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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Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 4min
134: Steve Sims | From Bricklayer to the Real Life Wizard of Oz
Steve Sims, bestselling author, in-demand speaker, coach, and podcaster joins me on this episode. Steve is the visionary founder of the world's first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine called Steve "The Real Life Wizard of Oz." We talk about Steve's backstory, being aggravated, fear, the mindset of entrepreneurs, lessons learned from working the door at a bar, training your brain to see opportunities, the power of relationships, having difficult conversations, the genesis of his latest book, Go for Stupid, and more. Get connected with Steve: Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveDSims Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveDSims Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Oct 6, 2022 • 45min
11: Charles Antis | The More We Give, The More We Grow
Charles Antis, founder and CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing joins me on this episode. Charles began his successful career in the roofing industry in 1984 after moving to Southern California from Provo, Utah where he attended Brigham Young University. Charles serves on the board of directors of the National Roofing Contractors Association; is a member of The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress; and serves on the board of directors and advisory councils for several non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity Orange County and Ronald McDonald House Orange County. We talk about the transformational moment that changed Charles's life and created the culture of his business, being raised a Mormon, how passion was awakened in him through a visit to a Thai orphanage, being vulnerable and willing to be wrong, putting people first, business lessons learned from the avocado tree, and more. Get connected with Charles: Website: https://www.antisroofing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antisroofing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antis_roofing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antis-roofing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/antisroofing Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 5min
133: Ben Azadi | The Journey from Hobby to Purpose
Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp, bestselling health author, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated Keto Kamp podcast joins me on this episode. Ben is the world's leading expert on the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is on a mission to help one billion people live a healthier lifestyle. We talk about Ben's backstory, growing up with addiction and hitting rock bottom, what changed his life, morning routines, self-image, the catalyst for writing Keto Flex, ancient healing strategies, the four pillars to mastering keto, and more. Get connected with Ben: Website: www.benazadi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benazadi05 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/THEBENAZADI Purchase a copy of Keto Flex: https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Flex-Secrets-Inflammation-Metabolism-ebook/dp/B08YFM83DD Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Sep 22, 2022 • 38min
13: Bob Phibbs | Helping Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Beat Online Competitors
Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, retail sales trainer, consultant, keynote and motivational speaker, business makeover specialist, author, and a LinkedIn Top Voice joins me on this episode. Bob helps brick-and-mortar retailers beat online competitors by creating experiences to move merchandise. Bob and his work have appeared on ABC, Fox, MSNBC, and PBS, and featured in articles in Entrepreneur, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. We talk about hope for retail, the importance of stories in business, lessons learned during the pandemic, actions businesses should be taking, and more. Get connected with Bob: Website: http://retaildoc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretaildoctor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobphibbs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRetailDoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobphibbs/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 9min
132: Dr. Jessica Grossmeier | Reimagining Workplace Well-Being
Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, advisor on best practices in workplace well-being, speaker, and the author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Culture of Purpose, Connection, and Transcendence joins me on this episode. Jessica is a leading voice in workplace well-being, having dedicated her career to identifying evidence-based strategies that promote a thriving workforce. Her research focuses on best practice approaches to supporting employee health and well-being and numerous studies have been published in peer-reviewed professional journals. We talk about Jessica's origin story, the transition from a practitioner in health and well-being to a researcher, the bigger questions Jessica is asking herself, overcoming a fear of public speaking, the unique process of bringing her recent book to life, going from burnout to thriving, and more. Get connected with Jessica: Website: https://www.jessicagrossmeier.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrossmeier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgrossmeier Purchase a copy of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X3PTDH1 Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Ambitious Special Offer: Get $10 off your order of Ambitious EDGE when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Sep 8, 2022 • 49min
29: Steve Brossman | Differentiate and Stand Out
Steve Brossman, marketing and sales expert, speaker, and bestselling author joins me on this episode. Known as The Authority Catalyst, Steve helps professionals and businesses stand up and stand out in their market. We talk about Steve's entrepreneurial journey, differentiating and positioning yourself in the market, the slingshot effect, living on purpose, mindset, Steve's non-negotiable morning routine, advice received from Richard Branson, and more. Get connected with Steve: Website: https://stevebrossman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevebrossman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebrossman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebrossman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveBrossman Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://magicmind.co https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Magic Mind Special Offer: Get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase of Magic Mind when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 40% off code only lasts 10 days. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 12min
131: Kristen Rainey | The Business of Getting Better Sleep
Kristen Rainey, Founder and CEO of Northstar Sleep School, certified sleep science coach, and host of the popular Northstar Unplugged podcast joins me on this episode. Prior to launching Northstar Sleep School, Kristen led sustainability and procurement for Google's 271 cafes across 54 countries. She is a graduate of Princeton University and received a MALD in International Affairs at the Fletcher School at Tufts University and an MBA at Cornell University. We talk about Kristen's college and professional journey, the experience of working for Google, the impact of her aggressive work and travel schedule on her health, pivoting into the field of sleep, the cycles of sleep, sleep tracking technologies, sleep deprivation, tools to improve sleep quality, and more. Get connected with Kristen: Website: https://www.northstarsleepschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenrainey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenrainey/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://magicmind.co https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Magic Mind Special Offer: Get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase of Magic Mind when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 40% off code only lasts 10 days. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Aug 25, 2022 • 37min
18: Ramon Ray | Unapologetically Positive and High-Energy
Ramon Ray, bestselling author, small business success expert, motivational speaker, and host of the podcast, Breakfast with Champions joins me on this episode. Ramon has started five small businesses and sold three of them. He inspires and educates thousands of business owners a year through his articles, podcasts, and in-demand media interviews. Ramon's been featured in numerous media outlets including, FOX Business, FOX News, Inc., MSNBC, Forbes, and The New York Times. We talk about the importance of image, perception, and building community, knowing and leveraging our strengths, the role of mindset, the impact of the pandemic on Ramon's business, lessons learned from failure, and more. Get connected with Ramon: Website: https://www.ramonray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramonray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonraysmallbiz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ramonray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramonraysmarthustle/ Purchase a copy of The Celebrity CEO: https://www.amazon.com/Celebrity-CEO-Entrepreneurs-Building-Community/dp/1948080850 Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://magicmind.co https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Magic Mind Special Offer: Get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase of Magic Mind when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 40% off code only lasts 10 days. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Aug 18, 2022 • 57min
130: Simon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best Story
Simon Alexander Ong, personal development entrepreneur, award-winning life and executive coach, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. Simon has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. We talk about Simon's origin story, the difference between success and fulfillment, a mental board of advisors, lessons learned through two business failures, books that changed Simon's thinking, the catalyst to becoming a coach, the process of writing and launching Energize, and more. Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong.official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/ Purchase a copy of Energize: https://www.amazon.com/Energize-Make-Most-Every-Moment/dp/0241502756/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://magicmind.co https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Magic Mind Special Offer: Get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase of Magic Mind when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 40% off code only lasts 10 days. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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
Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 4min
129: Charles Vogl | Telling the Important Story
Charles Vogl, award-winning author, speaker, executive advisor to global organizations, and a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab joins me on this episode. This is Charles's second time on the podcast. We talk about Charles's incredible story about becoming a PBS filmmaker, the inspiration for writing Storytelling for Leadership, the hero's journey as a framework for storytelling, and more. Get connected with Charles: Website: https://www.charlesvogl.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.vogl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesvogl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesvogl Purchase a copy of Storytelling for Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Storytelling-Leadership-Creating-Authentic-Connections/dp/1949643425 Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://magicmind.co https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Magic Mind Special Offer: Get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase of Magic Mind when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 40% off code only lasts 10 days. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 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


