Episode 5: Marshall Robins

Such a pleasure to reconnect with Marshall Robins after several years. Starting off in construction, pivoting to finance and then tech sales, to come all the way back around to financing construction projects — Marshall’s story is a master class in taking chances on something new and committing fully to seeing it through.

We had an honest discussion about burnout, recovery, and how the balance between social pressures and his internal compass helped him navigate a healthy dynamic with his work life.

00:00 Introduction to the Push Pull Podcast
00:15 Meet Marshall Robbins: A Journey from Construction to Finance
00:40 The Power of Mentorship and Networking
01:07 Understanding Sales Roles and Industry Jargon
01:56 Marshall's Early Career Struggles and Realizations
05:04 Transitioning from Construction to Community College
05:56 The Decision to Pursue Higher Education
13:12 Finding Direction and Mentorship in College
19:33 Internship Experience in Private Equity
21:49 Challenges in the Job Market Post-Graduation
24:16 Pivoting to a Business Development Role
27:53 Joining Looker: A New Opportunity
30:42 Transitioning to Inbound Sales Development
31:28 Progression to Account Executive
31:47 Reporting Structure in SDR Roles
32:21 Mentorship and Career Decisions
34:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Account Executive Role
36:09 Impact of Google Acquisition
42:31 New Beginnings at Mixpanel
43:35 Burnout and Career Reflection
43:57 Taking Time Off and Finding Balance
51:46 Joining Herzer Financial
54:11 Current Role and Future Aspirations
58:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections