Episode 186: Clay Risher

How does shifting your focus from earning to learning transform your career and personal growth? Join us as Clay Risher, Director – Business Development with TrueNorth Capital Partners LLC. Clay’s primary role is originating new business for TrueNorth’s Merger & Acquisition, Capital Raising, and Valuation service offerings. Clay shares his captivating journey from selling OEM relationships globally to embracing a life of continuous learning and self-discovery.

In this episode, Clay Risher takes us through his diverse professional journey, from his early days at Exite Electronics to his strategic pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic that led to a successful venture in golf carts. Clay discusses the transformative power of tech-enabled services, the importance of ethical considerations in AI and automation, and the pivotal role of continuous learning and adaptability in today's business world.

5 Key Takeaways:
➡️Lifelong learning is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape.
➡️Creativity and adaptability are crucial to seizing opportunities in times of uncertainty.
➡️The rise of tech-enabled services is revolutionizing traditional industries, offering new avenues for growth and efficiency.
➡️Implementing AI and automation requires careful oversight to avoid ethical pitfalls and ensure beneficial outcomes.
➡️Shifting from prioritizing earning to focusing on learning can lead to profound personal growth and new professional paths.

Quotes from Clay:
"If at the end of the day it's contingent on human presence, it's a zero-sum game."
"I think when I switched from what I'm going to earn today to what I'm going to learn today, the world just completely opened up."

How to Reach the Guest:
Website: True North Capital Partners
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 203-817-0286

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How does shifting your focus from earning to learning transform your career and personal growth? Join us as Clay Risher, Director – Business Development with TrueNorth Capital Partners LLC. Clay’s primary role is originating new business for TrueNorth’s Merger & Acquisition, Capital Raising, and Valuation service offerings. Clay shares his captivating journey from selling OEM relationships globally to embracing a life of continuous learning and self-discovery.

In this episode, Clay Risher takes us through his diverse professional journey, from his early days at Exite Electronics to his strategic pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic that led to a successful venture in golf carts. Clay discusses the transformative power of tech-enabled services, the importance of ethical considerations in AI and automation, and the pivotal role of continuous learning and adaptability in today's business world.

5 Key Takeaways:

➡️Lifelong learning is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape.

➡️Creativity and adaptability are crucial to seizing opportunities in times of uncertainty.

➡️The rise of tech-enabled services is revolutionizing traditional industries, offering new avenues for growth and efficiency.

➡️Implementing AI and automation requires careful oversight to avoid ethical pitfalls and ensure beneficial outcomes.

➡️Shifting from prioritizing earning to focusing on learning can lead to profound personal growth and new professional paths.

Quotes from Clay:

"If at the end of the day it's contingent on human presence, it's a zero-sum game."

"I think when I switched from what I'm going to earn today to what I'm going to learn today, the world just completely opened up."

How to Reach the Guest:

Website: True North Capital Partners

Email: [email protected]

Office Phone: 203-817-0286

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