

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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Jun 22, 2023 • 28min
165: Mike Brick | Accepting Responsibility and Finding Peace
Mike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Mike’s backstory, lessons learned from going to prison, the importance of freedom, mentorship, cultivating a positive mindset, and more. Get connected with Mike: Website: https://www.cleanandgreenoutdoorservices.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleanandgreen0413 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

Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 8min
164: Vanessa Bohns | The Unseen Influence You Have
Vanessa Bohns, social psychologist, professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, author, and researcher joins me on this episode. Vanessa is an expert on help-seeking, social influence, compliance, consent, and why it’s so hard to say no. She’s been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and The Economist, among other media outlets. Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Business Insider, and elsewhere. Topics we cover include imposter syndrome, reframing anxiety, Vanessa’s journey into academia, having more influence than we think, the power of the ask, learning to say no, the impact of technology and social media on influence, the difference between compliance and consent, and more. Get connected with Vanessa: Website: https://www.vanessabohns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profbohns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/profbohns LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-bohns-33219710/ Purchase a copy of You Have More Influence Than You Think: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005718/ 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

Jun 8, 2023 • 28min
163: Brad Ward | A Personal Journey of Growth and Transformation
Brad Ward, owner of Eagle Pest Solutions joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Brad’s backstory, experiences that shaped who he is today, overcoming a speech impediment, the importance of meaningful relationships, mentorship, the impact of losing his father, what success means to Brad, and more. Get connected with Brad: Website: https://palmcoastpestsolutions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.ward.313371 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradward8637/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-6251a3b2/ 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

Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
162: William Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to Success
William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor joins me on this episode. William’s expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include limiting beliefs, knowing your worth, becoming a Navy SEAL, accepting and learning from failure, creating small victories, the meaning of Get Naked, and more. Get connected with William: Website: https://nw-recovery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.branum.13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/william.r.branum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamBranum01 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-branum/ Download a copy of William's 5 SEAL Secrets: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/ 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

May 25, 2023 • 55min
161: Jonathan Fields | Discovering What Makes You Come Alive
Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors joins me on this episode. Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets. Topics we cover include Jonathan’s backstory, the central part of how he moves through the world, his journey into law, living a good life, the 10 Sparketypes, the bigger questions Jonathan is asking himself today, how having tinnitus became a blessing, and more. Get connected with Jonathan: Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanfields Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanfields Take the Sparketype Assessment: https://sparketype.com/assessment/ Purchase a copy of How to Live a Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Good-Life-Surprising/dp/1401948413 Purchase a copy of Sparked: https://www.amazon.com/Sparked-Discover-Unique-Imprint-Makes/dp/1400225469 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

May 18, 2023 • 1h 13min
160: Brian Kight | The Power of Discipline
Brian Kight, the founder of DIGNVS, LLC and the author of DailyDiscipline.com, a daily memo on personal discipline with over 35,000 subscribers joins me on this episode. Brian is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor to businesses, sports teams, and schools. He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and other notable media outlets. Topics we cover include giving and receiving feedback, the power of discipline, the 5 elements of discipline, creating boundaries around work and family, the fundamental building blocks of life, and more. Get connected with Brian: Website: https://www.tbriankight.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrianKight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbriankight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBrianKight 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

May 11, 2023 • 28min
159: Justin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 2 of 2
Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode. Justin was a producer for NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West. Topics we cover in part 2 of 2 include the book that helped Justin discover himself, finding purpose, meeting Malcolm Gladwell for the first time, bringing Started from the Bottom to life, and more. Get connected with Justin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.richmond.790 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-richmond-716b597/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjrichmond Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjrichmond/ 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

May 4, 2023 • 34min
158: Justin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 1 of 2
Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode. Justin was a producer for NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West. Topics we cover in part 1 of 2 include Justin’s backstory, starting from the bottom, the beginning of Justin’s broadcast journey, key lessons from working with Tavis Smiley, and more. Get connected with Justin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.richmond.790 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-richmond-716b597/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjrichmond Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjrichmond/ 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

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 6min
157: Kevin Kermes | Getting to the Core of Our Beliefs
Kevin Kermes, former headhunter, serial entrepreneur, career coach, thought partner, and trusted advisor who focuses on helping people create what’s next in their career and life joins me on this episode. Kevin's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include Kevin’s backstory, having difficult conversations, the need for self-awareness and reflection, getting feedback, the impact of our belief system, and more. Get connected with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevinkermes.com/ and https://careerattraction.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careerattraction Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinKermes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkermes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin.kermes/ 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

Apr 20, 2023 • 56min
156: Glenn Lundy | Rise and Grind: A Journey To Success
Glenn Lundy, motivational speaker, automotive industry expert, host of Breakfast with Champions, and host of the #800%Club morning show joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Glenn's amazing journey, overcoming adversity, gaining clarity, Glenn's success formula, the LEADD process, transforming the automotive industry, the power of mindset, and more. Get connected with Glenn: Website: https://glennlundy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Glenn800Lundy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenn_lundy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGlennLundy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennlundy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyaCEBt8i64ZWfl_HvFIOw/ 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