Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
I’ve been honored to advise thousands of executives in my career. Many are at a fork in the road—tired of their daily grind and want to change industries for a greener pasture. While I understand changing industries can feel like a smart play, sometimes it can be a steep climb.
Time may not be your friend.
My recommendation for CEOs and other leaders planning to exit from their current roles is to consider an industry-adjacent move. While industry changes are certainly possible, the time required to switch from manufacturing to SaaS technology (as one example) can be a grueling challenge.
Instead, consider an industry-adjacent niche.
As a business builder with an entrepreneurial drive, Brendan St. Jacques decided he wanted a change. After a very lucrative career in the hotel and hospitality industry, he launched an industry change. What he learned in his journey helped him land an opportunity in the sweet spot between
hospitality and technology (both passions for him).
In our latest episode of the Get Hired Up! podcast, I speak with Brendan, an award-winning and entrepreneurial-focused sales leader. We discuss his transition
from the mature hotel industry to the burgeoning “hotel-tech” niche, which is a new model for short and long-term travelers. And, I can attest firsthand, how brilliantly the model works.