How The F**k Did You Get That Job? – Details, episodes & analysis

Todd Abrams went from being nicknamed "Lumpy" to an IFBB pro men's physique competitor and co-founder and CEO of ICON Meals, a company that delivers healthy meals to thousands across the US. But ICON Meals is just the latest chapter in Todd's entrepreneurial journey. He's founded and successfully exited multiple companies, including Outdoor Solutions and Layer Technologies. From funeral home management software to cloud computing, Todd has consistently demonstrated his knack for identifying opportunities and building thriving businesses across various markets. In this episode, Todd reveals a consistent pattern of identifying needs, seizing opportunities, and adapting to change. He illustrates the power of solving problems you encounter firsthand, the importance of being agile in the face of challenges, and the potential of combining passion with smart business strategies. Todd's experiences, from tech to food, underscore a fundamental truth in entrepreneurship: success often lies in making people's lives easier or better. Here are some of the key topics from the episode: - Build Solutions from Your Own Needs - Pivot or Perish - Food as a Tool for Change - First Mover Advantage - Convenience is King

Lauren Griswold’s resume spans from baseball diamonds to the halls of higher education. Currently, she serves as the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for Boise State University. She joined them in 2019 as Associate Vice President for Creative Strategy and quickly rose through the ranks, taking on increasing responsibility for the university's communications and marketing efforts. But it's her diverse background – with stints at Arizona State University, Mt. Hood Community College, Edelman Public Relations, Microsoft, and even Major League Baseball – that make her career journey so interesting, In this episode, Lauren shares wisdom from her path. The central theme that emerges is the power of embracing the unexpected, taking risks, and staying true to your own definition of success. Lauren's story shows us how to build a fulfilling career on your own terms, even if it means coloring outside the lines. If you're looking for inspiration and actionable advice on your own path to a successful marketing career, this episode is for you.

On this week's episode of How The F*** Did You Get That Job, I sat down with Nate Jorgensen, a guy whose career journey has been filled with all sorts of ups and downs and twists and turns. From his early days as a sports information director at Defiance College to his current role as Senior Director of Academic Marketing and Communications at Miami University, Nate's path is a prime example of embracing the unexpected and turning challenges into opportunities. In this conversation, Nate and I took an honest look at what it takes to build a fulfilling career in a field where the only constant is change. As he shared his journey, it became clear that his success isn't only a result of his impressive skills or his willingness to work hard - it's a testament to his ability to stay true to himself, to lean into his unique experiences, and to find the lesson in every turn.

How the f**k did Lindsey Metselaar go from social media specialist (before social was cool) to founding her own podcast with over 1.2K ratings on Apple Podcasts and an Instagram following of 41.7K? Today we’re talking with Lindsey about her journey from being at the forefront of social media marketing and advertising to founding her own podcast and company. Lindsey graduated from Boston University in 2012. After that she began writing and creating content on staff for companies like Mass Appeal, Fever Labs, and GoButler. From there she founded her own social media management company. Today she is still running that same company, Lindsey's Lunchbox, along with a food blog @dontexpectsalads, and the wildly successful podcast, We Met At Acme. So how did Lindsey gain thousands of followers and get them to participate in her many successful polls? And why won’t Brené Brown get back to her about being on her show?

How the f**k did Matt Tornquist go from studying engineering at Purdue to creating content for the LSU football team? Today we’re talking with Matt about how his love for the craft of making videos and the many reps he put in led him to his dream job in Baton Rouge. Matt is a graduate of Purdue University where he was a recruiting design intern for the Boilermakers. In his time at college, he also co-founded a company specializing in mobile social media graphic creation called Uplink Sports. After graduating Matt worked as a freelance creator and full-time Video Producer with Purdue Athletics. Today, he works on the national champion LSU Athletics Creative and Digital Media staff. So how did Matt get into the creative media space with an Industrial Management degree? And how did he end up grabbing drinks with Bo Pelini of Nebraska football (a.k.a. Jake’s dream dinner date)?

How the f**k did Santino Stancato go from interning with the Brooklyn Cyclones to building up brands like Temple University and Georgia Tech? Today we’re talking with Santino about his journey through the world of sports and branding and how he turned down some high-paying jobs just to do what he loves. Santino graduated from Bloomsberg University of Pennsylvania in 2016. Since then he’s been building up strong brands in sports. He’s done that for the Brooklyn Cyclones, Marshall University, and Temple University. Today he is a brand manager at Georgia Tech University Athletics in Atlanta. So how did Santino survive in Brooklyn off of $8/hour and meal vouchers for stadium food? And how did he end up making sick graphics and getting behind the camera for Georgia Tech?

How the f**k did Dr. Chithra Durgam bring the world of dentistry to Tik Tok? Today we’re talking with Dr. Chithra Durgam about her journey into dentistry and how she’s been modernizing the business with her focus on technology and people. Chithra is a cosmetic dentist with over 17 years of private practice experience. She has been featured in 201 Magazine, Good Day New York, Fox 5 News, and in Gary Vaynerchuck’s book Crushing It. Today, she works as the founder of Aesthetic Dental, Roar Mouthguards, and is also a keynote speaker. She is also focusing a lot on her work with voice technology working with influencers to get them involved in the world of voice. So how did Chithra mix the worlds of Disney and dentistry? And how has she utilized modern technology to reach a bigger audience on platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram?

How the f**k did Akshay Ram accomplish more than most people in his field and he still hasn’t finished college yet? Today we’re talking with Akshay about his success in the world of sports and recruiting. Akshay started his career in graphic design doing freelance work with the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets. From there he helped Holy Cross University’s football program as a recruiting design intern. He only just finished his sophomore year at Syracuse University, but he’s already filled graphic design roles for some big name brands in sports, most recently the Los Angeles Clippers. Today, Akshay continues to work as a Social Moments Associate Designer with Bleacher Report and Football Creative Media Associate with Syracuse. So how did Akshay end up working for some of the biggest names in sports while still in school to get his degree in engineering? And how many customers did he get when he offered to make free logos after only using Photoshop for one day?

How the f**k did Corey Bellemore turn his passion for running and his interest in chugging beer into a world record? Today, we’re talking with Corey about how his athleticism and ability to chug a beer led him to find a worldwide audience through the beer mile. Corey has spent his life in the sport of running. He specialized in the 1500 meter race for the University of Windsor. In his time there he also set the world record for the beer mile. Corey recently graduated from Windsor and is now running with Team Canada and professionally with sponsors like adidas and Flying Monkeys Brewery. So how does one chug and run without spewing their guts? And was Jaffin able to chug his Heineken during this episode?

How the f**k did Jarrett McGovern go from selling toothpicks out of his garage to selling cold brew to stores all over the Northeast? Today we’re talking with Jarrett about his own entrepreneurial journey that led him into the cold brew industry. A few years after graduating from Cornell with a marketing degree, Jarrett was the Co-Founder of the company ToothStix. He went on to work for The Water Initiative as their Creative Director. He ended up stopping both of those gigs to co-found the first nitro cold brew company in Brooklyn in 2014. Since then, RISE Brewing Company built a full-scale brewery in Stamford and is selling its coffee all-around the Northeast. So how did Jarrett turn his garage into a fully functioning toothpick production factory? And where will Jarrett be in 30 years? Possibly Greece?