It is April 2020 and, in just 4 weeks time, 22 Million Americans suddenly find themselves unemployed. And there is a TON of uncertainty swirling about, and no doubt it is definitely warranted. And for many of us, this is not the first time in our professional lives where we’ve seen such a dramatic downturn in the economy, resulting in massive layoffs and entire businesses going under.
So while we’ve never experienced this type of pandemic before, it’s precisely because many people have experienced large scale recession that I wanted to connect those of you who are feeling uncertain with stories of growth, hope, and fulfillment.
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with someone I have a ton of respect for and consider a friend: Nick Hermandorfer.
Nick is the Founder and CEO of Home Run Dugout, yet the reason I was so excited to talk with Nick is the journey he’s taken to get to where he is now. Nick graduated from college at Princeton and spent a total of 6 WEEKS working at Lehman Brothers in Manhattan before the 2008 economic crisis cost him his job. What you’ll hear in this episode is Nick telling the story of how he found himself unemployed, living in his parents’ basement, trying to figure out what was next. You’ll hear about how circumstances found him traveling to Austin, TX, where he went to work at a local startup that would coincidentally lead to starting his own company.
So, if you’re feeling worried, fearful, or just a little uncertain, I hope this conversation with Nick will instill you with some hope, some optimism, and maybe even some ideas for how you can turn any crisis into an opportunity.