The Secret To Career Success From a Tech CEO

Sherveen Mashayekhi is the CEO and Founder of Free Agency. Free Agency helps mid to senior level tech employees maximize their career opportunities and earning potential. They do this by providing them with a dedicated talent agent. The same way that top athletes, musicians and entertainers have agents that get them the best roles and opportunities, that is what Free Agency is looking to do for tech employees.

👉🏾In this episode, we talk about:

(00:00) Trailer

(02:30) What Inspired Sherveen to leave his job and go all in on Free Agency

(09:10) Why you must always be prepared for your moment

(15:50) The process of finding your unique talent/ superpower

(25:50) Pick the company you like better every time

(27:00) How to know if you have an idea worth leaving your job for?

(30:30) The obsession will pull you in

(32:10) Tim Grover: What separates good from all-time great

(36:30) What makes someone a top 0.00001% performer (Mr.Beast)

(37:30) Lessons from the Michael Jordan (The Last Dance) Documentary

(42:10) What companies will thrive during the recession? (prediction)

(44:25) Can everyone actually be motivated in their work (view from a founder’s perspective)

(47:00) Would people be happier if everyone was an entrepreneur? 

(51:00) How can people be intentional with their work? (don’t miss this)