Christian Mijares (@runbrownrun) graduated from Geneva College in 2014 with a degree in Marketing. In just over 2 years from college graduation, Christian manages $60 million as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, an elite investment bank. 

In this episode, Christian and I discuss his story and:

• What the world of high finance looks like and what it means to be someone’s personal “Chief Financial Officer”
• Why interpersonal skills are atop the most important skills to develop
• Why persistency is the most valuable element in building a client list
• How to face rejection and overcome being told “no”
• Why “playing the long game” is critical to developing a network
• How to use commonalities to connect with anyone
• How to use the “3-day rule” in professional networking
• How to “play in traffic” and why immersing yourself in your proposed career track is valuable
• How to become class president
• How to use varsity sports in college to build friendships

Christian’s “tweetable” advice: “Get involved and enjoy the time.”

Connect with Christian on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected]. Christian even offered to take personal calls! Hit him up at 703.556.8124!