About this Episode Dean D’Angelo joins Green Building Matters Podcast from South Florida and unpacks his background in sales, entrepreneurship, construction, and everything he is doing at GBES with Corporate Education. Dean is the Director of Corporate Education at Green Building Education Services. Key Talking Points Dean’s first focus on sustainability Background in business and construction Mentors and Achievements Roles in his journey to sustainability Corporate education and training Pain points for clients Key Milestones of the Episode [01:07] Dean’s introduction [03:52] Dean’s first focus on sustainability [05:10] Mentors that took Dean under their wing [07:00] Achievements that Dean is proud of [12:45] Intrapreneurial [16:18] Pain points for clients [20:02] Dean’s rituals Key Quotes “I didn’t become more sustainability minded until I matured and starting thinking of others and not myself.” “One of the constant themes in my life is that I like to help people.” “My proudest achievement that I always fall back on is my family and friends.” “I am very thankful for the culture we have at GBES that lends to that intrapreneurial spirit.” “People are falling through the cracks because they are so busy.  We are helping to provide a tool to give them their time back.” Key Resources Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Learn More About Dean D'Angelo Dean D’Angelo is a business-minded serial entrepreneur who has experience in all areas of operating a successful business. Working in multiple industries has provided a priceless education and has allowed Dean to manage a variety of projects and work with many talented individuals. Dean has created and launched new brands, as well as develop and manage multi-million dollar real estate projects.  LinkedIn   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing.  Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES