The Winners Are Watching

Welcome to the episode 21 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Many people are so concerned with vanity metrics, the likes and the follower counts, but many don’t realize that the winners are constantly watching to see who executes at a high level.

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In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant discusses how to create content (i.e. articles, podcasts, blogs) in order to attract the winners in any industry. To help one other person in your industry could open up opportunities and jobs that you have never even thought of. If you are looking for a job / career in crypto or compliance, this is a MUST LISTEN.

**This interview was recorded on January 16, 2022
**Disclaimer**
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.

Discussion Topics:
•How creating an AML Podcast in 2017 jump started my career, creativity and confidence in this industry (other notable Compliance podcasts mentioned: Compliance Time Podcast – Denitsa Rebaine / ACAMS podcast – Tom Robinson)
•The winners may never comment, react or even engage with your content but they are watching and they usually reach out once they know you are consistently executing on subject matter and initiatives that they are interest in collaborating on or leveraging
•Conversations are happening behind the scenes that you may never know about and people are definitely talking about the good things you are doing
•Creating anything that is of service to the community is important and leads to others who always wanted to start something to join in and help support (mentioned: Chad, Sandy, Claudius)
•1 > 0 – Even if you get 1 view or 1 subscriber or 1 like, that is better than doing nothing at all. Helping just one person (even if that is yourself by increasing your skills or confidence) is worth it
•Someone engaging in my youtube content actually helped them find a job. A winner was watching and now they are working in crypto compliance, simply by showing interest and being engaging (mentioned: Lorne, Breadcrumbs, Tayna, Chris)
•If you really want to get into crypto, these companies will find a place to use your full potential, so sometimes applying for positions that seem “lower” than where you are at a traditional FI, will still result in you being placed at a high level. You just never know. But the winners are watching
•When you are creating your own positions there is no other competition / no other candidates / no other applicants. You must have the right mindset and confidence
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Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com

Resources
•How I Got Into Fincrime Compliance and Cryptocurrency) – Fintrail Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463
•So You Want To Work In Crypto (Shelley Schachter-Cahm) - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_so-you-want-to-work-in-crypto-compliance-activity-6872520607905456128-9NPK
•FATF Updated Guidance On Virtual Assets – What You Need To Know: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_fatf-updated-guidance-on-virtual-assets-activity-6862007690294558720-s0am
•3 Tips To Prep For Crypto Compliance Interview - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_aml-compliance-blockchain-activity-6876533429148676096-Rysr
•How To Get A Job In Crypto – What Certifications To Take: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_tweet-aml-compliance-activity-6868919921863118848-fAB1


Background Music (beat name: Leslie)
•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o
•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1