How to Pivot from Your Career to Your Calling with Loren Greiff

Have you ever had a mentor who saw potential in you that you couldn’t see in yourself probably because of fear?

In today’s episode of the Insight Out podcast, I sit down with Loren Greiff, Founder & CEO of PortfolioRocket, empowering C-suite and executive leaders to amplify their impact by over 10X. Specializing in hidden job market strategies, Loren equips professionals for lasting success amidst C-suite turnover.

In our conversation, we talk about her journey from advertising and recruiting to founding Portfolio Rocket. Loren discusses overcoming fear, creating a safe space for clients, and the importance of community. She highlights the role of insights in personal growth and shares how her English teacher’s belief in her and her creativity shaped her path. The episode delves into Loren’s backstory, her business’s success, and her dedication to helping executives navigate career transitions with support and guidance.

Trust me, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, you will learn:

• The significance of building a supportive community that helps individuals overcome fear
• How moments of clarity and insight can profoundly influence our lives
• The power of creativity and intentionality in shaping a fulfilling life and career

In This Episode:

• [03:31] Loren’s background
• [05:35] Influences that shaped Lauren into the person she is today
• [07:42] Loren’s early recognition of her creativity
• [09:30] The metaphor of termites
• [12:20] The Power of Proximity
• [12:44] Generational Creative Influence
• [18:40] Loren’s journey to J. Walter Thompson and the insights she gained
• [24:26] Attention to detail and advertising
• [30:01] Transition into recruiting
• [36:23] “Yippee” leaving corporate and starting a business
• [41:18] Conception of Portfolio Rocket
• [46:47] Challenges of entrepreneurship
• [50:24] Refining the methodology and testing ideas
• [52:22] Building the curriculum
• [54:03] Loren’s take on her amazing recommendations
• [55:41] The experience of working with Loren
• [57:10] Loren’s on the value proposition
• [01:02:06] Outstanding features in the core-curriculum
• [01:07:16] Tools for enhancing client networking
• [01:12:00] The impact of networking groups like Chief
• [01:15:17] The big needle movers in Loren’s business

Notable Quotes

• [11:37] “Surround yourself with people who are doing what it is that you want to be doing.” – Loren

• [33:11] “To be a great matchmaker, you need to understand both parties.” – Billy

•  [36:35] “This email called Yippie is that that was what was the linchpin or the catalyst.” – Loren 

• [41:35]” The idea for Portfolio Rocket came to me when I was in my lowest of low places.” – Loren

• [50:24] “What stops people from moving forward is typically fear.” Loren 

• [01:07:20] “You can be the best networker and be an introvert. There is no prototype for a good networker. “ Loren

• [01:15:19] The big needle movers for me are embracing risk always.” Loren

Resources

Loren Greiff

• https://www.portfoliorocket.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
• https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
• Career Blast in a Half Loren Greiff’s PodcastBilly Samoa 
  • https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/