Episode 51: Finding Passion and Enjoying What You Do by Going All In with Rick Jordan
Synopsis
Episode 51. Rick Jordan is a keynote speaker and podcast host of the All-In podcast with Rick Jordan. He is the CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology, a cybersecurity firm that recently went public. He’s been featured on TV segments with all the majors channels - ABC, NBC, Fox, Bloomberg and more.
Rick started his career at the bottom, without much of an education and only his drive. Over the years he was able to build a personal brand which helped build a company that’s a platform for all the more he wants to achieve.
With host Greg Martin the two discuss his journey, how to enjoy your job, branding, education and lots of advice for everyone in their career.
Key Takeaways and Discussion
The industry Rick works in and his previous job roles.
Why he decided to go public with his IT consulting firm.
The importance of having a personal brand and emphasizing your values.
The 30/70 rule Rick tries to live by and how it improves his efficiency.
How perfection is actually an ego problem.
What his first career choice was and why he decided to pivot to tech.
What you should be doing in your twenties (and what to avoid).
Why you need to be “findable” and what that means in today’s world.
Why it’s important to be all in when you decide to do something.
How opportunities will show up for you in real life if you’re open to them.
The goal of Rick’s podcast and what his mission is as a host.
How he approaches his goals and why it’s the best way to actually accomplish them.
Rick’s Background
Rick started earning in technology, learning how to build a computer at 10. He started his career at RadioShack and later Geek Squad
After taking increasingly higher roles within cyber security, he founded ReachOut Technology in 2010
Today Rick is CEO of ReachOut, and also hosts the All-In Podcast with Rick Jordan