Career Yak
Christopher GoodwillieDo 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 she... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareersEntrepreneurship | |||
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Always be trading. What can you trade in a negotiation that is valuable to the other side but may not hurt your own bottom line.
Here's what I learned about negotiating from my recent car purchase.
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Brijette's goal is to help gardeners in warm climates. San Diego Seed Co, started and run by Brijette Pena, sells seeds specific to those in long growing seasons.
She shares how she got started part time in college, making the leap to full time entr... more
Listen in as we get details on how to manage two roles at once, growing then downsizing in a small business, and building processes and culture.
Josh is a return guest and shares how his startup has changed from our first conversation back in 2023 ... more
These three insights have helped me greatly in my career in B2B sales and I hope they help you too!
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Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).... more
Here are a few tools and technologies that you may find you need to know or need to learn if you want to get into and ultimately be successful in sales.
If you're in sales and you have more tools to add, please email me at careeryakpod@gmail.com. I... more
It's not always easy getting in touch with the person you need to talk to. Beware of the resolute gatekeeper! If you're new to sales, you may be asking, what the heck is a gatekeeper? If you're in sales, maybe this will help with some advice on how t... more
Just like our careers, selling is not always linear. Slumps happen. If you want to be in sales, you have to accept a level of uncertainty and realize that slow seasons can happen.
Here are 3 things I advise if you're experiencing a slump.
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If you are looking for a sales job, you'll come across the acronym OTE. What does it stand for and what does it mean? We dig into OTE and why knowing the commission and pay structure of a role is so important.
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Great podcast with interesting guests. Just listened to the episode with Jeremy and Houston and love how they transitioned from working for others to working for themselves. I think a lot of us would love to get to that point!
Apple Podcasts5Lifestyle Creep
United States3 years ago - Awesome resource if you’re undecided on a career
So many interesting guests from such a variety of industries. Must listen for those entering career life, wanting a change, or if you’re bored and want an entertaining listen!
Apple Podcasts5caitrosegUnited States3 years ago - A fun and informative listen
Well produced, informative as well as entertaining. Often I don’t get through “business podcasts”, but Chris keeps a good flow that keeps you drawn in. Listen in and don’t miss out.
Apple Podcasts5zionhebraicUnited States6 years ago - Mr.Smooth!
This guy has a awesome voice for podcasting! Very soothing.
And he talks real! And about real ideas!
Improve your future!
Apple Podcasts5bcaudill12United States6 years ago
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This show features interviews with professionals and entrepreneurs from a range of industries, focusing on practical career lessons, entrepreneurship, sales, and personal growth. Episodes often center on real-world experiences—negotiation tactics, pivoting into leadership, building repeatable sales processes, and leveraging technology or niche markets to drive growth. A recurring strength is translating experiences into actionable takeaways—like how to value mutual wins in deals, how to scale operations with disciplined processes, and how to pivot successfully when plans shift. The host's approachable style and emphasis on tangible insights make it appealing to listeners seeking career clarity, new business ideas, or strategies to improve d... more
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