Jordan’s Pro Tips For a Life of Crime:

1. It’s better to be arrested earlier in the day
2. Don’t go to jail
3. Don’t run. You will be caught!

Delve into the fascinating career journey of Jordan Dietch, who transitioned from working as a bail bondsman at age 16 to becoming a successful product manager and eventual head of product. In this episode, Jordan shares stories from his early career, the valuable skills he developed in risk management, empathy, and problem-solving, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to product management. Discover the unique perspective and insights that have driven Jordan's success in the tech industry.

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00:00 - Intro

00:50 - First job during high school

04:45 - Most impressionable moments and skills of the job

06:44 - Most important skills

08:40 - Risk management as an important skill

12:35 - Work ethic and human compassion

14:40 - Unique problem solving skills

20:03 - How lucrative is bail bond work

24:40 - Three transferable skills into product

25:51 - Work life balance

29:12 - Approach to product

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordandietch/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mschaffer1/

From Digital Marketing to Tour Guiding: Leo Loeffler's Journey Through Israel

Join us for an impromptu conversation with Leo Loeffler as he shares his inspiring career pivot from digital marketing to becoming a tour guide in Israel. Recorded during a drive through the Judean foothills, Leo discusses his background in business management, experiences in the IDF, and his entrepreneurial journey starting 'Journey Through Israel.' Learn about the challenges and rewards of changing careers, the importance of marketing yourself, and Leo’s insights into navigating life and business in Israel. Don't miss this captivating episode filled with personal anecdotes and invaluable advice for anyone looking to explore new opportunities in their career.

00:00 Introduction and Impromptu Setup

02:06 Meet Leo Loeffler: The Tour Guide

02:55 Leo's Background and Career Shift

04:53 Life in Israel and Military Service

06:01 Nonprofit Work and Return to Marketing

08:28 The Leap to Entrepreneurship

12:23 Starting the Tour Business

15:56 Marketing and Sales Strategies

19:34 Final Thoughts and Advice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-loeffler/

https://www.journeythroughisrael.com/

https://www.instagram.com/journey.through.israel/

Video of our Journey Through Israel with Leo and Joel, March 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab5-KYgrA0Y

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-a-berley-dmd-1856a576/

Speaking with guests who have completely pivoted their careers while leveraging their past education, skills, and professional experience into a new and seemingly unrelated field. This is the show that will inspire you with how others have braved big and unconventional career changes, applying their transferable skills.