Career switch to trade shop

Hi all, longtime lurker here. How realistic is it for a non-finance guy like me to transition into a role at a newly started commodities trade shop (Asian family shop with above-average connections). The founder is a family friend and is willing to essentially train me to learn the trade and have me take over once he retires.

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