"You Might Be Rejected First, But Keep on Trying." 

In part one of the "What I Wish I Knew in My 20's" ACN Podcast Series, Past President Betsy Freese shares some of the challenges of starting a career. 

Freese recently retired after working more than 30 years at Successful Farming in print, radio, and television.

In this episode, Betsy shares:

* How she learned to be direct and assertive in her career

* The importance of pitching ideas to your boss

* Why you should always respect comments that are off the record

* Why being bored in your job falls on you

Listen as she describes how these tips provided learning experiences and beneficial opportunities that created a long, successful career in the ag comm industry.