The Launch Sequence

The Launch Sequence

The Dream Job Factory

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jul 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

The Launch Sequence is the official podcast of The Dream Job Factory. In it, we take parents through the journey of trying to help their children make the transition not only from student to productive member of society, but also into a career that they will enjoy. Listen to host Bill Priestley, founder of The Dream Job Blueprint, as he takes parents through that process of how the relationship between parent and child changes over time and how parents can give their children the best possible chance of discovering and achieving a career they really want.

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Recent Episodes

17. Differences between girls and boys in college counseling

Jul 23, 2025 1h 25m

This conversation explores the differences in how high school students, particularly boys and girls, approach the transition to college and career. Bill Priestley hosts college counselors Janet…

16. Career assistance at a large state school

Jul 16, 2025 1h 4m

In this conversation, Bill Priestley discusses the role of the MTSU Career Development Center with Director Becca Moore and Assistant Director Holly Allen. They explore how students can effectively…

15. The benefits of community colleges in figuring out career paths

Jul 07, 2025 1h 7m

In this conversation, Bill Priestley and Korrie Blanchard discuss the vital role of community colleges in shaping students' career paths. They explore the various services offered by career centers,…

14. When things might not be going according to plan

Jul 02, 2025 20m

In this episode, Bill Priestley tackles some of the situations that you and your child might run into from having no idea what to do to having one idea and excluding all of the others.  We'll talk…

13. The Cave (or how academics and career meet)

Jun 17, 2025 16m

In this episode, Bill Priestley examines how academics (not academic performance) and career choice are more connected than you think.  Using the analogy of a cave, Bill goes into the idea that…

12. Does your child need a career counselor?

Jun 12, 2025 49m

In this conversation, Bill Priestley interviews Luke De La Verne, a career counselor, about the importance of career counseling for young people. Luke shares his personal journey into the field,…

11. The Graduation Cliff

May 06, 2025 12m

Do you ever notice how some graduates seemingly don't know what to do after graduation (when their formal education is over) and other graduates have things in hand - or at least they think they do? …

10. Does playing the percentages work?

Mar 08, 2024 15m

There are certain "trends" that would indicate there is a method towards success for any child looking to succeed in the world economy.  But if you follow that trend with your child, are you giving…

9. How to turn your child into a career hunter and not a job wisher

Feb 27, 2024 13m

How intrusive or active should you be as a parent in helping your child make a decision about a career?  In this episode, Bill Priestley breaks down a study done by the University of Wisconsin on who…

8. Mini Course - part 2 - Finding Passion and Purpose

Feb 19, 2024 20m

Ever wonder how you can identify passion and purpose in a work scenario?  In this episode, Bill Priestley takes you through the process of identifying a career by aligning your interests, abilities…

7. Mini Course - part 1 - Asking the right questions

Feb 02, 2024 18m

It's generally a bad idea when looking to identify a career by asking the question, "what are you interested in?"  The answer to that is like looking out on a meadow and picking your favorite blade…

6. Identifying the elements of a dream career

Jan 29, 2024 16m

What are the elements needed to identify a dream career?  In this episode, Bill Priestley jumps into that discussion with an analysis of intrinsic motivation and how you can use it to identify…

5. Why the child gets the final say.....kind of.

Jan 26, 2024 17m

So, who is making the decision about what your child is going to do with their life?  Is it you the all knowing parent or is it them, the enthusiastic student looking to rule the world in their own…

4. Understanding the sales job of life after high school

Jan 23, 2024 13m

So, what happens when you and your child sit down to start talking about life after high school?  How does that dymanic change when they turn 18 and, it seems, the world opens up for them and what…

3. Understanding perspectives between you and your child

Jan 18, 2024 13m

Sometimes, we think we know what's right for our kids more than they do.  Sometimes, we could be dead wrong about those assumptions. It's important to realize the difference in perspectives when it…

2. When should you ask your child, "What do you want?"

Jan 15, 2024 15m

If our children are going to make the decision about the direction in which they want to take their lives, when should we as parents start to ask them questions about their life goals - especially…

1. The foundation of a successful launch sequence

Jan 11, 2024 20m

In our first episode, Bill Priestley outlines his own journey in how he figured out what he wanted to do with his life and also gets into what's most important in the foundation of a relationship…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Launch Sequence have?

The Launch Sequence has published 17 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Launch Sequence still active?

The Launch Sequence is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 16m.

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