Episode 95
Living with intentions with Ken Stearns
In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Ken Stearns in Atlanta, GA who shares his work in the corporate world as an international insurance agent, and his experience with corporate work culture in Asia. He encourages people to carve out space for themselves in order to find freedom for themselves.
Ken and Jeff discuss:
Traditional / Non-Traditional corporate story; after graduating ended up in California.
Answered an ad to go to Asia, received a 2 year contract and came back 20 years later.
In Asia, Ken had some great corporate jobs, had a great run and lived in 5 countries.
Ken had a job that dialed down his work a lot allowing him to explore himself.
Idea of doing something intentional for himself that he can do when he’s older.
Ken closed the door on insurance and opened the door to monetizing his passions.
Rule of momentum; once you start something it’s hard to stop it.
Podcast “The jar” based on a book he wrote and it's about letting people tell their story.
A nudge from the universe or take a sabbatical.
Live life intentionally; the 4 glass jars.
Next steps: continue the show and the project. Start a mental health foundation and a learning academy.
Fast Five Questions
If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop sometime, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “Get on some Amazon affiliate programs and side hustle for 50 bucks a day.”
What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Being too clever and naïve for my own good.”
What is a book that you would recommend? “How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie”
What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? “Outlook”
What is your definition of freedom? “Going through the emotions of burning the ships from the corporate world.”
What is the best way to contact you? “Google Ken Stearns, LinkedIn and www.thejar.live”
Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation
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