by @nodegree on The NoDegree Podcast
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He got a baseball scholarship to college. But, since Jeremy Anderson skipped classes, he failed and ultimately dropped out.
Today he’s the CEO of Overwatch Technology, a cyber security company. Listen in as he shares his journey from high school to the Marine Corps and his transition to a civilian career life.
He discusses his experiences starting a business, addresses hiring people on the spectrum, provides advice to aspiring network engineers and highlights the role of business books and personal finance in his career.
Timestamps:
(00:00) — Intro
(00:50) — Cybersecurity: About Jeremy and his job description
(01:32) — Blueprint for success
(02:13) — Salary range for a C-Suite executive in MSP
(04:26) — High school experience/backstory
(05:29) — Making the most of a great opportunity
(06:16) — Books that had a great impact
(07:27) — Certifications acquired along the way
(08:28) — How long did you serve at the Marine Corps?
(09:20) — Getting a network engineering job offer
(09:58) — Transitioning to a career outside the military
(11:07) — Technical skills learned along the way
(11:55) — What came next?
(14:04) — Challenges faced transitioning into a business owner
(17:11) — How has the MSP industry changed over time?
(18:27) — Notable big wins in the first few years of business
(19:30) — Mistakes made along the way
(20:53) — What does enterprise software cost?
(22:13) — Biggest Career accomplishment so far
(23:15) — Finding passion for hiring people on a spectrum
(24:27) — Most difficult career experience
(25:08) — Any hold-backs/insecurities from the lack of a college degree?
(26:28) — Advice to 18-year-old Jeremy
(27:18) — Looking ahead: Future goals and business plans
(30:43) Industry insights: Advice for aspiring network engineers
Support/Contact Jeremy:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyandersonowt/
- Company website: https://www.owcybertech.com/
Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcav
- EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches by Dave Ramsey: https://amzn.to/3QF8RYG
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