

Waves Business Coaching
Jacob Karnes
Welcome to the Waves Business Coaching podcast, where we help you build your dream business so that you can have more freedom. Waves Business Coaching is hosted by Jacob Karnes, the owner of Waves Business Coaching and best-selling author of Master Your First Job. You'll hear from Jacob and other subject-matter experts so that you can create the dream business you need to get the freedom you desire. Visit our websites: WavesBusinessCoaching.com MasterYourFirstJob.com
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Aug 26, 2024 • 22min
27. The Importance of Having Fun at Work
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Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
The conversation revolves around the idea that if you're not having fun, you are not doing it right. This quote from S. Truett Cathy sets the tone for the discussion.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Last Chapter of 'Master Your First Job'
03:38 Chapter 10: Having Fun at Work
05:13 Chapter 12: Reflecting and Journaling
07:21 Chapter 13: Lessons from 'The Office'
14:10 Conclusion: Personal Story of Prioritizing Fun at Work
21:30 End Screen.mp4

Aug 19, 2024 • 23min
26. How to Get Your First Promotion
GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/5lWACEf
Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
The conversation focuses on providing a clear way to set oneself up for success in getting a promotion. Jacob emphasizes that it is not a trick or a way to lure people in, but rather a genuine approach to help individuals avoid feeling overlooked and achieve their career goals. The main takeaway is to follow the strategies outlined in the book to increase the chances of getting promoted.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Chapter
03:34 The Difficulty of Asking for a Promotion
06:33 Setting Yourself Up for Promotion Success
09:41 The Power of Confident Humility
14:24 How Employers Can Help Employees Get Promotions
17:12 Personal Story: Asking for a Promotion

Aug 12, 2024 • 27min
25. How to Get Your First Raise
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Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
The principal theme of the conversation is about increasing personal value and asking for a raise. The subtopics discussed include building confidence, increasing business value, and negotiating for a higher salary.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Book
07:50 Understanding Organizational Metrics and Values
09:33 Gaining Information and Confidence to Ask for a Raise
16:05 How Employers Can Help Employees Get a Raise
20:45 Personal Story: Asking for a Raise
23:06 Bouncing Back from a Denied Raise Request
24:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

Aug 5, 2024 • 31min
24. How to Give and Receive Feedback as a Gift
GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/5lWACEf
Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching Podcast, Jacob Karnes discusses the importance of feedback and how to give and receive it effectively. He emphasizes that feedback is a gift and should be viewed as such. Jacob provides a three-step model for giving feedback: identify the specific behavior, explain why it is important, and provide an action plan for improvement. He also advises business leaders to be open to receiving feedback and to give four times as much positive feedback as negative feedback. Jacob shares a personal story about how feedback helped shape his career.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Feedback and the Book
03:49 Understanding Feedback as a Gift
09:00 Practicing Giving Good Feedback
17:02 Receiving Feedback as a Gift
19:27 The Role of Business Leaders in Feedback
23:17 Personal Story: How Feedback Shaped My Career

Jul 30, 2024 • 31min
23. The Importance of Remaining Coachable
GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/5lWACEf
Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
In this episode, Jacob Karnes discusses the importance of staying coachable at work and how it can benefit both first-time employees and seasoned professionals. He emphasizes the need for humility, an “I am second” mindset, and a growth mindset in order to remain coachable. Jacob shares a personal story of when he struggled with coachability and how he learned to be more open to feedback. He also highlights the role of leaders in helping their employees stay coachable and offers practical advice for individuals at all career stages.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Master Your First Job: The Importance of Staying Coachable
05:10 Chapter 6: Staying Coachable
08:54 The Power of Humility in Career Growth
12:34 Listen as if You Are Wrong
16:50 Developing a Growth Mindset for Coachability
20:37 The Value of Remaining Open to Feedback
24:11 How Being Coachable Leads to Career Advancement

Jul 15, 2024 • 33min
22. Why You Should Build a Personal Brand at Work
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Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
In this conversation, Jacob Karnes discusses the importance of building a personal brand, especially for first-time employees and young professionals. He explains that a personal brand is a distinct identity and perception that others have of you. Jacob provides a three-step process for building a personal brand: discover your brand, refine your brand, and represent your brand. He emphasizes the need for intentionality and accountability in building and maintaining a personal brand. Jacob also highlights the role of employers in helping young employees develop their personal brands.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jacob's book and the importance of personal branding
14:58 Building a personal brand vs. building a company brand
16:38 The importance of personal branding for first-time employees and young professionals
18:01 The three-step process for building a personal brand: discover, refine, represent
24:03 How employers can help young employees build their personal brands
27:31 Did Jacob build a personal brand in his first job?

Jul 8, 2024 • 25min
21. How to Fight Apathy at Work
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Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
Chapter 4 of 'Master Your First Job' focuses on fighting apathy in the workplace. Jacob Karnes emphasizes the importance of combating apathy to have success in your first job. He explains that apathy can lead to quiet quitting and negatively impact both individuals and businesses. To maintain enthusiasm at work, Jacob suggests self-awareness, asking for help, and cultivating work relationships. He also recommends finding a project that takes your time and attention to fight apathy and find meaning in your work. Leaders can help combat apathy by providing avenues for employees to ask for help, creating opportunities for work relationships, and assigning meaningful projects.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Why 'Master Your First Job' was Written
01:05 Chapter 4: Fighting Apathy
04:13 Maintaining Enthusiasm: Self-Awareness and Asking for Help
07:43 Cultivating Work Relationships to Fight Apathy
11:09 Finding Meaning in Your Work: Projects that Take Your Time and Attention

Jul 1, 2024 • 21min
20. Dare to Be Curious
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In this conversation, Jacob Karnes discusses the importance of curiosity in career success. He shares that his book, 'Master Your First Job,' is a resource for young people starting their first job and wanting to advance their career. The chapter being discussed is 'Dare to Be Curious.' Jacob explains that curiosity opens new doors and leads to innovation and problem-solving skills. He encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones and try new things to foster curiosity. Asking good questions is critical to professional development, and curiosity can lead to discovering new passions and skills. Jacob shares a personal experience where curiosity opened doors and led to unexpected opportunities in his career.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of 'Master Your First Job'
02:00 Chapter 3: Dare to Be Curious
04:37 Curiosity's Contribution to Innovation and Problem Solving
06:36 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone for Curiosity
09:50 Overcoming Judgment and Finding the Right Person
12:31 Asking Good Questions for Professional Development
15:32 Curiosity Leading to Discovering New Passions and Skills

Jun 24, 2024 • 22min
19. Flexibility is Key
PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/5lWACEf
Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
In this conversation, Jacob Karnes discusses the importance of flexibility in the workplace, especially for young professionals. He emphasizes that flexibility is a crucial skill that can contribute to resilience and agility in a rapidly changing work environment. Jacob also highlights the balance between structure and adaptability and the benefits of developing a flexible attitude early on in one's career. He shares a pivotal moment in his own career where he embraced flexibility and how it played a crucial role in his professional development.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Jun 17, 2024 • 23min
18. Take Advantage of Unexpected Opportunities
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Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
Jacob discusses the first chapter of his book, Master Your First Job. The first chapter discussed is 'Take Advantage of Unexpected Opportunities,' emphasizing the importance of becoming a calculated risk-taker. Jacob shares his personal experiences and highlights the significance of embracing unexpected opportunities and expecting the unexpected. He also emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks. Jacob shares a personal story of how taking a calculated risk by accepting a job at Chick-fil-A led to significant growth and success in his career.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
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/id1714852483
Connect with me on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/


