Dan Shoemaker, CRO at Accurate: Public Service to Corporate Juggernaut. His Story.

Dan Shoemaker, Accurate's Chief Revenue Officer, recounts his trajectory from politics to business success. He reflects on his early years in retail politics and campaign work, followed by his shift to public policy in the governor's office. Transitioning to the private sector, he discovered he excelled at marketing and sales, re-educated himself, and built the confidence to run board rooms. We learn about this and more in this weeks episode of inside the C-SUITE Key Takeaways: 1. Adapting and learning new skills are crucial when moving from politics to the business world. 2. Retail politics teaches valuable lessons in communication, sales, and marketing. 3. Success in high-pressure situations hinges on thorough preparation and confidence. 4. Infrastructure projects offer tangible and lasting impacts. 5. Background screening has evolved, leveraging technology to expedite processes. 6. P&L roles and international experience provide valuable growth opportunities. 7. Regular reflection on personal goals is essential in a career journey. 8. Embrace new opportunities and challenges; don't limit your aspirations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Role 02:39 Chief Revenue Officer Position 03:00 Transition from Politics to Business 05:23 Early Years and High School 06:30 College and Interest in Politics 08:26 Experience in Retail Politics 09:39 Lessons Learned from Political Campaigns 11:29 Transition to Public Policy 13:04 Skills Developed in Politics 14:31 Working in the Governor's Office 19:51 Government Marketing Role 20:33 Screening Needs Post-9/11 22:07 Infrastructure and Tangible Results 22:59 Infrastructure Projects in the DC Area 24:03 Background Screening and Private Investigation 25:13 Transition to Technology in Background Screening 26:31 The Evolution of Background Screening Turnaround Time 27:21 Government vs Commercial Background Screening 28:06 Transition to Business Strategy and MBA 29:17 Balancing Work, Family, and MBA 31:02 Transition to Strategy and Corporate Development 32:29 Transition to P&L Roles and CEO Aspirations 34:22 International Expansion and Integration 37:20 Challenges and Changes in Career Path 39:31 Taking Time Off and Reflecting on Career Goals 43:20 Advice from 10-Year-Old Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices