083 | Jon England | The Key Drivers of Entrepreneurial and Professional Success

In today’s show Chris interviews, Jon England, VP of Parity, Inc. Jon reveals some interesting details about his career and highlights some crucial values and habits which have been the key drivers of his success.

This show starts with Jon recalling his life before Student Works. Like many of us, John lacked clarity in his formative years. Only when he turned 18, did he start contemplating the long term-fallout of his actions? So, what steps did Jon take once he realized his folly?

In the next segment of the show, listeners will learn how joining Student Works helped John achieve exactly that.

Jon shares how he honed crucial skills like customer service, communication, and sales that are holding him in good stead to date. Apart from these tangible benefits, Jon reveals that he learned about goal setting and accountability during his Student Works stint.

After Student Works, Jon first worked at Keylingo Translations, an organization started by another Student Works alumni. Next, he transitioned to the industry major, Salesforce. How did Jon manage to land a job at one of the most prestigious organizations in the world? Did his Student Works experience help him here? In this segment of the show, listeners will get a “peek” into the work culture at Salesforce, and learn about the practices that make it one of the best organizations in the world.

After, 3 years at Salesforce, Jon got an exciting opportunity in the form of Parity, Inc. As VP Sales of Parity, Inc., Jon helps buildings and condos reduce their carbon footprint. Here, Jon shares why he felt the need to earn more than material success. Further, listeners will also learn how to overcome some common challenges that often plague small organizations. From hiring the best people to implementing systems and processes, this segment of the show is loaded with some excellent value.

Towards the end, Jon has some excellent advice for aspiring and new entrepreneurs. Here we talk about the importance of time management, networking, continuous learning, and self-awareness.

Tune in for some excellent nuggets!

 

Links: 

Jon’s LinkedIn

 

Resources: 

Student Works 

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