11. Revolutionizing Trade Schools & Entrepreneurship with Jacob Doss

In this episode of THE WE ARE ALL AWESOME SHOW powered by WiddyUP, we sit down with Jacob Doss, a former Division 1 football player turned entrepreneur, who is on a mission to revolutionize trade education. Jacob takes us through his incredible journey—from leading on the field to leading in business—and how he’s building a powerhouse brand of trade schools that could become the Harvard of hands-on learning. He shares his vision for scaling trade schools nationwide, creating top-tier training programs, and forming game-changing partnerships with major employers to ensure students land high-paying jobs.

Beyond education, Jacob dives deep into the lessons he’s learned in business and life: the power of surrounding yourself with the right people, simplifying complex problems into bullet-point solutions, and embracing the long game in entrepreneurship. He also shares the advice he’d give his 10-year-old self, the importance of having fun along the way, and why success often comes down to persistence and preparation. If you’re an entrepreneur, an educator, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe, comment, and share to keep the momentum going!

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What you’ll learn:    

1. The Power of Trade Schools – Jacob Doss shares his vision for making trade schools a top-tier education option, bridging the gap between students and high-paying careers.
2.  Keep It Simple & Focused – Whether in business or coaching, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable bullet points leads to success.
3. Hard Work & Gratitude – Success comes from relentless effort, but it’s just as important to pause, reflect, and appreciate the journey.

Quotes: 

Stop trying to live life through your child. Let them explore their own interests, values, and skills — and support them in the process.”– Randy Narciso

“It’s not about what you want to be when you grow up — it’s about what excites you right now and diving into that.” – Carter Higley

"The universe has this weird way of rewarding people for putting in the amount of hard work… you don’t know when your shot is coming." – Jacob Doss

 

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