
Pocket Sized Pep Talks
Join professional speaker and five-time bestselling author Rob Jolles as he takes the mic to host Pocket-Sized Pep Talks! This dynamic show delivers concise, impactful messages designed to inform, entertain, inspire, and motivate. Through thought-provoking interviews with fascinating guests and Rob’s own unique commentary, listeners gain valuable insights for both personal and professional growth. Engaging conversations and thoughtful questions keep audiences coming back for more—because sometimes, the best advice comes in small but powerful doses.
Latest episodes

May 29, 2023 • 37min
Going From An Outsider To Insider In Business
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What Fred calls going from, “F *CK Average, Be Legendary.” Multiple tips on not just why being legendary is worth pursuing, but how.How you can turn your ideas into a business.What it takes to be a successful business owner. Come up with an idea that's good enough, and your reward is competition. Fred talks about to battle competition.How important naming, branding and positioning can be?Learn more about this guest:protrustconsulting.com

May 24, 2023 • 8min
Lessons From The Shark Tank On How You Deliver Your Message
One of the hottest reality shows on television can teach you a lot about how to influence the actions of others. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you three things you can learn about watching people present and sell on Shark Tank that you can use when it's your turn to deliver!

May 22, 2023 • 45min
The Art Of Insta-Trust
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn:Larry explains why the standard quicker assessment models, DISC, Myers Briggs, don’t seem to be models he can endorse.The fact that a lot of entrepreneurs and sales people's income depends on their ability to bring in new business, and that tends to be accomplished in part by relating to prospects and colleagues. Larry tells us how!Working with others is NOT the time to show off your genius, or to hard sell, and definitely not to come off as though your time is so valuable that the person you are speaking with is a commodity. Larry pushes back on Myers Briggs, and Disc, but provides other ways to read personalities.His 4 key elements of insta-trust. How to create an emotional bond between the professional and the patient/client.How to build lasting trust from the opening moments of any meeting or conversation.How to develop a collaborative mindset and set the client at ease.The impact of social media and your online reputation.Learn more at:protrustconsulting.com

May 17, 2023 • 6min
It’s Not Who You Know… It’s How Well You Can Trust Them
A lunch with my cousin Steve last week, and he told me one heck of a story. It had a tremendous message about who you know and who you can trust. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll not only tell you the story, I'll share the lesson learned from this story so you won’t get duped the next time someone says, “Trust me!”

May 15, 2023 • 34min
The ABC's of Marketing
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The mistake most make focusing solely on in-house marketing, or solely on vendorsSome of the moves Fortune 100 make on a small business budgetThe value of hiring a marketing agency over an in-house marketing team to not replace, but work with your in-house team How to know when you’re ready to outsource your marketingHow to quickly pivot your business during a crisisHow to get attention in an attention-deficit world What Erik would tell a younger Erik if he could go back and whisper in his ear.To contact this guest:e@hawkemedia.comwww.hawkemedia.com

May 10, 2023 • 6min
How NOT To Gain Trust
With an approval rating that has now sunk to less than 20%, our United States Congress can teach you a lot about How NOT to Change Minds. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you of two of the oldest rules of influence, and I’m quite certain those numbers would improve dramatically if they just would heed these lessons. Oh, and you'll benefit if you remember them too!

May 8, 2023 • 44min
The Master Of Reinvention
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The unusual journey that Doug has taken, with its twist and turns. Some common lessons regardless of the business you are in. The truth about what income can be derived from podcasting. Spoiler alert: It's a LOT!One of the biggest challenges of being an entrepreneur - the amount of time most put into our businesses. How writing a book shaped the next chapter of his life.A few choice words he would have with his younger self.To learn more about this guest:Doug Sandler – doug@turnkeypodcast.com , 410-340-6861 (cell)Turnkey Podcast – www.TurnKeyPodcast.comTwitter – @djdoug https://twitter.com/djdougFacebook – Turnkey Podcast https://www.facebook.com/TurnkeyPodcast/LinkedIN – Doug Sandler https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-sandler-1a346649/

May 3, 2023 • 5min
Finding A Reason To Try
Conducting seminars in Switzerland gave me the privilege of visiting a beautiful country, and working with extraordinary people. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you a lesson that trip also provided me and it centers on getting yourself motivated.

May 1, 2023 • 48min
Name, Claim & Reframe: Your Path to a Well-Lived Life
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The inspiration behind this book.A quick, and succinct explanation of the process that the book is named for: Name, Claim, and Reframe®. The difference between masculine and feminine leadership and sales traits.Our toughest critic; our inner critic and how to we overcome our limiting beliefs. The concept behind being a Gentle Warrior. How we’re triggered to react rather than respond, and the difference between the two.A big one for me: How about any advice on navigating conflict in the heat of the moment.Mentors that have helped Andrea on her journey.To learn more about this author:https://www.andreadewittadvisors.com

Apr 26, 2023 • 4min
A Deal Is A Deal
I learned a lot about selling from my father, but probably the most lasting lesson he ever taught me had less to do with selling, and more to do with integrity. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what that lesson was, I’ll tell you why it’s so darn important.