Waves Business Coaching

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, host Jacob Karnes interviews career coach Michelle Schafer, who specializes in career transitions and leadership development. They discuss the importance of networking for business owners, how to overcome limiting beliefs about networking, and effective strategies for building professional relationships. Michelle emphasizes that networking is about interaction rather than transaction and shares practical tips for integrating networking into daily life. The conversation highlights the significance of curiosity in networking and the power of asking for help to expand one's network.Get a free downloadable chapter from Michelle’s new book: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.comVisit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.comConnect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoachingSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Career Coaching and Networking04:01 The Importance of Networking in Career Development14:11 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Networking23:09 Strategies for Effective Networking30:35 The Power of Asking for Referrals32:43 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

In this episode, Jacob Karnes interviews Jessica Miller, a business and growth strategist, who shares her journey from pharmacist to entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of creating a 'Hell Yes' offer that resonates with the business owner and the customer. Jessica emphasizes the need to optimize existing offers for growth, the role of job offers in attracting talent, and how to build trust with an audience. The conversation highlights the balance between development and simplicity in business and the significance of authenticity in sales.Free Offer Optimization Scorecard -https://www.your10kformula.com/Get Jacob’s Book:https://www.masteryourfirstjob.comVisit Our Website:https://wavesbusinesscoaching.comConnect with Jacob on Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoachingSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QWApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website:https://wavesbusinesscoaching.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Jessica Miller's Journey07:06 Crafting a Hell Yes Offer12:46 The Role of Energy in Business18:47 Hiring as an Offer24:27 Final Thoughts and Connection

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, Jacob Karnes interviews Joe McKay, a solopreneur and LinkedIn expert. Joe shares his journey from creating a dodgeball community in Australia to mastering LinkedIn content creation. He discusses the importance of understanding your audience, the three types of LinkedIn posts every business owner should know, and how to effectively engage with potential clients. Joe emphasizes the need for authenticity in social media interactions and provides actionable strategies for building a strong LinkedIn presence. Get Joe’s solopreneurship insights at https://joemckay.info Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joe McKay 06:29 Three Essential LinkedIn Post Types 12:31 Starting Your LinkedIn Presence 24:54 The Flywheel Effect in Content Creation 32:16 Final Thoughts on Authenticity

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, host Jacob Karnes interviews Eric Collett, who shares his journey from early childhood interests in business to becoming a leader in cognitive health and productivity. They discuss the importance of brain health for productivity, the foundational practices for optimizing brain function, and the role of sleep, physical activity, and nutrition. Eric emphasizes that brain health can be improved at any age and provides insights on how to integrate mental health into business productivity. The conversation concludes with resources for listeners to enhance their cognitive health. Enter the code WAVES to get a 30-day free trial of Eric’s membership site: https://www.amindforallseasons.com/join Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Eric Collett's Entrepreneurial Journey 04:24 Lessons from Early Jobs and Career Growth 07:13 The Importance of Brain Health 10:01 Optimizing Brain Function for Productivity 12:59 Foundational Elements of Brain Health 15:55 Signs Your Brain Health Needs Attention 18:48 Practical Steps for Improving Brain Health 21:29 Integrating Brain Health into Daily Life 24:16 Final Thoughts on Brain Health and Productivity

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, Jacob Karnes interviews Jake Wysocki, who shares insights on making employee training more engaging and effective. They discuss the importance of authenticity, the challenges of employee engagement, and the significance of fun in training. Jake emphasizes the need for preparation and the use of design thinking methodologies, such as the Rose Thorn Bud exercise, to gather feedback and improve training experiences. The conversation also touches on overcoming presentation jitters and the value of opting in for training to drive engagement. Jake’s Newsletter: http://newsletter.intentioncraft.com/ Connect with Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewysocki/ Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Jake Wysocki's Journey to Intention Craft 06:42 Engagement in Employee Training 12:23 Common Pitfalls in Employee Engagement 19:27 Engaging Training Techniques 25:04 Facilitating Learning in Training 30:47 Creating a Positive Feedback Culture

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, Jacob Karnes interviews Ernesto Mandowsky, the creator of the Million Dollar Machine. They discuss the importance of creating systems in business, using the restaurant analogy to explain how every business operates similarly. Ernesto shares his five recipes for business success, emphasizing the need for integration and the role of the business owner in growth. He also highlights the use of Notion as a tool for managing business processes and the importance of measuring success through scorecards. Calculate the Score with Ernesto's 5-Question Assessment: https://forms.yourmdm.co/scorecard Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ernesto's Journey 07:00 The Five Recipes for Business Success 12:41 Building Systems for Success 17:57 Utilizing Notion for Business Management

Welcome to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, where you can equip yourself with the tools and insights to build the dream team your business needs so you can lead with confidence, master your people challenges, and reclaim your freedom. On the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, you’ll hear from host Jacob Karnes, a business coach and best-selling author, as well as industry-leading subject matter experts to grow your business and your leadership capacity.

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, Jacob Karnes interviews Brad Pearse, a sales coach with a rich background in family business and consumer electronics. They discuss the importance of customer experience in sales, the impact of mentorship, and practical strategies for small business owners. Brad shares insights from his family's journey in building a successful business and how those lessons apply to modern sales techniques. The conversation emphasizes the connection between customer experience and sales success, highlighting the need for relationship-building and intentionality in business. Take Brad’s Assessment: https://www.simplifiedsalesassessment.com/0 Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-swing-3aab3872/ Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brad Pearse's Entrepreneurial Journey 07:22 Defining Moments in Business Growth 13:21 The Importance of Mentorship in Sales 19:16 Connecting Customer Experience and Sales

This episode of the Waves Business Coaching podcast delves into various themes, including athleticism, parenting, the importance of hard work, insights on success and wealth, the role of passion in life, reflections on life's challenges, and the value of relationships. Josh share personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the complexities of these themes and their interconnections. Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-swing-3aab3872/ Wildsparq: https://www.wildsparq.com Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Josh Swing and His Journey 10:42 Winning at Life: The Sports Analogy 20:32 Defeating the Opponent: We Can Do It All 30:18 Pacing Yourself: The Importance of Rest 40:03 Understanding the Right Scoreboard 41:59 Overcoming Comparison and Apathy

In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, Jacob Karnes interviews Evan Cox, a consultant specializing in marketing and messaging for nonprofits and businesses. They discuss the significance of first jobs in shaping careers, the critical role of effective messaging in business, and the importance of storytelling in marketing. Evan shares insights on avoiding random acts of marketing, the intersection of marketing and fundraising, and the necessity of building authentic relationships in nonprofit fundraising. They also explore how to create websites that convert and the impact of AI on marketing strategies. The conversation concludes with resources for listeners to enhance their marketing efforts. Connect with Evan: https://evancoxconsulting.com/resources/ Get Jacob’s Book: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/ Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Chapters 00:00 Shaping Your Career Through Experiences 08:36 Positioning Yourself as the Guide 15:29 Developing a Cohesive Marketing Plan 19:19 Building Authentic Relationships with Donors 24:23 Balancing Design, Copywriting, and Strategy