A Business Coach’s Books and Podcast Recommendations
By Brendy Garcia |
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](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BATNNZY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1)
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](https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Men-Secret-Their-Greatness-ebook/dp/B019HPC96Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1D5QA9O6XICZ2&keywords=7+men+and+the+secret+of+their+greatness&qid=1562857757&s=digital-text&sprefix=7+men%2Cdigital-text%2C144&sr=1-1)
[Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness – Eric Metaxas](https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Women-Secret-Their-Greatness-ebook/dp/B019HPC98Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1D5QA9O6XICZ2&keywords=7+men+and+the+secret+of+their+greatness&qid=1562857757&s=digital-text&sprefix=7+men%2Cdigital-text%2C144&sr=1-2)
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.
**Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long – David Rock**
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](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-lab-with-laine-schmidt/id1459194054)
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](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneurs-on-fire/id564001633)
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](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297)
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](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-marketing-made-easy-with-amy-porterfield/id594703545)
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.
