Ep. 8 Leveraging your strengths, making career pivots, and more | Krishna Kumar N, Business Storytelling Consultant, Fractional CMO

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Krishna Kumar N, a Business Storytelling Consultant and Fractional CMO, didn't exactly plan on a career in marketing. With a background in mechanical engineering, he got into marketing by chance after a decade in sales, proving that sometimes the most fulfilling paths are the ones we least expect. Discover how he leveraged his strengths to navigate these transitions, cracked the South African market using social selling, and more. This is a must-listen for anyone considering a career change! In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Early life 08:29 Experience working at manufacturing company 14:37 Being Rocket Singh - first sales role 24:02 MBA and why doing one with experience helps 36:17 Prodapt chapter 38:09 Social selling to open new market - South Africa 44:59 Start of marketing journey 50:33 Roots of storytelling 56:56 Experience working at startup 55:04 Whatever you are good at will come and help you 01:03:01 Career advice for marketers 01:06:20 Advice for people considering career transitions 01:10:07 Reflections from 17-years of career journey Follow Marketers Help Marketers: - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketers-help-marketers/ - Website - https://www.marketershelpmarketers.com/ctrl-alt-marketing-episodes