Why do we care about failures? Because each story of failure has a lesson to be learned! Professional Failure is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the upside of failure hidden in the unique stories of our guests. Our goal is to push back hard on the fear of failure and teach others how to overcome it. Join us for real stories and real people sharing sage advice on lessons they've learned and how they've worked through their setbacks. Failures are a gift! Learn to appreciate your gifts!
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Why do we care about failures? Because each story of failure has a lesson to be learned! Professional Failure is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the upside of failure hidden in the unique stories of our guests. Our goal is to push back hard on the fear of failure and teach others how to overcome it. Join us for real stories and real people sharing sage advice on lessons they've learned and how they've worked through their setbacks. Failures are a gift! Learn to appreciate your gifts!
EP 79: Jake Ingledue | Creating Systems for Freedom, A Mentor in Your Pocket, The Easiness of the Way, Teaching on a Whiteboard, One Minute Miracles, and The Gold Nuggets of the Present
The Professional Failure Podcast
41 minutes 46 seconds
2 years ago
EP 79: Jake Ingledue | Creating Systems for Freedom, A Mentor in Your Pocket, The Easiness of the Way, Teaching on a Whiteboard, One Minute Miracles, and The Gold Nuggets of the Present
Story of failure: Giving the wrong code to an AirBnb guest and locking them out the entire night.
Jake Ingledue is a United States Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, real estate investor, host of The Growth Circle Podcast, and much more! He is originally from Oregon, currently lives in Springfield, MO, and is a self-improvement enthusiast! He’s also a self-proclaimed ‘average dude with above average dreams!’
In today’s episode:
- average dude with above average dreams
- having a podcast and pest control business
- not stressing out paycheck to paycheck
- being in control of his time
- joined the military forces out of high school
- worked with The Reapers in the military
- going on a two-year church mission
- from Oregon
- met a girl on the mission and got married three months after he returned
- going to school to be a dentist but decided not to finish
- door to door pest control sales as a college student
- dropped out of college and started a pest control business
- not currently living the lifestyle he wanted
- owning a job, not a business
- creating systems in order to get back time
- reading about real estate deals in college
- buying a house knowing it would be a rental someday
- thought it would be fun to have a podcast
- getting deeper with conversations and being more vulnerable
- not having many good mentors in the beginning
- good parents but struggled to pay bills
- reading books and books as mentors
- a lot of mentors that don’t know they’re mentors
- having a mentor in your pocket
- the easiness of the way
- listening to a book and reading at the same time
- writing concepts and teaching himself on whiteboards
- Favorite Podcast: Ed Mylett Show
- Favorite Book from 2022: 100 Million Dollar Offers
- sharing mistakes and mishaps is where learning happens
- story of failure: door to door sales
- being a naturally gifted salesman
- a summer leading the way in sales and then losing motivation
- going through a depression state
- “I wish that I would have grinder a little harder.”
- searching for purpose beyond money
- possibly being OCD and thinking through that
- enjoying the ride of entrepreneurship
- the American culture and stigmatism of work ethic
- creating a schedule helps a balanced lifestyle
- “I think you can grind and have more harmony in your life.”
- hyperfocus
- giving himself grace and knowing he’s human
- having a personal vision
- slowing down and being consistent
- systematizing his life
- getting ready to launch new podcast - Pest Control Podcast
- helping young entrepreneurs
- focusing more on creative routines
- the two-day rule
- one minute and five-minute miracles
- Slight Edge Book
- small tiny things that lead to big miracles
- why success is relative
- asking a no question
- achieving a certain level of success relative to him
- serving a two-year mission
- sharing the message of Jesus Christ
- no girls, no dates, no movies
- serving with younger guys
- learning that he loves teaching
- asking inspiring questions and connecting with people
- story of guy answering the door with a shotgun
- uncomfortableness of wearing a white shirt and riding a bike
- overcoming what people think of him
- story of man coming into a home and breaking things because he was mad at ex-wife and mother
- having the inner battle of a missionary
- “Enjoy the journey and be more present and intentional with your time.”
- struggling with chasing the future
The Professional Failure Podcast
Why do we care about failures? Because each story of failure has a lesson to be learned! Professional Failure is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the upside of failure hidden in the unique stories of our guests. Our goal is to push back hard on the fear of failure and teach others how to overcome it. Join us for real stories and real people sharing sage advice on lessons they've learned and how they've worked through their setbacks. Failures are a gift! Learn to appreciate your gifts!
