The days of climbing the corporate ladder are over

Breaking the mold may be a scary (and tricky) move but, in career and business, it pays off.

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 4 October 2022 The days of working your way up the corporate ladder or growing without any innovation are over – these days, the biggest risk is the one not taken. Here are five stories of people and businesses that are breaking the mold, showing that pioneering is the path to success. Brought to you by Norby.       01 From marketing to oyster diving Lotta Klemming spent the better part of her 20s chasing ambition at H&M, but it was only once she returned to her family's oyster farming business that she felt fulfilled. Read more Lotta Klemming spent the better part of her 20s chasing ambition at H&M, but it was only once she returned to her family's oyster farming business that she felt fulfilled.       02 Giving dimepiece new meaning While women have long collected and worn high-end watches, it's often been seen as a man's world. Brynn Wallner is changing that with her platform, Dimepiece. Read more While women have long collected and worn high-end watches, it's often been seen as a man's world. Brynn Wallner is changing that with her platform, Dimepiece.       03 Build your own 3D printer – and business The founders of Netherlands-based Studio GdB built their custom 3D tile-printing machine without any experience – and now it's the foundation of their business. Read more The founders of Netherlands-based Studio GdB built their custom 3D tile-printing machine without any experience – and now it's the foundation of their business.       04 Turning the tables to turntables While it may feel like all the success in the music industry these days is with corporate streaming giants, Aloha Got Soul hasbenefited from prioritizing vinyl. Read more While it may feel like all the success in the music industry these days is with corporate streaming giants, Aloha Got Soul has benefited from prioritizing vinyl.     BRAND PARTNER: Norby Your complete digital communications toolkit. Stop platform-hopping and take back your time to create with Norby's complete digital communications toolkit. From landing pages and lead captures to text and email marketing, unlock new opportunities with marketing tools that help you focus on what matters. Build your brand with Norby         05 The axe man's next act Leaving a successful professional life in graphic design behind, Peter Buchanan-Smith found his career calling in crafting axes. Read more Leaving a successful professional life in graphic design behind, Peter Buchanan-Smith found his career calling in crafting axes.

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