The Beers & Careers Podcast

Jason Moss, CEO, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance

In this episode Jason shares his journey. He was in the Air Force, found his way into sales and became an expert networker. He put his networking skills to good use and started the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. And then Covid-learn how he took a chance to pivot and stay engaged with local companies and the ways in which it has paid off. Some great lessons are shared during this conversation. Take a listen!

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Kirsten Sutaria, Founder

Check out this episode with Kirsten from Doozy Pots, an organic, plant-based ice cream that is 100% vegan friendly. She grew up in restaurants with a foodie family and got a degree from Cornell in food science. After 10 years of developing products with big brands like Ben & Jerry’s & Unilever, she put her amazing work ethic into place and launched her own brand. Even though she had doubts about her ability to start her own company, she was confident she would succeed-how cool is that! Enjoy this great conversation with Kirsten and hear her remarkable story.

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Tom Kosnik, Founder and President

This conversation encapsulates what Beers and Careers is all about.  Tom shares his journey from considering becoming a Priest to becoming a staffing industry authority and expert.  We discuss why he hired a career coach, the power of networking, why you need to pick up the phone and why he doesn't regret his two masters degrees today!  Tom's got an inspirational story that results in him loving what he does everyday…another example of someone who didn’t know what they wanted in their early twenties and it still all worked out!

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Laury D’Oliveira, Director of Workplace Experience

Check out this conversation with Laury D’Oliveira. This high energy Director of Workplace Experience shared her story from working at Digital Equipment as a technician, to moving into office management, to AP/AR and her current role. This travel lover is always thinking about what else she can do to help make her company better- a trait she got from her parents encouraging her to conquer the world. She talks about being self-aware and shares great advice for folks at all places in their career. Enjoy!

 

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Rens Hayes, Principal at H+O Structural Engineering

Join this fascinating conversation between Rens and Mark! Rens always knew he wanted his own company but also knew he needed specific skills to make it a reality.  We document the steps he took to accomplish this but then transitioned our conversation into how leaders work on their business and the importance of doing the work that doesn't get revisited enough, mission, vision, values!  Fascinating listen for any business leader that will make you inspired to do more work on your business today!

 

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Steve Travaglini, CRO LinkSquares

Tune into this conversation with Steve who shares his passion for life and sales with us.  Steve tells us how he went from BDR to CRO in just 8 years. Great listen for those interested in sales.  Like most professionals early in their career Steve thinks he wants sales and his internship couldn’t go worse!  He ends up sharing great advice for those who want to get promoted quickly and how to pick your next opportunity from his perspective.

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Rocco DeRosa, Do I Do Productions Owner/Operator and CWS Sales Executive

Tune in to our latest conversation with Rocco DeRosa. Rocco's story is one that will connect with many.  He shares his journey through corporate roles that didn’t work out and his ability to balance his passion for music, with monetizing it and being able to enjoy it.  We start off talking about the state of the music industry for an artist but then we hit some recurring Beers & Careers themes of relationships, mentorship and like most guests, Rocco is now in a place he always wanted to be although the path was not expected! (per usual)

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Meagan Downey, Founder Shiki Wrap

Enjoy our conversation with Shiki Wrap founder Meagan Downey. By day she works as a consultant to non-profits and she also started and runs her own business.  Learn why helping non-profits is so important to her and how being the PTO gift wrap mom motivated her to start Shiki Wrap and connect with other entrepreneurs. Meagan worked closely with an accelerator program to get her sustainable alternative to gift wrap off the ground.  She shares her vulnerabilities and how they helped her be self aware and introspective. Check out the conversation.

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Kayla Newcome, Regional Vice President

Listen to Kayla’s story about creating a career in the staffing industry. With a degree in elementary education, her path to the field wasn’t linear but she’s taken the attributes of great teaching, being type A and a natural born leader and found a recipe for success. Kayla discusses creating career paths for her team, empowering others to lead with empathy and solve their own problems. Juggling a career and motherhood has made her more intentional and conscientious about being fully present, whether at work or at home.

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Bill Laursen, President and CEO

From a strawberry farm, to doing maintenance for a large fair, to running a manufacturing company,  Bill shares his journey.  What it was like to have to learn a new language for a job in Switzerland and how he learned patience from traveling. As a leader Bill enjoys taking a chance and giving people an opportunity to let them do things their own way. He talks about the different companies he worked for and how he is motivated by his company culture and creating a vision with clear goals, a positive work environment and personal connections as a team.

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