Market Development Manager - The Evolution of an Organic Farmer to Semiconductor Interconnect Market Innovator

01/05/24 • 41 min

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In this conversation, Chris interviews Ben Pratt, a Market Development Manager at Carlisle Interconnect. Ben shares his career journey, starting from being an organic farmer and welder to his current role. He explains the responsibilities of a Market Development Manager, which include product management, strategic account management, and product marketing. Ben emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in his role and discusses the balance between technical and business skills. He also provides insights into work-life balance, job search advice, and the value of education in this field.
Other topics discussed:

The importance of teamwork and collaboration in his role.
Work-life balance and the need for a supportive team and manager.
Insights into the product management field and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in this area.
Education and degree requirements for product management roles.
Different job titles and growth opportunities within the field.
Income and salary range.
Advice on job searching.
The importance of building relationships and staying open to new opportunities.

Ben reflects on his own career choices and encourages others to keep grinding and stay determined.
JobGuppy show notes and other items like example job searches at:
https://jobguppy.com/business/market-development-manager-ben-pratt/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:03 Role of a Market Development Manager
04:28 Daily Responsibilities
08:34 Team Collaboration
10:57 Travel and Customer Interaction
12:23 Work-Life Balance
13:45 Career Path and Education
19:07 Importance of Networking and Relationships
20:57 Surprising Aspects of the Job
22:26 Likes and Dislikes
24:40 Job Search Advice
28:35 Importance of Education
31:58 Income and Salary
37:15 Job Search Resources
39:41 Regrets and Lessons Learned
40:51 Conclusion

The importance of teamwork and collaboration in his role.
Work-life balance and the need for a supportive team and manager.
Insights into the product management field and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in this area.
Education and degree requirements for product management roles.
Different job titles and growth opportunities within the field.
Income and salary range.
Advice on job searching.
The importance of building relationships and staying open to new opportunities.

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Do you have what it takes to be a Supply Chain Operations Manager at Amazon?

In this episode, Mariana shares her experience working as an Operations Manager at Amazon in the supply chain management field. She discusses the daily activities, goals, and metrics of her role, as well as the skills and personality traits required for success.
Mariana also talks about the challenges she faced as a new leader and how she overcame shyness to develop her leadership skills. She provides insights into career progression, work-life balance, and income growth in the industry.
Mariana offers advice for job seekers and emphasizes the rewarding aspects of working in operations management.
https://jobguppy.com/supply-chain-management-operations-manager-mariana-bermudez/Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:30 Career in Supply Chain Management

03:19 Goals and Metrics

04:15 Daily Activities and Time Allocation

05:37 Skills and Personality Traits

06:32 Overcoming Shyness and Building Leadership Skills

07:32 Travel Opportunities

08:48 Other Roles and Opportunities

09:18 Setting Goals and Metrics

10:14 Problem Solving and Firefighting

12:34 Planning and Forecasting

13:58 Career Path and Progression

15:27 College Preparation and Degree Relevance

16:57 Math and Presentations

18:49 Choosing Supply Chain Management

19:46 Internships and Work Experience

20:12 Career Path and Progression

21:40 Enjoyment and Challenges

22:39 Work-Life Balance

23:35 Income and Salary Growth

26:30 Benefits of Additional Learning Credentials

27:29 Job Search and Recommended Companies

31:49 Job Titles and Job Search Platforms

33:45 Hiring Criteria and Skills

39:00 Leadership and Development

40:59 Degree Relevance and Career Progression

42:26 Inspiration and Advice

43:42 Conclusion

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Behind the Scenes of a Real Estate Investor in a Family Business

Summary: Jason Grote, a residential real estate investor, shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey in the real estate industry. He discusses working with family, balancing office work and field work, and the process of real estate investing. He also highlights the financial challenges and the importance of budgeting. Jason emphasizes the need for fortitude and self-drive in entrepreneurship and the un-glamorous side of the real estate business. He provides advice for newcomers, including the importance of networking and finding a niche that interests them. Jason reflects on his own experiences and offers insights into creating a successful career in real estate.
JobGuppy show notes and other related items at:
https://jobguppy.com/real-estate/residential-real-estate-investor-jason-grote/

Key takeaways:

Working with family in a real estate business can be successful if roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
There are many ways to get involved in real estate investment. So find your niche and focus on that.
In Jason's opinion, look for the areas of real estate that interest you the most to help find your niche. If you do it just for the money, it may not last.
It takes time. And once one door opens, it starts leading to other doors opening.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction

03:26 Roles and Responsibilities in Residential Real Estate

05:46 The Process of Real Estate Investing

07:14 Traits and Skills for Success in Real Estate

09:38 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Real Estate

11:04 The Reality of Real Estate vs. Glamorized Perception

14:50 Passion for Real Estate and Working with People

16:15 Certifications and Networking in Real Estate

19:38 Resources for Learning and Networking in Real Estate

21:05 Advice for Newcomers in Real Estate

22:33 Prioritizing and Maintaining Relationships in Entrepreneurship

25:00 Finding Your Niche and Enjoying the Real Estate Journey