I am on a quest to understand what it means to be Super Unemployable. In each unfiltered episode, I sit down with people who have forged their own paths, embracing the freedom and challenges of defying traditional career norms. These are the stories of resilience, innovation, creativity, and unwavering determination. For those seeking the truth behind unconventional success, Super Unemployable offers a candid, introspective look at the true essence of living life on your own terms.
#19: From Gift Baskets to Fertility Revolution: Laura J. McDonald's Entrepreneurial Odyssey
Laura J. McDonald, Flora's CEO, recounts her entrepreneurial journey from gift baskets to fertility insurance, highlighting resilience and authenticity in overcoming obstacles within women's health; this is an interview.
29 May 2025
#18: Ayahuasca & Entrepreneurship with Richard Forbes: Serial Entrepreneur and Growth Hacker
Richard Forbes shares how his experiences with ayahuasca inform his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the importance of embracing uncertainty for unlocking new paths to success in this interview.
13 Dec 2024
Finding Your Rooftop Moment with Oli Gardner: Marketing Pioneer & Co-Founder of Unbounce
Marketing pioneer Oli Gardner shares his rooftop-to-start-up journey, highlighting key turning points, the importance of partnership and trust, and embracing risk for incredible opportunities.
29 Nov 2024
#16: How Billionaires Act with Chris Hobbs: Tech Founder and AI Innovator
Tech founder Chris Hobbs shares insights on how billionaires think and act, from scaling a business to navigating the future of technology and its impact on industry.
15 Nov 2024
#15: Manifesting Dreams with Cynthia McKenna: Author, Life Coach and Former Miss Peru International Winner
In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia McKenna, a best-selling author, Former Miss Peru Latin International, investor, entrepreneur, and life coach, to explore her transformative journey from the vibrant streets of Peru to the bustling business world. Cynthia shares her remarkable story of rising from humble beginnings to achieving success, despite facing personal challenges such as raising a child with autism, navigating a divorce, and battling inner struggles.
1 Nov 2024
#14: GUEST Dr. Christy Lane Risks It All in Silicon Valley
In this episode of Super Unemployable, we dive deep into the heart of Silicon Valley’s tech scene with Dr. Christy Lane, a trailblazer who left a secure academic career to co-found Vivimetrica, a company transforming wearable data into predictive health insights. Despite the odds, with women comprising less than 9% of health tech executives in 2014, Dr. Christy navigated the challenges of skeptical investors and numerous failures to rewrite the industry’s rules.
18 Oct 2024
#13: GUEST Brandon Smith & The Journey From Hucking Rocks to Building Custom Homes
In this episode of Super Unemployable, we dive into the inspiring story of Brandon Smith (Co-Founder and CEO of New Vision Projects), a Vancouver-based entrepreneur who transformed his life from humble beginnings in construction to becoming a successful business owner. Brandon shares his journey, driven by the belief that no dream is too big if you’re willing to put in the work.
4 Oct 2024
#12: Guest Anya Jordan & Her Journey from Russia to Miami to Single Mother to MedSpa Maven
In this episode of Super Unemployable, we dive into the inspiring journey of Anya Jordan, a relentless entrepreneur who transformed her life from the bustling streets of Russia to the vibrant chaos of Miami. Anya didn’t just leave Russia to start anew; she embarked on an adventure that would redefine her existence. Her story is one of grit, determination, and the refusal to be confined by traditional employment.
25 Sept 2024
#11 GUEST: Alan Albert Sold His Company to Apple & Then He Felt Super Unemployable
In this episode, we sit down with Alan Albert, President of MarketFit.
Alan takes us through his journey from startup to acquisition by Apple Computers. We dive deep into what it was like to build a company, wear multiple hats, experience the highs and lows of selling to one of the world’s largest companies, and then what happens after that sale. The moments of Super Unemployability that force you to question what comes next and how to cope with a world you no longer feel like you fit within.
4 Sept 2024
#10: Guest Insurance Industry Leader Diane Jones & the Founder's Dilemma
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of the Super Unemployable with Diane Jones from InsurTech. We explore the challenges faced by founders who sell their companies and find it difficult to adjust to being employees again, often leaving money on the table. Diane shares her personal journey of selling her family insurance business and her subsequent experiences working for a larger conglomerate.
15 Aug 2024
#9: GUEST Entrepreneur Barry Hartman & the Super Unemployable Milkshake
I sit down with Barry Hartman, co-founder and CEO of 505-Junk, one of Canada’s fastest-growing junk removal companies. Barry’s journey is anything but conventional. From taking odd jobs in the fast food and restaurant industry to becoming a professional snowboarder, Barry’s path to entrepreneurship is inspiring and motivational.
1 Aug 2024
#8: Guest JP Holecka & the Super Unemployable Hair Cut
I am thrilled to have JP Holecka join me on the podcast today. He is the CEO and founder of Power Shifter Digital and a personal friend and mentor.
In this episode, JP discusses his experiences with ADHD, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the importance of mentorship. He also delves into the challenges of being super unemployable, balancing personal and professional life, and the concept of leading by example.
This is a show you won't want to miss.
Show notes:
The study regarding ADHD and entrepreneurship can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dalearcher/2014/05/14/adhd-the-entrepreneurs-superpower/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/dalearcher/2014/05/14/adhd-the-entrepreneurs-superpower/)
The study regarding lump sums of money and what people do with them can be found here: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/05/1217437174/people-can-do-more-with-lump-sum-of-money-than-payments-experiment-in-kenya-sugg
12 Jul 2024
#7: Jacob & the Lessons I Learned Working in Women's Retail
Working in women's retail taught me so much about life, leadership, friendships and integrity. Honestly, this was one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever had and it has guided so much of my future decisions as an entrepreneur.
I honestly believe that everyone should work in retail before starting a business. Have a listen to the podcast and I will tell you why.
21 Jun 2024
#6: Telemarketing and the Thick Skin Required to Succeed
Hey there! Ever wondered what it’s like to dive into the working world at 15? Join me, Dean, as I take you back to the mid-nineties for a wild ride through my very first job as a telemarketer. Spoiler alert: it’s a rollercoaster of smoke-filled offices, chain-smoking bosses, and a hilarious mix of rejection and unexpected connections.
In this episode, I share the valuable life lessons learned from getting hung up on, dealing with colorful characters, and fighting for a paycheck to buy that dream bike. Whether you’re reminiscing about your first gig or looking for some entrepreneurial inspiration, this story is sure to give you a good laugh and a fresh perspective on building resilience.
So grab your headphones, settle in, and let’s chat about how a tough job can give you the thick skin you need to succeed. And hey, I’d love to hear your own thick skin stories too! Connect with me on LinkedIn and let’s keep the conversation going. Cheers!
12 Jun 2024
#5: Serving Tables for the Bachelorette Jillian Harris
I spent my university years serving at a local restaurant. My boss was Jillian Harris. What I can say is that I wasn't very good at the job but it did teach me a lot about myself and it did help me learn more about my super unemployable self.
What is your serving story? Share with me on the podcast. Find me on LinkedIn - Dean Horsfield.
7 Jun 2024
#4: Birthday Reflections and the Howard Schultz Story
Today, we're taking a slight detour from our usual antics. Guess what? Tomorrow's my birthday, and I'm turning the big 4-2!
Birthdays always get me in a reflective mood, making me ponder over the past year and my entire 42-year journey. Do you ever find yourself questioning everything around this time too? Maybe it's a "super unemployable" syndrome—never really satisfied, always pushing for more.
To celebrate, I want to dive into the life of one of my favorite super unemployables: Howard Schultz, the mastermind behind Starbucks. Inspired by his story on the "Acquired" podcast, we'll explore how a mere "three" in a job review propelled him to greatness.
So, grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let's chat about the highs, lows, and endless pursuit of fulfillment. Oh, and if you have a story to share, I'd love to hear it! Reach out to me on LinkedIn—I'm Dean Horsfield, and I'm eager to connect with fellow super unemployables. 🎙️
Here's to all of us with birthdays on the horizon—may we find happiness and growth in our journey. Thanks for tuning in!
29 May 2024
#3: Best Buy & How I Ended Backpacking in Europe
My girlfriend gave me an ultimatum that she was going to Europe, with or without me.
Luckily, I am the Supe Unemployable and the decision to ditch my prestigious job at Best Buy and go backpack Europe for the months was a super easy one to make.
19 May 2024
#2: MyWurld & the CEO Who Put His Feet in my Face
In this week's edition of The Super Unemployable Podcast, I talk about my experience working at a Vancouver based tech company - Contac Services.
Arguably one of the worst CEOs I have ever encountered. However, it taught me a lot about how to focus, how to be responsible with cash flow and it was the job where I came up with my groundbreaking theory called The Tree of Granularity.
3 May 2024
#1: What it Means to be Super Unemployable
Being super unemployable is not easy, it's not even really a choice, it is essentially just the way you were born. Constantly sabotaging good jobs, bouncing from employer to employer and choosing to work for terrible people just because you know that will make it easier to quit.
Ultimately you will either end up starting a company or find yourself in jail. For me, it could have gone either way, but I found my way out.
Welcome to the Super Unemployable.
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