

Business Minds Coffee Chat
Jay Scherr
Conversations with extraordinary business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and others who are changing the world through the work they do. The goal is to share insights, help to inspire and lift others, and deliver practical, meaningful, and actionable content.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 28min
279: Mike Brick | Accepting Responsibility and Finding Peace
Mike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services, joins me on this episode. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Mike's backstory ✅ Lessons learned from going to prison ✅ The importance of freedom and mentorship ✅ Cultivating a positive mindset ✅ And more! Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Aug 21, 2025 • 56min
278: Angus Fletcher | Tapping Into Your Hidden Intelligence
Angus Fletcher, a world leading expert on the science of storytelling, bestselling author, professor of story science at Ohio State University's Project Narrative, and a consultant to U.S. Army Special Operations, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. His research has been called "life changing" by Brené Brown and "mind blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell. In 2023, he was awarded the Commendation Medal by the U.S. Army for his "groundbreaking research" with U.S. Army Special Operations into primal intelligence. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The power of story ✅ The surprising science of intelligence (and why you’re smarter than you think) ✅ A different way to use our brain ✅ And much more! Get connected with Angus: Website: https://www.angusfletcher.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operation_human/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-fletcher-99713617/ Purchase a copy of Primal Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Primal-Intelligence-Smarter-Than-Know/dp/0593715306 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Aug 14, 2025 • 31min
277: Steve Ridder | Born to Coach and Lead
Steve Ridder, Head Coach of Embry-Riddle’s men’s basketball program, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Steve led the biggest turnaround in NAIA history, guided the Embry-Riddle Eagles to an NAIA national championship, has been named Coach of the Year eight times, and has been inducted into five Halls of Fame. Fueled by a relentless desire to grow, Steve’s vision reached far beyond winning games. He set out to create a program that the entire university could be proud of; one built on excellence, character, and a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the community. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The power of relationships ✅ Pursuing your dream and vision ✅ Building resilience through difficult moments ✅ Learning to lead ourselves ✅ And much more! Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Aug 7, 2025 • 55min
276: Fotini Iconomopoulos | Learn How to Say Less & Get More
Fotini Iconomopoulos, bestselling author of Say Less, Get More, international negotiation expert and advisor, and keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. With two decades of experience across more than 170 industries and six continents, Fotini has delivered results for global brands including Microsoft, Walmart, and Rolls-Royce. Her approach blends behavioral science, sharp commercial insight, and real-world application to help professionals communicate with confidence and influence with integrity. She has been featured in major media outlets, including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and CNN. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The psychology and power dynamics of negotiation ✅ Why saying less can actually help you gain more ✅ Learning your negotiation style and what it reveals about you ✅ And much more! Get connected with Fotini: Website: https://fotiniicon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fotini.iconomopoulos Twitter: https://x.com/fotiniicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fotiniicon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/ Take the negotiation style quiz: https://fotiniicon.com/quiz/ Purchase a copy of Say Less, Get More: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Less-Get-More-Unconventional/dp/1443459526 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Jul 31, 2025 • 48min
275: Molly Fletcher | Lead, Inspire, and Connect With Courage and Optimism
Molly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, #1 USA Today bestselling author, and host of a top-rated podcast, joins me on this episode. Molly made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents and was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. She has been featured in notable media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Sports Illustrated. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Molly's origin story ✅ Advice she received from Zig Ziglar ✅ Building a career as a sports agent ✅ Characteristics of a champion mindset ✅ And much more! Get connected with Molly: Website: https://mollyfletcher.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FletcherMolly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyFletcher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MollywFletcher/ Watch Molly's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/TXBuG90iGcg Purchase a copy of The Energy Clock: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Clock-Simple-Create-ENERGY/dp/149269150X Purchase a copy of Dynamic Drive: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Drive-Purpose-Fueled-Formula-Sustainable/dp/B0CV2Q3KH3 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Jul 24, 2025 • 52min
274: Geoff Woods | Turning Your Strengths into Superpowers
Geoff Woods, founder of AI Leadership and The AI-Driven Leadership Collective, #1 bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, keynote speaker, and host of The AI-Driven Leader podcast, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Geoff helps leaders harness the power of AI to grow their business, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time. As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, Geoff's strategic leadership helped the company grow its market cap from $750 million to over $12 billion in just four years. Prior to that, he co-founded the training and consulting company behind the bestselling book The ONE Thing, advising businesses ranging from $10 million to $60 billion in annual revenue. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why the questions we ask as leaders matter more than ever ✅ What it means to become an AI-driven leader ✅ CRIT and the power of the prompt ✅ And much more! Get connected with Geoff: Website: https://www.aileadership.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffwoods/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-woods-8534774/ Purchase a copy of The AI-Driven Leader: https://www.amazon.com/AI-Driven-Leader-Harnessing-Smarter-Decisions/dp/B0DB8QL3ZK Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
273: Bree Groff | Seven Rules to Make Work Better
Bree Groff, an organizational change and culture consultant, keynote speaker, and author of Today Was Fun, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Bree is one of today’s leading voices on the future of work and company culture. Over the course of her career, she has guided executives at companies such as Microsoft, Pfizer, Calvin Klein, Google, and Target through periods of complex change. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Big lessons Bree learned from her parents ✅ Her 7 rules for better days at work and life ✅ Emotional regulation ✅ And much more! Get connected with Bree: Website: https://www.breegroff.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bree_groff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-groff/ Purchase a copy of Today Was Fun: https://a.co/d/3tTPBth Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Jul 10, 2025 • 59min
272: Dr. Liane Davey | How to Make Conflict Work for You
Dr. Liane Davey, organizational psychologist, team advisor, New York Times bestselling author, and a sought-after keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Liane is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and a respected voice in the global conversation about leadership, collaboration, and conflict. Her insights have been featured by major media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, and Forbes. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Productive versus unproductive conflict ✅ Why conflict is essential for healthy organizations ✅ What “conflict debt” is and how to avoid it ✅ How to give proper feedback ✅ And much more! Get connected with Liane: Website: https://lianedavey.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLianeDavey/ Twitter: https://x.com/lianedavey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianedavey/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liane-davey-2574911/ Purchase a copy of The Good Fight: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Fight-Productive-Conflict-Organization/dp/198902520X Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
271: Todd Herman | How to Unlock the Hero in You
Todd Herman, a peak performance coach and bestselling author known for his book, The Alter Ego Effect, joins the discussion. He shares a pivotal moment that shaped his approach to coaching. Todd dives into the transformative power of alter egos, explaining how they can help individuals unlock their hidden potential and overcome self-doubt. Personal anecdotes reveal insights on family legacy and the lessons of integrity and generosity. This conversation is a guide for anyone looking to redefine self-identity and embrace their abilities for personal and professional growth.

Jun 26, 2025 • 54min
270: Garry Ridge | Building a Culture That Actually Works
Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus at WD-40 Company, a USA Today bestselling author, a recognized culture shifting keynote speaker, founder of The Learning Moment, and The Culture Coach, joins me on this episode. Known affectionately as “The Dean of Dumbassery,” Garry is known for helping leaders create workspaces where people feel valued and inspired. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Our purpose in life ✅ Learning moments ✅ Common pitfalls of leadership ✅ Creating a tribal culture ✅ And much more! Get connected with Garry: Website: https://thelearningmoment.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garry.ridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auzridge/ Twitter: https://x.com/LearningMoment Take The Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It Quiz: https://thelearningmoment.net/quiz/ Purchase a copy of Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: https://www.amazon.com/Any-Dumb-Ass-Can-Do-Multi-Billion-Dollar/dp/1637746296 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay