The Greatest of Anonymous Talent, (GOAT)--Candidate 7
In this episode of the Goats of Growth podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Candidate 7, who shares his unique career journey from military service to cybersecurity sales. We discuss the importance of channel sales, valuable career advice, and how he balances work with family life. Candidate 7 reflects on facing setbacks, seeking new opportunities, and the impact of recommendations in the job market. He outlines his ideal job description and expresses openness to roles beyond cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of SaaS.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Goats of Growth Podcast
01:06 Unique Career Journey
04:52 The Importance of Channel Sales
06:33 Valuable Career Advice: Visit Customers
09:11 Balancing Work and Family Life
11:51 Facing Setbacks and Personal Growth
13:25 Seeking New Opportunities
15:37 The Value of Recommendations
17:10 Ideal Job Description for Future Roles
20:42 Open to Opportunities Beyond Cybersecurity
21:48 Compensation Expectations
22:57 Career Advice for the Next Generation
