On our second episode of our podcast, Hatch Conversations, we had the pleasure of talking with Laine Schmidt of Laine Schmidt Coaching. As a business coach, she helps her clients think through ideas and strategize growth for their business. On the episode, Laine shares her story of becoming a business coach, and what lessons she’s learned along the way. If you haven’t listened to the podcast, make sure to check it out here.
As an entrepreneur, Laine knows it can be overwhelming to sort through the many resources available, so she’s offered some help. Here’s her list of books and podcasts that have been instrumental to her professional journey.
BOOKS
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World – Gary Vaynerchuk
This best seller by author Gary Vaynerchuk will help you strategize how to best connect with your customer base and ensure that engagement leads to sales and conversions.
Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work That Matters – John Acuff
Feeling stuck? Unsure what next step to take? This is the book for you. Jon Acuff shares steps to getting unstuck and how to work towards the things that matter to you without fear and leaving average work behind.
Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness – Eric Metaxas
Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness – Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas explores 7 famous historical men and women and what made them great. Each of these stories encourages the reader to emulate some of the basic principles that made these figures memorable.
How To Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
This one is a classic that never goes out of style. In this popular book, Dale Carnigie shares his tried and true methods to getting people to like you, winning people over, and leveraging your influence with others for success.
Distraction and lack of focus can be the biggest time-wasters when pursuing your dreams. This book looks at practices that help you organize and prioritize your thoughts and actions to become more efficient instead of overwhelmed.
PODCASTS
The Business Lab with Laine Schmidt
Hear Laine and her guests share tips and stories to help you succeed in your professional life. With episodes like How to Monetize Your Podcasts and How to Raise Capital you are sure to get some great insights and tips for your own business.
Entrepreneurs on Fire- John Lee Dumas
Three times a week, host John Lee Dumas interviews entrepreneurs that are on fire. They share with listeners some of the lessons they’ve learned and tips that have helped them succeed in their business. Check out their monthly income report episodes, John and guests share what it’s like to run a 7-figure business and what you can learn from their mistakes and successes.
How I Built This with Guy Raz – NPR
Ever wonder how companies like AllBirds and Airbnb became such a huge success? In How I Built This, Guy Raz dives deep into the origins of some of the most well known companies. Interviewing CEOs and founders, you get to hear some of the wild ways these companies got their start and have achieved recognition.
Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield – Integrity Network
Online marketing can be confusing and Amy Porterfield is here to help. Every episode of this podcast digs deep into some of the most common questions about online marketing leaving you with some actionable steps to take right after listening.
Brendy Garcia is a native Floridian with Caribbean roots. She enjoys talking about all things movies, pop culture, and female empowerment! Museums are her natural habitat and podcasts are her spirit animal.