

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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Jun 11, 2024 • 24min
How to Get The Most Out Of Your First Job
PREORDER THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/5lWACEf
Book Website: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/
Jacob is interviewed by his wife, Addi, and shares his story of working at Chick-fil-A for over a decade and how it inspired him to write a book called 'Master Your First Job'. He discusses the challenges young people face in their first jobs and offers advice on how to navigate them. Jacob emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand and shares strategies for leveraging your first job to advance your career. He also provides insights on how to get your first promotion and shares personal experiences that influenced his approach to career success.
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/

May 6, 2024 • 36min
16. The Art of Interviewing (with Michel Harding)
Michael shares his personal story of growing up as a military brat and his journey to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner-operator. He also discusses the importance of effective interviewing and building confidence in the process. In this conversation, Michel Harding shares his insights on effective communication and interviewing techniques. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in answering interview questions and provides a three-step process. Additionally, Michel shares his approach to conducting better interviews as a business owner, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach and setting minimum standards for candidates.
Jacob’s Book, Master Your First Job comes out this summer!
Michel’s Memorable in Minutes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfV17SWLl-heT5CbISZuj9oXGmMRfd4Lr&si=Soz1FZS7LETjH1yi
Connect with Michel on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelharding/
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 Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Apr 15, 2024 • 22min
15. Augusta National Golf Club: a Business on a Mission
The Augusta National Golf Club is a business on a mission, exemplifying clear core values and a commitment to excellence. They prioritize continuous improvement, unparalleled service, teamwork, attention to detail, respecting tradition, and doing what is right. These core values are evident in every aspect of the club, from the golf course to the concessions to the hospitality. Augusta National sets a high standard for other organizations to follow, demonstrating the importance of defining a clear mission, embodying core values, and taking critical actions to achieve success. Learn how your business can be a business on a mission, like the Augusta National Golf Club.
Become a Business on a Mission. Book a Call: https://letsmeet.io/f2ac22d9-2d49-4e9c-93a2-469010e23c80/free-business-coaching-consult
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 Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Mar 29, 2024 • 34min
14. Rising Above Challenges (with Nick Pulgine)
Nick Pulgine shares his journey of becoming a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, which involved perseverance and overcoming multiple rejections. He emphasizes the importance of staying motivated and surrounding oneself with a supportive community. Nick also discusses the process of making things happen and the significance of resilience and discipline in his role as a business owner. He offers advice for small business owners who may be struggling with resilience and perseverance.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
Free Business Assessment and Plan: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=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/id1714852483
Connect with Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Mar 25, 2024 • 36min
13. How Positive Intelligence Drives Business Success (with Glen Stevens)
Glen Stevens, a former pastor turned entrepreneur and executive coach, discusses the importance of mental fitness and positive intelligence in reaching peak performance. He explains the concept of mental fitness and how it can help business leaders improve their relationships, personal wellness, and overall performance. Glen shares examples of how strengthening mental fitness has positively impacted the lives of business leaders, including improved work relationships, better decision-making, and increased productivity.
More from Glen Stevens:
https://www.mentalfitnessguy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalfitnessguy/
Positive Intelligence book: https://amzn.to/3xeWknb
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
Free Business Assessment and Plan: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=jacobkarnes
Connect with me 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/id1714852483

Mar 18, 2024 • 41min
12. How to Innovate in a Well-Established Industry (with Josh Pate)
Josh Pate shares his journey to having the biggest College Football show on digital media. Josh explains how he transitioned to independent media and started his own YouTube channel, eventually leading to an opportunity with CBS. He highlights the success of The Late Kick and attributes it to defining the core content and understanding the audience's needs. Josh Pate discusses the principles of success for The Late Kick and how they apply to the business world. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, delivering what the audience wants, standing out in a saturated market, and embracing competition and collaboration. Finally, he shares his motivation to bring along others and change lives through his show.
Follow Josh Pate and Subscribe to The Late Kick:
https://www.youtube.com/@LateKickwithJoshPate
https://twitter.com/LateKickJosh
https://www.instagram.com/latekickjosh/?hl=en
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
Free Business Assessment and Plan: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=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/id1714852483
Connect with Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Mar 11, 2024 • 33min
11. Leading Through Transition (with Dr. Jeremy Morton)
In this episode, Jeremy Morton, lead pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, shares his insights on leadership transitions and the importance of maintaining a clear focus on mission and values. He emphasizes the need for leaders to be authentic and true to themselves while also honoring the past and embracing the future. Jeremy also discusses the challenges of gaining trust and support during a transition and offers advice for leaders facing similar situations. He highlights the importance of effective communication, listening to others, and being open to change.
Visit our Website: 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 Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Mar 4, 2024 • 30min
10. How to Pair Empathy with Excellence in Your Business (with Riley Westbrook)
How do you pair empathy with excellence? Riley, the founder of Valor Coffee, shares his journey of starting a coffee business and the importance of pairing empathy with excellence. He discusses the transition from a coffee cart to brick-and-mortar locations, the decision to roast their own coffee, and the challenges of balancing customer demand with specialty coffee. Riley also emphasizes the significance of creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere in their cafes and empowering their team to contribute ideas and feedback. He offers advice to other small business owners on integrating empathy and excellence in their businesses.
Valor Coffee:
https://valor.coffee
https://valor.coffee/podcast
Follow Riley:
https://www.youtube.com/@rileywestbrook
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
Free Business Assessment and Plan: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=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/id1714852483
Connect with Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Feb 26, 2024 • 27min
09. Why You Should Develop Your Young Talent (with Elle Overholt)
In this episode, Jacob Karnes interviews Elle Overholt, founder and career strategist at Forth, about developing young employees and bridging the gap between college and career. Elle shares her background and how she transitioned from a corporate role to starting her own business. She emphasizes the importance of communication skills and the need for young employees to feel challenged and valued. Elle provides insights for business owners on creating a supportive and growth-oriented environment, as well as strategies for preparing young employees for their future. She also shares success stories of businesses effectively developing their young employees.
Follow and work with Elle and Forth:
https://goforthllc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-overholt/
https://www.instagram.com/forth_career_strategy/
Visit our Website: WavesBusinessCoaching.com
Free Business Assessment and Plan: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=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/id1714852483
Connect with Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/

Feb 15, 2024 • 26min
08. Feedback is a Gift (with Morgan Crabtree)
What is one thing you must do as a business leader? Give and receive feedback as a gift. Creating a solid feedback loop in your organization is one way to create a culture of improvement and accountability. This week on the podcast, Jacob interviews Morgan Crabtree from Chick-fil-A on the importance of creating a culture of feedback and how to give and receive feedback as a gift.
Visit our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com
FREE Business Assessment: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=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/id1714852483
Connect with Waves Business Coaching on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes/


