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Discover Your Path, Unleash Your Passion. Helping kids out of High school fast track their success in life.🌱

  1. Ding Zheng - Turning Passion into Profit: Dean's Path to a Music Career Ep. 28

    23/08/2023

    Ding Zheng - Turning Passion into Profit: Dean's Path to a Music Career Ep. 28

    In this episode of the Nurtures Pod, the hosts welcome special guest Ding, also known as the Sales rapper. Ding shares his journey of turning his passion for music into a successful career. He explains how a chance email from a startup rescinding his internship offer led him to pivot away from music and pursue a career in sales. However, the love for music never left him, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, he started creating content on LinkedIn, which eventually led to inbound offers from marketers interested in his skills. Ding also discusses the importance of staying humble and the impact of COVID-19 on his career.During the podcast, Ding reflects on his upbringing and how his parents' eclectic taste in music influenced his love for rap and hip-hop. He recalls his early experiences with music, including recording his first song at the age of 11 or 12 using basic equipment. Ding also shares his high school days, where he was known as the "rap guy" and content creator. He emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of the technology available at the time, such as flip cameras and iPod touches, to create content and build his brand.One of the key takeaways from the episode is the power of mentoring and building connections online. Ding credits his success to the mentors he has connected with and the network he has built. He highlights the value of learning from those who are further along in their careers and the benefits of referrals and warm inbound opportunities. Ding also introduces the concept of "influencer Pokemon," where he explains the importance of building relationships with influencers over time and making strategic asks when the time is right. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into Ding's journey and the lessons he has learned along the way.

    35 phút
  2. Jared Holstad - From a passion in politics to E-commerce Ep. 27

    14/08/2023

    Jared Holstad - From a passion in politics to E-commerce Ep. 27

    In this episode of the Nurtures Pod, we welcome special guest Jared Holstad, who has recently joined Social Snowballs. The conversation dives into Jared's journey and how he ended up in his current role. They discuss his background in high school, where he was a leader involved in various sports and held the position of class president. Jared also shares his college experience, where he initially pursued a career in politics and government before finding his passion for e-commerce. The last couple of weeks at Social Snowballs have been busy but exciting for Jared. He talks about the unique position of social media in the marketing industry and the demand for it. He highlights the learning curve and the opportunity to specialize in the affiliate referral space within e-commerce. Jared expresses his enthusiasm for working with the passionate team at Social Snowballs and the startup mentality that drives everyone forward. Throughout the episode, Jared emphasizes the importance of having a mentor or someone to look up to. He also encourages listeners to try different things and get involved in various activities to discover their passions. Jared shares his experience coaching high school soccer and the valuable lessons he learned about giving feedback and working with different personalities. He also emphasizes the significance of maintaining strong relationships with friends and family as a grounding force in life. Overall, this episode provides insights into Jared's journey and the lessons he has learned along the way.

    30 phút
  3. Zach Bingham - My Story Ep. 26

    07/08/2023

    Zach Bingham - My Story Ep. 26

    My goal for this first year was to get to 52 Episodes. This is my halfway point. I actually recorded this a little over 2 years ago. I was still debating whether or not I should start a podcast. Now here we are. I hope you enjoy.

    25 phút
  4. Zohaib Rattu - The Power of Organic Marketing and Trust Building Ep. 24

    24/07/2023

    Zohaib Rattu - The Power of Organic Marketing and Trust Building Ep. 24

    Zohaib faced a challenging journey in college, grappling with uncertainty about their desired path and changing majors multiple times before finally settling on dentistry. They candidly admitted to feeling lost and switching majors a total of seven times. At one point, they even took a year off from school to search for their true calling. It was during this hiatus that they stumbled upon the tech scene after watching the TV show Silicon Valley, which captivated their interest and made the tech industry appear alluring. Motivated by this newfound fascination, they made the decision to return to college and complete their education. During the episode, Zohaib recounts how their interest in the tech scene was sparked by watching Silicon Valley. They recall spending a significant amount of time watching television and stumbling upon the show, which portrayed a group of passionate individuals engaged in heated debates while hunched over their computers. Despite the unconventional portrayal, the speaker found this depiction of the tech scene to be captivating. They were drawn to the idea of working with computers and participating in intense discussions, which ignited their curiosity and ultimately led them to pursue a career in the tech industry. We chat about career advancement strategies, highlighting the role of automation and side work. They explain how they leveraged tools like Zapier and Google scripts to automate various aspects of their work, streamlining their processes. Additionally, they reveal that they took on side projects for others without their boss's knowledge, allowing them to network with different employers and gain valuable experience. These efforts eventually led to a team switch and propelled their career forward. The speaker emphasizes the significance of undertaking side quests and networking with others as crucial steps for professional growth.

    27 phút
  5. Patrick O'Driscoll - The Journey from TikTok to E-commerce Success Ep. 23

    17/07/2023

    Patrick O'Driscoll - The Journey from TikTok to E-commerce Success Ep. 23

    I was super excited to get a chance to do an episode with Patrick O'Driscoll. I had been following along his journey for quite some time and to learn more about his back story and what brought him to where he is today was super fun. Being the founder and owner of the visionary group, Patrick shares his journey and introduces his agency, which focuses on e-commerce growth in the fitness industry. We discuss working with brands that promote health and wellness, including supplements, apparel, and retail stores. Patrick also talks about his own supplement company, Vision Nutrition, and fitness apparel brand, Dogged Sportswear. Tune in to learn more about Patrick's approach to marketing in the fitness industry.

    32 phút
  6. Danny Desatnik - From Sales to the Creator Space: A Journey of Passion and Risk-Taking Ep. 22

    10/07/2023

    Danny Desatnik - From Sales to the Creator Space: A Journey of Passion and Risk-Taking Ep. 22

    In this episode of the Nurturest Pod, the hosts welcome special guest Danny Dasatnik, who works on creator initiatives at Hashtag Paid. They discuss the vast and diverse world of the creator space, where creativity can intersect with traditional industries. Danny shares his experiences in meeting interesting people and forming meaningful connections. Tune in to learn more about the exciting opportunities and friendships that can be found in the creator space.

    39 phút
  7. Jerimiah Prummer - From Highschool Nerd to Entrepreneur: The Startup Journey of KnoCommerce CEO Ep. 21

    03/07/2023

    Jerimiah Prummer - From Highschool Nerd to Entrepreneur: The Startup Journey of KnoCommerce CEO Ep. 21

    In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of considering personal preferences and values when making life decisions. They suggest taking into account what excites and scares you, as well as your risk tolerance, when deciding whether to start a business or work for someone else. The speaker shares their own experience of realizing that a traditional career path did not align with their values and suggests exploring different options, even taking a year off to do so. They stress the importance of finding something that excites you and aligns with your values, whether it's in politics or entrepreneurship. While college can be helpful in finding a career path, it's not necessarily the best fit for everyone. In another segment, the guest speaker shares their experience in college and how it did not necessarily prepare them for the professional world. They note that experience is the most important factor when it comes to hiring in their industry and that a college degree may not be as valuable as real-life skills and experience. However, they acknowledge that a college degree can still be valuable in certain fields such as medicine. Lastly, the hosts discuss the importance of building relationships and having a community of like-minded people for personal and professional growth. They emphasize the value of having a good group of friends who share similar interests and note that social media platforms like Twitter can be helpful in finding a community of like-minded people. The hosts agree that building relationships and having a community of like-minded people is important for personal and professional growth.

    41 phút
  8. Jake Clare - Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Lessons from High School Ep. 25

    01/07/2023

    Jake Clare - Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Lessons from High School Ep. 25

    In this episode, we dive into Jake's journey, discussing his experiences and the lessons he learned along the way. From high school to finding his career path, he shares valuable advice for young individuals trying to figure out their own paths. We also explore the power of networking and stepping out of your comfort zone. Join us as we chat about entrepreneurship, creating businesses, and the importance of word-of-mouth connections. Don't miss out on this insightful episode!

    44 phút
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