Start Fast
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Start Fast podcast is dedicated to providing career insights from a diverse set of professionals on how they got to where they are in their careers, what they've learned along the way, and what you can do to learn from their experiences. So, whether you're starting out or starting over in your career, Start Fast!
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Episodes
Solocast - How to turn boredom into freedom
February 07, 2020 17:30 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBThis is the first solocast episode for the Start Fast Podcast, but it won't be the last. I'm going to start mixing in these shorter-form episodes to discuss topics that I find extremely relevant for your career as you're trying to start fast and get where you want to go. On this episode, I discuss how we all get bored. Boredom isn't bad, but how we handle boredom can be. However, there are productive ways to leverage boredom, and even seek it out, that will help catapult you above your p...
Making the Leap to Startup Founder with Rory Davis - Founder and Owner of Benchmark Advising
January 28, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBOn episode 18, Rory shares how he fell in love with construction and when he knew that's where he wanted to be Other things we discussed were: The reasoning behind getting his MBA and when the right time is to consider pursuing an advanced-level degree The fastest way to get promoted is to start showing you're capable of doing the higher-level work you would be doing once promoted Why it's so important to work beyond what's right in front of you so you can be the one that's promoted ver...
Episode 17: How To Get Into A Startup with Riece Keck - Founder and CEO of Vault Recruiting
January 15, 2020 15:01 - 25 minutes - 35 MBOn today's episode, we meet with Riece Keck, Founder and CEO of Vault Recruiting. Riece is an expert on what it takes to land a job at a startup, and he came on to share some incredible advice to anyone considering take the leap to pursue a career in startups. In this episode, Riece and I cover topics such as: How Riece got into the world of recruiting Why Riece gravitated towards working with startups How setbacks can be opportunities in disguise Career paths are rarely linear, and th...
Episode 16: How to Have A Successful International Career with Ariadne Donis
January 07, 2020 13:30 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIf you want to work internationally, you're about to start working internationally, or you're frustrated working with international counterparts, this episode is for you! Ariadne is an expert working internationally, and she brain dumps mounds of career gold! You're in for a treat! Ariadne shares her career journey and how she pretty much always worked in an international setting. Her work experience spans across many countries in South, Central, and North America, as well as Europe. The t...
Episode 15: Going Behind The Curtains on Talent Acquisition with Monique Arrington
December 17, 2019 14:04 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBMonique Arrington is the President and Founder of Arrington Case by Case, a boutique staffing and coaching business. Monique is a long-time industry veteran in HR and Talent Acquisition, and she shares a wealth of knowledge, insight, and advice for job-seekers and talent acquisition professionals alike. On this episode, you'll hear Monique talk about: Why it's so important to be upfront about your career goals with your boss Why most recruiters don't give feedback and whose fault is it r...
Episode 14: Kristin Petrucci and the Power of Gratitude in the Workplace
December 10, 2019 11:45 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBOn Episode 14, we hear from corporate mindfulness and gratitude expert, Kristin Petrucci. Here's some of the things we talk about: Kristin's personal story of overcoming the hardship of divorce, physical and mental health issues, and turning her life around Her mission is to help men live victoriously and overcome the stress they often wait too long to address Kristin clarifies what gratitude actually is and how to take it well-beyond a list of material things you're thankful for She als...
Episode 13: Daniel Di Bartolo - The Power of Systems Thinking
December 04, 2019 16:08 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBDaniel Di Bartolo, Product Manager at FaithLife, drops some serious career insights. He'll be talking about: How working with youth in non-profits and education translates to product management There's no better test in leadership than leading volunteers Why leaders need their people to understand how their work fits into the bigger picture Why apprenticeship needs to make a comeback. Succession planning and leadership development requires thoughtfulness and proactive management You s...
Episode 12: Ava Wettrick - To Start Fast, Just Get Started... Regardless of Where You Are Today
November 27, 2019 21:45 - 40 minutes - 55 MBAva Wettrick is the voice of GenZ and Host of the MentorZ Podcast: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/ On today's episode, Ava shared why sometimes you just need to ask "why not" Ava started the MentorZ podcast, focused on bringing thought leaders to her own generation, Gen Z. Ava is having the epitome of a fast start as an 18-year-old Freshman at Ball State University What's so interesting is how Ava is paying forward to her generation what her dad did for her as a middle schooler. She share...
Episode 12: Ava Wettrick - To Start Fast, You Have To Get Started... Regardless of Where You Are Today
November 27, 2019 21:45 - 40 minutes - 55 MBAva Wettrick is the voice of GenZ and Host of the MentorZ Podcast: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/ On today's episode, Ava shared why sometimes you just need to ask "why not" Ava started the MentorZ podcast, focused on bringing thought leaders to her own generation, Gen Z. Ava is having the epitome of a fast start as an 18-year-old Freshman at Ball State University What's so interesting is how Ava is paying forward to her generation what her dad did for her as a middle schooler. She share...
Episode 11: Preeti Adhikary - VP of Marketing at Fusemachines
November 19, 2019 17:12 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this Episode, Preeti Adhikary shares her journey from Finance to Marketing and from Nepal to New York City. You'll hear topics on cultural diversity, discovering your passions, and why you need to understand data and numbers regardless of the role you're in. If you think you're in the wrong role and you want to make a pivot in your career, Preeti shares some great advice on how she made the pivot to marketing and how you can make that switch too. You can connect with Preeti on LinkedI...
Episode 10: Steven Maranville shares advice for growing your startup or your career
November 12, 2019 16:51 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBWhile completely blind, Steven Maranville shares how you can lead your company or lead your career with vision. Steven believes that the only long-term, sustainable strategic advantage is to continually learn and grow. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration and specializations in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Organizational Transformation, he has devoted his professional talents to the study of businesses as learning organizations. And through his experience and research,...
Episode 9: Morgan Dusatko, Product Manager, shares his trial to triumph story and more!
November 05, 2019 19:43 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this episode we get to hear from Morgan Dusatko, Product Manager for the local PBS station in Seattle Washington. Morgan's story is a true tale of trial to triumph in how he overcame extreme hardship, twice! How he accidentally went to college, how he got into product management, and advice he has for anyone going through struggle in their life or their career. Be sure to subscribe so you get new episodes downloaded right to your device, and leave us a rating and review so we know how w...
Episode 8: Going "Behind the Curtains" on Talent Acquisition with Patricia Kennedy
October 29, 2019 18:35 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBOn this episode, I spoke with long-time Talent Acquisition professional and author on HR and Talent Acquisition practices, Patricia Kennedy. We take a look at how she got started in talent acquisition and what caused her to leave working in the field and start researching and writing about it. We also go behind the scenes on the talent acquisition process to shed light on what actually happens and what job-seekers can do to better prepare. This episode holds a wealth of advice and insight ...
Episode 7: Sasha Pasulka - Senior Director of Product Marketing @ Splash
October 22, 2019 13:47 - 37 minutes - 34 MBSasha Pasulka shares how she discovered her passion for coding well-before college, how she started and sold her first startup, and her transition into her new passion of Product Marketing Leadership. There's a wealth of advice for early-stage professionals as well as for seasoned leaders. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a rating and a review, so we know how we're doing, and feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]
Episode 6: Discovering your passions and differentiating yourself with Adam Barkley
October 15, 2019 19:29 - 28 minutes - 26 MBI spoke with an old friend, Adam Barkley, who made the transition from Account Management to Data Science at PACCAR and then to Product Management. He reflects on how well past experiences and mentorship prepared him to pivot career disciplines twice! Don't forget to subscribe! Rate and review so we know how we're doing. If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected]
Episode 5: Shawn Kumar on his journey to Product Management
October 08, 2019 16:44 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBShawn shares how to create opportunities in your career and take advantage of the ones in front of you. We also discuss what type of opportunities you should pursue and when to say no. And you get to enjoy hearing my daughter laughing in the background :) If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected] You can join JobReadi @ jobreadi.com
Episode 4: Dennis Bishop - Founder and CEO of Arena World
October 01, 2019 14:37 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIn episode 4 Dennis shares how the key to product management and entrepreneurship is identifying and solving real problems. We also talk about the different ways you can shortcut your education and why college isn't necessary for everyone. If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected] You can join JobReadi @ jobreadi.com
Episode 3: Eliza Jensen - Product Designer @ FamilySearch
September 24, 2019 13:55 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBIn episode 3, Eliza shares how different formal education and the workforce can be, how that makes tangible experience so vital, and why mentorship can help remove the ambiguity you face in your career. If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected] You can join JobReadi @ jobreadi.com
Episode 2: Chelsey Feldman - Product Marketing @ Zillow
September 17, 2019 14:54 - 39 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode, Chelsey shares with us how she made the transition from Finance to Product Marketing, why you should shamelessly network inside and outside of your company, and why misdirection in your career could be a blessing in disguise. If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected] Join JobReadi at https://jobreadi.com/
Episode 1: Tanuj Goyal - Associate Vice President of IMI Mobile
September 10, 2019 13:39 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode, our guest, Tanuj Goyal, shares with us how he made the transition from software engineer to product marketing leader. You'll also hear how Tanuj defines success and how you can know when you've achieved it. If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected] Join JobReadi at https://jobreadi.com/
Episode 0: Start Fast Podcast Intro
August 26, 2019 02:58 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this introduction episode to the Start Fast Podcast, John Fontenot, your host, will share the back story on why he started this podcast. He'll also share his personal career journey and how it led him to where he is today and why he's doing what he's doing. If you want to provide feedback on this podcast, contact me at [email protected] Join JobReadi at https://jobreadi.com/