
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

Aug 24, 2022 • 5min
Sometimes You Need To Ruin Your Own Story
When is the telling of a story hazardous to another person’s health? The answer is when it creates unnecessary drama in another person’s mind. Confused? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you’ll understand just what I’m talking about!

Aug 22, 2022 • 31min
You're NEVER Too Old!
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:After raising three sons, working for her degree, being certified as a hypnotherapist, being a life coach, and giving her Ted Talk a the age of 87... and what put her on this path!What we all can do to be healthier, have better relationships, and be better at work.What you can do to handle stress.Use Eileen's “I AM Process” to eliminate negatives in your life.A couple of things Eileen would do differently if you could go back about 70 years! A few mentors that helped Eileen out along the way.

Aug 17, 2022 • 4min
Two Quick Lesson From Angelo Dundee
I have always been a fan of Angelo Dundee, a boxing trainer and corner man. In this quick, Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you’ll understand why I felt a need to pay tribute to this legend in boxing, and end up with two, wonderful lessons!

Aug 15, 2022 • 39min
"Frictionless" Customer Service
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What Bill means by “Frictionless" customer service. The impact frictionless customer service has on customer service costs.A handful of questions that reveal if being frictionless is right for your business.Why the customers’ experience is far more important than price in the customer's eyes.Steps you can create to refocus your entire business on solving customer issues and problems and rethinking the way products and services are created from top to bottom. One of Bill's key mentors, Tom Peters, and the impact he had on this guest.For more information regarding this guest:GUEST PHONE cell 206-321-0841GUEST EMAIL bill@drivasolutions.comGUEST WEBSITE: https://www.frictionlessorg.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-price-34686/

Aug 10, 2022 • 6min
Not Listening To All The Voices In Your Head
Every now and then, when we're hungry for business we can hear certain voices in our head that can get us into trouble. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk we're going to make sure you don't succumb to those voices, and that desire for a piece of business... when we’re not really the right person for the job.

Aug 8, 2022 • 36min
Digital Transformation In The Workplace, And The Fear That Obstructs It
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:• Humans are driven by fear, particularly fear of change, but Steve feels its roots are much deeper than they appear — particularly when it comes to deploying digital transformation successfully. • How to overcome ingrained fear of change and how this fear of change threatens the adoption of new technology. Steve discusses how do to resolve this.• The secret of focusing on small wins, and supplying appropriate amounts of support, training, and communication t create Momentum. • The expectations of today’s employees and the changes Steve has seen in the past 5 years. • The difference in how you address and manage fear of change individually as opposed to a group.• A few mentors that helped shape Steve's views. For more information regarding Steve and his book, The Future of Workplace Fear – How Human Reflex Stands in the Way of Digital TransformationGUEST EMAIL alert@steveprentice.comGUEST WEBSITE: https://steveprentice.com SOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenprentice/https://twitter.com/StevenPrentice

Aug 3, 2022 • 5min
The Right Word Matters
It’s amazing how a simple word can change the entire intent of any conversation. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you’ll see just what I mean!

Aug 1, 2022 • 33min
The Language of Persuasion
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Why sales techniques widely taught at conferences and seminars are “installing mental limitations in others, not removing them.” What should and should not be taught in sales training.Thoughts on teaching the language of persuasion.A conversation about the need to ignite the pride, purpose, and respect to professional selling. Some of the biggest mistakes sales people make.

Jul 27, 2022 • 6min
A Sneaky Secret Of Public Speaking
Want to learn one of the biggest secrets of giving a presentation? In this quick, Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn a key element of speaking that NO ONE talks about. Spoiler alert before you listen: It doesn’t come from the body of the presentation!

Jul 25, 2022 • 43min
Do You REALLY Know Your Ideal Customer?
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Why we’re missing out on key opportunities to sell our services or products. What causes this mistake.The mistake most business owners make by trying to do everything themselves.Pam's view of sales training; what she likes and doesn't like.How to find the perfect partners to grow your business.How social media, although a valuable business tool, can often create a comfortable cocoon for entrepreneurs, marketers, and leaders... and that's not good!How to stand out in a crowded field of experts.