Joe O’Rourke
- CEO and Co-Founder
- Billy Bets
School Information
School: Penn State University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2011 to 2012
Career Information
Working For: Billy Bets
Title: CEO and Co-Founder
Industry: ResearchWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Becoming a Key Account Manager for the #1 craft beer company in America.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting was a truly meaningful experience that taught me real world business and marketing skills that I still use to this day.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting taught me some of the basic business skills that I still take to my job every day. It also influenced me to pursue a career in sales.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Cold Calling is HARD!! Preparation is the key to success in sales.
If you had to come up with a one line slogan for CW, what would it be?
College Works Painting where college kids become leaders.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Step out of your comfort zone. Push yourself everyday to do something that scares you. Knock on that one last door. Make one last call. Always do that one more thing.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
I would encourage anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit to absolutely choose the College Works Painting internship. It is an eye opening real life experience and will absolutely impact you as a business person moving forward.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Closing my first deal. I was scared to death of being told “no”. One of the most relieving moments ever!
Last words of wisdom?
Scrape Sand Prime.