Real Talk with GrowGetters episode 1.

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Real Talk w/ Grow Getters, where Ben Albert sits down with go-getters with a growth mentality.

In this episode, Ben is joined by Tony Stanol, an Executive recruiter in the advertising industry and the President of Global Recruiters of Sarasota, Brett Knopf, a performance coach & business strategist, and Annie Margarita, bestselling author of “The 5-Day Job Search.”

Join them as they explore the difference between a job, a career, and a calling, and gain insights on signs that signal it might be time to make a change in your professional life. Moreover, discover how the hiring and recruiting landscape has shifted pre- and post-Covid, and learn what recruiters are seeking when hiring talent.

Learn why personal branding has become increasingly important in today’s fiercely competitive job market and explore common mistakes that job seekers often make when crafting their personal brand.

Finally, Brett, Annie, and Tony share how personal branding has propelled their success in the business world.

Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation filled with practical advice and actionable insights to help you navigate career growth and success at all stages.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:13] The meaning of GrowGetters and why Ben Albert decided to start the ‘Real Talk w/GrowGetters’ show

[01:34] Today’s topic: Career growth and success at all stages

[01:46] Brett Knopf’s background

[04:00] Annie Margarita’s bio

[05:46] Tony Stanol’s background

[09:37] The difference between a job, a career, and a calling

[15:16] What are the signs that we need to exit our role?

[19:35] How has hiring/recruiting/getting hired changed pre- and post-Covid?

[25:38] What recruiters are seeking when hiring talents and the current hiring trends in the advertising world

[29:30] The definition of personal branding and why it is important for job seekers in today’s competitive market

[32:02] Common mistakes job seekers make when building their brand and how to avoid them

[34:36] How to create a good LinkedIn profile

[43:33] How personal branding has helped Tony become a successful businessman

[44:56] How Brett’s personal branding has led to his success as a businessman

[48:06] Best way to connect and support our guests

[48:22] Annie Margarita

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[51:38] Brett Knopf

Website: https://knopfknowssolutions.com/

Key Takeaways:

GrowGetters are go-getters with a growth mentality. ~Ben Albert [01:16]
A job is often transactional; you go there to make money even if you’re not passionate about it. In contrast, a career entails emotional investment and passion. ~Brett Knopf [09:37]
Your personal brand is essentially what other people think of you. ~Annie Margarita [29:30]
People do business with people who are doing business. ~Brett Knopf [45:08]