Christopher Goodwillie

Career Yak

Business EN ↓ 82 episodes

Do you feel uninspired or stuck in your career, but don't know where to find a new job or lack the drive to succeed where you are? During my high school and collegiate years, I felt a huge lack of awareness as to what career paths were out there, and what would be a good fit for me. This show can help! Through interviews with professionals and entrepreneurs from different work environments, we shed light on the wide variety of jobs and industries out there today. You'll learn valuable career lessons along the way so that you can know where to look for your next opportunity or glean new insight...

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Christopher Goodwillie

Episodes

Running a Business with Your Spouse - Scott Polston of Garment Graphics and Promotional Products 02.03.2020 52:08

Scott Polston shares his story of leaving a financially stable but demanding job in order to have more time for his wife and kids. Where did he go? To work alongside his wife in the business she was already running. Listen as Scott shares this career shift and entrepreneurship story. Highlights:- Christian faith in the workplace- Working with your spouse- Making time for your family- Building a su...

From the Naval Academy to the Pentagon to Civilian Life - Jason Grower of Dead River 03.02.2020 50:14

I'm excited to welcome Navy veteran Jason Grower to the show! He gives us insights on his long career in the US Navy. He takes us through the ins and outs of attending the Naval Academy, pilot training, and working at the Pentagon. Jason shares insights on how to lead, why reading is so important, and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone. Find the book Call Sign Chaos: https://a...

Sports Radio, Athletics, Changing Career Paths Early On - Chris Guyll with BASIS Phoenix 06.01.2020 34:42

Chris Guyll, Athletic Director at a charter school in Phoenix, shares how he pivoted early on in his career to pursue more meaningful and fulfilling work. Find us online at careeryak.com and answer our quick poll, letting us know what industry you are most interested in learning more about. Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Support the...

40 Years of Sales, Trucking in South Africa, and Early Retirement - Marc McDaniel of Ryder 02.12.2019 1:01:22

Marc McDaniel, VP with Ryder, has had four decades of sales experience, all focused in the trucking industry. Marc sheds light on balancing your career with family, prospecting tips, and gives insider details on a multi-million dollar proposal. Find us online at careeryak.com Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Support the show Don't...

Law Enforcement to Entrepreneurship - Derek Stephens of Rally Point 25.11.2019 1:12:35

Derek Stephens is a retired police officer with over 20 years of experience in the state of Colorado. He now runs his own business, training officers in survival skills and tactics. Find us online at careeryak.com Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Support the show Don't forget to join our email list , to get reminders to the next e...

Family Entrepreneurship - James and Bob Lee of Denver Freightways 21.11.2019 50:52

James and Bob Lee are a son and father duo who together with other family members own and operate Denver Freightways Express, a trucking company in Denver, Colorado. Listen as James and Bob share stories and insights on starting a business, working in trucking, and managing relationships. Find us online at careeryak.com Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud....

Introducing Career Yak - Discovering Jobs and Career Paths 20.11.2019 1:48

Introducing the Career Yak Podcast, a show that seeks to discover what jobs are out there, and how professionals from a wide variety of industries achieve success in their careers. Find us online at careeryak.com Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental), http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Support the show Don't forget to join our email list , to get reminders to the next e...