Crafting a Consulting Niche by Merging Finance Skills and Brazilian Culture with Josh Knox
In this episode, Josh shares his journey from running “I Am Josh Knox” to joining the innovative Co-Optimize collective, balancing a bi-continental life between California and Brazil, and his passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
🔴 For full Show Notes: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/522
What You Will Learn:
✅ Have you ever pondered the intriguing intersection where professional expertise meets vibrant personal passions? That’s precisely what we unpack with Dynamics 365 MVP Josh Knox, whose professional pivot to Co-Optimize captures the essence of collaboration within a cooperative business model. Josh’s narrative is as rich and diverse as his love for Brazilian culture and his dedication to jiu-jitsu. He candidly shares his journey, seamlessly blending insights from his career in finance and operations solutions with colourful stories of raising a family entrenched in the warmth of Brazilian traditions – a lively and informative exploration of the harmony between work and life.
✅ As we journey through the art of ERP consulting, I reflect on my path into the industry, underscoring how a medley of experiences crafts a well-rounded consultant. Our dialogue traverses the critical balance of soft and hard skills, and the invaluable role of mentorship, and serves up practical wisdom for those entering the field. We also dissect the strategy of verticalization, diving into how consultants can carve out their niche for heightened expertise. Throughout, I confront the complexities of earning an MVP title, sharing personal anecdotes about overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of specialized knowledge in specific domains, such as accounts receivable. Join us for a compelling conversation that stitches together the fabric of personal growth, professional evolution, and the subtle intricacies that make a consultant truly exceptional.
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✅ Find Josh Online:
My blog: https://iamjoshknox.com/
My newsletter: https://iamjoshknox.ck.page/profile
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamjoshknox
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Josh-Knox-Dynamics/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamjoshknox
My essays on advice to a young ERP Consultant:
https://iamjoshknox.com/resources/
🔴Other Resources:
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP
👉 90-Day Mentoring Challenge – https://ako.nz365guy.com/
👉 Josh’s ERP Consultant training book – https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-ERP-Consultant-Beginning/dp/B0CSNRK3CZ/
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✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over six years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
Music Credits
The Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.
Support the show If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
In this episode, Josh shares his journey from running “I Am Josh Knox” to joining the innovative Co-Optimize collective, balancing a bi-continental life between California and Brazil, and his passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
🔴 For full Show Notes: https://podcast.nz365guy.com/522
What You Will Learn:
✅ Have you ever pondered the intriguing intersection where professional expertise meets vibrant personal passions? That’s precisely what we unpack with Dynamics 365 MVP Josh Knox, whose professional pivot to Co-Optimize captures the essence of collaboration within a cooperative business model. Josh’s narrative is as rich and diverse as his love for Brazilian culture and his dedication to jiu-jitsu. He candidly shares his journey, seamlessly blending insights from his career in finance and operations solutions with colourful stories of raising a family entrenched in the warmth of Brazilian traditions – a lively and informative exploration of the harmony between work and life.
✅ As we journey through the art of ERP consulting, I reflect on my path into the industry, underscoring how a medley of experiences crafts a well-rounded consultant. Our dialogue traverses the critical balance of soft and hard skills, and the invaluable role of mentorship, and serves up practical wisdom for those entering the field. We also dissect the strategy of verticalization, diving into how consultants can carve out their niche for heightened expertise. Throughout, I confront the complexities of earning an MVP title, sharing personal anecdotes about overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of specialized knowledge in specific domains, such as accounts receivable. Join us for a compelling conversation that stitches together the fabric of personal growth, professional evolution, and the subtle intricacies that make a consultant truly exceptional.
AgileXRM – The integrated BPM for Microsoft Power Platform – https://www.agilexrm.com/
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)
✅ Find Josh Online:
My blog: https://iamjoshknox.com/
My newsletter: https://iamjoshknox.ck.page/profile
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamjoshknox
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Josh-Knox-Dynamics/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamjoshknox
My essays on advice to a young ERP Consultant:
https://iamjoshknox.com/resources/
🔴Other Resources:
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP
👉 90-Day Mentoring Challenge – https://ako.nz365guy.com/
👉 Josh’s ERP Consultant training book – https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-ERP-Consultant-Beginning/dp/B0CSNRK3CZ/
🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/9LqTellTlpU
✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT
✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7
✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
Twitter – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/nz365guy
I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential
I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over six years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.
Music Credits
The Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.
Support the show If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith
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