On this episode of Meet the Mentor, host Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes his guest Ed Renwick to the show. Ed Renwick - a strategic leader at Harbor Freight Tools with diverse career leaps from finance to affordable housing initiatives; he exemplifies seizing opportunities over following a fixed plan. His journey illustrates how embracing curiosity can lead one through varied industries successfully by focusing on what truly matters: understanding customer needs and fostering relationships over mere expertise.Ed’s Insights:

Shares his experience as a parent who sent his daughter to LEAP.

Discusses his varied career path from Goldman Sachs analyst to strategy head at Harbor Freight Tools.

Emphasizes seizing opportunities rather than sticking rigidly to plans.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of diversifying skills and education.

Learning on-the-job by listening attentively and focusing on key facts that drive outcomes.

Recognizing customer patterns in business strategy – applying the Pareto principle (80/20 rule).

Encouraging youth not just about planning but being open-minded towards new opportunities.

Dr. Bill’s Reflections:

Importance of mentors in navigating through different industries successfully.

Valuing relationships over pure knowledge in business success.

The Discussion Explores:

How Ed transitioned between diverse roles throughout his career while mastering each domain he entered into.

His current role at Harbor Freight Tools where he brings strategic insights focused on customer behavior analysis.

Closing Notes: Listeners are encouraged to attend or participate as mentors in the upcoming Leap event hosted at USC – an opportunity for personal growth and networking with industry professionals across various fields.For more information about Leap Foundation programs or events visit www.leapfoundation.com or follow them on social media platforms like Facebook (@leapfoundation) and Instagram (@leapfoundation).Catch future episodes of “Meet the Mentor” podcast featuring Dr. Bill Dorfman available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast platform!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices