The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares the 5-step process he uses to validate all of his products, and you can use the same process to create your own profitable side hustle!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 5 steps for creating a profitable side hustle[1:40] - Brainstorm your offer and niche down[3:48] - Come up with your specific offering[4:54] - List everyone you can think of who might be interested[5:47] - Ask for feedback[8:22] - RecapShare 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 answer to the question “What if a company steals my Value Validation Project ideas?”Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What happens if a company steals my VVP  ideas?[1:19] - Why VVPs are so valuable[2:22] - What does the math say?[6:29] - It’s hard, but hang in thereResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:CultivatedCulture.com/ValueShare 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 3 things he looked for when looking for people to hire at Microsoft. Make sure you’re doing these 3 key things before and during your interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 3 Things Austin Looked For When Interviewing People At Microsoft[1:25] - Giving specific answers vs. giving general answers[3:52] - Do they have a side hustle?[6:00] - What kind of questions do they ask?Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:CultivatedCulture.com/InterviewsShare 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 3 part answer to the question “What are your salary expectations?”Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Austin’s 3 part answer to “What are your salary expectations?”[0:57] - Research and prepare beforehand[2:11] - How to handle the salary conversation - change the focus[3:58] - Ask for their budgeted salary range[4:52] - What to say if they push you for a number[7:13] - Negotiate for things other than moneyResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:CultivatedCulture.com/SalaryShare 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 #1 rule to live by for business, job searching, and success in everyday life!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Austin’s #1 job search rule to live by[1:20] - If it’s easy for you, it’s easy for everyone else too[3:29] - What Austin has learned about success[4:04] - Going the extra mile[6:42] - Ask yourself this one questionShare 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 journey with mental health and his tips for creating a safe space for yourself!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Mental health and your career[1:46] - Why is this important now?[2:26] - Austin’s mental health journey[4:53] - It’s OK to talk about this stuff, we all deal with it[6:23] - The tools Austin uses[8:45] - Exercise above all else[9:22] - Try journaling[10:51] - Seek help - find someone to talk to[12:00] - Change your relationship with your phone[14:06] - Track your daysResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Done AppCultivatedCulture.com/BurnoutLinkedIn post about burnoutShare 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 4 ways that failure has helped to skyrocket his career. Success and failure are perceived incorrectly by so many people, so change your mindset. Learn from your failures and that will lead to your success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 4 ways that failure helped to skyrocket Austin’s career[0:35] - The problem with the perception of success and failure[2:54] - Austin’s journey through failure to success[3:05] - Trying to start a music blog[4:42] - Trying to start an apparel company[6:40] - Trying to be a freelancer[7:35] - Trying to create an app[9:28] - The beginning of Cultivated Culture[13:25] - Just go try somethingShare 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 insights he learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes. These are the most common mistakes people make, and what you can learn from them!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What I learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes[0:30] - How we got this data[2:00] - Most people don’t include a LinkedIn profile link[2:57] - Way too few keywords and soft skills[3:47] - Not nearly enough measurable results[5:18] - Most resumes are too short or too long[6:15] - Too many “fluffy” buzzwordsResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Resymatch.ioYou can read the full breakdown of the data along with visuals, takeaways, and sources here: https://cultivatedculture.com/stats/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 3 reasons why doing “free work” actually pays more and how you can use “free work” to accelerate your career!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 3 reasons why doing free work actually pays more[0:58] - What does free work really mean?[2:48] - Build skills that make you more valuable[5:14] - Create results that get more clients[8:30] - Attract more people to your tribeResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:How to change careersHow to networkValue Validation ProjectsShare 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 effective strategy for practicing your new skills before you take your big shot. Always pick the audience you want to suck in front of!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to pick the right audience to suck in front of[1:35] - What Tim Ferriss has to say about getting started[2:17] - When you’re starting out, you’re going to suck[3:35] - Practice in a low-stakes environmentShare 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