#51 | MEANINGFUL NETWORKING & WORK LIFE BALANCE
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING & WORK LIFE BALANCE | Career Therapy Podcast E.51 with Brandon Gidicsin
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.51), we welcome business development specialist Brandon Gidicsin to the show.
Although he currently works full-time for eco-conscious junk removal company The Junkluggers, he is also a passionate volunteer with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
In our conversation, we discuss the difference between good & bad networking, how volunteering can help enhance your career, and what providing value to your network actually looks like.
If you can, donate to Brandon’s charity fundraising team The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at this link.
Enjoy the episode!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Brandon Gidicsin
1:58 Brandon’s life & career, currently
4:10 transitioning from a career in commercial real estate
5:55 what makes a great salesperson?
9:35 how did Brandon come across the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?
11:00 work-life balance
12:53 the value of being part of organizations outside of work
15:28 how did Brandon get good at networking?
19:19 engaging with social media content
20:52 how to foster meaningful conversations in networking
23:40 social media networking, continued. (ie. maybe use a CRM)
26:25 short term vs. long term networking
31:59 “what’s new with you?”
33:45 strategies for meaningful networking
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
