Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell

Travis talks about his time training in a martial arts camp in Thailand, how he has been able to exit eight different companies, and Jason gives Travis some insights on his personal brand."Date your stress."Travis Steffen is a serial entrepreneur with 8 exits. He's been an Inc 500 CEO, is a bestselling author, and is a growth mentor for Silicon Valley's top accelerator programs. He's been featured in all the major business publications you've heard of and has been responsible for growing companies that have exited for amounts ranging from $500k to $500m. He currently serves as the CEO of GrowthTeam.ai, where he trains and places fractional Silicon Valley-caliber growth leads in subscription-based companies who want to double their growth rate but haven't cracked the code on how to do so.http://www.growthteam.aihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tsteffen/https://www.instagram.com/travissteffen/?hl=enConnect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Fan favorite Laura Westman is back for round two on the show to share why she had to write her brand new book, what we should know how to continue to be creative when it's easy not to and educates Jason on some Harry Potter fan fiction.Laura Westman - is a Professional Certified Coach, author of How to Be Creative in the Age of Digital Noise, and co-host of West of Wonderland Podcast. She has ten years of experience coaching people in the intersection of leadership and creativity in their lives, and a background as an improv teacher. She believes we all have the power to define our lives and to command resources to fulfill on our dreams, believe the world is better off when we have joy in our creativity and feel secure and steady.  She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband Cody, and their dog and cat, Ringo and Rocket.https://www.laurawestman.com/https://www.amazon.com/How-Creative-Age-Digital-Noise-ebook/dp/B0BVJDQ8RQConnect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Josh and Jason catch up on fatherhood, what led Josh from a big 4 consulting career to becoming a founder and geek out on a shared love of music."Be diligent with it, give it time."Josh Fuller is the founder and CEO of Matic Digital, a digital strategy and talent growth agency that surpassed $1.5M in new business in 2021, its first year – despite a personal health bombshell, a client payment delinquency of nearly $500k, and post-covid economic uncertainties.With just four full-time employees and about 50 independent contractors in Matic’s stable, Josh has a lot to say about finding what drives you, trusting your gut, pivoting with resilience and humor, discovering & shaping talent, and defending the value of your work, your experience, your time, and your people.Since 2000, Josh has been an unpaid intern, a designer, a creative director, an agency owner, a Big 4 “creative consultancy” leader, a startup entrepreneur, and a mentor to hundreds of successful creative professionals. He’s been in the trenches, rising and falling right along with his teams, and he shares the kind of stories that make people think (and rethink).Josh has founded 2 agencies to date, served as creative leadership to global brands such as Deloitte both in the U.S. and Amsterdam, been employee 1 for an acquired startup, and built dozens of creative teams over his 20+ year career for projects, clients and employers.Prior to founding Matic Digital Josh started a successful web design shop called TrebleRed. A decade later, he wanted to see how bigger agencies operated. Josh quickly acclimated to this new level as Creative Director for Denver’s SpireDigital (formerly SpireMedia) in 2011. After working with clients like Dish, TomTom, and 50 Cent at Spire, he decided to go even bigger – joining Deloitte Digital in 2014 and working with billion dollar brands on the daily.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Dr. Ellen Wong joins Jason on the podcast to talk about what true happiness is and the traumatic series of events that led her down the path of self-discovery. Over the last decade, Dr. Ellen has worked with thousands of clients to help them radically elevate their happiness at work and at home. Her signature framework, The 9 Pillars of Happiness™, has helped entrepreneurs and leaders flourish, take control of their time, and create inner peace so they have the confidence to live their own definition of success and joy.http://www.drellenwong.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ellen.wong.332https://www.instagram.com/thejoyavenue/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ellen-wong-the-joy-aven Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Matt and Jason talk about what it means to truly hold a cockroach, what led Matt from being an attorney to a Buddhist monk and they geek out on the NBA."I choose to love This, with a capital T."Matt Maxwell is a professional coach who works with individuals and organizations to be their "highest and best" and create joyful, empowered relationships. He works with clients who sense their potential to positively transform themselves, their relationships, and the world around them, supporting them to clarify their vision and design pathways for achieving it.Matt is an engaging speaker, presenting on topics that drive personal and professional transformation, such as integrity, power, and compassion. He hosts the Cultivating Courage podcast and is the author of How to Hold a Cockroach: a book for those who are free and don't know it. You can find out more about his books here: howtoholdacockroach.com.Matt is a member of the International Coach Federation and a graduate of the Accomplishment Coaching Coach Training Program.  Prior to his career in coaching, Matt worked as an attorney, serving clients in the financial services industry. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School.When he’s not coaching or speaking, Matt can be found writing in coffee shops, performing on stage as a professional actor, or practicing the bass guitar.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Drew shares his drive for looking to break an incredible record in Colorado, what he likes best about being a firefighter and paramedic and what it is about being around a group of young children that is way outside of his comfort zone."Put yourself in the uncomfortable more often so you can appreciate the comfortable."Drew is an endurance athlete and firefighter in Colorado. He does what he does because he watched his mother in her fight with cancer and how she beat it through being in shape and having a healthy lifestyle.Drew is currently training to break the record for fastest time trail running and scaling all 58 peaks in Colorado that are 14k feet or higher. He will make his attempt in July of 2023.https://www.drewfrancisfit.com/https://www.instagram.com/drewfrancis.fit/Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Bob shares his path from professional baseball player to high performing salesperson, how his faith influences everything he does, and why we aren't really asking the most important question of ourselves and others when creating our long-term plans."Begin with the end of your life in mind."Bob Wheatley is a bestselling author, podcaster, and former professional athlete. He serves as a co-host of That Singles’ Show—a singles ministry sponsored by KCBI Radio in Dallas—and his work has been featured on nationally syndicated radio outlets like WAY-FM and THE FISH. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Bob played four years of professional baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays’ and St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league systems. In his spare time, Bob likes to read, write, hike, and watch sports. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.https://bobwheatley.comhttps://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatley/Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Third time guest of the show Steve comes back to talk about his new book "Life on the X" and talks about the important lessons he learned on the battlefield and in the war room that can be applied in business and life.Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams.As an in-demand speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.Stephen served in the Navy from 1992-2019 and has trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high-risk and strategically vital missions across the globe, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.He recently co-developed and taught “Warrior Toughness” training for The U.S. Navy. This vital program fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers for the acute stress of intense combat operations.During his Navy career, Stephen has personally trained thousands of elite military soldiers and Navy SEAL candidates, helping them succeed in severe training courses and overseas combat operations.His first book, Life on the X: A Navy SEAL's Guide to meeting any challenge with Courage, Confidence and Readiness, is set to launch in March 2023.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Lynn talks about what's led him to a successful "encore" career, what people should know about taking that leap for themselves and why maintaining curiosity is key."Learn like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow." GhandiLynn Friesth is an Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, and Mentor dedicated to helping Corporate Leaders and Experts develop their “Encore” careers for the next chapter.After a 40-year career in the corporate world, Lynn has been building his Encore career since 2015 and will help others to go farther and faster in creating their “Encore” career.Lynn has worked with such thought leaders in the personal branding and personal business development fields, such as Mike Kim, Jonathan Milligan, and Danny Ozment.https://www.lynnfriesth.com/https://www.facebook.com/Lynn-Friesth-2014403788778538 https://www.instagram.com/lynnfree86/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnfriesth/Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Chris is the founder of 24 companies in high-tech, consumer goods, health, and manufacturing. His products have been sold in more than 11,000 stores in 23 countries. I have users of my tech products in 148 countries across the globe.His newest venture is Gusher. Having started many companies he kept running into the same issue over and over...the best ideas and entrepreneurs were not getting funded and their ideas never saw the light of day. These entrepreneurs weren't getting funded for the most idiotic of reasons...they were not in the right city, or they didn't have the right connections, or they didn't attend the right school, they didn't "look" a certain way, they were too old, they were too young, they were the wrong gender or race, they didn't have the right experience, the right team, or or or or or...you name it and they were rejected because of it. But rarely was the true reason they were rejected because of their idea. So he set out to change this. He believes great ideas can come from anyone anywhere. Andhe believe sthe market and not venture capitalists should be the judge of whether or not these ideas see the light of day. So we created Gusher. Gusher is the simple, quick, and easy way to create and build a startup. Without the need for investors. Without the need for capital. How? Gusher helps Entrepreneurs create and launch startups using performance based equity. Everything from technology, media, and health to design, finance, and gaming. If you have a great idea and need the expertise of others to help bring it to life, Gusher can help. Go to the Gusher site and get started. We're coming out of beta shortly and are now accepting new startups. www.gusher.co Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Darryl is widely recognized as one of the world's best Irish Master Distillers. Few have earned the right to be called a Master, and Darryl has earned it by making some of the best whiskey in the world for well over 20 years. Darryl's wholehearted passion for time-honored traditions and ground breaking innovation have become legendary. When Darryl first entered the whiskey world he had no idea his ancestors owned the original Limavady Distillery. This might explain how/why he developed such a passion for whiskey- it's in his DNA. This journey started several miles from his boyhood home at the Old Bushmills Distillery. It was there he learned the traditions and techniques of Irish Single Malt – from the inside out and everything in between. Flash forward more than two decades and the student has become the master, creating, and celebrating some of the finest whiskeys Ireland has to offer. Since 2010, his brands have been awarded Best in Class at the world's top whiskey awards, over a dozen times. Today, Ireland's greatest Master Distiller takes his leap. Limavady is reborn and breaking new ground for the fast-growing Irish Whiskey category. Darryl is leading the revival in partnership with WhistlePig Whiskey, declaring a new era of Irish Whiskey with Single Malt quality and Single Barrel distinctiveness. As Ireland's first Single Barrel Single Malt Whiskey, Limavady is now celebrating four Gold Medals from the Beverage Testing Institute, Whiskies of the World, The Drinks Business Awards and John Barleycorn Awards, as well as being named “#1 Irish Single Malt" by the Beverage Testing Institute and 2021's “Best Irish Whiskey" by John Barleycorn.https://www.limavady.comhttps://www.facebook.com/limavadywhiskey/https://www.instagram.com/limavadyirishwhiskey/https://www.linkedin.com/company/limavady-whiskeyConnect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Mark shares how to always stack the odds in your favor in business and in life, why true leadership seems like a lost cause and Jason and Mark talk about what it's like to have names that only about a third of people can pronounce correctly."External mastery plus internal mastery plus action equals luck."Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and investor. He is a renowned figure in the business world, one who possesses a deep understanding of blitzscaling companies. Having owned and operated several businesses that have experienced hypergrowth through creative business development and lead generation, he is a master of sales and marketing and continues to apply and grow his expertise through current projects.Mark is the CEO and lead investor of Maxy Media Inc., one of the largest TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Google Display Network performance marketing agencies in the world. Currently, Maxy Media is the number one advertiser in terms of monthly spend on the TikTok platform in Canada and top ten in North America.https://www.instagram.com/misterluckyofficial/?hl=enhttps://quiz.theluckyformula.com/theluckyformulaConnect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

On this very special episode to kick off season 4, Jason flips the script and is interviewed by his wife, Kirstin!Listen in to hear Jason answer the questions he loves grilling his guests on, some playful marriage banter and Kirstin sharing her leadership philosophy."Do you want to be right or do you want to create something?" Dr. Phil StutzJason Frazell is an international Growth and Leadership Coach serving high-impact people and teams in the technology space and a personal brand strategist for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and side hustlers.Jason is the founder of Jason Frazell Coaching, where he offers one on one executive and leadership coaching, group programs, speaking and workshops. He is a Gallup Global Strengths Coach, specializing in using the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly Strengthsfinder 2.0) and an Everything DiSC partner through Wiley and Sons. Jason is also a leader at Accomplishment Coaching, a premier International Coaching Federation coach training program and holds a coaching accreditation from the ICF.Prior to moving his own side hustle to full-time, Jason was an award-winning sales professional, working at a variety of technology firms, ranging from F10 to series A startups.Jason also is the host of two podcasts, Talking to Cool People and Talking to Tech People.https://www.jasonfrazell.comConnect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Kelley shares why simplifying your life is crucial, what it's like to not know if you can make payroll at the end of the month, and Jason shares how athletics prepares future leaders in a powerful way."Don't take yourself too seriously. Start working hard as soon as you possibly can."After a successful 20-year career in the throes of Corporate America, he stepped away to found his next company, Tiege Hanley, a 6-year-old e-commerce company with the mission of helping men look and feel amazing. The business has evolved from selling three distinct Skin Care Systems to boasting a wide variety of products, including deodorant, bar soap, body wash, and a detoxifying clay mask. Tiege shipped its 1.5 millionth box in July 2022 and has over 350,000 customers worldwide. Kelley is focused on enriching the experience for all customers and guiding men to healthier lifestyles founded on self-confidence.http://www.tiege.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleythornton-ceo-tiege-hanley/Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Stefan talks about how AI in the copywriting industry is a good thing, shares his exquisite taste in art and the power of creating the life you want."The cream rises to the top."Stefan Georgi is considered by many to be the world’s best active copywriter, having sold over $1BN in products and services with his words. He’s also an accomplished entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded 9 different businesses that have scaled to at least 7 figures - with several of those businesses reaching the 8 or 9 figure mark. Today Stefan spends much of his time focusing on his Copy Accelerator Mastermind, which helps entrepreneurs and freelancers to create sales funnels that can reach scale and impact more lives. http://www.spg.fun/researchhttps://www.facebook.com/stefanpaulgeorgi/https://www.instagram.com/stefangeorgi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanpaulgeorgi/Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Eugene shares his insights on executive and survival states, what changing by 1% can have an outsized impact and how his journey has led him from a career as a pharmacist to working with high level entrepreneurs."Invest in yourself."Dr. Eugene K. Choi Pharm. D is a Transformational Mindset Coach and a board-certified clinical pharmacist that is on a mission to help talented heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of performance, intelligence, and communication. He firmly believes that by activating the powerful executive brain, it maximizes results not just in business leaders, but in humanity as a whole.With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process along with the use of groundbreaking technology helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve performance, innovate dynamic solutions, and achieve their goals.Dr. Eugene’s expertise in audience growth has also resulted in him generating over 8 million views on his online articles and over 23 million views on his short films. He has also worked with over 60 entrepreneurs last year alone to help them optimize their mindset and strategy in order to scale their businesses and generate more revenue and impact. These experiences have proven critical in helping clients produce tangible results in both business and in life.https://destinyhacks.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekchoi/https://www.instagram.com/eugenekchoi/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Rhea and Jason talk about the soul sucking experience of stand up comedy via Zoom, why non-profits are always leaving money on the table and what it means to truly be an "NYC" driver."No one else knows what they are doing either""It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission"Rhea helps nonprofits raise more money.  Though she has deep experience with institutional, corporate and event fund-raising, she is passionate about major individual donors and helping organizations to establish individual giving programs.  She has raised millions of dollars in private philanthropy and is passionate about building the next generation of fundraising leaders. She has become a leader in the New York nonprofit community and is a frequent educational commentator in the media.  She has been recognized with the SmartCEO Brava Award in 2015 and NY Nonprofit Media’s 40 under 40 in 2017.  For more information about Rhea, please see her LinkedIn Profile here. Rhea lives in Brooklyn with her husband.  When she is not raising money for causes she loves, she can be found hosting her podcast Nonprofit Lowdown, promoting her newest book Get that Money, Honey! or onstage as a newbie stand-up comedian in downtown Brooklyn.  For more information, check out rheawong.comhttp://www.rheawong.comhttps://www.facebook.com/rheawongconsultinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rheawong/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Kat talks about what it's like to spend to a be a regular in the Diamond District in NYC, what had her leave her successful management consultant career to become a business owner and how Jason is likely the IDEAL client for someone like Kat."Do no harm, take no shit."Kat McCoy is the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge. She’s on a mission to take the stress out of buying fine jewelry for yourself or a loved one. You can think of her as a cross between a personal shopper for fine jewelry and a private jeweler, working with the nation’s top designers, jewelers, wholesalers, and collectors to source and commission special pieces across a variety of budgets and styles for her clients.Her “gift for gifting” is in finding unique selections that highlight the recipient’s personal style and taste.Prior to launching Best Kept, Kat worked as a management consultant. She realized the process of buying jewelry was way too confusing and intimidating, and decided more people would take the leap to buy a great piece if there was someone trustworthy to guide them through it.Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/

Join Jason, Leigh and Justin for a fascinating conversation on the power of silence, what it's like to co-author a book (really) Leigh and Justin ask a deep question that has Jason explore something from his early childhood.Leigh Marz is a leadership coach and collaboration consultant who has led diverse initiatives, including a training program to promote an experimental mindset among multi-generational teams at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and a decade-long cross-sector collaboration to reduce toxic chemicals, in partnership with the Green Science Policy Institute, Harvard University, IKEA, Google Green Team, and Kaiser Permanente. She is the co-founder of Astrea Strategies. Leigh lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband and daughter.https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-marz-9881a13/Justin Talbot Zorn has served as both a policymaker and a meditation teacher in the US Congress. A Harvard-and-Oxford-trained specialist in the economics and psychology of wellbeing, Justin has written for The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy, and other publications. He is co-founder of Astrea Strategies, a consultancy that bridges deep visioning with impactful communications and action. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and three children.https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-talbot-zorn-1113544/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure you subscribe using your favorite podcast player. It means a lot to me and the guests.https://www.jasonfrazell.comhttps://www.jasonfrazell.com/podcastshttps://www.instagram.com/jasontfrazellhttps://www.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/