Cupalo Conversations

00:00 Katie's Journey: Holding Down 8 Jobs and Making $1 Million a Year 04:08 The Importance of Introspection in the Job Search Process 05:53 No Such Thing as a "Dream Job" 10:09 The Key to Effective Resumes & the Importance of Networking / Outreach 17:34 Interview Practice & Dealing with Interview Rejection 26:59 How to Approach the Salary Negotiation Process 33:27 2024 Tech...

04:24 Sales as a Life Skill 10:41 Prospecting: Know Your Customer 15:35 Hierarchy of Purpose in Sales 18:52 Rapid Revenue Growth Consulting 29:24 Making Fire with Your Hands 33:35 To Entrepreneur Or To Not Entrepreneur. That is the Question. In this episode of Cupalo Conversations Mickeli Bedore a former top sales performer for IBM, Oracle, & Verizon and 5x start up founder shares his journey...

01:05 Launching "Launch" a Social Media Business 03:07 The Challenges of Social Media for Business Owners 06:23 How to Grow an Audience on Social Media & Leverage Paid Advertising 12:02 Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms for Your Business 16:42 Leveraging Personal and Company Pages on LinkedIn 18:20 The Importance of Consistency in Social Media 23:22 Cultivating a Brand Voice...

00:00 Brandon's Introduction to Football 05:03 Brandon's Career Highlights 09:33 Transitioning Out of Football into the "Real World" 12:47 Challenges Faced by Professional Athletes After the Game Ends 17:29 Transferring of Skills: From Sports Arena to Business World 24:38 Passion Projects: The Importance of Having a Hobby 28:13 Common Misconceptions About Professional Athletes 35...

03:24 Transitioning from Craftsman to Manager 06:23 Investing in Better Frameworks and Tools for Leadership 08:42 Choosing the Right Path: Manager or Individual Contributor 12:28 Supporting Individuals Who Choose Not to Pursue Management 18:14 New Manager Challenges 20:45 Cultivating Self-Confidence 24:52 Leaders Want To Be Led 27:05 How Leaders Create A Psychologically Safe Workplace 31:00 2024 G...

00:00 What is "Networking" 02:53 The Benefits of Networking 04:46 Embracing Imposter Syndrome & Networking Nerves 07:54 Leveraging LinkedIn to Build and Foster Relationships 15:32 Closing the Loop 18:29 How to Approach Follow Ups 24:45 Networking Flops In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, Ryan McKesson with 15+ years of sales experience quells the stigma around networking and cel...

00:00 The AI Buzz, Why Now? 03:18 Advancements in AI: From Data Availability to Training Larger Models 04:27 AI's Impact on Software Engineering Jobs 09:10 Deterring Computer Science Degrees 12:36 AI's Acceleration Metric 15:18 Reducing Headcount, Shrinking Engineering Teams 19:39 AI Impact On White Collar Professions 25:51 Distrust in Companies & Self-Governance in AI Usage 28:36 The...

00:00 Introduction 01:20 Tim's TEDx Talk 06:33 The Layoff Journey 08:33 Anticipating Layoffs and Preparation 13:19 Losing Confidence After a Layoff 16:11 The Importance of Networking/Human Connection 19:53 The Impact of AI and Large Language Models 23:04 Using AI in the job search 26:02 Applicability of AI in job search 27:33 Navigating self-identity and job search 32:27 The Reality of Being a...

00:00 Getting into Technology 03:57 Software Engineering & the Corporate Structure 06:12 Defining Career "Progression" for a Software Engineer 08:39 Staying in Love with the Craft of Software Engineering 12:22 Engineering Leaders Keeping Their Hands Dirty 16:44 Next Generation of Engineers & Overcoming Doom/Gloom 23:10 Finding Joy in Your Job 23:39 Know Your Why 27:29 Advice to a...

00:00 Financial Preparedness for Job Transitions 08:17 Managing Retirement Accounts 19:03 Importance of Documentation and Organization 20:30 Best Practices for Document Storage 24:30 Other Pragmatic Benefits Coverage to Consider 26:11 Individual Disability Insurance Coverage 28:24 The Value of Working with an Advisor 33:24 The Importance of Education and Listening in Advisor-Client Relationships 3...

02:02 Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader 03:14 The Importance of Mentorship 04:44 Understanding Failure and Success 05:58 Risk & Nimbleness: Large Enterprises vs Startups 07:54 Fear of Failure and Ostracization 08:41 The Importance of Trust and Teamwork 09:09 The Value of Networking and Building Relationships 10:06 Jonathan's Experience with Improv 12:16 Embracing Vulnerab...

01:22 Attorneys for Everyone 02:01 Contingency Based Arrangement 04:10 Retainer Fee Structure 06:01 Different Fee Arrangements 07:42 How to Find the Right Attorney 11:23 Negotiating with Your Attorney 14:18 Understanding Employment Contracts 15:42 Negotiating Your Employment Contract 19:46 Negotiating After Leaving Employment 20:42 Getting Help with Legal Matters 25:04 Setting Up a Business or Sid...

00:48 What is a brand? 04:25 The challenge of defining brand 05:52 Understanding customers 06:33 Intersection of brand and values 09:28 Researching target audience 10:58 Building the Cupalo brand 14:25 Shift towards personal branding 17:11 Building a Personal Brand 18:11 Infusing personality into a brand 22:38 Differentiating personal brand from marketing 24:04 Navigating the pressure of self-prom...

00:00 New Chapter 00:40 What is Culture? 02:21 The Evolution of Culture in Corporate America 06:58 Different Experiences of Company Culture 09:05 Respecting Different Skill Sets 11:29 The Role of Core Values in Culture 13:36 Balancing Culture and Compensation 18:20 Compensation Discrepancies 21:58 Belonging and the Challenges of Hybrid Work Models 22:40 Hybrid Work Models and Culture 28:06 Focus f...

00:00 Intro 00:58 Journey Into Consulting 04:27 Working with Start Up Clients 04:57 Fractional Work: Part Time or Full Time Commitment 07:02 Market Readiness For Fractional Tech Leadership 11:16 Advice for Aspiring Fractional Leaders 15:06 Unexpected Benefits to Fractional Consulting 23:54 Closing Remarks In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, host Lauren Hannon discusses Fractional Tech Leaders...

00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Time Off 04:24 Adventuring and Taking Time Off 06:13 Lessons Learned from Mountains 10:35 The Feeling of Insignificance and Control 12:29 Reacclimating to the Real World 13:06 The Tallest Mountain Climbed and the Experience 19:18 Learning to Embrace Boredom 22:42 Heroes and Inspiration 32:04 Future Adventures in 2024 In this captivating episode of Cupalo Co...

00:00 Introduction and Background 05:08 Authenticity and Personal Branding 08:11 Challenges with LinkedIn 12:10 Positivity and Community on LinkedIn 17:29 Follower Count and Engagement 25:03 Powerlifting and Personal Growth 33:07 Focus and Self-Promotion in 2024 37:55 The Importance of Personal Branding In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, host Lauren Hannon chops it up with Liam Darmody, the...

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:30 The Link Between Autism and Technology 06:23 Creating a Sense of Belonging for Neurodivergent Individuals 12:41 The Gender Gap in the IT Field 16:06 The Importance of Continuous Learning 20:11 Embracing the Journey of Finding the Next Adventure 22:37 New Chapter 24:45 Future Plans and a Second Book In this episode of Cupalo Conversations, host Lauren Hannon...

00:00 New Chapter 00:49 Paul Robinson's Background and Journey 04:30 The Productization of Cybersecurity 08:14 The Fear and Misunderstanding of Cybersecurity 10:39 Reactive vs Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity 14:48 The Most Vulnerable Industries in Cybersecurity 18:48 The Impact of Cybersecurity on Healthcare 19:40 Approaching Risk in the Digital World 22:00 Applying Pragmatism to Digital I...

00:00 New Chapter 03:08 Background and Journey as a Financial Advisor 07:12 Transitioning from a Nine-to-Five Job 16:12 The Importance of Seeking Help and Building a Team 18:32 The Challenges of Starting a Business and the Side Hustle Culture 24:45 The Benefits of Working for Yourself 25:34 The Process of Learning and Growing as an Entrepreneur 26:33 Balancing Saving for the Future and Enjoying th...

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context 01:03 Eric's Journey and Background 04:19 Preparing for Interviews as an Interviewer 06:36 Preparing for Interviews as a Candidate 10:56 The Effectiveness of Coding Challenges 13:50 Qualities of a Great Leader 18:19 Advice for Job Seekers 23:00 The Power of Networking 25:43 The Importance of Human Connection In the inaugural episode of Cupalo Conversa...