Career Yak Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:46:41 -0400 http://careeryak.com en © 2026 Career Yak no Support this Podcast 4d093fd8-eb32-58de-89f4-381a1cb80d3c Christopher Goodwillie episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) career, workplace, job, industry, occupation, trade, development, 978752 Christopher Goodwillie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/l31xolu3uyrczt38h0a7x4n4qzmn?.jpg Career Yak http://careeryak.com What Buying A Car Taught Me About Negotiating What Buying A Car Taught Me About Negotiating Always be trading. What can you trade in a negotiation that is valuable to the other side but may not hurt your own bottom line. 

Here's what I learned about negotiating from my recent car purchase.

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]]> Always be trading. What can you trade in a negotiation that is valuable to the other side but may not hurt your own bottom line. 

Here's what I learned about negotiating from my recent car purchase.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19029717 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 428 full false Starting and Running a Seed Company - Brijette Pena of San Diego Seed Co. Starting and Running a Seed Company - Brijette Pena of San Diego Seed Co. Brijette's goal is to help gardeners in warm climates. San Diego Seed Co, started and run by Brijette Pena, sells seeds specific to those in long growing seasons.


She shares how she got started part time in college, making the leap to full time entrepreneur, and navigating the business world in an agricultural industry.


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]]> Brijette's goal is to help gardeners in warm climates. San Diego Seed Co, started and run by Brijette Pena, sells seeds specific to those in long growing seasons.


She shares how she got started part time in college, making the leap to full time entrepreneur, and navigating the business world in an agricultural industry.


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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-18880618 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1662 full false Pivoting Early On in Business - Josh Utke of Interstate Truck Bodies and Sun Key Equipment Finance Pivoting Early On in Business - Josh Utke of Interstate Truck Bodies and Sun Key Equipment Finance Listen in as we get details on how to manage two roles at once, growing then downsizing in a small business, and building processes and culture. 

Josh is a return guest and shares how his startup has changed from our first conversation back in 2023 and much more. 

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]]> Listen in as we get details on how to manage two roles at once, growing then downsizing in a small business, and building processes and culture. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-18724299 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3040 full false SALES YAK: 3 Key Pieces of Sales Advice from Coworkers that have Helped Me SALES YAK: 3 Key Pieces of Sales Advice from Coworkers that have Helped Me These three insights have helped me greatly in my career in B2B sales and I hope they help you too!

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]]> These three insights have helped me greatly in my career in B2B sales and I hope they help you too!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-16281556 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 457 full false SALES YAK: What Tech Tools Will You Use In Sales SALES YAK: What Tech Tools Will You Use In Sales Here are a few tools and technologies that you may find you need to know or need to learn if you want to get into and ultimately be successful in sales. 

If you're in sales and you have more tools to add, please email me at careeryakpod@gmail.com. I'd love to hear about it!

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]]> Here are a few tools and technologies that you may find you need to know or need to learn if you want to get into and ultimately be successful in sales. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-16281572 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 878 full false SALES YAK: What is a Gatekeeper and How Do You Get Past Them? 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-16281576 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 590 full false SALES YAK: Are You Willing to Go Through Slumps? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-16281494 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 594 full false SALES YAK: What is OTE (On Target Earnings)? 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-16281581 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 538 full false SALES YAK: Why You Should Consider Sales for a Career Path 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-16281468 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 612 full false SALES YAK: Be an Entrepreneur in Your Territory SALES YAK: Be an Entrepreneur in Your Territory Treat your territory as if you are a business owner. 

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]]> Treat your territory as if you are a business owner. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-15906647 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 367 full false My career thus far… B2B Sales in Blue Collar Industries My career thus far… B2B Sales in Blue Collar Industries A summary of my career to date. 

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]]> A summary of my career to date. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-15906692 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 979 full false STARTING A PODCAST Bonus: 9 Tools and Their Costs STARTING A PODCAST Bonus: 9 Tools and Their Costs Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend.

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]]> Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-15881812 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 289 full false STARTING A PODCAST Step 5: Build Awareness and Create More Content 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.

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]]> Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-15881765 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 263 full false STARTING A PODCAST Step 4: Edit and Release Three Episodes 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.

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]]> Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-15881702 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 253 full false STARTING A PODCAST Step 3: Come up with your name, logo, and host 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.

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]]> Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout, who I use as a host and highly recommend.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13900254 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0400 469 full false STARTING A PODCAST Step 2: Pick a Structure and Go Live Goal STARTING A PODCAST Step 2: Pick a Structure and Go Live Goal Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout.

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]]> Buzzsprout-13552875 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 601 full false STARTING A PODCAST Step 1: Find Your Why 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.

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]]> If you have a company or are an individual looking to start a podcast, here’s the first step.

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]]> Buzzsprout-13552350 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0400 526 full false Details on the Costs of Our House Project Details on the Costs of Our House Project Check out this episode to dig into the details of how we structured our budget and the actual costs of items like cabinets, appliances, flooring and more during our house project.  

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]]> Check out this episode to dig into the details of how we structured our budget and the actual costs of items like cabinets, appliances, flooring and more during our house project.  

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13399610 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1181 full false Freelancing in South Africa with Videographer Jonathan Van Heerden 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13435343 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1781 full false State of the Pod #1 State of the Pod #1 Listen in to get a look behind the scenes of the Career Yak podcast stats. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13435450 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 520 full false Why You Need to Test Ideas 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. 





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]]> Sometimes you don't know what you don't know in business or sales. Testing can help clarify things. 





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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13229829 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 368 full false Insights on Starting a Business in the Trucking Industry Insights on Starting a Business in the Trucking Industry To get more details on starting a business in the trucking industry, check out this premium episode taken from my interview with Josh Utke.

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]]> To get more details on starting a business in the trucking industry, check out this premium episode taken from my interview with Josh Utke.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13355098 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400 469 full false Salesman to Manager to Entrepreneur - Josh Utke of Sun Key Equipment Finance 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13351930 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400 1933 full false My House Renovation and Budgeting for Projects 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.

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13229882 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 503 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: Why Prospecting may be the Most Important Part of a Business BIZ THOUGHTS: Why Prospecting may be the Most Important Part of a Business You can't close deals unless you have deals to close.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-13101004 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 407 full false Can You Buy and Sell a Podcast Business? Heather Osgood of True Native Media and The Podcast Broker 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-12803357 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1579 full false Book Review: Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount Book Review: Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount Check out my quick review of Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount. 

I recommend!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-12891647 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400 783 full false Financial Benchmarks and Why You Should Poke Holes in a Business Idea Financial Benchmarks and Why You Should Poke Holes in a Business Idea On this premium episode Casey sheds light on some financial metrics for restaurants in particular and talks about why she thinks it's so important to try and poke holes in someone's business idea.

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]]> On this premium episode Casey sheds light on some financial metrics for restaurants in particular and talks about why she thinks it's so important to try and poke holes in someone's business idea.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12848135 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 374 full false Restaurant Businesses and Profit First - Kasey Anton Owner of Spark Business Consulting 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-12848118 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1667 full false BOOK REVIEW: The Coaching Habit BOOK REVIEW: The Coaching Habit Learn about how to form better habits and ask better questions as you coach others. 4 out of 5 stars for me!

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]]> Learn about how to form better habits and ask better questions as you coach others. 4 out of 5 stars for me!

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]]> Buzzsprout-12741259 Sun, 21 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 642 full false How Much Can You Make in the Commercial Rental Industry? How Much Can You Make in the Commercial Rental Industry? Learn about my earnings and details on department financial metrics when I was a Rental Manager in the commercial truck space. 

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-12802799 Sun, 07 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 757 full false When to Stick it Out in the Industry You Are In - Ian Iringan of Arvada Rent-Alls When to Stick it Out in the Industry You Are In - Ian Iringan of Arvada Rent-Alls Ian had changed companies, moved cities, and even switched career paths briefly. And we used to work together! But he didn't want to give up on the industry he started in. He knew there was opportunity and he hadn't reached his full potential.

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]]> Ian had changed companies, moved cities, and even switched career paths briefly. And we used to work together! But he didn't want to give up on the industry he started in. He knew there was opportunity and he hadn't reached his full potential.

Free resource for anyone looking to change jobs!
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]]> Buzzsprout-11960980 Sun, 07 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 2122 full false BOOK REVIEW: The JOLT Effect BOOK REVIEW: The JOLT Effect Check out my quick review of The JOLT Effect - How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision. 

Quick read or listen, and I do recommend, especially if you're in sales.


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]]> Buzzsprout-12732994 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 821 full false SALES YAK: Transferring Sales Skills to Other Aspects of Life SALES YAK: Transferring Sales Skills to Other Aspects of Life From the Sales Yak podcast:

Selling is a valuable skill. Don't let it go to waste, but use it to your benefit in other aspects of life. Here are two ways I do that!

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]]> From the Sales Yak podcast:

Selling is a valuable skill. Don't let it go to waste, but use it to your benefit in other aspects of life. Here are two ways I do that!

Email Chris at careeryakpod@gmail.com for questions and guidance on using a CRM for a job search.

Resources:
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Using a CRM for a Job Search Walk Through Video

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-12506072 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 643 full false How Much Money Can You Make As a Realtor? How Much Money Can You Make As a Realtor? Director of Sales Chris Powles shares details on what you can make as a realtor and how  realty groups and teams structured. 

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]]> Director of Sales Chris Powles shares details on what you can make as a realtor and how  realty groups and teams structured. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12264480 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 643 full false Changing Careers to Real Estate - Chris Powles of Hvizda Realty Changing Careers to Real Estate - Chris Powles of Hvizda Realty Chris was my realtor here in NH, and shares how he drastically switched careers to become a realtor in his 30s. What does it take to be a realtor, and why should you consider it?

Listen to find out!

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]]> Chris was my realtor here in NH, and shares how he drastically switched careers to become a realtor in his 30s. What does it take to be a realtor, and why should you consider it?

Listen to find out!

And if you want to listen to our premium episode, where Chris goes in depth on earning potential and percentages associated with realtor commission and working for a team, then become a premium subscriber and the additional episode will show up in your feed.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-12264384 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2386 full false Expanding and Growing Into a New Location - Danny Wolfe of Diversified Body & Paint Expanding and Growing Into a New Location - Danny Wolfe of Diversified Body & Paint Our first repeat guest, Danny Wolfe, joins the pod to chat about how they've managed to grow since our last conversation two years ago. Change is a constant in business, and Danny shares details on how they've increased sales, brought in new partners and more.

Check our my first episode with Danny. And don't forget to check out Diversified Body and Paint online.

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]]> Our first repeat guest, Danny Wolfe, joins the pod to chat about how they've managed to grow since our last conversation two years ago. Change is a constant in business, and Danny shares details on how they've increased sales, brought in new partners and more.

Check our my first episode with Danny. And don't forget to check out Diversified Body and Paint online.

Want a new job but don't know where to start? Start with our 7 Steps to Starting Your Next Job Search.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11953752 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1957 full false Why Is All Marketing The Same? Why Is All Marketing The Same? Why are all marketing messages the same? Is it because the messages work, or is it because companies fail to successfully differentiate?


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]]> Buzzsprout-12317362 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500 325 full false Major League Soccer Executive VP and GM Padraig Smith (Colorado Rapids) - Building for the Long Term Major League Soccer Executive VP and GM Padraig Smith (Colorado Rapids) - Building for the Long Term If you're a soccer fan or sports fan in general, listen to my conversation with Padraig Smith who tells us what it's like to work in soccer and lead a professional team.

We hear about his career journey from Ireland to the US, which included working with UEFA and rubbing shoulders with big clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid.

In the volatile world that is sports, Padraig focuses on surrounding himself with good people and building an organization that has long term sustainability.

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]]> If you're a soccer fan or sports fan in general, listen to my conversation with Padraig Smith who tells us what it's like to work in soccer and lead a professional team.

We hear about his career journey from Ireland to the US, which included working with UEFA and rubbing shoulders with big clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid.

In the volatile world that is sports, Padraig focuses on surrounding himself with good people and building an organization that has long term sustainability.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12233149 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 968 full false Entrepreneurship in the Finance Industry - Jeremy Sharp and Houston Friend of Redeem Wealth Entrepreneurship in the Finance Industry - Jeremy Sharp and Houston Friend of Redeem Wealth Listen in as we discuss the finance industry, what it takes to get in, aligning Biblical values with wealth management, and entrepreneurship in this space.

Check out Jeremy and Houston's AZ based business, Redeem Wealth.

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]]> Listen in as we discuss the finance industry, what it takes to get in, aligning Biblical values with wealth management, and entrepreneurship in this space.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-11945744 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2640 full false 3 Key Pieces of Career Advice I've Received from Others 3 Key Pieces of Career Advice I've Received from Others These are three key insights I've been lucky enough to glean from others in my career.

Want a new job but don't know where to start? Start with our 7 Steps to Starting Your Next Job Search.

Email us the best career advice you've received at careeryakpod@gmail.com and we'll consider sharing it on the show!

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]]> These are three key insights I've been lucky enough to glean from others in my career.

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Email us the best career advice you've received at careeryakpod@gmail.com and we'll consider sharing it on the show!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-11962701 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 517 full false Blasts from the Past! - Top Clips from Previous Guests Blasts from the Past! - Top Clips from Previous Guests As we get ready for new interview episodes coming in 2023, let's ease back in with some top clips from the past!

If you are ready to make a change or just starting in your career, check out our new tool:

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Links to full episodes:
Rusty and Mitchell Gonzales talk construction
Scott Polston on working with his spouse and his Christian faith in the workplace
Erik Jaeke on helping employees reach their full potential

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]]> As we get ready for new interview episodes coming in 2023, let's ease back in with some top clips from the past!

If you are ready to make a change or just starting in your career, check out our new tool:

7 Steps to Starting Your Next Job Search

Links to full episodes:
Rusty and Mitchell Gonzales talk construction
Scott Polston on working with his spouse and his Christian faith in the workplace
Erik Jaeke on helping employees reach their full potential

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-11931224 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0500 1355 full false CAREER TIP: Don’t Just Rely on Your Network CAREER TIP: Don’t Just Rely on Your Network When applying, it can be natural to try to rely on your immediate network in search for a new role. But should you?

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]]> When applying, it can be natural to try to rely on your immediate network in search for a new role. But should you?

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-10972882 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 469 full false CAREER TIP: Create a List of Stories to be Used in Interviews CAREER TIP: Create a List of Stories to be Used in Interviews If you’ve ever interviewed for jobs, you know that some questions can be difficult. Today’s tip focuses on one way to make answering those tough questions a little easier.

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]]> If you’ve ever interviewed for jobs, you know that some questions can be difficult. Today’s tip focuses on one way to make answering those tough questions a little easier.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-10959770 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 532 full false 3 Podcasts I Listened to This Week 3 Podcasts I Listened to This Week Check out the links to three podcast episodes I listened to in the past week or so below.

Grow the Show
https://overcast.fm/+kPd6HypO4

Business Made Simple
https://overcast.fm/+GPB4pX548

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union
https://overcast.fm/+IfEmhSVE4

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]]> Check out the links to three podcast episodes I listened to in the past week or so below.

Grow the Show
https://overcast.fm/+kPd6HypO4

Business Made Simple
https://overcast.fm/+GPB4pX548

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union
https://overcast.fm/+IfEmhSVE4

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-10972934 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 285 full false CAREER TIP: 3 Tips When Applying to Jobs CAREER TIP: 3 Tips When Applying to Jobs Check out three of my top tips that have helped me  during job transitions.

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]]> Check out three of my top tips that have helped me  during job transitions.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-10952339 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0400 503 full false The Emerging Sport of Teqball - Ajay Nwosu, CEO of Teqball USA The Emerging Sport of Teqball - Ajay Nwosu, CEO of Teqball USA Promoting a new sport is not easy, and getting it added to the Olympics can be a monumnetal challenge. But my guest today, Ajay Nwosu (CEO of Teqball USA), is trying to do both. Ajay has a fascinating career background in the sporting world, and today he joins me to shed light on the emerging sport of Teqball. Together we discuss a variety of business lessons, including how he uses his networking and marketing skills to successfully promote something new to the market.

Check out Teqball for yourself! https://teqball.com/

Verse of the Day

Romans 10:9 KJV


9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

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]]> Promoting a new sport is not easy, and getting it added to the Olympics can be a monumnetal challenge. But my guest today, Ajay Nwosu (CEO of Teqball USA), is trying to do both. Ajay has a fascinating career background in the sporting world, and today he joins me to shed light on the emerging sport of Teqball. Together we discuss a variety of business lessons, including how he uses his networking and marketing skills to successfully promote something new to the market.

Check out Teqball for yourself! https://teqball.com/

Verse of the Day

Romans 10:9 KJV


9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9182762 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1790 full false Honoring Christ in the Investment World - Robert Netzly of Inspire Investing Honoring Christ in the Investment World - Robert Netzly of Inspire Investing Career Yak is back with this inspiring interview with Robert Netzly! Robert takes us through his journey of leaving a dream job to trust God and dive head first into the world of Biblically Responsible Investing.

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Check out Robert's book, Biblically Responsible Investing

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]]> Career Yak is back with this inspiring interview with Robert Netzly! Robert takes us through his journey of leaving a dream job to trust God and dive head first into the world of Biblically Responsible Investing.

Check out Inspire Investing online: inspireinvesting.com

Check out Robert's book, Biblically Responsible Investing

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-8983487 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0400 2932 full false Top Clips of 2020: Part 1 Top Clips of 2020: Part 1 Join me as I go back and listen to the one clip that stood out to me from each of the first five Career Yak interviews. These clips jumped out at me as I reviewed the conversations of the past and I hope they can add value to your personal and professional life as well!

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]]> Join me as I go back and listen to the one clip that stood out to me from each of the first five Career Yak interviews. These clips jumped out at me as I reviewed the conversations of the past and I hope they can add value to your personal and professional life as well!

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]]> Buzzsprout-6941243 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2111 full false Honoring God Through Your Work - Ken Goodwillie, Owner of Divine Design Handyman and Home Improvements Honoring God Through Your Work - Ken Goodwillie, Owner of Divine Design Handyman and Home Improvements Listen in as I chat with a special guest, Ken Goodwillie, aka my Dad! He talks about his God-given ability to be handy, his history in Christian ministry and how he eventually started his own home improvement business after being laid off in 2007. Ken goes into detail about how Christians can share Christ with others in the workplace and use their jobs and businesses to honor God. He also highlights the logistics behind starting a business and what it takes to be successful. Don't forget to check out the links that correspond to our conversation below!

Pathways Video Series

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]]> Listen in as I chat with a special guest, Ken Goodwillie, aka my Dad! He talks about his God-given ability to be handy, his history in Christian ministry and how he eventually started his own home improvement business after being laid off in 2007. Ken goes into detail about how Christians can share Christ with others in the workplace and use their jobs and businesses to honor God. He also highlights the logistics behind starting a business and what it takes to be successful. Don't forget to check out the links that correspond to our conversation below!

Pathways Video Series

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]]> Buzzsprout-6592465 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 3374 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: You Never Know Who Will Answer BIZ THOUGHTS: You Never Know Who Will Answer Make the call, don't be afraid to reach out... you never know who will answer.

Check out my previous episode with Marc McDaniel.

Check out the interview with Sara Blakely on The School of Greatness Podcast.

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]]> Make the call, don't be afraid to reach out... you never know who will answer.

Check out my previous episode with Marc McDaniel.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6298861 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 346 full false From the Registrar's Office to an Information Security Analyst and How to Change Careers - Erin Plese of Northern Arizona University From the Registrar's Office to an Information Security Analyst and How to Change Careers - Erin Plese of Northern Arizona University Listen in to learn Erin's story and how she drastically changed her career path and jumped from being an Associate Registrar to an Information Security Analyst. Not only did Erin dive head first into a new tech career with little to no experience, but she increased her pay, and expanded her future opportunities.

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]]> Listen in to learn Erin's story and how she drastically changed her career path and jumped from being an Associate Registrar to an Information Security Analyst. Not only did Erin dive head first into a new tech career with little to no experience, but she increased her pay, and expanded her future opportunities.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6375859 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 3921 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: Discovering Your Flaws BIZ THOUGHTS: Discovering Your Flaws You know what's fun? Feeling wanted, making a sale, getting a promotion. You know what's a bummer? Getting rejected, losing a sale, getting passed over for a job. But no one is perfect and it is paramount that we discover our flaws to learn from them and then grow.

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]]> You know what's fun? Feeling wanted, making a sale, getting a promotion. You know what's a bummer? Getting rejected, losing a sale, getting passed over for a job. But no one is perfect and it is paramount that we discover our flaws to learn from them and then grow.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6298675 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0500 408 full false Growing a Business in the Trucking Industry - Danny Wolfe, VP at Diversified Body and Paint Growing a Business in the Trucking Industry - Danny Wolfe, VP at Diversified Body and Paint Listen in as I talk shop with Danny Wolfe, a former vendor of mine. Danny sheds light on opening a brand new facility within the last year, what it takes to be motivated in sales, and how to set long term goals and grow a business.

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]]> Listen in as I talk shop with Danny Wolfe, a former vendor of mine. Danny sheds light on opening a brand new facility within the last year, what it takes to be motivated in sales, and how to set long term goals and grow a business.

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]]> Buzzsprout-5953855 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 3204 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: Be A Farmer BIZ THOUGHTS: Be A Farmer Value the process. If you want to reap a harvest, you have to plant the seeds first.

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]]> Value the process. If you want to reap a harvest, you have to plant the seeds first.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-4923941 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 353 full false From Startup to IPO, and Helping Those with Disabilities Access the Web - Tyler Damore of AudioEye From Startup to IPO, and Helping Those with Disabilities Access the Web - Tyler Damore of AudioEye On the show today I have Tyler Damore, VP at AudioEye. Listen in while we talk about what it's like to be in on the very early stages of a tech company. He tells us how setting incremental goals was a key to success, and how the mission of making the web a more accessible place for those with disabilities helps to motivate him.

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]]> On the show today I have Tyler Damore, VP at AudioEye. Listen in while we talk about what it's like to be in on the very early stages of a tech company. He tells us how setting incremental goals was a key to success, and how the mission of making the web a more accessible place for those with disabilities helps to motivate him.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-4922780 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2414 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: Is It Easy To Do Business With You? BIZ THOUGHTS: Is It Easy To Do Business With You? Why do companies make transactions with their customers difficult? What can we do to make the customer buying experience as easy and smooth as possible?

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]]> Why do companies make transactions with their customers difficult? What can we do to make the customer buying experience as easy and smooth as possible?

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]]> Buzzsprout-5594146 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 505 full false Collegiate Golf, Earning Promotions, and Being a Mentor - High Point U Head Golf Coach Brady Gregor Collegiate Golf, Earning Promotions, and Being a Mentor - High Point U Head Golf Coach Brady Gregor Join me as I talk with Brady Gregor about being a Division 1 collegiate golf coach. He discusses his path, earning more responsibilities at a relatively young age, and mentoring his players. We talk goal setting, player recruitment, why he thinks people should consider going to college and more.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-4922954 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2716 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: Be Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ BIZ THOUGHTS: Be Not Ashamed of the Gospel of Christ If you know Christ, be a light in your workplace and environment.

Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

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Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-3315397 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400 217 full false Being Creative and Taking Entrepreneurial Risks - Alyssa Van Guilder of Apotheca Being Creative and Taking Entrepreneurial Risks - Alyssa Van Guilder of Apotheca Alyssa joins the show today to discuss entrepreneurship, being bold, thinking creatively, and much more. She eventually journeyed to starting a flower and coffee shop in small town New England and talks about what it takes to grow a business, and how to take risks along the way. Pivoting her business to add more revenue streams in 2020 is also a fascinating and insightful part of the conversation you won't want to miss!

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]]> Buzzsprout-5333797 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2175 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: The Need For Synergy Between Sales and Operations BIZ THOUGHTS: The Need For Synergy Between Sales and Operations Is the sales team more important than a support team? Or is operations king? The answer is neither. Both are essential. But what is most important is the seamless communication and coordination between both parties.

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]]> Buzzsprout-5286797 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 688 full false Non Profits and Mission Driven Work - Michael Draper of the Tennessee Kidney Foundation Non Profits and Mission Driven Work - Michael Draper of the Tennessee Kidney Foundation Join me as I chat with Michael Draper about the details of working in non profit businesses. Michael shares with us his journey in non profits, and why it's important to have a mission driven mindset. We discuss how to overcome obstacles, the importance of working in jobs you are passionate about, and being a light for Christ in the workplace and world.

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]]> Buzzsprout-5252164 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400 3256 full false BOOK REVIEW: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin BOOK REVIEW: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Communicate up and down the chain of command, step back and survey the situation, and learn more lessons with this great book that parallels military situations with the business world.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-4812530 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 566 full false Speaker, Writer, Homeschool Resource Creator and More - Katie Hornor of Handprint Legacy Speaker, Writer, Homeschool Resource Creator and More - Katie Hornor of Handprint Legacy On the show today I have Katie Hornor... entrepreneur, writer, speaker and more. Katie has started a variety of different business ventures, from providing homeschooling resources to helping others grow their own businesses. Additionally, Katie serves both English and Spanish speaking audiences in a variety of ways. Listen in while she sheds light on her experiences, going from ministry to entrepreneurship, and using business for the glory of God.

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]]> On the show today I have Katie Hornor... entrepreneur, writer, speaker and more. Katie has started a variety of different business ventures, from providing homeschooling resources to helping others grow their own businesses. Additionally, Katie serves both English and Spanish speaking audiences in a variety of ways. Listen in while she sheds light on her experiences, going from ministry to entrepreneurship, and using business for the glory of God.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-5013143 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2590 full false BIZ THOUGHTS: Do We Have Enough Time? BIZ THOUGHTS: Do We Have Enough Time? "I'm too busy" and "There's not enough time in the day" seem common phrases in the business world. But maybe the time we have to accomplish things in life is more sufficient than we realize.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-4812143 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 436 full false INTRODUCING: Biz Thoughts Episodes INTRODUCING: Biz Thoughts Episodes 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-4811837 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 197 full false Solo Entrepreneurship and Working with Horses - Luke Tanner of L&M Horseworks Solo Entrepreneurship and Working with Horses - Luke Tanner of L&M Horseworks 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.

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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.

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]]> Buzzsprout-4530671 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 4707 full false BOOK REVIEW: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough BOOK REVIEW: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough This is technically a history book, but one we can all learn from! How did two brothers from small town Ohio, neither with college degrees, win the global race to create the airplane? Listen in to my quick review of this amazing story, full of lessons that can be applied to life and business.

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]]> Buzzsprout-4510721 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 465 full false Self Taught Coder and Tech Entrepreneur - Laurence Bradford of Learn to Code with Me Self Taught Coder and Tech Entrepreneur - Laurence Bradford of Learn to Code with Me From a history and economics major who was in no way "tech savvy" to successfully running her own business in the tech world, Laurence shares her journey and the ups and downs along the way. Laurence sheds light on building a business gradually on the side, advice on how to be intentional when learning new skills, and how online businesses make money. Podcaster, blogger, coder, and overall entrepreneur, listen in to Laurence's story to learn more valuable career lessons.

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]]> Buzzsprout-4446827 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 3486 full false Setting Goals and Pursuing Your Dream Job - Mac Prichard of Mac's List Setting Goals and Pursuing Your Dream Job - Mac Prichard of Mac's List 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!

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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!

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]]> Buzzsprout-4080185 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2878 full false BOOK REVIEW: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson BOOK REVIEW: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson Marketing tips and tricks galore! Listen to my quick review of Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson to get some valuable feedback on some of the recommended sales and marketing material contained in this helpful book.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-3329629 Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 298 full false INTRODUCING Book Reviews INTRODUCING Book Reviews 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-3329185 Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 84 bonus false Goodpods, Podcasting, and Starting Businesses: JJ Ramberg, Co-Founder of Goodpods Goodpods, Podcasting, and Starting Businesses: JJ Ramberg, Co-Founder of Goodpods 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-3708647 Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1670 full false Having an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Working in Construction: Rusty and Mitchell Gonzales, St. Andrews Construction Having an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Working in Construction: Rusty and Mitchell Gonzales, St. Andrews Construction 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


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  • 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-3308599 Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 3846 full false Working in Higher Education and Adapting to COVID19 - Erik Jaeke of the University of Wisconsin Working in Higher Education and Adapting to COVID19 - Erik Jaeke of the University of Wisconsin 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.  

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie Buzzsprout-3168040 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0400 4109 full false Running a Business with Your Spouse - Scott Polston of Garment Graphics and Promotional Products Running a Business with Your Spouse - Scott Polston of Garment Graphics and Promotional Products 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

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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

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie dadc4a49-6722-486c-96ad-1a30af628d99 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0500 3128 full false From the Naval Academy to the Pentagon to Civilian Life - Jason Grower of Dead River From the Naval Academy to the Pentagon to Civilian Life - Jason Grower of Dead River I'm excited to welcome Navy veteran Jason Grower to the show! He gives us insights on his long career in the US Navy. He takes us through the ins and outs of attending the Naval Academy, pilot training, and working at the Pentagon. Jason shares insights on how to lead, why reading is so important, and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie 3090bfdc-e8ba-4f2d-a869-d2d522edf447 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500 3014 full false Sports Radio, Athletics, Changing Career Paths Early On - Chris Guyll with BASIS Phoenix Sports Radio, Athletics, Changing Career Paths Early On - Chris Guyll with BASIS Phoenix 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.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie 5c2fbcf3-f242-4942-b843-b1319bac45aa Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2082 full false 40 Years of Sales, Trucking in South Africa, and Early Retirement - Marc McDaniel of Ryder 40 Years of Sales, Trucking in South Africa, and Early Retirement - Marc McDaniel of Ryder Marc McDaniel, VP with Ryder, has had four decades of sales experience, all focused in the trucking industry. Marc sheds light on balancing your career with family, prospecting tips, and gives insider details on a multi-million dollar proposal.

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]]> Marc McDaniel, VP with Ryder, has had four decades of sales experience, all focused in the trucking industry. Marc sheds light on balancing your career with family, prospecting tips, and gives insider details on a multi-million dollar proposal.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie 69a22adc-9948-dc78-ac78-9d1639e8d958 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 3682 full false Law Enforcement to Entrepreneurship - Derek Stephens of Rally Point Law Enforcement to Entrepreneurship - Derek Stephens of Rally Point Derek Stephens is a retired police officer with over 20 years of experience in the state of Colorado. He now runs his own business, training officers in survival skills and tactics.

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]]> Derek Stephens is a retired police officer with over 20 years of experience in the state of Colorado. He now runs his own business, training officers in survival skills and tactics.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie f00893a8-1141-dab3-d396-82c556151a55 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:35:04 -0500 4355 full false Family Entrepreneurship - James and Bob Lee of Denver Freightways Family Entrepreneurship - James and Bob Lee of Denver Freightways James and Bob Lee are a son and father duo who together with other family members own and operate Denver Freightways Express, a trucking company in Denver, Colorado. Listen as James and Bob share stories and insights on starting a business, working in trucking, and managing relationships.

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]]> James and Bob Lee are a son and father duo who together with other family members own and operate Denver Freightways Express, a trucking company in Denver, Colorado. Listen as James and Bob share stories and insights on starting a business, working in trucking, and managing relationships.

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]]> Christopher Goodwillie 1a9eeadb-d17e-a956-ca19-f761aa646c19 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:52:35 -0500 3052 full false Introducing Career Yak - Discovering Jobs and Career Paths Introducing Career Yak - Discovering Jobs and Career Paths 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. 

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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. 

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