Bathroom tile sales to personal brand & marketing manager, meet Joseph Rudd

In this episode, host Jenny Dempsey chats with Joseph Rudd, who went from selling bathroom fixtures in London to managing personal brands in the marketing world. His journey is a real-deal look at what it takes to flip your career when everything feels uncertain.

After the pandemic threw his career plans off course, Joseph didn’t wait for someone to give him a shot, he created his own opportunities. He started building experience from scratch, leaned into the world of personal branding, and learned how to stand out by being, well...himself.

We talk about:

• Making big career changes without a traditional background
• Why networking isn’t as scary as it sounds
• The magic of having supportive people in your corner
• What to do when self-doubt shows up
• How to start building a personal brand—even if you’re not in marketing
• Why your portfolio matters more than your degree
   

Joseph’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to start something new, and you don’t need a fancy title or perfect plan to begin. You just have to start.

✨ If you’ve ever thought, “Who’s going to take me seriously?”, this one’s for you.

Connect with Joseph

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephrudd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worklifewithjoe/?hl=en

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🎵 Music Credits

 

Season 1: Intro & outro music by Audionautix.com

Season 2: Original music by yours truly, Jenny Dempsey, recorded in my home studio

 

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