Extra Innings

Listen in on a few of our favorite moments from the beginning of season 3! Haven't caught up yet? Check out all episodes here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-myers95

Emery Ellinger, CEO of Aberdeen Advisors joins Jay to discuss M&As and what it takes to sell a business in today's economy. From Jay's adage "Sell the business when it's ready, not when you're ready", the duo take off and discuss what it means to separate personal connections from the contract and more. This can't miss episode is perfect for all business owners looking for more intel on the mergers and acquisitions process from start to finish.

What is it like to leave the business world and the rat race of life? Jay and Karl Schieneman, former entrepreneur, discuss Karl's career path and journey to Brazil, where he lives as an ex-pat, and how he stays busy now.

To learn more about Jay Myers or his podcast guests, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.

Mike Bruns, Owner of Bruns Holdings is a powerhouse guest and for good reason. Not only does has he had an illustrious career, but he's used that success to give back to worthy causes in the community including, LeBonheur National Leadership Council, The Society of Entrepreneurs, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Board of Directors, Campbell Foundation Board Trustee and Youth Villages among others.

Listen in as Jay and longtime friend Ed Horrell discuss customer service and how to empower employees to be great. As founder of The Kindness Revolution, a business-led initiative teaching both companies and students the importance of respectful and engaging behavior, Ed has trained companies like FedEx, Verizon Wireless, and the United States Postal Service (just to name a few!) on the importance of human kindness in business. You won't want to miss this insightful episode of Extra Innings.

For more information on Jay Myers and his podcast, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.

In this episode of Extra Innings, hear from Ken Kimble, the Managing Director of Development for Youth Villages, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. Jay interviews Ken on his career journey and how his experience through Boy Scouts of America and his family roots in Memphis brought him to Youth Villages, and the lessons he gleaned along the way.

To learn more about Jay Myers or his podcast guests, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.

Listen in as Jay interviews longtime friend and former FedEx Managing Director Madan Birla. Madan has successfully coached businesses and educated many on the power of unleashing creativity. Madan's three books have been renowned internationally with his second book, titled FedEx Delivers: How the World’s Leading Shipping Company Keeps Innovating and Outperforming the Competition, having been translated into Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and more.

To learn more about Jay Myers or his podcast guests, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.

Jay sits down with Lydia Rosencrants, Dean for the School of Business at Memphis-based CBU to discuss the pressure that kids face while attending college in today's world, her own journey to university leadership, and balancing career and family. 

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In the 4th episode of season 3, Jay interviews Austin Baker, President of HRO partners. Austin and Jay discuss the challenges of HR in today's work climate, how important mentorship is for business and more. 

To learn more about Jay Myers, or to book him for speaking engagements, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.

In the world of entrepreneurship, it's often family that's along for the ride. In this special episode, the Extra Innings team sits down with Jay and oldest child Jordan Myers. The duo discuss the highs and lows of business, working together, planning for acquisition, and navigating through the nuanced relationship of father/son and boss/executive. Hear how insights from Jay's career have been pivotal in Jordan's career and where he thinks tech is headed next.

 For more information on Jay Myers and the Extra Innings podcast, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.