In this episode, we look back at 9-11 for the 20th anniversary to remember some of the hero's of that day. All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it big, and is talking about it in an unfiltered and honest way. It’s just his opinion, but he will make you think! Let us know if any of this hits home for you and please forward this to anyone you know that may be thinking abo...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 243
In this episode, we talk with Paul Szyarto. Paul is an Oxford University and Wharton Business School educated expert in business operations and technology and has spent the last twenty years maximizing the bottom line of more than 1000 global companies including Microsoft, Goodyear, BP, GE, United Technologies, Kellogg, Alcoa, Autoliv, Darden, Yum, and many more from the Fortune 500 list by redefining how they operate in regards to people, processes, and technologies. He is an expert in the doma...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 242
In this episode, we look back and give an update to all of the things that have happened over the last almost 2 years of living with the plague. We touch on some numbers, laws, jobs money and so much more. All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it big, and is talking about it in an unfiltered and honest way. It’s just his opinion, but he will make you think! Let us know i...
Aug 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 241
In this episode, we talk about the College-Industrial Complex. Jerry breaks down how colleges are scamming the very people they should be helping. Students are given ridiculous loans with no chance of ever paying them back, all underwritten by the government. These students have been let down by the system across the board and everyone in it. Teachers, parents, principals, counselors, recruiters, the government, the list goes on. Tune in to hear what a scam college has become and what we might d...
Jul 27, 2021•55 min•Ep. 240
Billy has returned from his vacation in Belize and in this episode, he tells us all about his trip. We get a quality movie review from Jerry and finish it off on a more serious note about current events. All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it big, and is talking about it in an unfiltered and honest way. It’s just his opinion, but he will make you think! Let us know if ...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 239
In this episode, we do a follow-up on the predictions post-pandemic. We take a look at all the numbers straight from the CDC and compare them to what we talked about almost 2 years ago. Billy's been on vacation for the last couple of weeks and we are happy to be back. This episode was recorded 3 weeks ago, so the numbers may have shifted slightly to today's numbers. All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 238
In this episode, we talk about Political Correctness and Victim Mentality. We recently joined Clubhouse ( follow us @Jerrybrazie), and within business-focused rooms, we are noticing an abundance of PC talk and victim mentality over business advice stories and consultation. In this episode, we discuss what we have heard lately and Jerry's response to that mentality in the business world. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on th...
Jun 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 237
Keith Merron is the founder and Managing Partner of Avista Consulting Group, an organizational consulting and leadership development firm dedicated to helping organizations with bold visions achieve sustainable high performance and industry leadership. As organization effectiveness and executive development consultant, he has more than 38 years of experience assisting executives and managers in business, government, and education. Keith has designed and led over 100 seminars and workshops for le...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 236
Peter Economy is a Wall Street Journal bestselling ghostwriter and author of more than 100 books (with more than 3 million copies sold), including "What, I'm Working with Who?!?" and "Wait, I'm the Boss?!?" He's also the Leadership Guy at Inc.com, which averages over 500,000 page views a month for his more than 1,500 columns published to date. All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, wh...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 235
In his episode, we talk with Michael Cohen. Michael is a business owner, profession jumping entrepreneur, Investor, dabbler in real estate, fairly funny improv artist, and extremely neurotic. He is always looking for something new and interesting to entertain him. He is also a TV host and podcast host of Second Scene. All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it big, and is ...
May 19, 2021•55 min•Ep. 234
In this episode, we talk with Cara Macklin about business and entrepreneurship. We discuss growing up in Northern Ireland, helping with her parent's business during the Northern Ireland Conflict or "The Troubles." We talk about opening your mind and rapidly changing things in your business to stay successful. We also discuss many other tips for starting and running a successful company of any size. Cara Macklin is a Founder, CEO & Serial Entrepreneur who has scaled 8 figure businesses in hea...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 233
In this episode, we talk with StartupBlink's CEO Eli David. StartupBlink publishes an annual report ranking the startup ecosystems of 1,000 cities and 100 countries that are viewed by hundreds of thousands of ecosystem stakeholders. Eli works with dozens of governments and international organizations such as the World Bank Group and the United Nations to provide insight and statistics. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on thi...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 232
In this episode, we have a returning guest Todd Palmer. Todd is an executive coach, keynote speaker, renowned thought leader, author, baseball fanatic, and CEO committed to helping business owners tackle their obstacles and clear their path to success. We discuss baseball (of course), opportunities in tragedies, the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee imposter syndrome, mindset, and all things businesses. Todd covers a lot of these things in his new book, "From Suck To Success," which we also touch on i...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 231
In this episode, we are excited to have Wayne McFarland on the podcasts. Wayne is an entrepreneur, author, and a man who has lived a life full of experiences, and he has the stories to go along with them. Listening to him for an hour will leave you feeling like your life is boring. Just a few of the stories you will hear from Wayne include the time Wayne pitched a loan shark when he lost 10k at the Hollywood sign, when he left town with a monkey, and why he got shot in Arkansas. A great episode ...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 230
In this episode, we talk about work ethic and mindset. Far to often, we see people not putting forth their best foot forward in all jobs they take. In this episode, we dive down into why giving your best physically and mentally is critical for finding success in the long run. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes f...
Apr 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 229
Blair Bryant Nichols is the Director of Stages for Advance Your Reach. He oversees the Stage Agency, connecting entrepreneurs and business owners with stages that will grow their business, and manages its community of meeting planners. After beginning his career representing hundreds of authors from Top 6 publishers, he moved into the management of founders, entrepreneurs, executives, authors, and celebrities, with various work streams, projects, and personal interests, acting as a Chief of Staf...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 228
In this episode, we talk about the current state of mindset we see in the workforce. We debate about the common phrase "work smarter, not harder" and give some real-world examples. Then we finish it up by talking about the mindset taking something you haven't earned produces. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes f...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 227
In this episode, we talk with Larry Dochin, an author, abuse survivor, and entrepreneur. We talk a lot about fear. How it controls your mind and actions and how you can overcome it to live your life the way you want. We discuss fear and past experiences in relation to business and life survival. We talk about how fear can play out in multiple ways through your actions and decisions in life, how to be aware of it, and how to cope with it. We touch on many aspects of mental, emotional, and spiritu...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 226
In this episode, we read, discuss and compare an article we found on Entreprenuer.com with Jerry's business experience. " How to Account for Cognitive Biases as an Entrepreneur " by Timothy Carter was a well-crafted article that discusses the many cognitive biases or mental roadblocks that many entrepreneurs face daily. We also look back at the last year of covid and compare and contrast what we expected and have been stating all year with the outcomes we see today. Join us in our Facebook group...
Mar 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 225
In this episode, we start talking about cars, well, car issues. Then we dive into franchises. We discuss what a franchise is, how much they cost, what they include, the benefit, and the downfalls compared to starting your own business from scratch. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it...
Mar 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 224
In this episode, we talk about the NBA and other large corporations and the hypocrisy surrounding China. We also go over Jerry's long weekend in Destin, Florida, and the lack of any Covid regulations. He found a great Mexican food place that was slinging serious margaritas. and Billy and Jerry tell Tequila horror stories. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear s...
Mar 13, 2021•53 min•Ep. 223
In this episode, we talk about the wantrepreneur. The person who claims to want to start their own business while sitting on the couch playing video games. The person who exclaims, "I'm just not ready. The stars have not aligned yet, but someday." Guaranteed, someday will never come. We also touch on my business over the last week and some of the challenges we have been facing. Remember, running your own business is challenging. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up...
Feb 26, 2021•49 min•Ep. 222
Amazon is switching to the "megacycle," a term that talks about Amazon switching to 4 days, ten-hour shifts. Oh, the inhumanity of it all! It's all a travesty of justice and human compassion. Easily on a level with Christians being thrown to the lions, starving people in Africa, and anyone forced to watch anything with Joy Behar in it. The over the top hyperbole around people asked to work ONLY four ten days shifts is frightening. Ok, they start at 1:00 am and go until 11:00 am, but here is the ...
Feb 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 221
In this episode, we have two great friends of Jerry and Billy, John Taylor and Kristina Bullock, the best realtors in Portland, OR for over 20 years. John and Kristina launched their podcast All Things Portland last year and have knocked it out of the park! After helping so many homebuyers and home sellers over the years, they wanted to create a space to share all the unique dynamic people they have met along the way. Giving others a chance to share who they are, how they contribute to our commu...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 220
In this episode, we talk about perspective, specifically how our minds like to play tricks on us while we live through things getting progressively worse and worse. We also talk about how subconsciously we separate or date old photos and videos. We finish it up by explaining tips and tricks from working successful people, it may look easy, but it's not. Understand they have been dragged through the rocks and have put in the time. Similar to how an NBA player shoots a three-pointer. Looks easy, b...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 219
Since the age of 20, John worked as a boilermaker at his dad’s company and rig welder at a large manufacturing firm. With the hope of expanding his horizons in 2005, he started his own side business out of his garage, making metal “cowboy” furniture; barbeque pits, deer feeders, and rocking chairs. The small, part-time business has metamorphosized into JK Welding, a multi-million-dollar company that thrives on creativity, skill, and man-power. His philosophy is, “we build anything.” If other com...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 218
After a short hiatus, we are back! We took some time to move Jerry to TN and set up a new studio in his new location. Since then we have been working to refine our processes, dial-in quality, and make sure we offer you a better experience than before. We appreciate you all for sticking with us over the years, and hopefully, you enjoy our new upgraded show! Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie ...
Dec 19, 2020•58 min•Ep. 216
In this episode, we talk with Henry Daas about many things surrounding life and success. We talk about the housing market, some tips on finding the right investment property, and expecting to buy and sell. We spend some time talking about business and entrepreneurship. What it is like starting a business and some of the problems you'll face while trying to go out on your own. We talk about money, managing and investing your money. and so much more. Henry Daas is a serial entrepreneur, business a...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 215
In this episode, we talk about the election. We tend to try and stay away from the political talk but it has been overwhelming in recent months and needs to be discussed. Here are some thoughts from Jerry on the current elections. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who comes from nothing, who had made it big, and is talki...
Nov 11, 2020•56 min•Ep. 214
In this episode, we talk about critical thinking and politics. It is crucial to remain objective and to question everything in politics and every aspect of life. It's essential in business, life, and success to not react emotionally, look at things objectively, and think critically. Join us in our Facebook group "The Successful Mindset" and start up a conversation! All of that and more on this episode of The Jerry Brazie podcast! So check it out and hear some unfiltered insight from someone who ...
Nov 05, 2020•47 min•Ep. 213
