How Kathryn Troutman Can Unlock Your Career Potential

06/01/23 • 19 min

In this episode of How to Scale a Business, Hector Santiesteban is joined by Kathryn Troutman, an expert in federal resume writing. Kathryn shares her insights on creating a standout resume in a competitive job market. She highlights the importance of storytelling and having a portfolio of accomplishments to share during interviews. Kathryn provides practical tips for writing a resume that showcases specific examples of work experience and demonstrates value to employers. She also discusses resume length, the importance of keywords, and the ability to follow instructions.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

00:00:00 - Evolving US Government Job Application Process
00:03:58 - Optimal Resume Length: Five Pages Over Seven
00:07:17 - The Growing Resume Writing Niche
00:10:34 - Essential Information for Job Applications
00:12:29 - Power of Keywords in Resumes
00:16:15 - Broadening Perspectives and Addressing Blind Spots

Links And Resources:

Kathryn Troutman on LinkedIn
Amplafy Media
Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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In This Episode, You'll Learn:

00:00:00 - Evolving US Government Job Application Process
00:03:58 - Optimal Resume Length: Five Pages Over Seven
00:07:17 - The Growing Resume Writing Niche
00:10:34 - Essential Information for Job Applications
00:12:29 - Power of Keywords in Resumes
00:16:15 - Broadening Perspectives and Addressing Blind Spots

Links And Resources:

Kathryn Troutman on LinkedIn
Amplafy Media
Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale a Business? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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How Leili Sadaghiani is Getting it Done by Revolutionizing Operational Processes

In this episode of How to Scale a Business, Hector is joined by Leili Sadaghiani, who shares valuable tips for starting and scaling a business. One key idea is to narrow down your market and identify the audience you want to serve. It's important to strategize and simplify your business processes for ease as a leader. Building personal connections with clients is crucial, as people seek relationships rather than just transactions. Thinking creatively and exploring non-traditional routes can also be beneficial when starting a business. Putting ideas on paper can provide clarity and attract opportunities. The A model, which involves being aware, building desire, training and development, taking action, and reinforcement, is a useful framework for implementing change and achieving success in your business.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

00:00:00 - The Importance of Processes for Small Business Owners
00:04:46 - Effective Communication for Business Expansion
00:07:22 - Planning for the Future of Your Small Business
00:09:25 - Growing in Leadership for Business Success
00:11:40 - Starting with a Clear Vision and Objectives
00:13:12 - Tips for Starting and Scaling Your Business
00:15:11 - Having a North Star and Direction for Your Business
00:15:47 - Harnessing Creativity in Business Planning
00:17:33 - The Power of Putting Ideas on Paper
00:20:34 - Call to Rate, Review, and Share the Podcast Episode and Implement the Learnings

Links And Resources:

Leili Sadaghiani on LinkedIn
Amplafy Media
Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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How Prakash Rao is Taking A Systematic Approach to Learning

In this episode of How to Scale a Business, Hector Santiesteban and Prakash Rao discuss learning, productivity, and business growth. They emphasize the importance of adopting a systematic approach to learning and understanding the motivations behind learning. They also delve into the secret to scaling a business, which involves consistent and repeatable action. The episode provides tips for maximizing productivity, including effective note-taking techniques and visual aids. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of identifying the root problem and implementing the insights gained.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

00:00:00 - Standing Out in Business Scaling: Setting Yourself Apart from Competition
00:01:10 - Mastering the Art of Learning: Key to Success
00:04:02 - Systematic Learning Approach: Academic Triumph
00:06:19 - Motivation to Learn: Children vs. Adults
00:11:21 - Solving Multiple Issues through Root Cause Analysis and The One Thing Book
00:15:13 - Effective Note-Taking Techniques: Mindmaps and Visuals
00:19:04 - Mind Mapping Resources and Turbo Learner for All Ages
00:22:38 - Tips for Growing and Scaling a Business: Consistent and Repeatable Actions

Links And Resources:

Prakash Rao on LinkedIn
Amplafy Media
Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale a Business? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!