Dan Shoemaker, Accurate's Chief Revenue Officer, recounts his trajectory from politics to business success. He reflects on his early years in retail politics and campaign work, followed by his shift to public policy in the governor's office. Transitioning to the private sector, he discovered he excelled at marketing and sales, re-educated himself, and built the confidence to run board rooms.
We learn about this and more in this weeks episode of inside the C-SUITE
Key Takeaways:
1. Adapting and learning new skills are crucial when moving from politics to the business world.
2. Retail politics teaches valuable lessons in communication, sales, and marketing.
3. Success in high-pressure situations hinges on thorough preparation and confidence.
4. Infrastructure projects offer tangible and lasting impacts.
5. Background screening has evolved, leveraging technology to expedite processes.
6. P&L roles and international experience provide valuable growth opportunities.
7. Regular reflection on personal goals is essential in a career journey.
8. Embrace new opportunities and challenges; don't limit your aspirations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Current Role
02:39 Chief Revenue Officer Position
03:00 Transition from Politics to Business
05:23 Early Years and High School
06:30 College and Interest in Politics
08:26 Experience in Retail Politics
09:39 Lessons Learned from Political Campaigns
11:29 Transition to Public Policy
13:04 Skills Developed in Politics
14:31 Working in the Governor's Office
19:51 Government Marketing Role
20:33 Screening Needs Post-9/11
22:07 Infrastructure and Tangible Results
22:59 Infrastructure Projects in the DC Area
24:03 Background Screening and Private Investigation
25:13 Transition to Technology in Background Screening
26:31 The Evolution of Background Screening Turnaround Time
27:21 Government vs Commercial Background Screening
28:06 Transition to Business Strategy and MBA
29:17 Balancing Work, Family, and MBA
31:02 Transition to Strategy and Corporate Development
32:29 Transition to P&L Roles and CEO Aspirations
34:22 International Expansion and Integration
37:20 Challenges and Changes in Career Path
39:31 Taking Time Off and Reflecting on Career Goals
43:20 Advice from 10-Year-Old Self
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