Episode 50. For a special 50th episode, host Greg Martin shares his story of his early career in investment banking, through entrepreneurship and to today. He then covers some of the major takeaways from his own career and from his experience interviewing guests on the podcast.

Throughout the episode he shares the journey beginning his career at Genuity Capital Markets, through the acquisition by Canaccord Genuity and starting the boutique firm Origin Merchant Partners. He then discusses the founding of Farm’r, the farm to table restaurant and catering business, through to rejoining Origin Merchant Partners after the pandemic.

The lessons learned cover tips and ideas for how to start your career (and know where to start), along with some general takeaways around having a fulfilling career and how to enjoy your job more.

Key Career Takeaways

• Advice for starting a career. Where do you start?
• Is investment banking a good place to start a career?
• Career as a form of self expression
• Moving forward at all times
• The value of money
• Being passionate about the job
• What to do if you feel stuck in a job or career
• Personal attitude at work
• If you hate your boss, know that you probably can’t change them
• Advice on taking a big career leap into something new