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We Were On A Break (Series)

Stephen Brent Sargeantwww.linkedin.com
The best conversations with amazing professionals in my network during the self-isolation of the CoronaVirus. We talk about Brand, Compliance, Career Opportunities and Lifestyle.
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Episodes

Ep. 30 (Season): How To Overcome, Racism, Sexism and Ageism In The Workplace (Shelly Forde, ShellCompliance)

🤝🏽❤ How To Overcome, Racism, Sexism and Ageism In The Workplace❤ Welcome to the episode 30 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Sargeant (Founder, Chief Web3 Officer of Airdropd) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. One of the funniest conversations around finding a job, dealing with discrimination at the boardroom table and finding your voice on social media...

Mar 31, 202240 min

Ep. 29 (Season 2): How To Create A Winning Crypto Compliance Resume

How To Create A Winning Crypto Compliance Resume Welcome to the episode 29 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. As a recruiter and industry professional, Stephen breaks down some of the myths around resumes and how to create a powerful resume that will impress recruiters. Wa...

Mar 01, 202218 min

Ep. 28 (Season 2): Why Burnout Isn't Your Bosses Fault

Maybe Burnout Isn't Your Bosses Fault, Maybe Its Yours Welcome to the episode 28 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Recent articles and reports describe a very bleak moral sweeping across the AML and Compliance industry and I discuss the possibility that Professionals and ...

Feb 24, 202216 min

Ep. 27 (Season 2): 2021 SAR Insights into Cryptocurrency Exchange Reporting

2021 SAR Insights Into Cryptocurrency Exchanges Reporting Welcome to the episode 27of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Stephen Sargeant is joined by Expert Witness and Queen of SAR Analytics, Alison Jimenez, who digs deep into SAR stats from regulatory body FINCEN to come u...

Feb 22, 202241 min

Ep. 26 (Season 2): Why I Think ACAMS Should NOT Lower Their Prices

💰 🤦🏾‍♀️ Why I Think ACAMS Should NOT Lower Their Prices 💰 🤦🏾‍♀️ Welcome to the episode 26 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. In response to mix reactions to the AML educational juggernaut ACAMS $500 Million sale to French Investment Company, Wendel, I breakdown why I...

Feb 14, 202216 min

Ep. 25 (Season 2): 3 Ways Crypto Companies Can Attract And Retain Top Talent

🧲♥ 3 Ways Crypto Companies Can Attract and Retain Top Talent ♥🧲 Welcome to the episode 25 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. In what appears to be the first job market where employers may not have all the leverage, I discuss a few ways to ensure that crypto companies are...

Feb 09, 202215 min

Ep. 24 (Season 2): Is The UK Banning Cryptocurrency Advertisements??

🤦🏾‍♂️🚫 Is The UK Banning Cryptocurrency Advertisements ?? 🤦🏾‍♂️🚫 Welcome to the episode 24 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. It’s been a few months since we had a guest on our show so we decided to bring on two UK Crypto compliance specialist to discuss the recent r...

Feb 07, 202233 min

Ep. 23 (Season 2): Why You Shouldn't Listen To Me Or Anyone Else

✋🏾🤯 Why You Shouldn't Listen To Me Or Anyone Else ✋🏾🤯 Welcome to the episode 23 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I’m extremely appreciative that my network is commenting and engaging with my content, but I want everyone to take my guidance and suggestions with a grai...

Feb 03, 202214 min

Ep. 22 (Season 2): How To Prepare For A Crypto Compliance Interview

🤝🏾⭐ How To Prepare For Cryptocurrency Compliance Interviews ⭐🤝🏾 Welcome to the episode 22 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. You are excited to land your first interview for a cryptocurrency company, now what?? Your dream job is just a few hours away but you have to le...

Jan 31, 202227 min

Ep. 21 (Season 2): The Winners Are Watching

The Winners Are Watching Welcome to the episode 21 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Many people are so concerned with vanity metrics, the likes and the follower counts, but many don’t realize that the winners are constantly watching to see who executes at a high level. Y...

Jan 27, 202212 min

Ep. 20 (Season 2): Nobody Is Going To Take A Chance ON You Without A Connection

Nobody Is Going To Take A Chance On You Without A Connection Welcome to the episode 20 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Although the LinkedIn algorithm won’t have you believe this, there are very few recruiters or hiring manager that will take a chance on a professional ...

Jan 24, 202211 min

Ep. 19 (Season 2): Stop Asking Professionals For Guidance And Ask Them This Instead

Stop Asking Professionals For Guidance And Ask Them This Instead Welcome to the episode 19 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. It is common place to ask influential figures in any industry for guidance and advice as to what you should do with your career, but there is a bet...

Jan 19, 20229 min

Ep. 18 (Season 2): How To Guarantee Success On LinkedIn By Asking These 3 Questions

How To Guarantee Success On LinkedIn By Asking These 3 Questions Welcome to the episode 18 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Much of the value of platforms like LinkedIn are the private messages and what most professionals don’t realize is that they are doing it all wrong...

Jan 17, 202215 min

Ep. 17 (Season 2): AMA - Asking For Raises, Being Poised In Interviews And Highlighting Your Achievements

AMA - How To Ask For Raises, Sound Confident During An Interview And Highlight Your Achievements Welcome to the episode 17 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. After a flood of questions coming in over the holidays, I finally sit down and answer the most pressing industry qu...

Jan 10, 202227 min

Ep 16 (Season 2): Is The Crypto Company You Are Applying To Legit??

Is the Crypto Company That You Are Applying To Legit ? Welcome to the episode 16 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. After my post about the crypto compliance job market yesterday, I got the following great questions: What kind of due diligence candidates should do before j...

Jan 07, 202217 min

Ep. 15 (Season 2): What’s Up With The Crypto Compliance Job Market ???

What’s Up With The Crypto Compliance Job Market ??? Youtube Video: https://lnkd.in/gspT8nRC Welcome to the episode 15 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Has the Big Resignation finally caught up to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry ?? Stephen dives deep into what ...

Jan 06, 202239 min

Ep. 14 (Season 2): Everything I Learned About Money And Success That I Wished I Knew Earlier

Everything I Learned About Money And Success That I Wished I Knew Earlier Welcome to the episode 14 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. After spending 3 luxurious nights at the Ritz Carleton in Toronto, Stephen discusses everything he learned about money that has helped him...

Jan 03, 202238 min

Ep. 13 (Season 2): How To Be Crypto Compliance Ready In 2022 For Less Than $250

How To Be Crypto Compliance Ready In 2022 For Less Than $250 Welcome to the episode 13 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Before we get into to the holidays, its only tradition to dress up like Santa Clause and Deliver as much value as possible, to help future crypto compl...

Dec 20, 202121 min

Ep. 12 (Season 2): Everything Is A Test - Are You Passing Or Failing?

Everything Is A Test. Are You Passing Or Failing Welcome to the episode 11 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I’m going to let my community in on the #1 concept that has changed my career and how to access the biggest opportunities in cryptocurrency compliance In this sess...

Dec 14, 202115 min

Ep. 11 (Season 2): How To Get A Blockchain Investigations Job With No Experience

How To Get A Blockchain Investigations Job With No Experience Welcome to the episode 11 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I’ve decided to answer the most pressing question on future crypto compliance professionals minds. How Do I Get A Blockchain Investigations Job With N...

Dec 13, 202120 min

Ep. 10 (Season 2): How To Get Mentored By The Best Crypto Compliance Professionals In The Industry

How To Get Mentored By The Best Crypto Compliance Professionals In The Industry Welcome to the episode 10 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. I’m going back-to-back this week and dropping another episode discussing how to get mentored by the best compliance professionals in...

Dec 09, 202119 min

Ep. 9 (Season 2): How To Completely Change Your Physique By Losing 50 lbs in 50 Weeks

How To Completely Change Your Physique By Losing 50 lbs in 50 Weeks Welcome to the episode 9 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. This week we take a huge break away from Compliance, Crypto and Careers and dive deep into your body and weight loss In this session, Stephen tal...

Dec 06, 202130 min

Ep. 8 (Season 2): How To Get A Job In Crypto (Featuring insights from Jason Yanowitz (tweet)) - Blockworks)

How To Get A Job In Crypto o (Featuring insights from Jason Yanowitz’s Tweet) Welcome to the episode 8 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. With TCAE posting 4 cryptocurrency related compliance positions within one (1) week and flood of applications coming in, Stephen goes t...

Nov 23, 202121 min

Ep. 7 (Season 2): How To Fight Ransomware in Cryptocurrency And Understand OFAC Sanctions - (Ari Redbord - TRM LABS)

How To Fight Ransomware in Cryptocurrency And Understand OFAC Sanctions Welcome to the episode 7 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. On the heels of the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) designation of SUEX OTC, (SUEX), a virtual currenc...

Nov 01, 202148 min

Ep. 6 (Season 2): The Success Advisor Blueprint: How To Make $25,000 In One Month As An AML / Compliance Professional

The Success Advisor Blueprint: How To Make $25,000 In One Month As An AML / Compliance Professional Welcome to the episode 6 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. It has been a while since I have just come on the podcast and gave my raw thoughts about how to be successful and...

Jul 20, 202142 min

Ep. 5 (Season 2): Bet On Yourself. Invest In Yourself. (Stephen Sargeant)

Bet On Yourself. Invest In Yourself. Welcome to the episode 5 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. My inbox is flooded with professionals (especially those in AML and Compliance) that feel stuck in their career. They aren’t getting the career opportunities that they hoped fo...

Mar 15, 202120 min

Ep. 4 (Season 2): How To Become An International Thought Leader In The AML And Compliance Industry (Dev Odedra - The Laundry)

How To Become An International Thought Leader In The AML And Compliance Industry Welcome to the episode 4 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. We were lucky enough to sit down and get expert insights from one of the most recognizable names in financial crime compliance. Dev ...

Mar 08, 202156 min

Ep. 3 (Season 2): How To Stay Confident And In Control During The Interview Process (Liya Belenska - ING Nederland)

How To Stay Confident And In Control During The Interview Process Welcome to the episode 3 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. This episode stemmed from a stern rebuttal to my LinkedIn Post ( https://lnkd.in/eu4EBwv) , urging professionals not to ask their connections for j...

Dec 21, 202047 min

Ep. 2 (Season 2): How To Create And Maintain A Compliance Podcast To Amplify Your Personal Brand (Denitsa Rebaine)

How To Create And Maintain A Compliance Podcast To Amplify Your Personal Brand Welcome to the episode 2 of the 2nd season of the “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. In this episode, I get to sit down with the host of the Compliance Time Podcast, Denitsa Rebaine. We go deep into the creative pro...

Dec 10, 202043 min
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