1149: How to Stand Out, Multiply Your Opportunities, and Win People’s Confidence with Justin Humphries

1149: How to Stand Out, Multiply Your Opportunities, and Win People’s Confidence with Justin Humphries

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job April 30, 2026 Duration: 38:06
Justin Humphries reveals his fundamental principles for rapidly growing opportunities and income in an uncertain job market. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to multiply your inbound opportunities 2) The simplest way to expand your professional network 3) The key that keeps people coming back to you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1149 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JUSTIN —  Justin Humphries is a dedicated Loan Officer with experience since June 2021, specializing in VA, first-time homebuyer, and DSCR loans. A Nashville native, Justin is deeply motivated by personal and professional growth, drawing strength from his faith, family, and a passion for building meaningful relationships. He takes great pride in helping clients align their mortgage strategies with their life goals, aiming to support them in building long-term wealth. Justin values the opportunity to develop lasting connections with customers who return to him year after year for their mortgage needs. Beyond his professional work, Justin is actively involved in his church community, serving on the parish council and volunteering with the Society of St. Vincent DePaul to assist families at risk of homelessness. He is happily married to his wife Stephanie and is a proud father of three young children, including twins. • LinkedIn: Justin Humphries • Profile: Justin Humphries • Phone number: +1 615-438-8125 • Email: jhumphries@loandepot.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Claude for Google Chrome • Article: “Researchers Asked LLMs for Strategic Advice. They Got “Trendslop” in Return.” by Angelo Romasanta, Llewellyn D.W. Thomas and Natalia Levina • Study: “Death Squared: The Explosive Growth and Demise of a Mouse Population” by John B. Calhoun • YouTube: Squat University • Book: Rebuilding Milo: A Lifter's Guide to Fixing Common Injuries and Building a Strong Foundation for Enhancing Performance • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition by Stephen R. Covey • Previous episode: 184: Building Your Network Before You Need It with Dr. Ivan Misner — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Keepsake Voices. Get mom something special and save about $100 with keepsakevoices.com/pete • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete. • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
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1158: The Science Behind Why People Quit with Dr. Anthony Klotz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Dr. Anthony Klotz discusses how to manage the big and small moments that make us question our next career moves. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the pandemic fundamentally altered our relationship with work 2) Why doing nothing…
1154: The Fundamentals of Great Executive Presence with Elisia Keown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Elisia Keown breaks down what it really means to develop your executive presence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What it really means to have “more executive presence” 2) The sentences hindering your executive presence 3) How to sh…