Jay Jacobson has dedicated his entire career to being a great leader. From being a funeral director to testifying before the United States Senate to running his own cookie business, Jay has committed himself to being a great leader. Jay and Marc not only talk about leadership, Jay also shares wisdom and stories from an entrepreneurial life and career that has been shaped by his ability to lead. Jay not only wants to lead with respect to his staff, he also wants to teach others this plus other strategies that have helped him to be effective as a leader.

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

After doing some reflecting on past solo episodes Marc realized that he hadn't done an "introducing myself" episode since Marc My Words started. As a result, Marc took some time to reflect on his journey, the impact Marc My Words has had on him and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. Marc also took some time to thank his guests and listeners for sticking with him over the past six years. Life and business lessons are also shared and elaborated on in the first solo episode of Marc My Words in 2026. This episode is also filling the void of not having an interview episode this week. New interview episodes will be back by the 2nd/3rd week of April!

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Maddison Violet tells the story of how she became so passionate about winemaking. She is a self proclaimed winemaker who met a man who came from generations of entrepreneurial winemakers. Together, they became a married couple who started their own winery on a beautiful farm in Canada. Maddison talks about how her and her husband came together and brought their unique skills together in order to create a business where they not only create their own products, but also provide an amazing experience for those who visit. Maddison gives a lot of great detail in this episode about what it takes to start a business like Ve Oh Lay Acres and what somebody might need to do, from finding land to managing staff, in order to be a success.

Alyssa Nolte tells the story of how she became an entrepreneur right out of college and how she has used the very first opportunity she was given to help her learn and grow into the entrepreneur she is today. Not only has she built a business, but she also tells the story of how she created a second business by accident due to her passion as a dance team coach. As you listen to this episode you will learn that Alyssa is an excellent speaker. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, she also can claim to be a serial podcaster as she currently has two shows, Taking Back Monday Podcast and The Growth Signal Podcast. Both of these shows aim to take a deep dive in all of the wisdom she has gained as a serial entrepreneur. Marc and Alyssa have a great conversation about their entrepreneurial experiences, podcasting, and more.

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Mike Deaton tells the story of how him and his wife both got laid off on the same day and how this experience changed their outlook and their lives. The layoff caused them to rethink what their next professional move was, their values, their lifestyle, and everything in-between. It wasn't until they stumbled upon a workshop near their home that they realized land flipping and entrepreneurship could be a good next step for them. Mike also talks about the impact being an entrepreneur has had on his family's quality of life.

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Matt Morizio talks about the impact being a professional athlete had on the evolution of what became his business Reconstructing Wealth. Matt's primary goal is to help people understand their relationship with money. Matt not only talks about mindset, but also explains how we have the power to change our relationship with money. Matt also does a good job of using his own life and experiences to relate to how we can change our relationship with money and even create a new path that can help future generations in families.

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Dr. Jessica not only talks about how being an entrepreneur, especially one that can work virtually, has helped with her quality of life, she also talks about the impact AI has had on her new co-founded business Serene Space AI. Dr. Jessica takes the lessons she's learned and her wisdom to a platform that is designed to help give patients the best care possible via a streamlined A.I. system. Dr. Jessica talked about the impact she hopes to have on those who need therapy and how she is working diligently to not only improve wait times and other flaws that patients encounter, but also to provide a great experience. Marc and Dr. Jessica also talk about using Open A.I. for medical inquiries and the positives and negatives of answers you might receive. Dr. Jessica is aiming to deliver a service that is different from what one might receive from simply using Open A.I.

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Wes Towers tells the story of how he found a unique niche in entrepreneurship by becoming a go to guy to help construction businesses to design their websites. Wes has an attitude about his work that echoes the blue collar mentality of the businesses he helps. Wes not only helps businesses in his home country of Australia, he also helps other businesses from around the world. Wes talks about his journey to developing a successful business within such a specific industry and how his down to earth approach has helped him to grow and maintain his business over the years.

Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400