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Career Yak

Christopher Goodwillie

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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.
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Join me as I chat with JJ Ramberg about entrepreneurship, her career in the business and media world, and the new social podcasting app she and her cofounders recently released, Goodpods. JJ, an entrepreneur in her own right, shares insights that she has learned from interviewing other well known founders, and also gives us a detailed look into how the idea for Goodpods came to fruition.
Check out Goodpods!
Online: Goodpods Website
iOS app: Goodpods App
Check out the book the Lean Startup to find out more about MVPs (minimum viable products).
Visit us online at careeryak.com

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Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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05/18/20 • 29 min

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Join me as I interview my former boss who has worked in the world of higher education and recreation at various collegiate campuses for over 15 years. He shares with us how he started on his career path, how he manages people, and how he has worked his way from small town Colorado to a campus with a top Rec program and over 40,000 students. And of course we discuss how he and his team are managing the current social distancing and coronavirus world that we currently live in.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @careeryak
Visit our website: https://careeryak.com
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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04/06/20 • 69 min

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Scott Polston shares his story of leaving a financially stable but demanding job in order to have more time for his wife and kids. Where did he go? To work alongside his wife in the business she was already running. Listen as Scott shares this career shift and entrepreneurship story. Highlights:- Christian faith in the workplace- Working with your spouse- Making time for your family- Building a sustainable businessFind Scott and Holly Polston's business online at: https://garmentgraphics.netFind the book Start with Why: https://amzn.to/2T9MbSBFind the book The Greatest Generation: https://amzn.to/38dCBlJLike our Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/careeryak/Visit our website: https://careeryak.comMusic by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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03/02/20 • 53 min

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Rusty Gonzales, Founder and President of St. Andrews Construction in Denver, joins the show with his entrepreneurial son Mitchell. Rusty and Mitchell have both started multiple businesses, mainly in the the construction industry, and share with us their journeys and the many lessons learned. Highlights include:

  • Why every business needs a business plan
  • Not everyone has to go to college
  • Giving back to the local community and philanthropy versus charity
  • Construction as a career path
  • The importance of relationships in business

For each of them, an entrepreneurial lifestyle is worth the hard work and potential risks. Listen in and learn! Today Rusty continues to lead St. Andrews and Mitchell currently works in real estate in Denver, Colorado.
Find St. Andrews Online at: http://www.sacscolorado.com
Find Real Estate Mitchell Gonzales: https://www.themargolisteam.com/agents/184630-Mitchell-Gonzales/
Find Career Yak online: https://careeryak.com
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental): http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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05/04/20 • 65 min

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Introducing the Career Yak Podcast, a show that seeks to discover what jobs are out there, and how professionals from a wide variety of industries achieve success in their careers.

Find us online at careeryak.com

Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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11/20/19 • 1 min

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05/21/20 • 2 min

Monday 5/25/20 will mark the beginning of Career Yak Book Reviews! Tune in to discover overviews and insights from the many audiobooks that I get to listen to while driving from customer to customer in my B2B sales life.

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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05/21/20 • 2 min

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Mac Prichard, founder of a Pacific Northwest job board Mac's List and host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, joins the show to share his career expertise and his own work life story. From goal setting, to starting his own business, to what practical steps to take in pursuing your dream job, listen in as we learn valuable career lessons with Mac!
Find Mac online!
Mac's List
Find Your Dream Job Podcast
Mac on LinkedIn
Mac's Book recommendation: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
Find Career Yak Online

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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06/08/20 • 49 min

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Join me as I talk to Luke Tanner, founder and owner of L&M Horseworks, as we discuss starting businesses and shutting them down, learning how to be more efficient with scheduling and route planning, and having a balance between work life and family life. Luke shares stories about sharing his faith in the workplace, learning lessons the hard way, building in vacation time into a busy entrepreneurial schedule, and how not all careers are linear and predictable.
Check out Luke's business: L&M Horseworks
Book links: The Wright Brothers, The E Myth, The Lean Startup
Visit our Career Yak Website!
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental)

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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08/03/20 • 79 min

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08/06/20 • 4 min

In these episodes I'll share my thoughts on business, and lessons I've learned from life, work, and the Bible. First one coming up on Monday!
Visit our Career Yak Website!
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental)

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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08/06/20 • 4 min

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Chris Guyll, Athletic Director at a charter school in Phoenix, shares how he pivoted early on in his career to pursue more meaningful and fulfilling work.

Find us online at careeryak.com and answer our quick poll, letting us know what industry you are most interested in learning more about.

Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Support the show

Get our most downloaded freebie, our house renovation template that my wife and I used to track costs and that you can use on your own projects.
Check out our new affiliate Lone Birch to get some handmade high quality wood products for your home or public office. Based in NH, USA... use coupon code career to get 10% off.
Check out our other New England affiliate Vermont Flannel.
Don't forget to join our email list to get access to more Career Yak content.
Also don't forget to check out our other podcast Sales Yak if you want to dig more into whether a sales career is right for you.
Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.
Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

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01/06/20 • 36 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Career Yak have?

Career Yak currently has 70 episodes available.

What topics does Career Yak cover?

The podcast is about Career, Entrepreneurship, Trade, Development, Podcasts, Job, Business, Industry and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Career Yak?

The episode title 'Goodpods, Podcasting, and Starting Businesses: JJ Ramberg, Co-Founder of Goodpods' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Career Yak?

The average episode length on Career Yak is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Career Yak released?

Episodes of Career Yak are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Career Yak?

The first episode of Career Yak was released on Nov 20, 2019.

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