“Rare and valuable opportunities come to people with rare and valuable skills.”

That tidbit comes from Jason Becker, the CEO of RICS Software and DyKnow – two very different, but very successful software companies. 

Getting there wasn’t a straight shot and it included getting hit with the word “no” from the very start.

So Jason went out into the business world, built up his credibility, and made a name for himself. He took the time to learn how to play the whole business game and work with “must-have” products that solve real problems for the consumer. 

Listen to his conversation with Austin to hear how he went from a “no” to CEO.

Takeaways: 

• You need a strategic fit to achieve success.  
• You have to understand what game you’re in in order to run the right business plays.
• You have to solve real problems.

Things to Listen For:

• [02:26] The benefits of struggling 
• [03:53] The importance of building up your skill set 
• [05:43] Jason’s story of starting at RICS Software and DyKnow
• [08:12] What RICS Software and DyKnow are
• [09:31] Successful change management 
• [12:02] What does ‘’strategic fit’’ mean?
• [13:41] The deciding factor in a company’s success
• [14:32] “Must have” companies vs “nice to have” companies
• [15:42] Why Jason’s never raised capital at his companies 
• [22:26] Understanding the game you’re in
• [23:18] What’s up next for RICS Software and DyKnow