Welcome to episode number 20 of the FITFO Podcast, where I have conversations with amazing moms, dads, and thought leaders of all different industries in hopes to help me figure out how to become the father that I want to be for my two young girls.
My Guest on this episode is Todd Dawson, Managing Partner of WorldBridge Partners. His story begins when he decided to join the FBI at the young age of 15. Despite his dedication to the craft, Todd realized that the FBI's program changes hindered his goal of becoming an agent upon graduating college so he left the Bureau and, briefly, become a police officer before he found his true calling, using those negotiation and investigation skills as an executive recruiter.
Todd is also a devoted father who prioritized his family above all else. So tune in and get ready to hear about his challenges, successes, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.
Time Stamps:
[1:55] How he got into the Bureau
[6:30] Meeting Mr. Hoover and "Deep Throat"
[11:04] Managing high work hours and family life
[12:30] Career investigator joins recruiting industry
[13:32] Recruiting is about the art of getting information
[14:17] What you learn as a recruiter will help you raise your children
[15:50] Bringing his son into the business
[17:50] How he dealt with "No" in his career
[24:27] Effective sales strategies: takeaway closing, exchanging commitments, uncovering market movement.
[25:40] When did recruiters get Lazy?
[26:45] Recruiters should focus on others, not themselves.
[28:25] Parenting lessons: Love, structure, guidance, and presence.
[32:30] Job Description of a father
Show Links:
WorldBridge Partners: https://www.worldbridgepartners.com/
Todd's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawsontodd/
Todd's Substack: https://substack.com/@todddawson?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
