Podcast: Unpopular Opinion

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    Unpopular Opinion
    Taking Opportunities You Aren't Qualified For Is The Right Move with Sims Tillirson
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    Unqualified, apply anyway

    If Sims Tillirson waited to be qualified for every position he’d gone after, he’d still be running a grain elevator.

    Now Head of Sales at PERKS Showcase, Sims’ career has been a whirlwind of trial, error and self-discovery. Thanks to his experience, he has a unique take on pursuing the roles that you don’t check all the boxes off for—and we’re HERE FOR IT.

    Unqualified? Apply anyway

    Tune in and see how Sims has tapped into this mentality to achieve big, learn fast and persuade others to do the same. Walk away with some tactical advice on how to put this method into practice and some bonus thoughts on why hustle culture is ALWAYS negative—PERIOD. 

    Check out these resources we mentioned

    Sim’s ebook F*CK THE HUSTLE 

    Sim’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/simstillirson/

    Time Stamps of the Episode

    1:16-2:11 (on pursuing opportunities you’re not qualified for)

    2:14-4:07 (Sims’ work history and how it ties in with his take)

    4:08-4:39 (exuding confidence)

    4:40-5:21 (who is this approach right for?)

    5:23-6:55 (getting fired and working through that)

    6:55-8:32 (advantages of going for stretch jobs)

    8:33-9:34 (on mentorship)

    10:03-10:51 (wearing all the hats)

    10:52-11:51 (backlash on this perspective)

    12:07-12:32 (why startups are the best place to learn this)

    12:33-14:55 (hustle culture)

    14:57-17:27 (time blocking smartly)

    17:30-19:55 (tactical advice for pursuing stretch opportunities)

    20:40-26:49 (debunk an unpopular opinion, closing notes)

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    Unpopular Opinion
    You don't need experience or a plan to launch a successful marketing channel—featuring Ashley Faus
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    Ashley Faus, Director of Integrated Product Marketing at Atlassian, doesn’t spend months buttoning things up before hitting the “go live” button—she puts herself out there. In terms of the metrics and the repeatable, scalable processes? While those might not always be in place, Ashley finds success in executing and encourages her team to do the same.

    Deep knowledge of the subject or audience trumps planning

    Don’t let fear of failure put you in execution paralysis. Invest more time in “doing” and less on the theoretical roadblocks thrown at you along the way. After all, you can never have your first podcast without having your first podcast!

    Check out these resources we mentioned

    Her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/
    Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyfaus

    Time Stamps of the Episode

    1:18- 3:08 (why experience and a plan aren’t requirements for launching a new marketing tactic)

    3:09-6:28 (a look into Ashley Faus’ background and how that ties in with her outlook)

    6:29-12:22 (why ‘iterate’ and ‘fail fast’ get stuck in the planning phases)

    12:23-15:53 (the moment Ashley Faus bought into this approach)

    15:55-19:35 (the advantages of ‘going for it.’)

    19:39-23:20 (why people are afraid to just start)

    23:21-26:03 (tactical ways teams can start investing more time on execution)

    26:11-33:37 (Ashley Faus debunks an ‘unpopular opinion’ and closing notes)