Hired By Passion Podcast

Entrepreneurship Vs Employment with Brian Hirth Brian Hirth is the founder and host of CareerTalkPro.com, and his own professional career journey has been anything but traditional. He’s held over 27 different jobs and counting in many industries, lived in 13 different states throughout the United States, including Alaska, and combined a professional career, military career, and all the while continued his formal education. Professionally his career spans over 25 years of experience in engineering, electronics, and technical management for many of the top companies and government agencies across the United States, in addition to having served over 11 years in the Army National Guard as both an officer and enlisted soldier. Back in 2007, he transitioned exclusively to providing independent engineering consulting and technical subject matter expertise for numinous Fortune 500 Companies and the U.S. Pentagon. You can find more information on Brian at http://www.careertalkpro.com/ In this episode, Brian tells us about… How he discovered his talent for career counseling How your first job is to get paid to learn How going back to school is not always the best solution Entrepreneurship versus having a job Dabbling in new things and learning to fail fast Finding your fundamental skills and moving into a new field The power of volunteering to get into a new field Some of the Books mentioned in the show Cash Flow Quadrant – Robert T. Kiyosaki How to Win at the Sport of Business – Mark Cuban The E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP027 – Brian Hirth – Entrepreneurship Vs Employment appeared first on Hired by Passion.

From Engineering to the Arts with Prescott Perez-Fox Prescott Perez-Fox is a graphic designer, brand developer, consultant, podcaster, writer, and speaker based in New York City. His design experience spans more than fifteen years, and focuses on identity, packaging & communication design. After years of being frustrated, he decided to  change his life. Dedicating himself to learning business skills, he immersed himself in books, podcasts, lectures, and websites of entrepreneurs and successful pros. He started building a network and attending conferences, and put his knowledge into practice with his own clients. By developing systems for his business, he was able to free up time and energy to get back to the creative work. You can find more information on Prescott on his website http://perezfox.com/ or his podcast http://www.busycreator.com/ In this episode, Prescott tells us about… How he went from engineering to the artistic design field There not being any single truth of correctness in the arts. Finding your style or your voice Conference bias and comparing yourself to others Habits of the highly creative people Showing your work and learning to make quick drafts As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP026 – Prescott Perez-Fox – From Engineering to the Arts appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Bet on yourself with Anna-Kay Thomas ?Born and raised in South Florida to a rockstar single Jamaican mother, NYC transplant Anna-Kay Thomas has always worked against the odds to pursue her dream career in entertainment media. Following years of hard work, Anna-Kay’s life changed for the better after she competed for and won a DreamJobbing competition to be a Social Buzz Reporter onVH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live hosted by Nick Lachey. She has since interviewed the likes of Kevin Jonas, Hoda Kotb, John Starks, D.M.C. and more for various outlets. Prior to VH1, Anna-Kay demonstrated her red carpet talent and editorial prowess for FOX and The International Fashion Times. Anna-Kay currently hosts and assists in the production of The Bachelorette Recap for Condé Nast and was recently highlighted by Arianna Huffington and featured onThe Huffington Post, discussing her path to entertainment. As a result of her own humble upbringing, Anna-Kay advocates for arts programming and accessible college education and mentors young women in media, TV and film. She loves snowboarding, traveling, cooking and Dartmouth (her alma mater). She is an award-winning and nationally-ranked slam poet and was also an official contestant in the 2016 Miss New York USA pageant. You can learn more and follow Anna-Kay on social media by visiting her website http://www.annakaythomas.com/ In this episode, Anna-Kay tells us about… How she went from neuroscience to the entertainment field The steps she took to start in the entertainment industry How grit and tenacity played an important role in her success The importance of working hard and playing nice Some lessons she learnt competing in the Miss New York USA pageant How you can’t rush success As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP025 – Anna-Kay Thomas – Bet on yourself appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Knowing your “why” is not enough with Jeffrey Shaw Jeffrey Shaw is frequently described as “motivational and thought provoking; conceptual yet practical; a visionary with an eye for results.” Jeffrey’s work centers on supporting creating entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between their passions and creating real profits. He began his career as a highly-sought after portrait photographer for an exclusive clientele. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, in “O” magazine, People Magazine and CBS news. Jeffrey has been trained by the most respected coaching institutions and mentors in the world making him a sought-after business coach and speaker. He is also the host of the popular business podcast, Creative Warriors, often ranked as one of iTunes hottest podcasts. A contributor to the Huffington Post, Jeffrey is also the creator of the online training program The Creative Warrior Unleashed and has been cited in various publications and trade journals. He frequently turns conventional business wisdom “upside down” to offer entrepreneurs a way to develop a sustainable business making a living doing what they love. You can find more information on Jeff and his work at: Jeffrey Shaw Week of the Warrior Creative Warriors Unite In this episode, Jeffrey tells us about… The dirty little secret of the business side of the arts Why knowing your “why” is not enough Chasing squirrels Using fear as an indicator on what path to follow Striving for your best and not being attached to the outcome Using positivity and not discipline to get things done As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP024 – Jeffrey Shaw – Knowing your “why” is not enough appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Quick Update #2 on the Hired by Passion Podcast I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on where I’m at right now with the podcast as well as what I did during the summer I will be resuming the show next week, but I would really like to have your feedback on what your struggling with and what you would like to hear in the show. You can contact me on the Facebook Group or Here I am hoping you will enjoy the interviews that are coming up and I look forward to connecting with you! I would also like to invite you to listen to a  Escaping the Cubicle Captivity podcast episode where I was the guest. You can find it here The post HBP023 – Quick Update #2 appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Quick Update on the Hired by Passion Podcast I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on what’s going on with the Hired by Passion Podcast. I will be taking a 2 month break for the summer, but I will be returning with weekly shows coming this September. I apologize for those of you who have been looking forward to new episodes, but I am hoping you will stick around for new episodes in a few months, because I already have a few recorded and they are awesome! I wish you a great summer, and feel free to connect with me during this brief hiatus! The post HBP022 – Quick Update appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Learning opportunities in Multi-Level Marketing with Tim Melanson Tim Melanson has a passion for  music and a gift for understanding technology. Soon after he started his first “real job” as a software developer, a tech sector downturn started forcing thousands of highly educated people out of work. He turned to entrepreneurship as a backup plan. After almost a decade of building business ventures on the side, and then a little “nudge” from his company called a “layoff”, he finally took the plunge and has never looked back. Today, Tim pursues his passion of being a real life RockStar playing music several nights a week in his home town. He also combines his technical experience and strong communication skills to help entrepreneurs build “RockStar” websites. He also hosts the WorkAtHome RockStar podcast, where he interviews successful home business owners and gets their best advice for navigating the “Work From Home” experience. In this episode, Tim Melanson tells us about… How he got started in MLM as a cost effective way to learn sales skills and get coaching The power of asking questions How even your hobbies can bring value and you should asked to be paid The huge opportunity the internet is offering musicians and other creatives to promote themselves. As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP021 – Tim Melanson – Learing opportunity in MLM appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Creating Smiles with Melanie Beaulieu Melanie Beaulieu grew up dreaming of a career in the entertainment industry. From a very young age she would spend countless hours singing, playing imrov and participating in high school theater productions. When adulthood came her way, she took an administrative job in order to pay the bills. It wasn’t until 6 in where she realized that life was about following your passions and doing what you were called to do. Melanie left her job and after many challenges she found a niche in the entertainment market. Diversity Booking and Entertainment’s princesses and superheroes were born. She now plans to develop more interesting and fun projects with her company Diversity Booking and Entertainment. For more info check out Diversity Booking’s Website In this episode, Melanie Beaulieu tells us about… Her princesses and superheroes business of creating smiles How she made the leap from a cubicle to being an entertainer and entrepreneur The need to step out of your comfort zone Being willing to fail and using the fear of failure to fuel your success As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP020 – Melanie Beaulieu – Creating Smiles appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Journey to Ring Announcing with Adam Gould One could say Adam Gould was destined to be on a microphone. He was to study radio broadcasting upon graduating from high school, but after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Moncton for his academic and athletic achievements in both basketball and football, he took on business administration.  Adam loves being able to share the excitement he knows firsthand with the crowd, making him one of the most engaging and genuine announcers you will ever hear. Following his passion of ring announcing Adam already has over 100 shows under his belt, varying from boxing, MMA and Muay Thai.  On his own, Adam has produced 500+ events, including a cross-Canada tour in 2006 with urban artist Classified and Chair of the 2012 East Coast Music Awards. Adam also announced the first two seasons for the Moncton Miracles, a professional basketball team; and not only produced the 2012 Heart Truth Fashion Gala, he was the Master of Ceremonies. Adam currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife, Rebecca You can find out more about Adam Gould as well as hear his podcast The Heavyweight Voice on his Website or Soundcloud In this episode, Adam Gould tells us about… How Adam discovered his passion for being an announcer How he is thankful for his parents to have thought him a good work ethic How Adam’s business got started and deciding to end it to follow his passion How fast growth can be bad Knowing what you want and going after it How he connected with one of the top players in his field How working a “regular job” for a while doesn’t mean failure Having the confidence in the process and that hard work will eventually pay off As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP019 – Adam Gould – Journey to Ring Announcing appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Being a Performer with Bif Naked BIF NAKED was born in India and raised in the United States and Canada, spending many of her formative years in Winnipeg. After fronting the underground bands Gorilla Gorilla and Chrome Dog, Bif became a prominent alternative artist, performer and songwriter. Her striking image, friendly personality and powerful live performances have had her appearing in concerts and festivals around the world. She has also appeared on film and TV, on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bif lives in Vancouver, B.C. Follow her on Twitter @bifnaked In this episode, Bif Naked tells us about… Her passion for helping people Her love for performing The importance of continually taking action Being willing to risk everything How to keep productive when you have many creative ideas Being flexible and going with the flow Telling yourself to just keep going I would also like to strongly suggest you pick up Bif’s book I Bificus As always feel free to leave your questions and comments The post HBP018 – Bif Naked – Being a Performer appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Stepping out of your comfort zone with Stéphanie Goguen In the hairstylist profession for over 15 years , Stéphanie Goguen has a passion for hair, whether it be in the salon , participating in hairstyling competitions or as a national portfolio artist for l’Oréal professional Canada. It is the art of … The post HBP017 – Stéphanie Goguen – Stepping Out of your Comfort Zone appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Top 3 Lessons I learned in my first 15 episodes of the Hired by Passion Podcast. I will resume with interviews next week but I wanted to try something this week. I feel I’ve already learned a lot in doing these interviews and I wanted to share some of this … The post HBP016 – Top 3 Lessons I learned appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Becoming a Business Coach with Marc Mawhinney Marc Mawhinney is on a mission to help coaches build stronger businesses!  He has a passion for entrepreneurship, having started a number of businesses in his life and growing one to 100 employees. After becoming a coach, he saw the struggles that coaches … The post HBP015 – Marc Mawhinney – Becoming a Business Coach appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Monetizing Your Creativity with Marvin Polis & Fred Keating Monetizing Your Creativity is a podcast providing ongoing answers to the question: “What does it take to earn a living with your creative talents?”  The podcast focuses on the success principles common to all disciplines by interviewing producers, directors, writers, actors, editors, … The post HBP014 – Marvin Polis & Fred Keating – Monetizing Your Creativity appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Re-framing your Mindset with Kim Ades Kim Ades is the president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngineTM Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mother of five, Kim is recognized as one of North America’s foremost experts on performance through thought mastery. By using her unique process of integrating online … The post HBP013 – Kim Ades – Re-framing your Mindset appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Dispelling the Myth of the Starving Artist with Cory Huff Cory Huff helps artists quit their day jobs by teaching them how to sell their art online. He is the founder of TheAbundantArtist.com, and is also an actor, director, story teller and photographer. Cory and his wife live in Portland, … The post HBP012 – Cory Huff – Dispelling the Myth of the Starving Artist appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Creating Connections with Danny Bourgeois Whether he’s in the studio or on stage, Danny Bourgeois excels in everything he does. Many young new drummers look up to Danny, known by many as one of the top drummers in Canada. This self-taught drummer has always looked up to drummers who are … The post HBP011 – Danny Bourgeois – Creating Connections appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Finding and Acting on your Passion with Jason Van Orden Jason Van Orden is passionate about teaching the science, psychology and systems used by master influencers to maximize their impact on the Internet. He’s the author of Promoting Your Podcast in which he was the first to crack the code … The post HBP010 – Jason Van Orden – Finding and Acting on your Passion appeared first on Hired by Passion.

Focusing on Plan A with Janick Arseneau Born in New-Brunswick, Canada, Janick Arseneau started dance at the young age of 3yrs old. The dance studio was a place where she always felt at home.  She took every class of every style that was given and always knew she wanted to keep dancing and make a … The post HBP009 – Janick Arseneau – Focusing on Plan A appeared first on Hired by Passion.

The Ins and Outs of Professional Speaking with Mark Black Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert and life strategy coach, Mark helps people “Stop Complaining and Start Celebrating”. His program, “The Resilience Roadmap”, provides the tools to … The post HBP008 – Mark Black – The Ins and Outs of Professional Speaking appeared first on Hired by Passion.