Career paths are rarely linear, we don’t know what will happen in our lives and we have to adapt to constant change. But you can be future-proof if you start taking on new challenges.
Our guest is Nancy O'Leary, the Vice President of Custom Direct where they help small to medium-sized manufacturers with innovative, brand-building strategies and solutions.
Nancy shares with us her career path, she explains how a positive attitude and testing the unknown has helped her over the years. You will learn why you always have to be honest in order to grow. But we’ll also talk about the role of luck in our careers.
Later we jump on the topic of marketing in the manufacturing industry. Nancy shares with us what is changing in this space and how manufacturers have to adapt. She will also explain why a good website is a must-have for every person who is serious about growth.
For more B2B tips subscribe to Be a B2B Leader in your favorite app.
Timestamps:
(00:40) - What should every B2B Leader know about career development?
(03:20) - Why you have to believe in your success
(07:08) - What approach should we take to our careers?
(17:15) - The role of luck in our careers
(21:05) - Why do we sometimes have to show vulnerability
(24:10) - The state of marketing in manufacturing
(29:20) - Why you have to have a good website
(31:00) - What's the biggest takeaway - don't be afraid to say yes
33:34
31:04
26:09
31:24
33:06
32:00