faith. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Sharon👉LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com⁠

**About The Guest(s):** Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the host of the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast. Mike is known for his inspiring and motivational messages, and he has interviewed over 500 people on his podcast, including celebrities, athletes, and successful entrepreneurs. **Summary:**  Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco emphasizes the importance of self-identity as the foundation of success. He shares his personal journey of self-discovery and finding his true identity after a setback in his career. Mike highlights the need for personal development, surrounding oneself with the right people, and setting unrealistic goals to fuel unstoppable success. **Key Takeaways:** Identify with who you are, not just what you do. Personal development and self-discovery are crucial for success. Surround yourself with the right people who align with your vision and values. Setting unrealistic and unreasonable goals can fuel unstoppable success. **Chapters:** (0:03:22) Personal development and finding validation in Grant Cardone's book. (0:04:19) Surrounding yourself with the right people. (0:06:09) Using negative experiences as fuel for success. (0:07:17) Setting unrealistic and unreasonable goals for higher octane fuel. (0:08:42) Challenging each other to think bigger and having different viewpoints. (0:09:16) Believing in someone and speaking into their dreams and passions. (0:12:34) Advice on prioritization and juggling multiple projects. (0:15:14) The creation of a podcast agency to help others. (0:16:19) The power of podcasting as a guest before starting your own show. (0:18:07) The benefits of podcasting for Google search optimization and authority. (0:18:45) Leveraging other people's stages for faster audience growth (0:31:14) Joe Rogan's approach to unique and offbeat conversations. **Quotes:** "Too many people identify with what they do instead of who they are." "Surround yourself with the right people who align with your vision and values." "Setting unrealistic and unreasonable goals can fuel unstoppable success." **Additional Context:** The conversation touches on the topic of cancel culture and division in society. Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco takes a pragmatic approach, focusing on winning the game rather than getting caught up in political debates. The concept of intention, attention, validation, and existence is discussed, highlighting the power of focusing on what one pays attention to in creating their own universe. Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco talks about the driving force behind his agency, "That One Agency," and the importance of differentiation in business. The conversation concludes with a discussion on vibrational energy, quantum physics, and the ability to sense energy even in audio-only platforms like Clubhouse. **Additional Resources** 👉 FREE LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 FREE Career Transition Summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉Trevor Houston: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉All things Who Ya Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💸 Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. 👉 For more info, visit http://cpwstrategies.com/ ⭐5 STAR REVIEW Listen, rate, and subscribe! #whoyaknow #podcast

In this episode, we invite Heather Monahan. She is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017, and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018.   Heather’s new book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon. Heather is a confidence expert and is currently working with Fortune 500 companies and professional sports to develop confidence in the workplace and on the court. She’s also a member of Florida International University’s Advisory Council to further serve as a mentor and leader in the South Florida Community. What you will learn: - The flip side of gender inequality - Heather’s experience of working with a female CEO - How did Heather bounce back after getting the ax - Her 5-step plan to create confidence - What employers look for while hiring - Similarity between sales and job search - Heather’s recommendations for the best sales resources  - How to present your career gaps confidently - What you know or who you know - The importance of showing up for other people Mic Drop Moments 🎤Heather at (06:22) - I did something super smart which a lot of people told me was a terrible idea and it was a great idea. I posted online, “I have just been fired. And if I have ever helped you in 14 years, I would love to hear from you today.” And that post went viral. And it opened so many opportunities for me, so many doors. 🎤Heather at (10:45) - I’m done with allowing others to treat me poorly. 🎤Heather at (11:58) - That’s how I ended up on the Steve Harvey Show. The executive producer wouldn’t call me back and I was frustrated. I’m like, I’m sending a life-size cut-out, and I send a note that says, “I know it’s fun hanging with me in the office but it’s way more fun when the real me comes in.” 🎤Heather at (14:30) - People do business with the people they know, like, and trust. 🎤Heather at (16:50) - Everyone is in sales, and you know that right? 🎤Heather at (17:00) - I was a VP of sales. Clearly, I was in sales. But then I wrote a book. And guess what happens when you write a book? Nothing, unless you sell it. 🎤Heather at (17:24) - In every exchange, someone is sold. Will it be you or will it be the other person? 🎤Heather at (17:28) - I devoted my life to be that person who is doing the selling and I encourage you to do the same. 🎤Trevor at (18:46) - Why don’t we actually give a damn? 🎤Heather at (21:28) - If this guy isn’t gonna understand that I need to take care of a sick family member, that's not my guy anyways. 🎤Heather at (23:17) - No matter what city I would go to, I didn’t go back to the hotel, or gym, and go to bed early. I would book a dinner with someone because I want to hear about their life. I want to understand them. 🎤Heather at (23:40) - Whenever you can show up for other people, you’re gonna get huge gains and rewards from them. 🎤Trevor at (24:54) - Shame on you! If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Heather:👉⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

In this episode, we invite Adam Posner. Adam is a creative and digital marketing recruiter by trade, founder and president of NHP Talent Group, and host of the #ThePozCast podcast. Before pivoting into recruiting, Adam spent 15 years in the ad/marketing industry, leading account management and digital/social strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and digital ad agencies in NYC, including VaynerMedia and EP+Co. What you will learn: - Why did Adam get fired by GaryVee - Adam’s career transition from marketing to recruiting - How to schedule informational interviews - Researching before reaching out - Providing value while networking - Biggest mistakes jobseekers need to overcome - Enhancing your resume according to the job role Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Adam at (05:25) - The last thing I hate is someone asks me to pick my brain. When someone asks me for more time than I’m willing to give. 🎤 Adam at (06:40) - When someone says to me how can I provide value, you’re asking too much. Now, I gotta think about how someone maybe I just met, how they’re gonna provide value to me. 🎤 Adam at (08:13) - If you won’t do any of that upfront work, I’m not gonna give you any of my time. If I have to spend that time, giving you all of that upfront, that’s a waste for me and that’s a waste for you. 🎤 Foster at (11:36) - We say in recruiting good people refer good people and you will find that to be true. 🎤 Adam at (12:32) - What I’m saying is enhance your resume to what your job description is looking for. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Adam: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/ Get in touch with Trevor Houston: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Get to know all things Who Ya Know: 👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/

In this episode, we invite Todd Stottlemyre. Todd is a Former MLB pitcher and three-time world champion. Winner of the Branch Rickey & Lou Gehrig awards in 2000. Business entrepreneur, high-performance coach, & best-selling author.  What you will learn: - What no one knows about Todd - How getting help helped Todd live better - Todd’s message to the people who are in a dark phase - The multivitamin to success - Why failure is necessary to achieve success - The importance of grit Mic Drop Moments: 🎤Todd at (05:45) - First time in my life someone gave me the right perspective and that was at a time when I wanted that help. And he gave me permission to let it go! 🎤Todd at (07:38) - There is a better way and you too can do it. 🎤Todd at (11:00) - If you’re not failing, then you don’t even know what success looks like. 🎤Todd at (11:18) - I believe that your failures become your greatest coaches and teachers of what you need to in order to approve and improve so that you can achieve the success that you were designed for. 🎤Todd at (17:24) - You get to a mindset where you start thinking, ‘maybe this wasn’t meant for me. Maybe the world is right. Maybe the opinions of people are right.’ Here is what I tell you. When you get to that point, generally speaking, you're as close to your goal as you have ever been. You just are not aware. 🎤Todd at (18:28) - It doesn’t matter where you are if you know where you are going. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Todd:👉⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddstottlemyre/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com

**About The Guest(s):** Mark Silverman is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of the upcoming book "Rising: The Rising Leader Handbook." He has a background in sales and has experienced both success and failure in his career. Mark is passionate about helping rising leaders develop their leadership skills and navigate the challenges of leadership. ​ **Summary:** Mark Silverman shares his personal journey from being homeless and struggling with addiction to becoming a successful executive coach and leadership expert. He emphasizes the importance of having a support system and being able to share fears and vulnerabilities with others. Mark explains that his own experiences have shaped his coaching approach and his focus on developing rising leaders. He believes that many successful individuals struggle with anxiety and uncertainty and need guidance to navigate the next phase of their careers. Mark also discusses the paradigm shift that leaders need to make in order to be effective and the importance of being other-focused as a leader. ​ **Key Takeaways:** - Having a support system and people who listen to your fears and vulnerabilities is crucial for personal and professional growth. - The paradigm shift from individual success to leadership requires leaders to be other-focused and prioritize the well-being of their team. - Leaders need to lead up, lead across, lead their team, and lead themselves in order to be effective. - It is important to pick your battles and focus on what is truly important in order to be an effective leader. - Fear of failure and fear of success can hold people back from stepping into their full potential as leaders. **Chapters**​ (0:00:00) - The importance of having support and someone to listen to (0:01:08) - Mark's unexpected journey to becoming a leadership coach (0:02:39) - Mark's background of being homeless and overcoming addiction (0:04:28) - Mark's transition into sales and finding success (0:08:38) - The cracks in Mark's life and the need for inner work (0:12:15) - Mark's decision to make a million dollars and run a marathon (0:16:21) - The impact of COVID and the need for support and understanding (0:18:31) - Mark's focus on developing rising leaders and his upcoming book (0:25:31) - The Rising Leader Handbook and the importance of leadership skills (0:30:19) - The power of speaking life into others and the impact it can have (0:42:29) - Mark's podcast and the powerful interviews with leaders (0:45:48) - Finding safety and a homing device before taking risks **Additional Resources** 👉 FREE LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 FREE Career Transition Summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉Adam Knihtila:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamknihtila/⁠ 👉Trevor Houston: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉All things Who Ya Know: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💸 Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. 👉 For more info, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.com/ ⭐5 STAR REVIEW Listen, rate, and subscribe! #whoyaknow #podcast

In this episode, we invite Jeff Martin. As an expert in recruitment and career coaching, Jeff advises top management at Fortune 100 and 500 companies on the best hiring strategies. When he is not managing staffing needs for public figures and celebrities, he is leading his recruitment agencies, Jefferey Agency and University Recruiters, which handle the staffing needs of some of the most prestigious companies in the country. What you will learn: - Jeff’s success story - The importance of personal branding - Creating videos as a jobseeker - What jobseekers are doing wrong today - How to get the attention of busy people - The proper way of networking - Cutting through the competition as a jobseeker If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Jeff: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmartincareercoach/ Get in touch with Trevor Houston: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Get to know all things Who Ya Know: 👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/

In this episode, we invite Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco. Mike is the CEO of People Building, Inc. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary, and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. At his core, he’s obsessed with success and helping others achieve greatness. C-Roc is a guy who had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has led him to inspire others to see the greatness inside of themselves using past life events to fuel their fire. What you will learn: - Why did Mike start People Building, Inc. - Similarity between job-seeking and sales - Grant Cardone’s training program - What does Mike’s routine look like - Identifying your true potential - Common theme in successful people - Brandon Dawson’s quote that inspires Mike - Taking massive action for your vision - Being the best version of yourself Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Mike at (02:28) - The first thing for jobseekers is the same as the salespersons. 🎤 Mike at (15:40) - What you think is what you say. What you say is what you do. What you do becomes your legacy. Get in touch with Mike👉 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ciorrocco/⁠ Get in touch with Trevor Houston👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/⁠ Get to know all things Who Ya Know👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow⁠ Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 ⁠https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/

In this episode, we invite David Alto. David has helped 258 middle management and C-suite professionals land new careers. He helps remove the frustration that jobseekers go through, while applying for job after job, and only getting rejection emails. What you will learn: - Beating up the ATS - David’s career journey - Biggest mistakes that job seekers are making - How David uses software against the software - Optimising your resume and LinkedIn - Presenting and promoting yourself - How to start your job search process - Outsourcing your tasks as a jobseeker Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 David at (02:46) - Now I’m battling bots daily on a daily basis. 🎤 David at (10:25) - Looking for work has to be, it’s gotta be 50+ hour a week job. It has to be! If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with David: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalto/ Get in touch with Trevor Houston: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Get to know all things Who Ya Know: 👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/

In this episode, we invite Amilya Antonetti. Amilya is one of the most sought-after Human Behavior & Strategic Advisor experts in the world. She has appeared as a regular business and behavior expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey Show & Dr. Phil. She has built or advised on over $2 Billion in sales with high-profile clients such as Steve Harvey, Mike Tyson, Listerine Strips, Sharper Image, Cold Stone Creamery, George Foreman & more. What you will learn: - Why did Amilya get started with entrepreneurship - Amilya’s relationship with her employees - How Amilya interviews candidates - Solving problems as a jobseeker - Amilya’s story of speaking at a medical convention - Identifying and maximizing opportunities - Amilya’s experience of interacting with Snoop Dogg - The victim mentality of jobseekers - The importance of presenting yourself - Amilya’s experience of working with Grant Cardone - Keeping up with trends and investing in businesses - What is the ‘Genuis Key’ system - Rewarding people as a whole being If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Amilya:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amilya/ Get in touch with Trevor Houston:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Get to know all things Who Ya Know:👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/

In this episode, we invite Caitlin Potter. Caitlin is a career transition coach working with individuals on everything from resumes, cover letters, imposter syndrome, portfolios, and job search strategies, to salary negotiations, interview practice, and more. She has also worked as the Director of Delivery for Codeup. What you will learn: - What is Codeup and what they do - The impact of COVID on Caitlin’s work - CodeUp’s partnership with employers - Caitlin’s career journey and transition - Finding your voice and telling your story - Codeup’s free classes on data science - Caitlin’s career counseling business If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Caitlin: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinmstudley/ Get in touch with Trevor Houston: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Get to know all things Who Ya Know: 👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 https://www.ClearPathWealthStrategies.com/

In this episode, we invite Shay Rowbottom. Known as the "Queen of LinkedIn, Shay built a million-dollar business through organic video on LinkedIn. She never paid for one single ad & was voted Forbes #1 business influencer of the year in 2020. Currently, she works with owners & organizations to turn their LinkedIn pages into lead hoses that generate more inbound leads, and massive revenue for their business. What you will learn: - Shay’s story of getting started with Facebook - Her transitioning from Facebook to LinkedIn - Her self-doubts and worries during the transition - Going through pain and discomfort to grow - What kind of videos to make as a jobseeker - Embracing other’s perspectives on social media - How to become a thought leader in your industry - What you know, or who you know - How to get the attention of recruiters and hiring managers - The power of asking what you need - The best way to structure your LinkedIn headline Mic Drop Moments: 🎤 Shay at (08:42) - I wouldn’t have imagined I’m making more money than them now and it’s 100% mine. 🎤 Shay at (10:00) - Helping people. What can you do to help people? 🎤 Shay at (17:40) - You can’t climb uphill with a bag of bitter rocks on your back. You got to at some point let that go. 🎤 Mark at (24:32) - I’m gonna drop a mic for Trevor. 🎤 Shay at (29:58) - Everything happens for a reason. The hardships are to help us grow and learn. And even in the darkest of dark times when it feels like there is no hope, and you’re alone, believe it or not, God is with you and you are going through that to learn something. So keep the faith. If you enjoyed today's episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Shay Rowbottom: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayrowbottom Get in touch with Trevor Houston: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston Get to know all things Who Ya Know: 👉 https://linktr.ee/whoyaknow Separately and independently from the WYK Show, Trevor Houston and Mark Elder are licensed financial professionals offering insurance and financial products through various carriers. For more info, visit 👉 http://clearpathwealthstrategies.com