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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 20 MIN

How to Build a Business That Serves Your Life – Jake Smolarek’s 3 Proven Frameworks

from From Startup to Wunderbrand · host jake smolarek, nicholas kuhne, wunderbrand

High-performance coach and entrepreneur Jake Smolarek has spent over 20 years helping ambitious people scale fast, build smarter, and create businesses that serve their lives instead of consuming them. Today he reveals his battle-tested coaching frameworks that turn big dreams into reality without the burnout. The Journey: From arriving in the UK at 19 with just £150 in his pocket to building multiple businesses (and failing along the way), Jake learned the hard way that success demands persistence, delegation, and a refusal to quit. His frameworks were forged from two decades of coaching clients and studying icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs. The Value: If you’re stuck drifting without direction or constantly starting over, Jake’s three signature frameworks give you the exact structure to build unbreakable momentum, believe in your own success, and make daily progress that actually compounds. Perfect for entrepreneurs who are done with quick-fix hype and ready for real, sustainable growth. Links & Socials: Jake’s website: https://jakesmolarek.com Find Jake on LinkedIn and Google “Jake Smolarek” Edit your podcasts like a pro:https://get.descript.com/mrzy10nwivuqJoin me as a guest or start your podcast journey:https://www.joinpodmatch.com/nickkuhne Timestamps: 00:00 – Jake Smolarek on never giving up and the crazy factor in success 01:00 – Kite surfing lessons: why you must learn to delegate early 03:00 – The origin of Jake’s coaching frameworks 04:30 – Vision GPS explained (the four ingredients) 08:00 – Why most people stop dreaming and how to restart 10:30 – The power of “Just do it” and the importance of discipline over motivation 12:00 – Jake’s personal vision and how it evolved 14:00 – Three Steps to Win Your Gold Medal 16:30 – No Zero Days + the 1% rule (Kaizen in action) 19:30 – How to get in touch with Jake Smolarek Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This conversation with high-performance coach Jake Smolarek provides daily motivation, emphasizing that a certain level of 'craziness' and persistence is key for success. He discusses how successful people constantly seek solutions, underscoring the importance of a strong success mindset. Smolarek also touches upon the concept of persistence of vision, suggesting that while goals are achievable, vision remains an elusive yet positive pursuit for personal growth and achievement.

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