Career Crashers

Jeff Sandefer started his first business at age sixteen. After earning an MBA, he founded Sandefer Offshore, an oil and gas company that generated over $500 million in profits in less than five years. He then ran Sandefer Capital Partners, a multi-billion dollar energy firm. Over the last fifteen years, Sandefer has worked with entrepreneur-teachers to build a nationally acclaimed entrepreneurship program. In this episode, Isaac and Jeff talk about Jeff’s history with entrepreneurship, finding meaning in reimagining education, and insights on starting your career. In this episode: * How Jeff’s family influenced his development as an entrepreneur * Learning that he wanted to choose his own boss * Why incentives matter in work * Finding success in business and focusing on meaning * Finding your superpower * Your career as a heroes journey * You have to be willing to suffer to succeed We also want to hear your story. If you've created an opportunity and found a career that makes you feel alive, send it to Isaac