In this short segment of the Revenue Builders Podcast, John McMahon and John Kaplan are joined by Marcy Stoudt, CEO and partner at Revel Search and Revel Coach. Marcy shares actionable advice on networking with intention, understanding energy management, and distinguishing between opportunity and position when evaluating career moves. Whether you're a leader, sales professional, or someone navigating a career transition, Marcy's insights will help you approach networking and interviewing with the right mindset to find roles that truly align with your values and energize you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[00:01:24] Networking strategies: Build connections subtly without signaling job hunting.
[00:01:43] Energy management vs. time management: Why knowing what energizes you matters.
[00:02:51] Assessing energy alignment in job roles: Questions to uncover what fuels or drains you.
[00:03:31] The role of mindset: How being in the right energy state affects job searching outcomes.
[00:04:54] Opportunity vs. position: Why a lower title at a better company may be the smarter choice.

QUOTES

[00:01:43] "I don't believe in time management; I believe in energy management."
[00:02:51] "If you’re not honest about what gives you energy and what doesn’t, that’s on you."
[00:03:49] "When you’re in a good space, you think differently, you email differently, and you work harder."
[00:05:16] "Don’t confuse opportunity with position. Let go of your ego and focus on long-term growth."

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