#004: Christian Mijares (25 yrs) on Managing $60 Million as a Financial Advisor and Networking with Anyone
Release Date: 06/16/2017
#023: Anthony ONeal (Dave Ramsey Personality) on College Finances
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Anthony Oneal () currently serves as a Dave Ramsey personality advising college students on finances. In this episode, Anthony and I discuss: Choosing the most financially sensible college; If and how much to work at a job during college; and How to manage finances while at college. Connect with Anthony on his , , , and . Also, check out Anthony's new book, . Anthony's "tweetable" advice: "Listen...You are special. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Go impact the world.
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#022: Dr. Mordecai Brownlee (St. Philip's College) on Community College vs University
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Dr. Mordecai Brownlee () currently serves as the Vice President for Student Success at in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mordecai brings a great perspective to students thinking about attending community college, and offers compelling reasons why students who aren’t thinking about attending community college should do just that. Connect with Dr. Mordecai on his on , and on . Dr. Mordecai's "tweetable" advice: "Believe in yourself."
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#021: Rick Hess (American Enterprise Institute) on If Ivy League Schools are Worth It & Education Reform
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Frederick ("Rick") Hess () is a Director of Education Policy Studies at the (AEI). Rick has taught at some of the most prestigious colleges, including Ivy League colleges, such as Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, we discuss: Whether attending Ivy League schools are worth it; The purpose of college and why it matters for college students; How college students can choose from the list of best colleges, including Ivy League schools. Rick’s “tweetable” advice: “Go read more Vonnegut.”
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#020 - How College Students Can Rapidly Achieve Self-Awareness
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#019: Mickey Baines (Kennedy & Company) on College Marketing, Admissions Decisions, and the Value of Self-Awareness
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is a Principal at , a boutique educational consulting firm located in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Mickey and I discuss: How colleges market to students, and what students can do about it; Why it's important to develop self-awareness early in college; and What colleges are doing to promote employment opportunities for students. Mickey's "tweetable" advice: Read by Daniel Pink.
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#018: Josh Thiel (28 yrs) on Getting Elected for Political Office in America’s Richest County - Loudoun County, Virginia
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Josh Thiel () graduated from St. Francis University with a degree in Marketing and Communications. Today, Josh serves on the which is located in Loudoun County, the wealthiest and fastest growing county in America. At the same time, Josh works for , one of the premier consulting firms in the Washington, D.C. area. In this episode, Josh and I discuss: How students can quickly and effectively plug into the political arena; How to use failure to drive further success; and College life as a Division 1AA athlete Josh’s “tweetable” advice: To persevere. To learn more about Josh, check out...
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#017: Spencer Folmar (28 yrs) on Founding a Hollywood Movie Company, Producing 17 Films, and Graduating in 2.5 Years
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Spencer Folmar () graduated from Grove City College in 2.5 years with a B.A. in Communications. Today, Spencer is the director and producer of , a Hollywood video production company. Spencer also owns a video distribution company through . Beginning at age 15, Spencer has since produced 17 feature films and created over 1,500 videos for corporate clients. Spencer's films have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Post, and The LA Time. Fans can easily locate Spencer on or his . In this episode, Spencer and I discuss: The meaning...
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#016: Tyler Schmitt (26 yrs) on Being Gary Vaynerchuk's Right-Hand-Man
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Tyler Schmidt () graduated from Penn State University in 2013 with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. During his time in college, Tyler developed such a compelling resume that in less than one year following graduation, Tyler began working for , an elite marketing agency founded by social icon . Tyler landed a job at in 2.5 weeks from leaving his first job after graduation - a crazy feat. Today, Tyler serves as right-hand-man, working on all the latest projects, meeting power-players, and learning from the industry's best. In this episode, Tyler and I explore:...
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#015: Dietrich & Carlie Linde (29 yrs) on Paying Off $155k in Student Loans in 5 Years
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& both graduated from Virginia Tech in 2011, Dietrich with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and Carlie with a degree in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies. Throughout college, Dietrich and Carlie amassed $155,000+ in student loans. That's the bad news. The good news is that in 5 years they repaid 100% of their debt. In this episode, Dietrich, Carlie, and I discuss: How they managed to accrue over $155,000 in student loans What students can do to prevent falling prey to massive student loans, and If students already have student loans, how they can repay...
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#014: Nico Esguerra (25 yrs) on Traveling to 25+ Countries, Studying Abroad, and Making It In Media
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Nico Esguerra graduated from Columbia University in 2014 with a degree in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies. Nice has traveled across the world and fashioned together his travel experience into amazing professional opportunities. In particular, Nico has done a wide array of things ranging from studying rebel groups in Mozambique, working for media outlets in Beirut, and even milking goats on a U.S. farm. Nico leveraged these travel experiences to intern for the National Public Radio (NPR) and score a coveted job for a New York City media company, servicing companies like...
info_outlineChristian Mijares (@runbrownrun) graduated from Geneva College in 2014 with a degree in Marketing. In just over 2 years from college graduation, Christian manages $60 million as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, an elite investment bank.
In this episode, Christian and I discuss his story and:
- What the world of high finance looks like and what it means to be someone’s personal “Chief Financial Officer”
- Why interpersonal skills are atop the most important skills to develop
- Why persistency is the most valuable element in building a client list
- How to face rejection and overcome being told “no”
- Why “playing the long game” is critical to developing a network
- How to use commonalities to connect with anyone
- How to use the “3-day rule” in professional networking
- How to “play in traffic” and why immersing yourself in your proposed career track is valuable
- How to become class president
- How to use varsity sports in college to build friendships
Christian’s “tweetable” advice: “Get involved and enjoy the time.”
Connect with Christian on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected]. Christian even offered to take personal calls! Hit him up at 703.556.8124!