Hi, this is episode 22 of the “Change is a possible podcast”  and our last episode  for this year. My guest today is Mark Ross. He is one of these forever curious and interesting people who has made many unexpected and non-traditional career changes. But let’s start from the beginning – he is one of 13 children! As a child and young adult, he was not even thinking about a career, he wanted to be an entrepreneur; he was always thinking about different ways to make money and how to come up with creative ideas. His very first job was as a 5th-grade teacher, and he did that while in college. Then he went into banking, started career advising business  as a side interest, and then left banking. Now he is growing his business, working in a tech start-up, and releasing a book – Mark’s Guide to Sales and Trading launched on 19 December 2023 and can be found on Amazon.com Here is what we talked about: (01.20) His family and childhood (04.30) His very first job (05.50) His banking career (15.35) Being an Adjunct Professor in a College. (18.24)  How he started his career advising business (20.22) Why and how he left banking (21.06) How did he manage his finance with all these changes and pivots? (24.00) How he wrote his book (28.00) Mark’s  three key takeaways for anyone planning a career: Know exactly where you want to go Make sure you have the skills for your end goal. Build a strong network, especially in the area you are interested in Tune in to hear Mark’s story! You can connect with Mark  on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markrossmfe He also has a website at: https://markross.com/