The Career Flipper Podcast
From UX designer to furniture maker, meet Ryan Kelly
Episode Summary
From UX designer to furniture maker, meet Ryan Kelly in Englewood, Colorado.
Episode Notes
In this episode of the "Career Flipper" podcast, host Jenny Dempsey interviews Ryan Kelly, who transitioned from a decade-long career in tech to founding Humm Furniture. Ryan shares his journey of creating thoughtful, human-centered furniture and discusses the challenges of this career shift, including time management and overcoming analysis paralysis. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and leveraging his user experience design background. The conversation also highlights the significance of a support system and practical strategies like outsourcing tasks and tracking time to optimize efficiency. Ryan’s story serves as an inspiring example for those considering a career change.
Episode Takeaways
- Transitioning from a tech career to entrepreneurship in furniture design.
- Challenges of making significant career changes, including time management and analysis paralysis.
- The importance of taking action rather than overanalyzing decisions.
- The influence of user experience design on furniture creation.
- The significance of a support system during career transitions.
- Financial considerations and the role of savings in pursuing a new career path.
- Strategies for managing a business, including outsourcing tasks.
- The value of self-awareness and introspection in shaping career choices.
- Practical advice for navigating fear and uncertainty in career changes.
- The importance of setting boundaries and being intentional with time allocation.
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