

21 | Jake Bjorseth, Founder & CEO of Trndsttrs: Dropping Out of College & Betting on Himself
Jan 26, 2024
35:21
In this week's episode, Jake Bjorseth, Founder & CEO of Trndsttrs Media, joins me to talk about his journey from college drop out to founder & CEO of a Gen Z media agency.
Topics Discussed:
- Dropping out of college to launch Trndsttrs at 18
- Taking a bet on himself and seeing this decision as a safe bet
- Self-Discovery is not "Let's Travel to Europe to find Myself"
- Jake's definition of the ever-evolving journey of self-discovery
- Success is directly connected to your well-being
- Advice for young people: Prioritize education
- When you are ready for it, it will come
- Prioritizing long-term thinking & balancing this mindset with being present in the moment
- Jake's view of himself as a paradox & the value in that
- The importance of being a dynamic individual
- Career advice for young people: Look for the hard projects
- Jake's perspective on in-person time at the office
- Just do the thing
Jake's recommendations:
- A pair of drumsticks
- The Undiscovered Self by C.G. Jung
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Connect with Jake:
LinkedIn: Jake Bjorseth
IG: @jakexbjorseth
Tik Tok: @jake.bjorseth
YouTube:
Learn about Trndsttrs Media:
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Connect with me!
Check out Theory & Practice: https://www.theorynpractice.com/
IG - @theoryandpracticewellness
Tik Tok - @theorynpractice
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Thank you for listening :)