Brian Austin had reached the peak of his career, having achieved great success as a wholesaler and divisional wholesaler with some of the top firms in the industry. Yet, one day, he boldly decided to walk away from it all and join Compassion International, a Christian non-profit. In this interview, Brian reflects on his unexpected career shift and explores how a similar pivot could be a meaningful path for you too.
The Righteous Wholesaler
Go Inside the Bag with Brian Austin. After achieving all his career goals in the financial services industry, Brian boldly decided to walk away and pursue what he calls "significance over success." In this interview, Brian shares how this transformation unfolded, and reveals the opportunities within the nonprofit sector that could apply to you and your career pivot.About the Interviewee
Brian Austin was a successful wholesaler for Eaton Vance, OppenheimerFunds, and Advisors Asset Management. In 2020, he became AAM’s Western Divisional Sales Manager. Brian is now the legacy and asset strategies manager for Compassion International. Compassion International is dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name. Through sponsorships and donations, Compassion International empowers local churches to love, care for, and protect children in poverty so they can learn, grow, play, and dream.Timestamps
00:23 Introduction01:37 Brian’s background
05:14 Brian’s career pivot - “Half Time”
06:25 What’s next “significance over success”
08:14 Non-profit fundraising industry
08:50 Leading Advisors Asset Management and join Compassion International
11:52 Setting the stage for a career pivot
14:50 Compassion International