Business Minds Coffee Chat by Jay Scherr

Business Minds Coffee Chat

by Jay Scherr

Introduce yourself.

My name is Jay Scherr. I'm a business growth coach, consultant, advisor, speaker, mentor, and podcast host. I left a successful 30+ year corporate career in 2016 to pursue my own path, start my coaching business, and use my voice to shine a spotlight on amazing people doing extraordinary things in this world. I love coaching and helping others become their best. Seeing another person achieve the results and success they deserve is incredibly fulfilling. It lights me up. My knowledge and experience, voice, ability to connect with and inspire people to take action, and the results I deliver make me unique.

“There’s nothing more fulfilling than helping someone reach their potential and achieve the success they deserve.”

-Jay Scherr

Share an experience that has shaped who you are today.

I went to work for my uncle's refrigeration company when I was in my late teens. I was basically working in the warehouse and delivering ice machines and other equipment to local restaurants and convenient stores. It was physical work. My uncle was a hard working guy. He was out in the field working long hours and often came home in the evening covered in grease from the day. He was amazing at his trade and did his best to support his family. The challenge he faced was that he spent his time working in the business and not on the business. He eventually brought in the right person to help build a strong foundation, provide structure, systems, and processes. I watched as this not only changed the business for the better, it changed my uncle's life. I saw first hand the impact a coach made. It was transformative. This is why I do what I do and what has helped me stand where I am today. I get up every day knowing that I have the opportunity to help transform someone else's life.

Tell us about your podcast audience.

I love my pod audience. They are business owners, entrepreneurs, and other busy professionals who want to grow in their personal and professional lives. They are active and value learning from others who are relatable and can share insights that will help them further their goals. They expect to hear meaningful content that is applicable to their situation. They keep coming back because they learn something impactful each week and leave the podcast inspired and feeling better about themselves.

What makes your podcast unique?

Business Minds Coffee Chat is a business podcast. Yet, at its core it's about the human experience. Each week I have in depth conversations with extraordinary business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and others who are changing the world through the work they do. Topics include leadership, entrepreneurship, mindset, overcoming challenges, high performance, mentorship, success, and more. This podcast delivers the perfect mix of education, inspiration, and entertainment.

Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky, Chief Vision & Leadership Officer at Shed Inspires, keynote speaker, leadership facilitator and coach, and author of Speak-Up Culture joins me on this episode.

Shed guides leaders who are committed to putting people and purpose first. He’s a graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University in London, Ontario. He was a long-time member of Simon Sinek’s team, narrated Sinek’s 2017 audiobook Find Your Why, and co-hosted the Start With Why podcast.

We talk about the importance of psychological safety, cultivating a culture that embraces and celebrates being heard, leaning into our vulnerability, and more.

Get connected with Shed:

Website: https://www.shedinspires.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.shedletzky

Twitter: https://x.com/shedinspires

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedinspires

Purchase a copy of Speak-Up Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Up-Culture-Leaders-Listen-People/dp/1774582848

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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