136: Joe Trapasso - 'Bones'

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Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jay’s path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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The one and only Joe Trapasso, better known as “Bones” around memoryBlue, is no stranger to the unpredictable paths that can precede a fruitful sales career. From his athletics career to his stint in political canvassing, he is a perfect example of the way valuable sales skills can be honed in the most unexpected of places.

In this episode of Tech Sales is for Hustlers, Joe discusses the origin of his unique nickname while recounting his baseball experiences, his unexpected avenue in politics, and his ultimate success in tech sales.

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136: Joe Trapasso - 'Bones'

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#Business #Careers #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #MemoryBlue #Tech Sales

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