Ep #047 – Turning Lemons into Guacamole with Jesse Paul Smith

Jesse Paul Smith is a speaker, entertainer, coach, and Founder of My Creative District, an agency that discovers and features talent. Jesse also has over 15 years of experience building and developing sales teams in the corporate world as well as speaking about leadership, personal growth, and problem solving.  A self-described visionary and dreamer who has learned to turn imagination into reality, Jesse helps creatives do the same for themselves.Today, Jesse shares a lesson he learned by getting up and performing at a business conference and how it changed his life and business forever. Jesse also shares how his business was affected by the pandemic and how he pivoted to create the Worldwide Dance Challenge, which has reached 120 countries on 4 continents. Jesse also shares his lessons on mistakes, failure, and learning to navigate the toughest moments of his life and business to create unparalleled success and fulfillment. I know you’ve probably heard the phrase of turning lemons into lemonade, but Jesse takes that to a whole new level which I call turning lemons into guacamole. This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to reduce exhaustion, overwhelm, stress, and increase passion, engagement, and growth in yourself and your company? Learn to turn tough circumstances, reactions, and exhaustion into energy, excitement, and excellence for you and your company. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching Guest Links:FB: https://www.facebook.com/jessepaulsmith/ Instagram: @jessepaulsmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepaulsmith/ Website: https://www.realsecrettosales.com/ Host Links:Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]. Yishai’s Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.