Ep. 12 (Season 2): Everything Is A Test - Are You Passing Or Failing?

Everything Is A Test. Are You Passing Or Failing

Welcome to the episode 11 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. I’m going to let my community in on the #1 concept that has changed my career and how to access the biggest opportunities in cryptocurrency compliance

In this session, Stephen talks about some of the some of the tests he has faced in his career and why treating everything like a test has given him access to opportunities beyond his imagination.
This episode will completely change your level of self awareness and help you recognize some easy tests you can pass with a little bit of effort. Hope this helps that one person that may not know these tests were out there and now can recognize them and dominate.

**This interview was recorded on Dec. 08, 2021

**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.

Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):
•(0:40) – What Do I Mean By Saying Everything Is A Test?
•(1:50) – Are You Being Tested By The Best In The Industry (mentioned: Peter Warrack)
•(4:22) – What To Do When An Industry Professional Responds To Your Question With An Article / Podcast (mentioned: Dante Disparte)
•(5:45) – How To Go Above And Beyond Without Being Asked To
•(7:01) - How Do I Test Professionals Looking To Gain Advice And Insights From Me (mentioned: Gemma Rogers, FINTRAIL)
•(8:33) How To Approach The Best In The Industry With 5 Mins Of Research
•(10:35) – Everyone Is Giving You A Test (mentioned: Amber D. Scott, Outlier Compliance Group)
•(11:05) – How To Add Value Upfront In Order Receive Useful Advice / Guidance
•(12:25) - What To Do When Someone Gives You Resources To Learn From (mentioned: Chainalysis, Elliptic)

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): [e-mail]

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