Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Rob Jolles
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Feb 24, 2025 • 37min

Meet My Mentor!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The UPPOPPR process!  One of the most unique processes I’ve ever seen, and a process I teach and still use to this day.Larry's version of the secret sauce of training.How to keep training engaging and memorable.Why Larry is no fan of trainers socializing with students.  (If you're a trainer, you need to hear this.)One of the creators of the Buyer Focused Selling School, what made that process work!As the creator of the phrase, "If they cry, they’ll buy!" - What it means... and some of the trouble it has created!Great training doesn’t just teach skills—it builds confidence, opens doors, and creates lifelong impact. As we’ve learned today, the right mentor can make all the difference. So, who’s mentoring you, and who are you mentoring in return? Choose wisely and there’s no telling where those lessons and relationship will take you.To learn more about Larry Domonkos, reach out on LinkedIn, or reach out to me personally. - rob@jolles.com 
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Feb 19, 2025 • 5min

The Problem With Getting Fired Up

Let’s talk about pressure. What if I told you that the most instinctive and common approach to battling pressure may be the least effective? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep talk, I’ll show you a less instinctive, more logical approach to combatting pressure.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 26min

From Poverty To Possibility: Meet The Edu-Girls!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk,  you'll learn:A quick explanation of the charity itself.The astonishing number girls this charity supports  many girls have benefited from this program? Edugirls.com Ten, mantras that drive change.  If you are a school or business, you'll want to listen hard here; it's amazing! A handful  of typical success stories that are anything but typical!How this charity keeps its volunteers motivated.To learn more about this charity:https://edugirls.orginfo@edugirls.org1 301-841-5765
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Feb 12, 2025 • 7min

The Power Of Just Showing Up

When was the last time you were faced with an uncomfortable and challenging situation, and you were seriously considering the many reasons why you didn’t need to move forward with it? In other words, you found a good reason why you could quit! In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll share with you my experience with this exact situation, what I learned, and how it applies to you!
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Feb 10, 2025 • 42min

Reviving Stalled Negotiations

In this discussion, Josh Weiss, co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard, shares insightful perspectives on negotiation skills essential for everyone. He explains whether good negotiators are born or made and emphasizes listening and collaboration as key strategies. Josh highlights common pitfalls in negotiations, such as poor listening and adversarial attitudes, and stresses the importance of preparation and adaptability. His memorable quotes and tips inspire a rethink of how we approach everyday negotiations, blending relationship-building with effective communication.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 5min

Underestimating Those Negative Voices

A few years ago, Time magazine had an article discussing how more and more of us talk to ourselves. Unfortunately, these conversations aren’t always productive. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you to beware of the voices that turn negative; it can be a slippery slope; we need to be vigilant and on guard. I’ll tell you what to listen for, and how to work your way around it!
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Feb 3, 2025 • 41min

Out Work - Out Price - and Out Market Your Competition

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Tips on response required marketing.  Lessons learned at Disney that shaped his approach to creating magical customer experiences.Why  the concept of experience is so critical in today’s business world, especially for small businesses. Some practical ways businesses can justify premium pricing to their customers.How small businesses can compete with big brands.  Spoiler Alert:  It begins with focusing on customer retention.What are "hidden details," and why they matter even if most customers never notice them.We all need to show up, but How do you recommend businesses start showing up like no one else in their market?Vance shares a coupleof  success stories of how small businesses used his strategies to significantly increase their profits! To learn more about this guest:vance@chesapeakeservicesolutions.comwww.chesapeakeservicesolutions.com
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Jan 29, 2025 • 6min

More Than Just Wanting To Succeed

There is one phrase that is commonly overused: It is not only a cliché, but it also gets in the way of a much more important task that holds many of us back. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you what that is, and how to actually make that cliche' work for you!
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Jan 22, 2025 • 6min

Seeing Yourself As Others Do

We often see things from one angle. And not only do we see things from one angle, we can fool ourselves into believing that’s the only angle available to us. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you there are ways to free yourselves from your prison of familiarity and force yourself to find another angle. Coincidently, that other angle is beyond valuable.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 50min

No "BS" Selling!

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Most entrepreneurs hit the wall, not because they lack skills, but because they hold onto stories that limit them. Dan provides an example of a story that someone would hold onto, and how to get people past these barriers.1. We all walk with a limp as they say, and it’s clearly an instinct for not just entrepreneurs but everyone to resist loving the broken parts of themselves.  Dan shares how to help people get around this stumbling block. How embracing vulnerability leads to greater success in business or in life for that matter.Dan and Rob share two of the biggest myths about selling that holds people back.Dan's belief regarding the statement: “Authenticity is overrated.” We all have some level of fear, whether we want to believe, or give into it or not. Dan shares how fear can become an entrepreneur’s greatest motivator.What “No-Douchebag Selling” means, and why does it work so well.To learn more about this guest:Coach Dan GordonTo get your free copy of Dan's book, "Selling Is BS"213 409-8366 and text: BSor book a free consultation text:213 409-8366 and text: HelpSpeak to Dan at: 818.613.1984Dan@DanGordonEnterprise.com https://DanGordonEnterprise.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdangordon/

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