Happily Ambitious

Hosted by Anthony Banayote & Sydney Senior

Business Entrepreneurship

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Mar 2024

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Two young professionals navigating ambition, happiness, and the fast-paced tech industry. Follow along their journey, and learn a thing or two about yourself along the way.

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March 13, 202452 min

37: Choose Confidence Today - Blake Hudson is back!

What's up everyone!! We have our first ever repeat guest on today's episode of Happily Ambitious! Blake Hudson is back to give us a masterclass on confidence, taking risks, and why the way we approach challenges is entirely up to us. Tune in to hear about - - how we went from struggling in English to becoming a writing tutor - how he uses stories to create compelling pitches in sales and interviews - the new talk show he's starting!! - his advice for navigating layoffs - why competence and confidence are in a fine balance - and so much more! Blake brought the heat in his first episode, and safe to say he blew us out of the water with round two. Hope you love it - if you're looking to get more confident, find more balance in your mental health, or slay some demons, you're in the right place. Check it out, subscribe, and send it to a friend!

February 19, 202455 min

Setbacks to Success with Dom Fusco

In this episode, Dominic Fusco shares his life-changing experience and how it has shaped his perspective on life. He discusses the importance of the One Day Out mindset and how it has helped him appreciate each day. Dominic also talks about the role of faith in his journey and how it has given him the confidence to pursue his passions. He provides practical advice on building consistency and finding your passion. Lastly, he emphasizes the importance of learning from setbacks and using them as opportunities for growth. In this conversation, Dom Fusco shares insights on balancing future success and enjoying the present moment, being present in every opportunity and interaction, advice for podcasters, current reading and binge-watching, habits with the biggest impact, one piece of advice, and a recommendation for the next guest. Dom emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, enjoying the process, and finding ways to differentiate oneself in podcasting. He also highlights the value of being present in every interaction and the impact it can have on others. Dom shares his current reading and recommends a friend as the next guest. He plugs his health and wellness tech startup and invites listeners to connect with him on Instagram. Takeaways Embrace the One Day Out mindset and live each day as if it could be your last. Faith can provide a strong foundation and give you the confidence to pursue your passions. Consistency is key to achieving your goals. Start with small, actionable steps and build from there. Setbacks are opportunities for growth. Learn from them and use them to propel yourself forward.

February 14, 202458 min

35: How to Break Into Tech Sales & Tackle Huge Goals with Jaron Erickson

In today's episode of Happily Ambitious, Jaron Erickson, founder and CEO of Sales Dojo, shares insights he's collected through building a business, interviewing dozens of people he's inspired by, and helping individuals from all walks of life break into tech sales. If you want to learn how he broke into sales, started a company, helps other people change their careers, balances all of his hobbies, passions, and work obligations - give it a listen. This was such a fun episode. Jaron has had a massive impact on his community and had so many incredible takeaways for us - The importance of Prioritizing friends and family Engaging in activities outside of work can enhance personal and professional growth Having fun in life Not letting time pass you by Having a bias towards consistent action Having an accountability system Setting goals that are actually meaningful (based on states of being) Having a deeper driving force ...and so much more. Give it a listen, subscribe, send it to a friend, let us know what you think :).

February 1, 202454 min

34: Elevated Energy: Lessons from a former restaurateur turned Enterprise SaaS seller with Danny Wasserman

In this episode, Danny Wasserman, the director of go-to-market enablement at Gong, shares his journey from the hospitality industry to SaaS sales. He emphasizes the importance of developing a growth mindset and finding a balance between ambition and satisfaction. Danny also discusses the value of putting in the hard work and practicing consistently to excel in any field. He encourages individuals to pursue their passions but acknowledges the need to be practical and strategic in career choices. Overall, Danny's insights highlight the importance of continuous learning, authenticity, and perseverance in achieving success. In this conversation, Danny Wasserman shares his journey of finding passion and purpose in his career. He emphasizes the importance of being patient and maintaining line of sight to one's passions. Danny also discusses the power of recognizing and appreciating innate gifts, particularly in the realm of language. He highlights the value of being able to communicate with different cultures and the versatility it brings. The conversation concludes with advice for podcasting, finding balance between future success and present enjoyment, and the significance of slowing down and savoring the present moment. Takeaways Develop a growth mindset and remain curious about learning new things. Find a balance between ambition and satisfaction, and prioritize your values. Put in the hard work and practice consistently to excel in your field. Pursue your passions, but also consider practicality and strategic career choices. Finding passion and purpose in one's career takes time and patience. Recognizing and appreciating innate gifts can lead to fulfilling experiences. Language skills can create connections and open doors to new experiences. Being bold and asking thought-provoking questions can enhance podcasting. Balancing future success with present enjoyment is a challenge worth pursuing. Recognizing and apologizing for mistakes can foster positive relationships. Slowing down and savoring the present moment can bring fulfillment and happiness.

October 18, 202352 min

33: Building Real Community & The Cheat Codes for Lasting Success with Kyle Willis

Today's episode is nothing short of a game changer. Kyle Willis is our incredible guest - 2x founder, community builder, Men's Fitness Model, dad, leader, health warrior, this man's discipline and intention is nothing short of superhuman. And he gave us an hour of his time to share: - how his chronic health struggles changed the trajectory of his life - why building real community is one of his driving forces - how he switched from VP of Sales to full time entrepreneur - how he finds the time to take care of his fitness and health - why he goes to bed at 8pm - the driving motivations behind most human endeavors - all about 8STR8 ...and so much more. Check it out, send us some feedback, and share the episode with a friend. Until next week - stay Happily Ambitious!

October 11, 202357 min

32: The Mindset Behind Successful Real Estate Investing: Tyler Lingle

Real Estate & investing are not for the faint of heart. It requires a lot of the same skills needed to be successful in sales. Add in building a personal brand, starting a company, and networking, it can seem impossible to juggle everything at once. This week we sat down with Tyler Lingle, Co-Founder of Roots Realty Co, Indianapolis based Real Estate Agent & Investor Tyler breaks down How he got into real estate What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur How to take the first step in your entrepreneur journey Ways to build a consistent brand The importance of networking and creating last relationships with tips to do so How to manage your time ... and so much more. We are thrilled for you to listen to this episode! Share with others, and let us know your thoughts. Also connect with Tyler on Instagram or LinkedIn and send him a note sharing your thoughts on the episode! Stay happily ambitious!

October 4, 202334 min

31: Starting Strong in New AE Roles

Today's episode is a quicker solo one - Sydney & Anthony chat through their new AE gigs, how they're ramping, and what they're learning. Tune in to hear - - how we're ramping as AEs at Gong and Deel - ways we're working to optimize our sales cycles - how we're keeping our mental health top of mind - some tips on calendar blocking - strategies we're using to stop tasks from slipping through the cracks ... and more. If you're curious what the first few months of being an AE is like, this one's for you! Thank you so much for tuning in, and until next week, stay happily ambitious!

August 23, 202359 min

30: Andy Mewborn - Influence, Perseverance, and the Ultimate Personal Brand

Up 100k followers on LinkedIn in the past 6 months. 4,300+ creators in his personal branding cohorts. 7x president's club winner. 2x Iron Man. Co-founded and exited business in less than a year. Another one being actively built. Just by the numbers, this week's guest is incredibly impressive. But what might be even more impressive is his mindset, drive, and intuition. This week, Andy breaks down - how he decides which opportunities to pursue - the key trait that sets him apart - why the level of competition is so low (and how to use that to your advantage) - how he supercharged his LinkedIn growth - how he spots (and exploits) gaps in the market - the massive impact his personal brand has had on all of his other business ventures - why you should be careful what advice you listen to - how he grew Taplio so quickly - how he's building Distribute to be a disrupter in the market - he marketing tips for growing a podcast (or any social endeavor) ...and so much more. We were FIRED UP after recording this one, and know you will be too - be sure to send it to a friend, give us a like & follow, and check out everything Andy is building. Til next time - stay happily ambitious!

August 1, 202321 min

29: Promotion Update & How to Land Your Next Promotion

Quick mini-episode with an exciting update! Anthony & Sydney break down navigation promotions, and steps you can take to set yourself up to be successful as you look to grow in your career!

July 26, 20231 hr 1 min

28: TedX Speaker, Executive Coach & Creating Energy with Nalani (Genser) Rodriguez

Welcome back to this week's episode of Happily Ambitious. Sydney & Anthony sit down and unpack what it means to create an energy-giving relationship with work! We cover a variety of topics from: Facing the feeling of never doing enough Creating a space for you to reflect & grow Navigating a change in career Why executive coaching is important How to avoid burnout and much Make sure to like, subscribe and follow! If you found this episode to be beneficial please share with us. Stay Happily Ambitious :)