Compounding Returns from Early Career Experience | Diana Zitting, Director of New Client Sales @ Platform Marketing

In this episode of Self-Directed, Mitchell sits down with Diana Zitting. Diana is a college opt-out that decided to start her career through Praxis, at 17 years old. 7 years later, she can confidently say it was the best way she could've prepared for the workforce and the very best investment. She’s currently on a 3-month sabbatical before starting her new role as Director of New Client Sales at Platform Marketing.

In this episode:

Making the choice to start a career at 17
Non-traditional education role models
Facing resistance to non-traditional education
Experimenting and navigating a non-linear career
Building a self-directed career in real estate at 19
The compounding effects of early-career experience

Praxis is a year-long apprenticeship program that matches you with a full-time, paid job at a growing company. The program offers a direct route into high-potential careers for driven young people without the cost and hassle of college. Learn more here: https://discoverpraxis.com