009 with David Dickey of Patriot Group Recruiting Agency - Work The Plan

Veteran Wealth Secrets

In today's episode, we will have the CEO of The Patriot Group Recruiting Agency, David Dickey to share his wisdom in making a plan, adapting, and overcoming toward your mission.

Episode Highlights:

• 01:00- David's career as a recruiter during the pandemic
• 02:41- What makes the Patriots Group different from its competitors
• 04:35- David's epiphany
• 06:00- Putting the metal to the pedal when you see success or failure
• 07:31- The two extremes that motivate David
• 10:22- Things to be aware of to become prepared in the modern economy and the new normal
• 13:13- Things to do to bolster resumes in this new environment
• 16:13- David's definition of success in the next three years

3 Key Points:

1. Take time to set your goals (long term or short term), come up with a plan, stick to it and keep making applicable adjustments.
2. When looking at the right company or industry, take a look at where you are, consider the worst-case and best-case scenario, and then decide if this is the industry that you want to work with long term.
3. Bolster your resume by getting all certifications that you need in areas that you want to go. Make your network by joining virtual events or connecting through LinkedIn. Read books, and practice your soft skills.

Quotes:

• “A lot of people, especially entrepreneurs tend to lay off, so once you succeed or fail, it should motivate you to work even harder and put the pedal to the metal.’- David Dickey
• “The sooner you can identify what you love to do, the better, but continue to self-evaluate to do what it is that you love.” - David Dickey
• “Regardless of where you are going, if they decided to do something else, you shouldn't be afraid to do it. Take into consideration what you have learned from the military and your current civilian experience.”- David Dickey

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