Blog Post: Brian Mohr- From Humble Beginnings

At 22, living at home after graduation and working for a large financial services corporation as an account executive, Brian did not find his passion, but rather found vital experience in the corporate world. After a few years, including a short stay in a log cabin in Wisconsin, Brian accepted a transfer opportunity to Phoenix. After four years with his initial company Brian followed one of his mentors into what he thought would be a diligent business move. This company soon folded his division and Brian received his first severance package. This led to a Phoenix Coyotes game and a Jobing.com advertisement that would change the course of Brian’s life forever.

Although Brian intended to use Jobing.com to find a job, he instead found himself working for Jobing. The first day, in Brian’s words, was “atrocious,” but the second day, which brought his first sale, set in motion what would soon become not a job, but a passionate career.

Since that day, Brian has advanced from the sales floor to his current position, Senior VP of Operations. Along the way, he has seen a company grow from humble beginnings into something unique in the corporate world: an efficient, effective entity that has not lost even an ounce of personality. The man has seen himself through college, through many jobs, and now finds himself with the ability to help others feel the sense of satisfaction he feels every day at work.

Brian’s passion is palpable, and he offers advice to anyone coming from humble beginnings. “I don’t have rich parents. If I want to make anything of my life and provide for my wife and two daughters, I need to plant a flag and go out and get it.”

This motto, combined with a positive attitude, is a true mantra of success.

Brett Farmiloe interviews people who love their jobs on the 2007 Pursue the Passion tour at http://www.pursuethepassion.com.