Description:
As an entrepreneur, it can be tempting to try to master every aspect of the business, but today’s guest is proof that playing to your strengths and finding a partner with complementary skills is a winning formula. Jake Karls is the Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, a chocolate company geared to revolutionizing the snack industry. Join us as we discuss Jake’s unique path to entrepreneurship success, the decision to manufacture Mid-Day Squares in an independent factory, and the effect of digital transparency on relationship-building. Don’t miss today’s high-energy episode! 
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In This Episode You’ll Hear About:
<ul>
<li>[02:21] Lessons of hard work and resilience he learned from his entrepreneurial father.</li>
<li>[10:12] Jake’s first foray into entrepreneurship; running an outdoor boot camp.</li>
<li>[12:10] Co-founding Mid-Day Squares with his sister and brother-in-law in 2018.</li>
<li>[20:51] Defining the roles and navigating the relationships behind the business.</li>
<li>[24:09] A year-by-year look at the growth behind Mid-Day Bars since its inception.</li>
<li>[28:13] How transparency has supported the fundraising process.</li>
<li>[33:10] What happens when envy and insecurity affect our attitudes toward others.</li>
<li>[36:39] Jake’s two experiences with burnout and his recovery process.</li>
<li>[40:06] The story behind Mid-Day Bars.</li>
<li>[42:21] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and a glimpse into the future of Mid-Day Bars.</li>
</ul>
To Find Out More:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-karls-653106ba/">Jake Karls on LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jakekarls_/">Jake Karls on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.middaysquares.com/">Mid-Day Squares</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leegreene/">Lee Greene on LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.awesomecx.com/">Awesome CX</a>
<a href="https://www.stairwaytoceo.com/">Stairway to CEO</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stairwaytoceo/">Stairway to CEO on Instagram</a>
Quotes:
“I know [that] anything is possible as long as you work hard and you have that resilience, that grit and love and passion for what you do.” [0:03:36]
“If you work hard and put your effort and love into something, you have a chance of winning in that field.” [0:05:45]
“Through my [first] five years of entrepreneurship, I learned not to do what I’m really bad at, and to do what I’m really good at [instead].” [0:12:51]
“When you are yourself, truthfully, you are your best version and you are unstoppable because nobody can actually be you.” [0:16:30]
“Our strategy was simply not to talk about the product on social media, but to share the journey of how we built this business.” [0:24:32]
“We build out loud.” [0:28:57]
“I feel like I’m playing the game better than I ever have before because I lost that ability to be – envious or judgemental.” [0:35:35]
“My advice is block out the noise and be yourself.” [0:42:23]
“Being yourself is a superpower.” [0:42:43]
“We’re doing it by being ourselves which means that you can do anything by being yourself as well.” [0:43:20]

Lee Greene

Making it Rain, One Square at a Time with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares

Description: As an entrepreneur, it can be tempting to try to master every aspect of the business, but today’s guest is proof that playing to your strengths and finding a partner with complementary skills is a winning formula. Jake Karls is the Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, a chocolate company geared to revolutionizing [&hellip;]

Stairway to CEO Episode #188

Making it Rain, One Square at a Time with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares