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Rainmaker and Co-Founder with Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares

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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📙 Career Guides
💭 Career Advice

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CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

💼 Jake Karls LinkedIn

💼 Midday Squares LinkedIn
🌐 Midday Squares Website

CONNECT WITH US
📸 Instagram
🎵 TikTok
💼 LinkedIn

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