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The Company We Keep

Jason Pearlwww.jasonmpearl.com

Jason Pearl is a second generation entrepreneur, bootstrapping business owner, loving husband, devoted dad, and raging Bills fan. He tosses aside the idea that you can't have it all and devotes his life to proving it wrong. Grab a cup of coffee and join Jason every Tuesday morning as he dives into topics to help everyday business owners and entrepreneurs think differently about growth and success, and how to achieve a better balance in both business and in life. He’s also shining a giant spotlight on some very smart people in his inner-circle that have helped ignite his success along the way.

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Episodes

John MacDonald

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Meet John MacDonald (04:18) How John Manages Stress (09:24) His Holistic Approach to Management and Leadership (13:36) Life and Business Hacks John Lives By (19:01) Non-Negotiable Elements of John's Day (24:...

Dec 21, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Five Ways To Manage Stress

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) It's a stressful time of year (03:10) #1: Faith & Prayer (06:53) #2 Creating Space & Quiet Time (09:29) #3 Organization (16:01) #5 The Power of Saying "No" (19:44) Recap This Episode is Sponsored By:...

Dec 14, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Julianna Pearl

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Meet Julianna Pearl (01:52) Julianna interviews Jason (06:02) Jason interviews Julianna (08:24) Julianna thinks you should "Subscribe" (08:56) Recap and thank you! This Episode is Sponsored By: Harbortown Fi...

Dec 07, 202111 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Let's Focus

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:32) Live by your calendar (06:09) Determine your daily "Key Performance Indicators" (11:21) Work in sprints (15:36) Making space to rest and recharge (18:28) Recap This Episode is Sponsored By: Harbortown Financ...

Nov 30, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Espree Devora

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (03:00) How Jason and Espree "met" (14:00) Knowing when you're enough (18:00) Always leading with your best self (21:00) Social media and outside validation (28:00) Battling imposter syndrome (31:00): The power of s...

Nov 23, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Turning Your Passion Into Profit

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) A cheat code for business and life (02:26) How my passion for helping others makes me better in business (08:35) How my passion for service makes me better in business (13:30) How my passion for hockey makes...

Nov 09, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Finding The Space To Serve

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) Living a life of service both personally and professionally (03:16) What is service exactly? (05:57) Different types of service (07:33) Finding service opportunities (09:22) Keeping service sustainable (13:2...

Nov 02, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 3

How To Handle Underperforming Teams

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:19) Underperforming teams (02:19) Identify the problem (06:06) What's the process? (10:34) Talent assessments (15:30) Look at your company culture (17:26): How to take action (21:14): Recap (23:15) Book a coachi...

Oct 26, 202124 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Season 3: Let's Go!

Connect with Jason: JasonMPearl.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:24) We're back! (02:15) New sponsor! (03:12) What you're going to get this season (06:24) Revisiting past lessons from earlier seasons (07:49) It all goes back to Head, Heart, House (09:31): How this season will...

Oct 19, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 1

How To Keep Your Clients Happy

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (00:48) How to keep your clients happy (02:03) Trends in the business world (10:02) #1: Build relationships (12:32) #2: Be laser-focused on what you were hired to do (14:08) #3: Own your mistakes (16:57): #4: Create solutio...

Aug 10, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Chef Matt Abdoo (Part Two)

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (00:46) From Del Posto to BBQ in a parking lot (10:56) Balancing family life and the restaurant industry (16:48) Matt’s favorite food to make (17:41) Matt’s G-rated guilty pleasure (18:38) Matt’s last album and concert (19:...

Aug 03, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Chef Matt Abdoo (Part One)

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Leave Jason A Voicemail Message! Record It Now! Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:53) A S.U.N.Y. Geneseo introduction (04:49) How family led Matt to the food business (08:12) A career was born at Cafe CaNole (12:25) Always be of service (14:52) Juggling creativity, business, and leadership (19:38): S...

Jul 27, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Chris Niemeyer (Part Two)

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (01:16) Coach Chris (04:42) Real Estate Investing (05:53) How to get into coaching (08:44) Knowledge exchange (12:13) Don’t ask your friends for free courses (14:29) How you can scale your time (16:51): How Chris prioritizes his time (18:19) Funny Dad stories (19:31) Last album Chris listene...

Jul 20, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Chris Niemeyer (Part One)

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) How Jason and Chris met (04:52) Chris’ life as a sought-after political analyst (10:29) The night Chris realized his life had to change (14:46) Mission Travel (19:18) How Chris made a career pivot after COVID hit (23:29): Recap and next episode preview Mentioned ...

Jul 13, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Eric Hepkins

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:50) What it takes to be an Ironman (05:33) How Jason and Eric met (07:25) The responsibility of being a CEO (08:32) Transitioning from larger to smaller organizations (11:33) Leadership style (13:13): Balance (15:36) The company Eric keeps (16:49) The fun stuff (23:2...

Jul 06, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Power of Saying No

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:21) A common problem (03:39) Why saying “no” is hard in our current culture (06:10) Talent will attract attention (07:22) Questions to ask yourself when faced with a decision (13:30) The best way to deliver the news (16:38): Recap Mentioned On The Episode: The Compan...

Jun 29, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Nick Cavuoto

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (04:18) Be A Good Person (06:28) What Nick Cavuoto Does (10:02) Relationships Are Rocket Ships (13:34) How To Manage Failure (21:47) The Power Of Live Events (25:26): Who Fills Nick’s Cup (27:36): Big Words With Deeds (28:37) Nick’s Spotify Playlist (29:38): Nick’s Guilt...

Jun 22, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Lauren Johnson

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (03:48) What’s a mindset coach? (05:46) Lauren’s Work With The New York Yankees (10:41) The Starbucks Conversation That Changed Lauren’s Life (18:20) Lauren’s Daily Habits That Set Her Up For Success (22:27) Lauren’s Pit Stops (26:50): “Big Words With Deeds” (29:01): Lau...

Jun 15, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Michael McGreevy

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction - How Jason and Michael Met (04:49) What is McGreevy Leadership? (07:28) Commonality Among Leaders (11:49) Michael’s Background (14:15) Advice To Your Younger Self (19:40) Advice For Leaders (20:58) What’s Exciting Right Now? (24:58): What’s On Your Spotify Playlist? (26...

Jun 08, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Taking the Leap

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Taking the Leap (05:02) My story of entrepreneurship (08:41) The gut feeling (09:23) I was OK with failure (10:43) I didn’t care what other people thought (11:56) My story is not your story (14:19) Recap + Preview of Season Two of The Company We Keep Here’s a lit...

Apr 20, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 12

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Instant Gratification

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) “The Real Issue With Instant Gratification” by Austin Perlmutter (03:49) Instant Gratification is Hard to Avoid (05:16) Why I Chose Building Instead (12:38) Five Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of Instant Gratification (19:10) Recap Here’s a little advice: If you can ...

Apr 13, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Evolution of Decision-Making

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:29) How I Made Decisions Post-College (07:24) How I Made Decisions Mid-Career (10:59) How I Make Decisions Now (13:29) My Decision-Making Framework: Head, Heart, House (18:15) Recap Here’s a little advice: I only want to do things I’m set on fire to do. Mentioned On ...

Apr 06, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Making Your Network Work

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) How Networking Works For Me (06:05) CJ Maurer (08:25) Kevin Kerl (12:36) Michael McGreevey (14:17) Nick Cavuoto (17:15) Unexpected Connections (19:59) Recap Here’s a little advice: I think that's really important to show I'm trying to build a network that can ser...

Mar 30, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Failures That Lead To Success

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (05:05) High School - Didn’t Make The Team (10:17) College - Family Troubles (12:30) Wells Fargo - The Only Job I’ve Ever Had Disappears (17:40) HSBC - Taking A Step Back (20:20) Let Go - When I Thought I Was On The Team…Then I Suddenly Wasn’t (24:01) Making Lemonade (27...

Mar 23, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Balancing Leadership With Basic Needs

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (07:33) Head, Heart, House (08:00) Head (10:25) Heart (12:35) House (15:01) How It All Fits Together (17:32) Recap Here’s a little advice: When you talk about growth and then you talk about trying to pair this pyramid of basic human ne...

Mar 16, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 7

7 Traits of Highly Effective Leaders

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00): Introduction (03:43): Leadership Starts At Home (07:17): How I hear people describe “leadership” (10:12): 7 Traits of Highly Effective Leaders (10:51): Visibility (11:51): Inclusivity (13:46): Availability (14:54): Intentionality (16:05): Accountability (17:16): Honesty (18:17): Emp...

Mar 09, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Everyone Can Win

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00): Introduction (00:28): Introducing “Everyone Can Win” (02:23): I’m Competitive (05:07): Some Other Players In My Space (08:37): A Few Years Ago I Would’ve Thought Differently (10:12): Applying Everyone Can Win To Your Personal Life (13:36): Enter Ego (19:33): Recap Here’s a little ad...

Mar 02, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 5

FOMO and Followers

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00): Introduction (01:18): FOMO: The Fear of Missing Out (02:58) It’s A Personal AND Professional Issue (05:18): You Have To Define Your Success (12:33): Following Blind (15:27): How To Combat FOMO (18:35): Let’s Recap Here’s a little advice: When you feel like you're missing out on some...

Feb 23, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Success Is A Choice

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00): Introduction (00:40): Success Is A Choice (03:58) Don’t Let Anyone Hijack Your Idea of Success (09:09): We Have It All Wrong (11:36): How YOU Can Learn to Define Success (17:14): Let’s Connect Here’s a little advice: Success isn't a business term. It's not reserved for high level ex...

Feb 16, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Head, Heart, House

Connect with Jason on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Have a question or want to talk to Jason about a specific topic? Or maybe you just talk about the Bills? Email: podcast@jasonmpearl.com Show Highlights: (00:00): Introduction (01:21): It’s Not Rocket Science (02:23) How Did I Get Here? (04:32): Head (09:50): Heart (13:53): House (18:19): Let’s Connect Here’s a little advice: Think about the relationships that are maybe going well. Maybe those that aren't going that well, and then use this fr...

Feb 09, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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