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In this episode of the "Nice Business!" Podcast™, Richard Train and Jim Bob Howard sit down with Jacob Johnson, CEO of Calyan Wax Co., a home fragrance company on a mission to combat human trafficking, for an insightful conversation on mission-driven entrepreneurship, purposeful leadership, and building a business that makes a difference.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Episode Snippet
01:14 – Welcoming our guest, Jacob Johnson
04:40 – The mission came first
11:56 – Math problems vs. drama problems in business
12:56 – Mojo: Right people in the right roles for flow
15:05 – The power of asking open-ended questions
16:50 – Understanding competency gaps vs. training needs
18:51 – Letting leaders operate in their zone of genius
19:48 – Aligning team, culture, and enjoyment in work
21:42 – Vision for the future of Calyan Wax Co.
26:49 – Connect with Jacob Johnson and visit Calyan Wax Co.
About Our Guest:
Jacob Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Calyan Wax Co., inspired by a personal connection to someone affected by human trafficking. Studying Criminal Justice and Entrepreneurship, he initially planned a career in law enforcement to bring traffickers to justice. But he quickly realized the problem was much bigger, with law enforcement stretched thin and nonprofits struggling for resources. Through Calyan Wax Co., Jacob works to raise awareness and support efforts to fight human trafficking, combining purpose with entrepreneurship.
Connect with Jacob Johnson:
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: https://www.calyanwaxco.com/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/calyanwaxco/
- YT: www.youtube.com/@calyanwaxco
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calyanwaxco
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calyanwaxco/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/calyanwaxco/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjohnsoncalyan/
About Your Hosts:
Richard Train is a Vistage Chair, leadership coach, culture consultant, and the creator of the "Nice Business!" Podcast™. He has spent more than 30 years helping leaders uncover the real issues behind performance, often the hidden “drama problems” that do not always show up in the numbers.
Connect with Richard Train:
- Web: https://www.richardltrainconsulting.biz
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578616461967
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-train-b39501349
Jim Bob Howard is a speaker, author, connector, and collaboration expert specializing in SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365. He helps teams and organizations communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and connect ideas to solve real business challenges.
Connect with Jim Bob Howard:
- Web: https://www.jimbobhoward.com
- X: https://x.com/jbhoward
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/jbhoward
- YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/jimbobhoward
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbhoward
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By Richard TrainIn this episode of the "Nice Business!" Podcast™, Richard Train and Jim Bob Howard sit down with Jacob Johnson, CEO of Calyan Wax Co., a home fragrance company on a mission to combat human trafficking, for an insightful conversation on mission-driven entrepreneurship, purposeful leadership, and building a business that makes a difference.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Episode Snippet
01:14 – Welcoming our guest, Jacob Johnson
04:40 – The mission came first
11:56 – Math problems vs. drama problems in business
12:56 – Mojo: Right people in the right roles for flow
15:05 – The power of asking open-ended questions
16:50 – Understanding competency gaps vs. training needs
18:51 – Letting leaders operate in their zone of genius
19:48 – Aligning team, culture, and enjoyment in work
21:42 – Vision for the future of Calyan Wax Co.
26:49 – Connect with Jacob Johnson and visit Calyan Wax Co.
About Our Guest:
Jacob Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Calyan Wax Co., inspired by a personal connection to someone affected by human trafficking. Studying Criminal Justice and Entrepreneurship, he initially planned a career in law enforcement to bring traffickers to justice. But he quickly realized the problem was much bigger, with law enforcement stretched thin and nonprofits struggling for resources. Through Calyan Wax Co., Jacob works to raise awareness and support efforts to fight human trafficking, combining purpose with entrepreneurship.
Connect with Jacob Johnson:
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: https://www.calyanwaxco.com/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/calyanwaxco/
- YT: www.youtube.com/@calyanwaxco
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calyanwaxco
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calyanwaxco/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/calyanwaxco/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjohnsoncalyan/
About Your Hosts:
Richard Train is a Vistage Chair, leadership coach, culture consultant, and the creator of the "Nice Business!" Podcast™. He has spent more than 30 years helping leaders uncover the real issues behind performance, often the hidden “drama problems” that do not always show up in the numbers.
Connect with Richard Train:
- Web: https://www.richardltrainconsulting.biz
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578616461967
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-train-b39501349
Jim Bob Howard is a speaker, author, connector, and collaboration expert specializing in SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365. He helps teams and organizations communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and connect ideas to solve real business challenges.
Connect with Jim Bob Howard:
- Web: https://www.jimbobhoward.com
- X: https://x.com/jbhoward
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/jbhoward
- YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/jimbobhoward
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbhoward