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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Greg Edwards, a technology entrepreneur since 1998. Before founding CryptoStopper, he started Axis Backup, a backup and disaster recovery company for the insurance industry. In 2015, Axis backup was acquired by J2 Global, enabling the creation of CryptoStopper which focuses exclusively on cybersecurity.

Greg talks about the importance of following up when it comes to the recruitment process. He also discusses the value in taking control of your own career plans.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Always follow up when you\\u2019re looking for a company you\\u2019d like to work with. Never be afraid to chase your application, or to pursue a hiring manager about vacancies.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

Greg lost a huge client to a competitor, which drastically hit his company\\u2019s revenue. He initially thought it would be catastrophic, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it allowed his company to grow and scale.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

After performing well, early on in his career, Greg was rewarded with a trip, which left a huge impression on him as a youngster.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The tech sector is exploding with possibilities, including machine learning and the advances it brings are growing exponentially.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Necessity!

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Be your own boss. Take control and accept control of your own career path.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 I\\u2019ve always ignored bad advice!

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Focus on cybersecurity much earlier, and learning how to be a hacker, using that knowledge for good.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Growing the company to an annual $10m revenue level as well as find great people..

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Being able to identify talent in people.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Mental and physical exercise.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Using his private pilot license to fly planes.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Determine what you want your career to look like, and plan for the career course that means the most to you.

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BEST MOMENTS

(4:32) \\u2013 Greg \\u2013 \\u201cIdentify the company you want to work for and then don\\u2019t be afraid to follow up\\u201d

(11:30) \\u2013 Greg - \\u201cThere are so many opportunities that I see coming over the next twenty years\\u201d

(14:09) \\u2013 Greg \\u2013 \\u201cThe democratization of currency is already happening and I think that\\u2019s going to proliferate and ultimately be a positive\\u201d

(15:45) \\u2013 Greg \\u2013 \\u201cAccept control of your own career path\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 GREG EDWARDS

Greg Edwards is a technology entrepreneur since 1998. Before founding CryptoStopper, he started Axis Backup, a backup and disaster recovery company for the insurance industry. In 2015, Axis backup was acquired by J2 Global, enabling the creation of CryptoStopper which focuses exclusively on cybersecurity.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 GREG EDWARDS

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptostopper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gedwardswpd

Website: https://www.getcryptostopper.com/