Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Your career is more than just a job—it’s a chance to create an impact and find personal fulfillment. This podcast explores the journeys of business leaders, uncovering how work shapes our lives, the world, and what makes a career truly meaningful.
Hosted by Greg Martin, a Toronto-based investment banker and M&A advisor, the show dives into the deeper questions behind our careers—why we work, what drives success, and how our professional lives shape the world around us. In an era of AI, career freedom, and globalization, the meaning of work is evolving, leaving many to question its true purpose.
Through conversations with founders, business leaders, and investors across private equity, public markets, and venture capital, the podcast uncovers insights from those who have built, grown, and influenced some of North America's most successful companies. It also features advisors, consultants, and investment bankers who help shape the future of business, sharing lessons from their wins, losses, and defining career moments.
Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Working with Icons and the Power of a Coffee Meeting with Marc Reede
Episode 92. Networking never goes out of style and hasn’t changed, it all can start with a cup of coffee which has certainly helped Marc Reede across his career working with many Hollywood icons.
In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Marc Reede, a seasoned agent for high-profile motivational speakers and author of the book 'The Coffee Code.' Reed shares his career journey, starting from his law school days to becoming an agent for celebrities like Tom Hanks, Magic Johnson, and Simone Biles.
The conversation delves into Marc's techniques and experiences, including the importance of storytelling and making impactful connections through 'coffee meetings.' Reed emphasizes the significance of relationships and being genuinely nice in professional settings. The discussion also highlights Reed’s book 'The Coffee Code,' which offers advice and life hacks for young professionals and those shifting their career paths. The episode provides valuable insights into networking, career development, and the art of motivational speaking.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:23 Meet Marc Reede: Career as a High-Profile Speaker Agent
- 01:06 The Journey from Law School to Lecture Agent
- 02:48 Breaking into the Motivational Speaking Industry
- 04:12 What Makes a Great Speaker?
- 07:53 The Coffee Code: Insights and Inspiration
- 11:50 The Power of Networking and Storytelling
- 27:08 Career Day and Networking Tips
- 36:18 The Importance of Being Nice
- 40:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts