James Badman - Someone has done it before you. Find them, learn from them.

James Badman is a published Academic, Entrepreneur, Director and discusses why you shouldn’t “be afraid to ask for help”, that “You should never give up on your passion”, why “you should put yourself out there” and more. Hosted by Siebe Van Der Zee.

About James Badman

James Badman is highly dedicated to his work in the animal industry. He has developed expertise in business administration, including state and federal permitting, USDA licensing, and the recruiting and training of animal care staff. He is the Associate Director for the Department of Animal Care and Technologies at Arizona State University where he has worked for over 25 years. He has founded and established several businesses including the Red Mountain Conservation and Education Center since 2002, and the USDA licensed exotic animal pet store, WildSide Pets, from 2007 to 2022, and co-founder of the Phoenix Reptile Expo with partner Drew Rheinhardt.

James' involvement within the animal industry is rooted in his lifelong passion for animals, which includes working with a wide range of species from tortoises to warthogs.

Episode notes

0:00 James Badman - Someone has done it before you.  Find them, learn from them.
04:41 Lesson 1: Value friendships
07:33 Lesson 2: Never give up on your passion, even if it must be sidelined for a minute
10:18 Lesson 3: Someone has done it before you.  Find them, learn from them.
14:31 Lesson 4: Don’t be afraid to ask for help
20:01 Lesson 5: We all report to someone
22:49 Affiliate Break
23:29 Lesson 6: You are only on top for so long, so always look to improve or reinvent yourself
25:35 Lesson 7: Remember that even when things are not going well, there is a lesson to be learned  
27:53 Lesson 8: Put yourself out there  
30:55 Lesson 9: You have to work to be happy
33:07 Lesson 10: Give back, when you can