099 | Jeremy O’Krafka | The Biggest Lessons I’ve Learned in My Career

2019-12-10

In today’s show, Chris interviews Jeremy O’Krafka, Learning Advisor at Learngistics & Founder, MENTORnetwork. Jeremy shares his eventful professional journey and reveals some of the most important lessons that his many successes and failures have taught him over the years. This show starts with Jeremy recalling his days as Student Works Operator. His first year, Jeremy shares was a difficult one as he struggled to learn the ropes of the painting business. Not one to get bogged down by a challenge, he persevered and...

This show starts with Jeremy recalling his days as Student Works Operator. His first year, Jeremy shares was a difficult one as he struggled to learn the ropes of the painting business. Not one to get bogged down by a challenge, he persevered and managed to become a top-earning operator by the end of the program.

What are some critical attributes that contributed majorly to Jeremy’s success?

In this segment of the show, listeners will learn how a Student Works stint can equip them with transferable skill-sets for a successful career.

Next, Jeremy reveals some interesting details about his professional career. Family commitments forced Jeremy to reprioritize and he transitioned to the technology sector. Eventually, the entrepreneurial bug bit him and he founded MENTORnetwork in 2011.

This segment of the show is particularly interesting as Jeremy shares his eight-year-long journey, which is dotted with spectacular successes (and failures). Listeners will learn why Jeremy chose to transition from software products to consultancy.

This segment of the show will particularly interest seasoned entrepreneurs who have experienced many ups and downs throughout their careers. Jeremy reveals some of the most important lessons that failure has taught him over the years. Topics discussed include the strong correlation between failure and growth, overcoming your fear of the unknown, and cultivating strong work relationships.

Towards the end, Jeremy advises aspiring entrepreneurs to adopt a measured approach and shares how they can vet their business ideas to mitigate risk.

Tune in for some excellent nuggets!

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