# Next Level w/ Benji Bolick Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-6590165/next-level-w-benji-bolick Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-6590165/next-level-w-benji-bolick.md Podcast: [Next Level](https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-6590165) Published: 2024-05-10T08:33:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apexperformance/episodes/Next-Level-w-Benji-Bolick-e2jeqnm Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/cc9cca6c/podcast/play/86517942/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-4-9%2F377058380-44100-2-e39d56defa228.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-6590165/episodes/next-level-w-benji-bolick Duration seconds: 2998 ## Resource πŸŽ™οΈ Unlocking Success in the Security Industry: A Conversation with Benji In this episode of the Next Level Podcast, Jon and Benji delve into the intricacies of the security industry, personal branding, and the power of resilience. πŸ’Ό Navigating Career Transitions and Resilience Benji shares his remarkable journey from aspiring basketball player to world champion ballroom dancer, overcoming a degenerative nerve disease. His story underscores the importance of resilience, research, and elite performance in achieving professional success. Jon highlights Benji's journey's valuable lessons, especially for young professionals in the security industry. πŸ” Exploring the Door Hardware and Security Industry Jon and Benji delve into Benji's passion for the door hardware and security industry, tracing his early experiences and the pivotal role of mentorship in shaping his career path. Benji's use of social media platforms like LinkedIn to stay connected and share industry insights has garnered him a significant following, showcasing the power of personal branding. πŸ“± Harnessing Social Media Engagement The duo discusses the potential of social media engagement in amplifying an employer's reach and fostering industry connections. Benji's security industry expertise and insights into the future of AI and biometrics underscore the importance of staying ahead of industry trends and embracing innovative technologies. 🌟 Building Habits for Success Benji underscores the importance of cultivating the right habits and channeling passion into industry success. His journey from ballroom dancer to "door dork" exemplifies the power of obsession and dedication in achieving professional excellence. πŸ“˜ Personal Development and Spiritual Growth Jon and Benji explore the intersection of person… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-6590165/episodes/next-level-w-benji-bolick/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-6590165/next-level-w-benji-bolick.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.