

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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May 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
265: Nick Lavery | Life is a Finite Gift...Not a Dress Rehearsal
Nick Lavery, an active-duty Green Beret in the US Army Special Forces, a combat-wounded warrior, an author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur joins me on this episode. Nick’s awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, the OSS Society Peter Ortiz Award, the Bruce Price Leadership Award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award. Nick’s list of clients includes the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Tool, Sherwin Williams, The FBI, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Habitat for Humanity, and many others. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Developing a warrior mindset ✅ The transformative power of discipline ✅ Resiliency and purpose ✅ Essential principles of leadership ✅ And much more! Get connected with Nick: Website: https://teammchn.com/ Website: https://www.precisioncomponentsllc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lavery-a691871ba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicklavery/ Twitter: https://x.com/thenicklavery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nick.Machine.Lavery Purchase a copy of Objective Secure: https://www.amazon.com/Objective-Secure-Battle-Tested-Guide-Achievement/dp/057835201X 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!

May 15, 2025 • 1h
264: Ron Tite | Learning the True Purpose of Purpose
Ron Tite, founder of Church+State, award-winning writer and creative director, bestselling author, and an in-demand speaker, joins me on this episode. Ron’s list of clients includes top brands such as DoorDash, Microsoft, Walmart, and many others. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Ron's origin story ✅ Putting purpose into motion ✅ Making growth the heart of your business ✅ The "Think, Do, Say" approach ✅ And much more! Get connected with Ron: Website: https://rontite.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rontitepersonal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rontite/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rontite Twitter: https://x.com/rontite Purchase a copy of The Purpose of Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Making-Growth-Heart-Business/dp/1774585804 Purchase a copy of Think. Do. Say.: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Do-Say-seize-attention/dp/1989025714 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!

May 8, 2025 • 56min
263: Dr. Michael Gervais | The Path Toward Mastery
Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, podcast host, co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance, joins me on this episode. Michael’s list of clients includes The Seattle Seahawks, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO’s. He’s been featured in major media outlets including NBC, FOX, ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Michael's backstory ✅ Falling in love with the world of the invisible ✅ Doing work from the inside out ✅ Applying the best practices of psychology ✅ The First Rule of Mastery ✅ FOPO ✅ And much more! Get connected with Michael: Website: https://findingmastery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelgervais LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelGervais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/ Purchase a copy of The First Rule of Mastery: https://www.amazon.com/First-Rule-Mastery-Worrying-People/dp/1647823242 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!

May 1, 2025 • 1h 6min
262: Dr. Sandra Matz | The Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior
Dr. Sandra Matz, computational social scientist, award-winning researcher, Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, author of Mindmasters, and TEDx and keynote speaker, joins me on this episode. Dr. Matz’s research explores how digital footprints, such as our online behaviors, social media interactions, and even purchases, can reveal deep insights into our personality, decision-making, and well-being. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Business Insider. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Psychological targeting ✅ How it works ✅ How it’s used to influence decisions ✅ How we can harness its power ✅ Ethical implications ✅ And much more! You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation at the intersection of psychology, technology, and behavior change. Get connected with Sandra: Website: https://sandramatz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.matz.12 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandra.matz.12/ Twitter: https://x.com/sandracmatz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-matz-6824742b/ Purchase a copy of Mindmasters: https://www.amazon.com/Mindmasters-Data-Driven-Predicting-Changing-Behavior/dp/1647826314 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 24, 2025 • 53min
261: Kelly Roach | The Deeper Meaning of Contribution & Impact
Kelly Roach, former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader and Fortune 500 corporate executive turned multi-million dollar business strategist and mentor, international bestselling author, keynote speaker, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist, joins me on this episode. Kelly’s coaching and consulting firm is widely known for creating 6, 7, and even 8-figure client success. She’s an ongoing expert contributor on ABC, NBC, and Fox, and she’s been featured in leading publications such as Inc., Authority Magazine, and Forbes. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The one thing that makes or breaks your ability to build a successful business ✅ Powerful mindset shifts that drive real growth ✅ The deeper meaning of contribution and impact ✅ The importance of building a winning team ✅ Strategies for scaling businesses ✅ And much more! Get connected with Kelly: Website: https://kellyroachinternational.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Twitter: https://x.com/kellyroachlive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/ Listen to The Kelly Roach Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755 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 17, 2025 • 58min
260: Dan Lyons | The Power of Silence
Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist, and speaker joins me on this episode. Dan was a writer on HBO’s hit comedy series, “Silicon Valley”, and has worked as a technology journalist at Forbes, Fortune, and Newsweek. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, and many other media outlets. Topics we cover include Dan’s backstory, becoming an accidental journalist, identity and belief, the greatest mistake of Dan’s entire life, the negative side of talking too much, why some people talk too much, tools and strategies to STFU, and more. Get connected with Dan: Website: https://danlyons.io/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realdanlyons LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realdanlyons/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdanlyons Purchase a copy of STFU: https://www.amazon.com/STFU-Power-Keeping-Mouth-Endlessly/dp/1250850339 The Talkaholic Scale: https://talkaholicscale.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

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
259: Dr. Forbes Riley | Learning to Give Yourself Permission
Dr. Forbes Riley, celebrity TV host, bestselling author, a sought-after keynote motivational speaker, high-performance success coach, and host of a top-rated podcast joins me on this episode. Known as the “Queen of the Perfect Pitch,” Forbes has hosted more than 190 infomercials and generated over $2.5B in global sales. She is regularly featured in popular media outlets including NBC’s The Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS Morning News, The View, Fast Company, the New York Times, and many others. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Building resilience and perseverance ✅ Breaking through limiting beliefs ✅ Why you need to master your pitch ✅ The power of manifestation ✅ And much more! Get connected with Forbes: Website: https://forbesfactor.com Website: https://www.forbesrileymedia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forbes.tvhost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forbesriley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forbes_riley/ Twitter: https://x.com/forbesriley Threads: https://www.threads.net/@forbes_riley Claim your free gift from Forbes: https://www.freegiftfromforbesriley.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

Apr 3, 2025 • 57min
258: Nick Sonnenberg | Getting Leverage
Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, a world-leading efficiency expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Nick spent 8 years working as a high-frequency trader on Wall Street. Today, he and his team work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries to achieve greater output, less stress, happier employees, and the potential to gain an extra full day per week in productivity per person. Topics we cover include the importance of mentorship and support groups, the journey to bringing Come Up for Air to life, finding ways to detach, morning and night routines, and more. Get connected with Nick: Website: https://comeupforair.com/ and https://www.getleverage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.sonnenberg.77 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholassonnenberg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nick_sonnenberg Purchase a copy of Come Up for Air: https://www.amazon.com/dp/140023672X 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

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 2min
257: Dr. Adam Galinsky | Becoming a More Inspiring Leader
Dr. Adam Galinsky, a celebrated social psychologist, professor at Columbia Business School, a world-renowned expert in leadership and negotiation, bestselling author, and speaker joins me on this episode. Adam is known for his research on leadership, decision-making, teams, and ethics. He’s been featured in Forbes, The New Yorker, Fast Company, GQ, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and other notable media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Inspiring and infuriating leaders ✅ Three key insights about leadership and human nature, ✅ The leader amplification effect and its impact ✅ The power of reflection ✅ And much more! Get connected with Adam: Website: https://adamgalinsky.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-galinsky-05090a3/ Twitter: https://x.com/AdamGalinsky Order a copy of Inspire: https://www.amazon.com/Inspire-Universal-Transforming-Yourself-Leading/dp/0063294672 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 and thanks for listening. Here's to your success!

Mar 20, 2025 • 52min
256: Dr. Ellen Langer | Exploiting the Power in Uncertainty
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard professor, renowned psychologist, and bestselling author of The Mindful Body and 12 other books. Known as the “mother of mindfulness” and the “mother of positive psychology,” Dr. Langer was the first woman to earn tenure in psychology at Harvard. A Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and celebrated social psychologist, her groundbreaking research has been featured in The New York Times Magazine’s Year in Ideas issue. Beyond academia, she is also an accomplished gallery-exhibiting painter. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The art of becoming more mindful ✅ Unlocking the potential of mind-body unity ✅ Why predictability is an illusion ✅ Decision-making strategies ✅ And much more! Don't miss this fascinating conversation on how mindfulness can transform how we think, live, and lead. Hit play, subscribe, and share! Get connected with Dr. Langer: Website: https://www.ellenlanger.me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.langer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenjlanger/ Twitter: https://x.com/ellenjl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjlanger/ Order a copy of The Mindful Body: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Body-Thinking-Chronic-Health/dp/0593497945 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 and thanks for listening. Here's to your success!