146: Handling Adversity and Seizing Opportunites w/Jeremy Slate

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 146 | 10.17.2023

Episode Title: Handling Adversity and Seizing Opportunities w/Jeremy Slate

Episode summary introduction:

In this episode, Sean Barnes and Jeremy Slate discuss handling life challenges, business boundaries, and leadership. They share networking stories, discuss personal growth, and the importance of adaptability. They also explore the impact of AI on jobs, the shift in podcasting, and the benefits of being a good interviewer.

Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction and background of guest Jeremy Slate

03:22 - Handling life challenges and maintaining relationships

10:50 - Setting boundaries and handling difficult conversations in business

14:01 - Networking stories and personal journeys of adversity

20:14 - Personal growth, following your passion, and seizing opportunities

25:23 - Leadership: Adaptability, ego management, and dealing with negativity

37:03 - Recognizing covert hostility and starting a company

42:45 - Adapting during hard times and lessons on micromanaging

43:56 - Impact of AI on job opportunities and misuse in social media

52:33 - The shift in podcasting, becoming a better interviewer, and the unexpected benefits

56:09 - Wrapping up: Persistence, gradual progress, and how to contact Jeremy Slate