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Like Socks on a Rooster with Mike Ficara The Authority Podcast 22

January 16, 2023 / 50:33/E22

Mike Ficara, an entrepreneur and former school administrator, joins The Authority to discuss his book Like Socks on a Rooster: A Guide to Busting the Entrepreneurial Cliches that Are Holding You Back. Mike and Ross discuss: Mike’s experience as an educator, where he thought his career was going, and how he ended up in entrepreneurship. Mike’s journey of learning by doing. “Like socks on a rooster”...what does it mean? “They aren’t your haters, they’re your narrators.” Mike wasn’t a “good” student but still received encouragement. What difference did it make? The importance of networks, communities, and mentors. Thoughts on the power of podcasting. Learn more about Mike’s work and the book Like Socks on a Rooster at https://mikeficara.com. You can also find the book on Amazon. Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators. About the guest Mike Ficara is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant. His core focus is on the growth and scaling strategies for clients, in addition to expertise in personal brand building and social media strategy. He has had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries over his career going from the classroom to the boardroom. This vast experience provided insight into how people learn, leadership, and most importantly what motivates people to succeed. About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano

Mike Ficara, an entrepreneur and former school administrator, joins The Authority to discuss his book Like Socks on a Rooster: A Guide to Busting the Entrepreneurial Cliches that Are Holding You Back.

Mike and Ross discuss:

Mike’s experience as an educator, where he thought his career was going, and how he ended up in entrepreneurship.
Mike’s journey of learning by doing.
“Like socks on a rooster”...what does it mean?
“They aren’t your haters, they’re your narrators.”
Mike wasn’t a “good” student but still received encouragement. What difference did it make?
The importance of networks, communities, and mentors.
Thoughts on the power of podcasting.

Learn more about Mike’s work and the book Like Socks on a Rooster at https://mikeficara.com. You can also find the book on Amazon.

Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators.

About the guest

Mike Ficara is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant. His core focus is on the growth and scaling strategies for clients, in addition to expertise in personal brand building and social media strategy. He has had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries over his career going from the classroom to the boardroom. This vast experience provided insight into how people learn, leadership, and most importantly what motivates people to succeed.

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano

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Ross Romano

Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.

Like Socks on a Rooster with Mike Ficara The Authority Podcast 22

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