Austin shares his thoughts on starting a podcast and how it can help to supercharge your networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why podcasts are a great idea[1:35] - Come up with a theme[2:12] - Setup is easier than you think[2:57] - Record ‘seed’ episodes[3:43] - Get friends and family to leave reviews[4:21] - Reach out to your target guests[6:05] - But Austin, what about…?Have questions about starting your own podcast? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:FiverrPodbeanShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin explains why companies don’t really care about your past experience and shares what they DO really care about!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why companies don’t really care about your past experience[1:55] - Explain what you can do for your target company[2:43] - Do your homework and researchHave questions about how to create a killer resume? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares his thoughts on how you can demonstrate your value on a resume even when coming from a non-numbers focused role!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why should I care about metrics on my resume?[2:16] - How To Illustrate Value On A Resume In A Non-Numbers Focused Role[3:00] - Numbers are everywhere - Find them and use them[5:02] - Reach out to teams who used your work and ask them for numbersHave questions about how to demonstrate value on your resume? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:How To Write A ResumeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares his thoughts on how following up can increase your response rate on email outreach by 3x!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How To 3x Your Response Rates By Following Up[2:16] - The real reason people don’t reply to you[3:06] - The magic of following up[4:08] - How often to follow up[4:49] - A great email template for following upHave questions about what to say to total strangers? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Email Template Mentioned In Today’s Episode:“Hey [Name],I know this is a crazy time and I know you’re probably super busy. On top of that, your time is valuable!I wanted to follow up on my email below. If you have a few minutes to connect, I’d be very grateful. If not, I completely understand. No worries!Either way, hope you’re safe and healthy.Best,[Your Name]”Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares the exact email template that he uses for his clients when reaching out to potential connections!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why this email template is better than yours[2:36] - Austin’s 3 rules for networking emails[3:39] - Make the message about the other person[5:03] - Austin’s cold outreach email templateHave questions about how to reach out to total strangers? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Email Template Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Hi [Name],My name is [Your Name] and I came across your info [Insert Angle].Your experience really stood out to me — [Elaborate on Angle]! I’d love to learn more about [Them + Angle].I know you’re busy and this is a big ask coming from a stranger. If you have a few minutes, I’d be really grateful. If not, I totally understand - no worries. Either way, have a great week.Best,[Your Name]Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares tips and tricks you can use to increase your LinkedIn Click Through Ratio (CTR) to win more profile views and exposure!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What is a LinkedIn CTR and why should I care?[2:37] - Start by searching for yourself[3:35] - Improve your profile picture[6:12] - Write a better headline[7:53] - Keep track of your statsHave questions about how to improve your LinkedIn profile? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:PhotofeelerCrafting A LinkedIn Profile PictureCreating A Killer LinkedIn HeadlineMy 15 Point LinkedIn Profile ChecklistShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares his story of failure after failure, and how he learned lessons from each failure which eventually led to success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to cure the worry over failure[1:23] - Watch out for ‘Iceberg’ syndrome[3:00] - Austin’s story of success and failure[8:05] - Hindsight is 20/20[9:34] - Failure is a teacher, not an indictmentHave questions about how to change your view of failure? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares an email he received from a listener who wasn’t seeing results and goes over the do’s, don’t’s, and reasons behind his methods!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why Austin’s strategies DON’T work - Wait, what? [1:54] - Cold email is a channel, not a silver bullet[3:14] - Why you should do it even though it isn’t a silver bullet[5:06] - Volume will make the statistics work for youHave questions about how to make Austin’s strategies work for you? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Ask Austin Anything! In this episode Austin answers questions from listeners just like you. Get your question answered on a future Ask Austin Anything episode by submitting it to the link below.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - #AAA for April 2021[1:46] - Trixie - “What’s your best advice for setting yourself up for success in the first 90 days of a new position?”[7:24] - Imtiaz - “What is your process for content creation on LikedIn?”[14:26] - Ralph - “What are your thoughts about ending a job interview mid-way into it when you know it’s not a good fit?”[18:02] - Michael - “Would you suggest networking with companies who do not currently have an opening?”[21:18] - Lisa - “Should we have all of the requirements listed in a job description in order to apply for it?”[26:04] - Oshin - “What are you reading these days?”Books Mentioned:• How To Avoid A Climate Disaster - Bill Gates• The Uninhabitable Earth - David Wallace-Wells• The Proposal - Jasmine GuilloryHave questions about your job search? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares the #1 mistake that most people make in networking, and what you should be doing instead!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - The #1 networking mistake that most people make [2:01] - Time is the most valuable currency[3:42] - If you want it, you need to earn it[4:20] - Good ways to earn the time of influential peopleHave questions about how to network like a pro? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool