
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

Oct 14, 2024 • 37min
Raise Your Value - Raise Your Prices
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How human nature reveals what your customers value and what they will happily pay more for. How to uncover your business’s hidden value and how to turn it into profit. One example of a pricing hack that can increase revenue by as much as 100%How to confidently shift the conversation away from price toward value.Multiple ways to handle price objections.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL Adam@AdamWallace.comGUEST WEBSITE:www.AdamWallace.comSOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertyofwallace/

Oct 9, 2024 • 5min
The Power of "What if?"
When I say, “life insurance agent,” what comes to mind? Remember, you are going to be listening to a former life insurance agent, and that industry taught me a very valuable lesson. As a matter of fact, if you are trying to help someone else, it is one of the most valuable lessons anyone can possibly learn. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what that lesson is, I’ll tell you how you can use it to help others.

Oct 7, 2024 • 35min
Maximizing Profitability as You Grow Your Business
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The inspiration behind Manny's book; businesses that were doing just “fine,” with slow growth and profit, but that wasn't enough...What is meant by realistic goal setting.Some lessons learned working with large companies that translate to small business clients.What it means to sustainably grow a business.Two common mistakes businesses make when trying to grow.Thoughts on how fast you can grow your business.A couple of mentors that helped Manny along the way.To learn more about this guest:GUEST PHONE: 410-808-3441GUEST EMAIL: manny@portalcfo.comGUEST WEBSITE: www.portalcfo.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyskevofilax/

Oct 2, 2024 • 6min
The Fallacy of Learning From Your Mistakes
It seems that so many lessons in life come at a cost; sometimes, a heavy cost. But what if that cost could be reduced or perhaps eliminated. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'm ready to show you how to do just that, and it begins with the removal of an old phrase that I believe has seen its better days...

Sep 30, 2024 • 44min
Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Recurring themes Margot was able to discover. Ways to shorten the learning curve for parents, and let children choose their passion and work.Why it’s important to let children compete.How Margot recommends we teach children about losing.Why is it important to encourage children to be curious and think of new ways to solve problems.What inspired Margot to write this book. To learn more about this guest:raisinganentrepreneur.com.

Sep 25, 2024 • 4min
Six Words That Calm Stage Freight
One of the most frequently asked questions a professional speaker hears is this: “How do you keep from getting nervous in front of an audience?” In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll share the one, simple thought running through my head that has always served me well. I'm quite sure it will help you the next time you step up in front of a room.

Sep 23, 2024 • 51min
The Comedy Connection To Keynoting
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Scott found his calling through comedy. The son of a salesman, Scott shares some lessons he learned from his father.Some of the differences between a professional speaker giving a keynote, and a comedian giving a keynote.The reality of bombing in a comedy club, which is really part of the business, and bombing in a corporate keynote.What Scott looks for when deciding to use members from the audience.The difference between how he handles hecklers in a comedy club versus how he handles them in a corporate keynote, or emcee job. A few funny stories of the strangest gigs Scott ever worked.To learn more about this guest:www.scottbloomconnects.comYou Can Judge A Book By Its Cover

Sep 18, 2024 • 5min
Learning The Words Between The Words
Think about the last time you had something very important you wanted to ask someone else. You obsessed and practiced what to say, but the opportunity never seemed quite right. You ended up never saying what you wanted to say. In this quick, five-minute, Pocket Sized Pep Talk I believe we can fix this because I’m guessing you practiced the wrong words. I'll teach you the right ones!

Sep 16, 2024 • 37min
Are You A Generous Leader?
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:We are in some tough times, and most of us are led to believe that “tough times require tough leaders.” Joe responds to that premise and reminds us, it's not quite that easy. Why Joe wrote this book.How a generous leader differs from a traditional, unilateral leader. Joe discusses two of the seven traits of a generous leader. Some innovative strategies to incorporate deeper communication and listening.Joe talks about times he was faced with a vulnerable situation that allowed him to grow. What do you hope readers will take away from this book? To learn more about this guest:Web site: https://www.joedavis.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedavis1313/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joedavistgl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joedavistglTwitter: https://x.com/JoeDavisTGL?s=20.Email: davis.joe@bcg.com

Sep 11, 2024 • 5min
Finding Your Communication Rhythm
Many years ago, I worked as an usher and I was paid to watch you while you were watching your movies. I found I learned a lot about audience behavior from that experience including how quickly attention could be gained or lost over the course of a movie. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you how many of those same lessons apply to how you communicate!