# Ep #275: Securing 2 Years of Experience Prior to College Graduation with Francesco D'Amore

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Podcast: [New Planner Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-planner-podcast-1382818)
Published: 2026-04-17T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1537

## Resource

What do you do when rejection, setbacks, and uncertainty hit early in your career? In this episode, Francesco D'Amore shares how he turned college rejection, uncertainty about his career path, and limited resources into a clear plan to break into the financial planning profession. From teaching himself to pass the SIE exam using only YouTube to transferring schools and landing internships through networking, Francesco explains how curiosity and persistence shaped his journey. Listen in to learn how to stand out as a student or career-changer, why networking conversations matter more than formal applications, and how internships actually turn into opportunities. You'll hear Francesco's long-term plan for becoming a financial planner, pursuing the CFP certification, and building a career in the industry. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/3jha4f6b

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