Rooted to Your Progress
8. Humor, Heart, and Hard Work: Your Playbook to Business Success with Glenn Jakins
In this fun and engaging episode, we sit down with Glenn Jakins, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, to uncover the wisdom he's gained from his entrepreneurial journey. From his beginnings growing up in South Africa, Glenn shares valuable insights, principles, and experiences that will resonate with both aspiring and established business owners.
Learn the three essential things every budding entrepreneur should know before starting a business, and the six secret ingredients that make a business truly successful (hint: one of them might just be a dash of luck!).
Glenn emphasizes the importance of not over-complicating your business focus, while fostering a supportive team environment. He takes us back to his high school days when he learned the fundamentals of setting up a business and how that knowledge shaped his entrepreneurial path.
Discover the fascinating origin story of The Original Scrapbox, a company Glenn co-founded with Becca's dad, and learn why Glenn believes that teamwork and trust is the secret sauce behind any successful business. Prepare to be moved as Glenn recounts a story of entrepreneurial resilience,from rising from the ashes when their business was destroyed in a fire, to discovering the power of community and human kindness through that devastating loss.
Running a business can be a risky endeavor, but Glenn reminds us that with risk comes great rewards and blessings. Don’t miss the end of the episode when Glenn shares his father’s 3 Principles for Success — focusing on working hard in your relationships, financial well-being, and physical health. Balancing these three aspects, like a 3-legged stool, is the key to achieving lasting success in business and life.
So, if you've ever wondered how to balance business savvy with a sense of humor, or how to find success without losing your marbles, this episode is your one-stop-shop for laughter, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in and discover that creating your own business can indeed be a delightful, laughter-filled journey!
Visit us & chat on our new Instagram - Rooted to Your Progress!
Do you know an amazing entrepreneur that would be awesome as a podcast guest? Visit our website rootedtoyourprogress.com and nominate them to be one of our next guests!
Click the link to find out more about our generous sponsor, Done for You Real Estate USA!
Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Download our Freebie Workguide: Is Starting a Podcast Right for You? and discover if it's the right fit for you!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us in this endeavor!, We have many, many more exciting things on the way for you!!
Music: Composed especially for our listeners by the amazingly talented Jill Boyd!
In this fun and engaging episode, we sit down with Glenn Jakins, a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, to uncover the wisdom he's gained from his entrepreneurial journey. From his beginnings growing up in South Africa, Glenn shares valuable insights, principles, and experiences that will resonate with both aspiring and established business owners.
Learn the three essential things every budding entrepreneur should know before starting a business, and the six secret ingredients that make a business truly successful (hint: one of them might just be a dash of luck!).
Glenn emphasizes the importance of not over-complicating your business focus, while fostering a supportive team environment. He takes us back to his high school days when he learned the fundamentals of setting up a business and how that knowledge shaped his entrepreneurial path.
Discover the fascinating origin story of The Original Scrapbox, a company Glenn co-founded with Becca's dad, and learn why Glenn believes that teamwork and trust is the secret sauce behind any successful business. Prepare to be moved as Glenn recounts a story of entrepreneurial resilience,from rising from the ashes when their business was destroyed in a fire, to discovering the power of community and human kindness through that devastating loss.
Running a business can be a risky endeavor, but Glenn reminds us that with risk comes great rewards and blessings. Don’t miss the end of the episode when Glenn shares his father’s 3 Principles for Success — focusing on working hard in your relationships, financial well-being, and physical health. Balancing these three aspects, like a 3-legged stool, is the key to achieving lasting success in business and life.
So, if you've ever wondered how to balance business savvy with a sense of humor, or how to find success without losing your marbles, this episode is your one-stop-shop for laughter, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in and discover that creating your own business can indeed be a delightful, laughter-filled journey!
Visit us & chat on our new Instagram - Rooted to Your Progress!
Do you know an amazing entrepreneur that would be awesome as a podcast guest? Visit our website rootedtoyourprogress.com and nominate them to be one of our next guests!
Click the link to find out more about our generous sponsor, Done for You Real Estate USA!
Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Download our Freebie Workguide: Is Starting a Podcast Right for You? and discover if it's the right fit for you!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us in this endeavor!, We have many, many more exciting things on the way for you!!
Music: Composed especially for our listeners by the amazingly talented Jill Boyd!