How To Get A Job

In this episode of the podcast I had the opportunity of interviewing Colin Byard, University Innovation Alliance Fellow. We spoke about the students getting a job after University and whether the University should make a stronger effort or is all the students responsibility. Colin gave some insightful tips such as journaling to learn more about what you specifically want in a career.   Here a...

In this Episode of the podcast, I spoke with Spencer Ingram, Co-founder of Best Monday Ever. Our conversation about Networking expands into the importance of finding your purpose when networking. In my opinion, one crucial aspect of finding a career is networking. We give many tips in this episode that will help students stand out in crowds and take charge of their careers.   Here are some of...

In this episode of the podcast I had the opportunity of interviewing Jeb Blount, CEO of Sales Gravy, 8x Best Selling Author, International Keynote Speaker, and Sales Acceleration Specialist. We cover a lot in this episode, but most importantly we discuss why every student should consider a career in sales right out of college. Here are some of the highlights:  [4:00] How much you can make in...

  In this episode of the podcast I had the opportunity of interviewing Kaitlyn Study Owner at South Street & Co. South Street & Co. was established in 2014 when she believed she could help small business owners. Her inspiration was seeing the copious amounts of marketing agencies that failed business owners by developing ineffective marketing strategies. She takes pride in being trans...

In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dale Whittaker, the past President of the University of Central Florida. We cover some critical topics, including if college is still a good investment, what students can do to graduate on time with a job, and the future of college.  [2:30] Is going to college still a good investment? [4:30] Student loans and how much students...

🎙️In this episode of the podcast I had the opportunity of interviewing Emily Melious , the CEO and Founder of Launch Consulting LLC. She is a talent optimizer, people analytics expert, business strategy consultant, and career coach. We cover a lot in this episode, but most importantly we discuss the 3 things you need to know to find your ideal career. 🔥Here are some of the highlights: 🔥[5:00] Se...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the best way to achieve any goal… Mentorship! I cover the 5 steps to getting a mentor and the 3 rules of maximizing the relationship with your mentor.    [1:00] Top 3 reasons why having a mentor is the best way to reach any goal [7:00]  5 steps to getting a mentor  [11:00] What is the most valuable resource in the world?  [16:00...

In this episode, I had the chance to interview Fernando Ceballos, P.E. Fernando is a Project Engineer for Pape-Dawson Engineers and the President of the DFW SHEPE Chapter.    [1:40] Fernando’s story    [3:45] When you work for a company it needs to be a two-way street in terms of providing value. They provide value to you, but you also have to provide value to them.  &nbsp...

In this episode I got to catch up with an old high school friend, Philicia Douglas. She is the Manager of Inside Sales for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. She has been fascinated by sports her whole life and she was able to build a very successful career in this industry.  Here are some of the topics that we covered and the timestamps. [3:00] You can work in sports even if you are not an...

In this episode, I interview with Martin Kral, now former Director of the Career Development Center at Western Illinois University. He’s dedicated twenty-six years of service at Western Illinois University. We spoke about the six steps he’s developed for students to succeed! If you’re a student want to learn when you should apply for full-time opportunities and how many companies you should focus...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my goal habits, how I set goals, and why I manage my goals in 12-week increments. I also share my personal goals for the quarter =)

In this episode, I get the opportunity to interview Sam Tarell. Sam is a TEDx Speaker, President of Divergent U, and the CEO of Hoop Brothers. We spoke about the difference between convergent leadership vs divergent leadership. This episode is very important for the students who are currently in college and feel lost.

Frances Rios is the International Speaker and Expert on Women's Advancement and Inclusion at Women Who Lead, LLC. We spoke in depth about how women can stand for a position by being blunt. Frances talked about bringing other people's perspective during an interview to highlight your personal strengths. Her experience as a keynote speaker and business owner allows her to help women succeed. This is...

In this episode, I interviewed David Pena Jr. David is the President, Colleges, and Universities of ALPFA ( Association of Latino Professionals For America). ALPFA is a Latino made association for students of all majors. They create tools and resources for Latinos in College by connecting students with internships and guiding career pathways. David believes building your network in college is...

In this Episode of the podcast, I talk about the importance of job shadowing.  Many students don’t know what they want to do after graduation and I often get asked what is the best strategy to find out? In my opinion, the ultimate way is to job shadow and spend a day in the life of any career you might be interested in. This is a lot like speed dating. This will allow you to test different in...

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Mat Po the founder and host of the Experience A Day In The Life podcast.  We talk about his story and why job shadowing professionals are so crucial for students trying to figure out what they want to do after college. 

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about habits. I talk about the importance of habits and how the habits you implement today dictate your future tomorrow. In this episode, I dive into my personal good habits, bad habits, and the 3 habits that every student should have to guarantee success in the future.

In this episode of the podcast, I interview the Mr. Future of Work, Tim Salau. In this episode, Tim and I discuss what the future of work looks like and how college students can “bullet proof” themselves for the future. We also dive into topics such as essential life skills, mentorship, and how to get a job with tech giants.

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about you can master your summer internship. I go over five things that you can do to make sure that you get the most out of your internship and to make sure that you stand out. Make sure you listen to this episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast!

In this episode of the podcast, I interview a student that learned the power of having a growth mindset. Alejandro Chardon is not your average student and his ability to go after opportunities has made all of the difference in his college career. If you’re a student and you want to see what happens when you go after opportunities, listen to this episode!

In this episode, I keep it short and sweet and talk about what I learned in my first 75 episodes of the podcast. I talk about what I think has made the podcast successful and what I think I need to improve.

In this episode of the podcast, I interview a student that did college the right way! Brianna Closs is a student that was able to beat the statistics. She graduated from college in four years and she had her dream job lined up before graduating. She tells us all about her story and she explains how she was able to land her dream job.

Each year during my birthday I look back and analyze my life that past year. I think about what obstacles I faced and what did I do right. I work on making sure that each year that goes by is better than the previous year.   The top 3 lessons I learned while I was 28 where:   Start working on your long term goals today, because daily actions lead to massive results. There is no short cut...

Today’s podcast episode is one that applies to all students. Regardless if you are graduating high school and entering college or if you are about to go into your last semester of college. In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview Dr. Greg Pursley. He is an Author, Professional Public, and live musician. Dr. Greg shares four critical points that if implement will land you any job you desir...

Everything happens twice.. First in your mind and then in real life. This is why I focus on having the right mindset when I work with students.  In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my personal mindset transformation. I tell the story of how I went from hating to read to reading one book each week. Investing in yourself and building a strong mindset is so important so make sure you ch...