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Career on Course w/ Scott Jeffrey Miller

Career on Course w/ Scott Jeffrey Miller

Written by: Scott Jeffery Miller
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The Career on Course Podcast has one primary goal in mind: ensuring, perhaps for the first time in any format or venue, that aspiring professionals can have intimate and unprecedented access to someone who has "gone before them" to prevent time and financial investments in what may be the wrong career for them. Career on Course is the ultimate "bring your parent to school" experience so listeners can become more strategic and intentional about one of the most important and impactful decisions of their life: their career choice.

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  • Ep. 20 - Overcoming MAJOR Obstacles to Becoming A LEADING Mortgage Broker with Corrina Carter

    Ep. 20 - Overcoming MAJOR Obstacles to Becoming A LEADING Mortgage Broker with Corrina Carter
    May 15 2024
    In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Corrina Carter, founder and owner of CMS Mortgage, about her career journey to becoming a successful mortgage broker and what the day-to-day life of a mortgage broker entails. Listeners can expect to learn about the skills, behaviors and paths that lead to success in the mortgage broker industry.

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    Best Moments:

    (02:17) What is a mortgage broker?

    (10:09) The market has tightened — only 1 in 100 people brokers market to will actually buy now

    (25:25) Typical day for a loan officer - sales focused role with 50/50 split between prospecting and maintaining relationships

    (20:35) To become licensed, need to take 20 hour course, pass background check and have good credit (no delinquencies)

    (37:55) Most mortgage brokers fall into the career accidentally

    (39:04) Future of industry - simplifying some things but still need the human touch and relationships

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    Guest Bio:

    Corrina Carter is the founder and owner of CMS Mortgage, one of the nation's fastest growing mortgage brokerages. She struggled with independence at a young age and had an unconventional path to her career. Now, she leads a company with over 100 employees!

    Enjoyed this episode? Check out Scott's latest book, Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional.
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    44 mins
  • Ep. 19 - Building a Fitness Training EMPIRE with Nick Carrier

    Ep. 19 - Building a Fitness Training EMPIRE with Nick Carrier
    May 13 2024

    In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Nick Carrier about his journey from finance to fitness training, as well as discussing the challenges, successes, and strategies for building a successful career in the fitness industry.

    You'll discover the ups and downs of transitioning careers, the importance of intentional choices, and the key traits of a thriving fitness trainer. Learn about the differences between group and individual training, the various payment models for fitness trainers, and the essential steps for starting your own fitness training business.

    You will hear about how Nick built his 10 Week Transformation Program, his transition to online coaching, and the future of the fitness industry. You'll walk away from this episode with valuable insights for making intentional career decisions and thriving in the health and fitness field.

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    Key Points:

    • Starting as a finance major but discovering his passion for fitness after becoming a certified personal trainer
    • Different types of trainers
    • Key traits for succeeding in the fitness industry
    • Key challenges you'll face as a personal trainer
    • Nick created his own 10 Week Transformation Program
    • Business expenses including certification, liability insurance, and marketing costs

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    Guest Bio:

    Nick Carrier is a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist that has coached 5,000+ fitness classes and hosted 10+ fitness events to help busy professionals lose body fat and build muscle.

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    Enjoyed this episode? Check out Scott's latest book, Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional.
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 18 - Becoming a Chief Human Resource Officer with Anita Grantham of BambooHR

    Ep. 18 - Becoming a Chief Human Resource Officer with Anita Grantham of BambooHR
    May 10 2024

    In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, about her career journey and insights on being a successful HR leader. They discuss the changing nature of HR, key skills needed, and advice for aspiring HR professionals.

    Join us as Anita Grantham shares her unconventional career path to becoming a prominent Chief Human Resource Officer. From insights on balancing personal and professional life to leveraging AI for employee satisfaction, Anita's story is a must-listen for aspiring HR leaders.

    Discover how she navigates challenges, invests in self-development, and drives organizational success by aligning HR priorities with company objectives.

    Key Points:

    • The future of HR and AI
    • Day-to-day as a head of HR
    • The fundamentals of HR that will never change
    • Getting out of HR to become a better HR leader
    • Why HR leaders burn out and how Anita avoids it
    • Key skills and experiences that will accelerate your career
    • The importance of business acumen and strategy for HR leaders
    • Anita's career path, from med school and selling jewelry on a cruise ship to landing an HR role

    Guest Bio:

    Anita Grantham is currently serving as Head of HR at BambooHR. She previously held HR leadership roles at Pluralsight and Infusionsoft.

    Enjoyed this episode? Check out Scott's latest book, Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional.
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    48 mins
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