SUMMARY:
In this episode of The Ops Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron Terryn and Ben sit down with Gian Lemmi, social media and project manager for Jon Acuff. Gian shares his remarkable journey from being a college tennis coach to landing a role with one of the biggest names in the industry.
During the interview, Gian reveals how he started his own podcast during the pandemic, leading to a surprising encounter with Jon Acuff himself. Despite feeling unqualified, Gian's determination and willingness to learn caught Jon's attention, eventually leading to a job offer as his social media coordinator.
Gian discusses the challenges he faced transitioning into his new role and how he learned to leverage his previous experiences, including coaching and podcasting, to excel in social media management. He shares insights into the creative process behind Jon Acuff's popular reels and the strategies they use to keep content fresh and engaging.
Throughout the conversation, Gian reflects on the importance of embracing change and exploring new opportunities, emphasizing the need to break free from the mindset that our identity is tied solely to our profession.
Join Aaron, Ben, and Gian as they dive deep into Gian's journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of saying "yes" to new challenges. Whether you're a seasoned social media pro or just starting out, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration for anyone looking to carve their own path in the digital world.
Minute by Minute:
0:00 Introduction and get to know Gian Lemmi
4:46 More than you were hired for
15:25 We think our identity lies within our craft
17:34 Influencing the Influencer
22:13 Coming up with all that content
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19. Blazing a Career Path Through Failures and a Can Do Mindset
17. Streamlining Collaboration: Exploring Markup.io
16. Turning Chaos into Opportunity with Marc Jeffery
15. Scaling Success: Insights on Growth, Hiring From Within, and Operations Mastery
14. From Yes Girl to Ops Expert: Kimberly Remedies' Journey with Rainmaker Family
13. Mastering Fast-Paced Operations: Strategies for Work-Life Balance and Setting Boundaries
12. Balancing Agility and Boundaries: Insights from Jaime Gniewosz on Entrepreneurship
11. Maximizing Impact: The Role of Executive Assistants and Insights from Eliza Goldhardt’s Journey
10. Redefining Executive Assistance: Elevating Support Roles in the Corporate World with Nicole Margaret
9. Balancing Leadership and Parenthood: Navigating Work-Life Integration
8. Redefining Leadership: Jess Andrews' Inspiring Transition to the Top of Executive Excellence
7. Scaling Success: Essential Business Tools for Growth with The Ops Experts Club
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5. Shifting Gears: Eliza's Journey from Tech to Auto and Transforming Workplace Culture
3. Scheduler Showdown & AI Innovation: Navigating the Future of Operations
4. Mastering Project Management: A Deep Dive into Monday vs. Asana with The Collab Team
2. From Nursing to Numbers: Tabby Kler's Inspiring Leap into Accounting Leadership
6. Digital Evolution: Mastering Operational Excellence with Savannah and Ben Clatterbuck
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