A Day In The Life Of A CEO At Parkside Asset Management
As CEO of a year-old company, Carl's days are long, starting early and ending in the early hours of the next morning, and unstructured as "there is none and there can't be any" given the constantly changing needs of a new business where control comes from the ability to prioritize tasks as needed without needing permission. Due to the constant work, Carl jokes that "days kind of blend into each other," with work happening whenever one is not sleeping.
Executive/Leadership, Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Time Management, Entrepreneurship
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Carl Dumesle
CEO
Parkside Asset Management
University of San Diego
MBA
Business Management & Admin
Real Estate
Business Strategy
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Lack of Structure: The CEO emphasizes that there is no typical schedule, especially for a new company, as the needs change daily and require flexibility.
2. Long Hours: The CEO works extended hours, starting at 6:00 AM and often ending between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM the following day, highlighting the demanding time commitment.
3. Autonomy: The CEO has the freedom to prioritize and adjust tasks as needed without seeking permission, indicating a high degree of control over their work.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a CEO look like?
"What does a day in the life of a CEO look like?"
"The days kind of blend into each other. My days end basically when the next day begins. Outside of sleep, I'm always pretty much working."
"In terms of structure, there is none and there can't be any, at least for a new company. This company is about a year old, and the needs change every single day. It can be based on a project basis or on an operational basis."
"I don't have a schedule because I can't afford to have one. Everything just comes in, and I try to structure things as much as possible. It's pretty hectic."
"The good thing is that there are some things I can control. If something needs to get done, I can move it up or down. I don't need to ask for permission for anything, so it's really fluid."
"My days are super long. They start at 6:00 AM and end at one or two AM the next day, over and over again."
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Instagram: @carldumesle