

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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Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 17min
137: Don Green | Preserving the Legacy of Napoleon Hill
Don Green, the CEO of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, author, the world's foremost expert on Napoleon Hill, philanthropist, and a leading evangelist of entrepreneurial personal development joins me on this episode. We talk about success principles, why Napoleon Hill’s work is as relevant today as ever, the true way to happiness, the impact made by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, and more. Get connected with Don and The Napoleon Hill Foundation: Website: https://www.naphill.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NapoleonHillFoundation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-napoleon-hill-foundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NapoleonHillFdn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/napoleon_hill_foundation/ Purchase a copy of Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Publication-Foundation/dp/193787950X Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
136: Simon Alexander Ong | The Art and Science of Energy Management
Simon Alexander Ong, personal development entrepreneur, award-winning life and executive coach, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. This is Simon's second guest appearance on Business Minds Coffee Chat. Simon has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. We talk about electrifying your environment, deepening our awareness, gratitude with intention, the power of thought, rewiring your energetic state, prioritizing your needs, learning to say no, supercharging your impact, and more. Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong.official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/ Purchase a copy of Energize: https://www.amazon.com/Energize-Make-Most-Every-Moment/dp/0241502756/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Nov 3, 2022 • 51min
34: Dr. Robin Owens | Finding More Meaning, Purpose, and Passion
Dr. Robin Owens, executive leadership coach, speaker, tenured professor, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Robin has over 20 years of experience in researching, teaching, and studying meaning and purpose in the lives and work of women leaders. She combines her experience in business, social work, and higher education to bring a powerful and personable perspective to her mission of empowering high-achieving women leaders. We talk about Robin’s origin story, why purpose and meaning matter, tools for finding our purpose, the purpose-based decision-making system, and more. Get connected with Robin: Website: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Oct 27, 2022 • 37min
17: Sonia Ferrell | Values in Action
Sonia Ferrell, leadership, values, and transformational coach, speaker, and international bestselling author joins me on this episode. We talk about mindset, awareness, learning to break old patterns and remove limiting beliefs, how having a stroke impacted her life, identifying our core values, mentorship, feedback in leadership, and more. Get connected with Sonia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachsonialife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-ferrell-ma-14a38b10/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 14min
135: Laura Putnam | Becoming the Movement Builder
Laura Putnam, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, keynote speaker, bestselling author, a member of the Google Vitality Lab, and a teacher at Stanford University joins me on this episode. Laura's work has been covered by a number of media outlets including MSNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. We talk about Laura’s backstory, lessons learned from her father, being a global citizen, the importance of movement, channeling her inner “GrandBetsy”, a discussion of her latest book, Workplace Wellness that Works, who owns wellness in the workplace, becoming a multiplier of wellbeing, and more. Get connected with Laura: Website: https://www.motioninfusion.com/ and https://www.lauraputnam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotionInfusion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraputnamauthor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraputnam/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MotionInfusion Purchase a copy of Workplace Wellness that Works: https://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Wellness-that-Works-Organization/dp/1119055911/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 4min
134: Steve Sims | From Bricklayer to the Real Life Wizard of Oz
Steve Sims, bestselling author, in-demand speaker, coach, and podcaster joins me on this episode. Steve is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine called Steve “The Real Life Wizard of Oz." We talk about Steve’s backstory, being aggravated, fear, the mindset of entrepreneurs, lessons learned from working the door at a bar, training your brain to see opportunities, the power of relationships, having difficult conversations, the genesis of his latest book, Go for Stupid, and more. Get connected with Steve: Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveDSims Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveDSims Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Oct 6, 2022 • 45min
11: Charles Antis | The More We Give, The More We Grow
Charles Antis, founder and CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing joins me on this episode. Charles began his successful career in the roofing industry in 1984 after moving to Southern California from Provo, Utah where he attended Brigham Young University. Charles serves on the board of directors of the National Roofing Contractors Association; is a member of The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress; and serves on the board of directors and advisory councils for several non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity Orange County and Ronald McDonald House Orange County. We talk about the transformational moment that changed Charles’s life and created the culture of his business, being raised a Mormon, how passion was awakened in him through a visit to a Thai orphanage, being vulnerable and willing to be wrong, putting people first, business lessons learned from the avocado tree, and more. Get connected with Charles: Website: https://www.antisroofing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antisroofing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antis_roofing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antis-roofing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/antisroofing Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 5min
133: Ben Azadi | The Journey from Hobby to Purpose
Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp, bestselling health author, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated Keto Kamp podcast joins me on this episode. Ben is the world’s leading expert on the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is on a mission to help one billion people live a healthier lifestyle. We talk about Ben's backstory, growing up with addiction and hitting rock bottom, what changed his life, morning routines, self-image, the catalyst for writing Keto Flex, ancient healing strategies, the four pillars to mastering keto, and more. Get connected with Ben: Website: www.benazadi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benazadi05 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/THEBENAZADI Purchase a copy of Keto Flex: https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Flex-Secrets-Inflammation-Metabolism-ebook/dp/B08YFM83DD Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Sep 22, 2022 • 38min
13: Bob Phibbs | Helping Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Beat Online Competitors
Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, retail sales trainer, consultant, keynote and motivational speaker, business makeover specialist, author, and a LinkedIn Top Voice joins me on this episode. Bob helps brick-and-mortar retailers beat online competitors by creating experiences to move merchandise. Bob and his work have appeared on ABC, Fox, MSNBC, and PBS, and featured in articles in Entrepreneur, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. We talk about hope for retail, the importance of stories in business, lessons learned during the pandemic, actions businesses should be taking, and more. Get connected with Bob: Website: http://retaildoc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretaildoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobphibbs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRetailDoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobphibbs/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 9min
132: Dr. Jessica Grossmeier | Reimagining Workplace Well-Being
Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, advisor on best practices in workplace well-being, speaker, and the author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Culture of Purpose, Connection, and Transcendence joins me on this episode. Jessica is a leading voice in workplace well-being, having dedicated her career to identifying evidence-based strategies that promote a thriving workforce. Her research focuses on best practice approaches to supporting employee health and well-being and numerous studies have been published in peer-reviewed professional journals. We talk about Jessica’s origin story, the transition from a practitioner in health and well-being to a researcher, the bigger questions Jessica is asking herself, overcoming a fear of public speaking, the unique process of bringing her recent book to life, going from burnout to thriving, and more. Get connected with Jessica: Website: https://www.jessicagrossmeier.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrossmeier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgrossmeier Purchase a copy of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X3PTDH1 Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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