

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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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/

Feb 12, 2024 • 8min
07. How to Build Your Business Like the Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs' winning formula can be applied to your organization. In this episode of Waves Business Coaching, Jacob talks about how investing in top talent, building trust and feedback relationships, and giving freedom to thrive will lead to Chiefs-level success in your business.
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 5, 2024 • 23min
06. How to Accomplish More Goals
Do you struggle to accomplish your most important goals? In this episode of the Waves Business Coaching podcast, Jacob talks about how you can accomplish your most important goals by following three easy steps. Don’t miss out on accomplishing more in your life and business in 2024. Listen to this episode, become a Hero on a Mission, and accomplish more.
Become a Hero on a Mission
Order the Book: https://a.co/d/j6ebmIo
Take the Video Course: https://www.businessmadesimple.com/?ref=jacobkarnes
Inquire about One-on-One Coaching and Team Workshops: https://letsmeet.io/jacobkarnes/waves-discovery-call
Stay Up to Date with Jacob’s Book: https://keap.app/contact-us/6822635712845318
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/

Jan 29, 2024 • 30min
05. How to Use the Right Words in Business (with Wes Gay)
When you confuse, you lose. It is so important to find the right words to say in your business, whether it's in your marketing, on your website, or in an email to your team. This week on the podcast, Jacob is joined by Wes Gay, a StoryBrand Guide who helps businesses find the right words to say. Jacob and Wes talk about how you can take simple steps this week to become a better communicator in your business.
Check out more from Wes Gay here: https://www.wesgay.com
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/

Jan 22, 2024 • 24min
04. Be a Trusted and Respected Leader (with Jennifer McKinnon)
Are you a leader who struggles with being liked more than being trusted and respected? This week on the podcast, Jacob interviews Jennifer McKinnon of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Jennifer is a great boss who knows how to lead people well. If you were to ask anyone who’s ever been on Jennifer’s team, they would say she’s the best boss they’ve ever had. How does Jennifer lead people well? Listen to this week’s episode of Waves Business Coaching.
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/

Jan 15, 2024 • 27min
03. Have a Growth Mindset (with Garrison Bailey)
Is a Fixed Mindset holding you back in your personal life and career? On this episode of Waves Business Coaching, Jacob talks with Garrison Bailey of Chick-fil-A, Inc. about the importance of having a Growth Mindset. When you have a Growth Mindset, you believe you can get better. When you have a fixed mindset, you believe you’re abilities are stagnant. Learn how to have a Growth Mindset, and how it can have a positive effect on your life.
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/