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Episode 048 — Mitch Spano: The hard truths about career progression!

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Mitch Spano, Senior Application Engineering Manager at Google, shares his journey in the Salesforce ecosystem and discusses his early experiences with Salesforce, the importance of an engineering mindset, and how to advance your career in tech.

He outlines the typical role structures in technology companies, from junior to VP levels, and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptation to avoid career stagnation. Mitch also shares hard truths about career growth and the importance of taking initiative to create new opportunities.

Jack and Mitch share their insights, emphasizing the importance of identifying opportunities, key traits for success, the significance of organizational culture, and the necessity of setting ambitious goals. They also discuss how to navigate workplace dynamics, the value of mentorship, and the need for self-awareness and resilience in the face of challenges.

The conversation culminates in actionable advice for listeners to track their progress and to set high aspirations for their careers.


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