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Rainmaker and Co-Founder with Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares
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Jake Karls is Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker at Midday Squares, a Better-For-You chocolate and snacking brand now sold in over 10,000 stores across North America.
In today's episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to build a career on relationships instead of resumes, how to network without an agenda, and why your story matters more than you think, even if you don't feel like you have one yet.
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Shownotes
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Meet Jake Karls
07:37 – Networking Without Feeling Fake
10:39 – Why Your Resume Isn't Enough
12:30 – Finding What Makes You, You
14:16 – Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
17:56 – Mentorship You Already Have Access To
20:39 – Using Social Media For Good
21:44 – What To Say At A Networking Event
24:46 – What Actually Makes A Good Story
27:30 – Why Facts Alone Don't Land
28:38 – Dealing With Online Haters
30:22 – What's Next For Midday Squares
34:54 – Final Advice For Students
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