How Listening to One Podcast Earned Me $1,250, a Trip to Austin, and a Workshop With One Of My Idols

Jordan Carroll
Nov 5 · 10 min read

Why you’re not actually competing against everyone, winning a contest is extremely attainable, & what I learned meeting a virtual mentor in person.

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I’ve entered many contests in my life — raffles, giveaways, competitions… you name it, I’ve taken my swings. I’m not sure if it’s due to the burden…

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I help high performers land legitimate remote jobs to gain freedom and flexibility in their career and personal life.

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