Jacob Harmon

In this episode we dive DEEP into how to improve our leadership skills! Scott has been in the military from the moment he was graduating high school. Having served 18 years in the military he joins us to speak from his life experience as a veteran and a leadership coach.Enjoy!About ScottFirst mission is serving his country and secondary is helping people become better leaders. Last job was a squadron commander of 200 soldiers. 36 years old. Rank of Major. Army logistics Officer. Why did he join the army? - He had always known since he was little, hometown of 400 people, that he was going to join the military. He wanted to do something different from his family and from his hometown. What do we do about changing the mindset from becoming money hungry bosses to people loving leaders? Can everyone become a leader?YES! Does this mean everyone can become a leader of a country or a nation? Not really, but being a leader at any level is importantWhat can we do first and foremost to become better leaders?Communication! Don’t assume people understand youBetter to over-communicate then to under communicateWhat is the difference between good and bad communication?Information is power, but only if it gets shared. Information is POTENTIAL power. The ability to share it, and share it effectively makes or breaks good leadership. Make sure that it isn’t something solely relayed but UNDERSTOOD. Being a leader isn’t a self-imposed title. It’s given through pure action.How big of a role does trust play in effective communication? HUGE! But who deserves it? You’ll be better off giving a certain level of trust from the beginning or things can easily spiral out of control. Key Characteristic of being a leader is looking for the good in peopleWhat are some of the leadership skills you’ve obtained from the military? Spreading the visionMotivatingHaving a planHow to become an efficient Co-Leader?Servant LeadershipMaking sure needs are being met, understanding those needs, not determining those on your own.Being someone who desires to serve others which translates to good leadership. Leadership is something that can applied in your daily lives.Can I be a good communicator without being able to be super articulate?Double Down on your strengthsContinue to work on your weaknessesGreat leaders don’t necessarily need to be great speakers. Good communication doesn’t necessarily equate to great public speakingOpportunities to improve leadership are there! Seek them out! Finding ScottMoving Forward Leadership (Website)Moving Forward Leadership (Podcast)9 Foundations of Leadership (Book) POWER Goal ProgramFollow Jacob:WebsiteLinkedInTwitter: @jacob_m_harmonFollow Kalob:LinkedInFollow SuccessQuest:WebsiteBlogFacebook PageCommunity (Facebook Group)LinkedInTwitter: @MySuccessQuestSupport SuccessQuestWe work incredibly hard to create our podcast, newsletter, Facebook group and more. ALL of these resources are 100% FREE and we wouldn't have it any other way. We believe that success should be accessible to everyone!Support our showListen & SubscribeApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastSpotifyWe’d love to hear from you!Have some feedback about the show? Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@MySuccessQuest.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or your favorite app to help more people discover the show!

In this episode of the Road To Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jacob Harmon. Jacob is the founder and designer for Harmon Design. As an avid tech enthusiast, he has always been interested in the internet. He Designed his first website when he was 16, and since then, web design has been a hobby. At any given time, Jacob is working on three or four website projects, and Harmon Design was able to get him through college debt free. Jacob takes great pride in his work, and always strives to please all clients. Jacob recently started a business/entrepreneurship podcast, SuccessQuest, where he talks about achieving success.  Learn more and connect with Jacob Harmon by visiting him on Linkedin: @jacobmharmon on Facebook: @SuccessQuest on Instagram: @mysuccessquest   Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth  Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth  Subscribe to our podcast all across the web: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2

Interview with Jacob Harmon, web design company owner, podcast host, 9-5 employee -- how to balance your side hustle. If you have thought about building a business while having a full-time job, this podcast episode is for you. Jacob and I discuss how to be able to juggle it all -- we chat about the ups and downs of having a business, how to schedule your day, life / work balance, websites, and so much more.

Jacob talks with Vinnie Enriquez, real estate agent and podcast host. They talk about travel, leaving your comfort zone, real estate, podcasting and balance.Enjoy!Thanksgiving!What are you grateful for today? About VinnieVinnie has moved around and done a lot of things.Real Estate Agent - The Enriquez GroupPodcast Host - Road to GrowthTraveling/Seeing the worldEurope has great public transportation. RyanAir - Cheap air travel in EuropeAn opportunity came for him to move to AfghanistanIt was a difficult choice, but he decided to do it since he wasn’t fulfilled in his current position and wanted something new. Seeing different cultures, norms and customs can give you a lot of perspective.Leaving your comfort zoneGo somewhere you normally wouldn’t go. Interact with people you usually wouldn’t interact with. TALK to people. Have real conversations. Find excuses to meet new people. Dig deep! Have engaging, non-superficial conversations. Real EstateThere is a low barrier to entry to get into real estate. Just about anybody can get into real estateThat said, the failure rate is high. 60-70% failure rate in the first year. As a real estate agent, you need to be able to deal with rejectionMost real estate transactions occur during a major life event. This gives you an opportunity to really connect with and help people. Make sure that you are always looking for new deals, even when you are in the process of closing a deal. BalanceBoundaries are key. Set your own boundaries and live by them. Vinnie won’t answer the phone once he leaves the office. Stress is a real thing.You only have one life to live.PodcastingVinnie started the podcast because he kept seeing amazing stories of real people. His podcast is all about the stories of growing businesses. He focuses on the hard work that it takes. FIND YOUR WHY! :)Connect with VinnieReal Estate Agent - The Enriquez GroupPodcast Host - Road to GrowthLinkedIn858-345-7829Follow Jacob:WebsiteLinkedInTwitter: @jacob_m_harmonFollow Kalob:LinkedInFollow SuccessQuest:WebsiteBlogFacebook PageCommunity (Facebook Group)LinkedInTwitter: @MySuccessQuestSupport SuccessQuestWe work incredibly hard to create our podcast, newsletter, Facebook group and more. ALL of these resources are 100% FREE and we wouldn't have it any other way. We believe that success should be accessible to everyone!Support our showListen & SubscribeApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastSpotifyWe’d love to hear from you!Have some feedback about the show? Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@MySuccessQuest.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or your favorite app to help more people discover the show!

Jacob and Marco Yim talk about effective communication, public speaking, interviewing and resumes. With over 10 years of experience in speaking, training, and workshop facilitation, Marco knows that anyone can become a great communicator. With the right training, preparation, and mindset, speaking can shift from feeling like a nightmare to an energizing, confidence-boosting experience.Whether you’re trying to land a new job, presenting at a small meeting, or demanding a refund on a defective product, speaking with impact matters!Enjoy!About MarcoMarco started his undergrad hoping to become a lawyer.In his last year of studies, he decided that he didn’t want to be a lawyer. He worked as a technical writer for two years.He transitioned to working as a customer success rep at SAAS companies. He started his own company: Extempra to help young professionals speak with confidence and credibility in the workplaceOther’s expectations vs. your own pathMarco’s parents expected him to be a “professional”Have a frank conversation with people about what you want in life. Over time, they’ll come to see that it’s the best pathAll experience is valuableEvery experience, no matter how big or small is an opportunity to hone your skills. Jumping around to different roles can provide a lot of different experience in different areas. Moving around is great as long as you can tell a narrative of your professional experience. Customer SuccessSSAS - Software As a ServiceA customer success rep owns the customer experience from beginning to end. They meet with customers and help them reach their goals. They help the customer grow and nurture the companies relationship with the client. The best way to grow any business is by nurturing the relationship with the client. Public SpeakingInstead of focusing on problem areas, think about what you are good at. Find your strengths as a speaker and really focus on those. FILLER WORDS! There is actually an acceptable number of filler words. They can help the audience process what we’re saying. UMS, AHS, AND FILLER WORDS: WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH ACTUALLY SAY?You don’t have to be incredibly enthusiastic and energetic to be a good speaker. If you don’t have as much energy, double down on more facts and research. You can be just as impactful as a speaker.1.28 filler words per 100 words is the tipping point. Filler words can contribute to authenticity.If you moderate your pace, you’ll use less filler words. Get immediate feedback! Becoming aware of your quirks as a speaker will help you change them.Record Yourself!Interviewing SkillsSpeaking and Job interviews are similar. Structure is incredibly important. The interviewer should be able to write clear notes on what your answer was. Prepare for the common questions (Example: “What are your strengths/weaknesses”)There are 5 Major types of questions:1: Generic About you questions2: Situational/Behavioral questions3: Technical questions4: Negative-reframe questions5: Extemporaneous questionsTHE BIG 5 INTERVIEW QUESTION TYPES INFOGRAPHICBack up your answers with stories!When you don’t know what to say, use the first thing that comes to mind. PEP- Point, Example, PointIf you can’t think of an answer, explain your process to the interviewer. ResumesFORMATINGBe careful. Keep your formatting simple so that Applicant Tracking Systems can go through them. If you’re applying to a smaller start up, it can be more creative. Keep the formatting clean and consistent. CONTENTGive details!! Instead of saying that you “planed an event” explain exactly what you did to plan the event. Give statistics, numbers and key indicators. Show that you know the measure of success. Drill deeper!ALWAYS adapt your resume to each job application. Use keywords and choose which experience and bullets to include. To help with this, you can have a master resume that you adjust. Connect with MarcoExtempraLinkedInFacebookmarco@extempra.comFollow Jacob:WebsiteLinkedInTwitter: @jacob_m_harmonFollow Kalob:LinkedInFollow SuccessQuest:WebsiteBlogFacebook PageCommunity (Facebook Group)LinkedInTwitter: @MySuccessQuestSupport SuccessQuestWe work incredibly hard to create our podcast, newsletter, Facebook group and more. ALL of these resources are 100% FREE and we wouldn't have it any other way. We believe that success should be accessible to everyone!Support our showListen & SubscribeApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastSpotifyWe’d love to hear from you!Have some feedback about the show? Feel free to reach out to us at podcast@MySuccessQuest.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or your favorite app to help more people discover the show!