When to Jump

If you enjoy When to Jump, you'll love this new podcast from Inc. called the Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel. You'll hear from top technology entrepreneurs who'll give you the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to build a company that thrives. Listen to this episode with Susan Tynan, founder of Framebridge, on how she went from working in government to tech. Subscribe to Inc. Founders Project wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Raegan Moya-Jones was a successful saleswoman when she started her company. Between her kids and full time job, Raegan grew the company into a million dollar business. And that's when she finally made the jump. Today, she tells us her story. You can find more about Raegan at her website, www.raeganmoyajones.com

Mark Manson went from aspiring musician to bestselling author. His journey helped him realize that following what feels easy and enjoyable can lead to a big payoff. This week, he talks to Mike about that journey. -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Ruth Zukerman has made many jumps in her life: from dancer to wife, from wife to Soul Cycle founder, from Soul Cycle founder to Fly Wheel founder. For Ruth, what been consistent is that when things get tough, she always shows up and does what needs to be done. Hear her story this week on When to Jump. -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Robin Finney quit her job of 11 years to travel the world. How'd she go from office job to around-the-world jetsetter? Take a listen to this special feature episode. You can Robin's website here: wanderingaunt.com -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

This week, we have another guest episode with Stever Robbins, the Get-It-Done Guy. Mike was on Stever's podcast a few years ago and today we're airing that episode here. Hope you enjoy! You can find out more about Get-It-Done Guy here: www.quickanddirtytips.com/get-it-done-guy -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Paul Napper and Anthony Rao want people to take back control of their lives. They want people to recognize the power of agency. This week, they talk to Mike about their personal jumps and about how agency and jumping intersect. You can find out more about the book The Power of Agency here: PowerofAgency.com. You can also listen to Paul and Anthony on the "Better at Everything" podcast here: apple.co/2WD5MJw -- Buy the When To Jump paperback here: amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

This week we have a reissue of a classic episode of When to Jump: Mike's interview with Gretchen Rubin. They cover Gretchen's Four Tendencies and how to use those tendencies to get things done (including your jump!) You can find out more about the Happier podcast here: apple.co/1IRqTO2 -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Mignon Fogarty started the Grammar Girl podcast 12.5 years ago. Today, she talks to Mike about that first jump from science writer to podcaster, and all the jumps she's made since. You can find out more about Grammar Girl here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

This week, we have a guest episode from Laura Adams of the Money Girl podcast. Mike went on Laura's podcast in 2017 and today we bring you that conversation on all things money and jumping. You can find out more about Money Girl here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Marjorie Gubelmann returned to her college roots to DJ for 15 minutes at a friend's party. Those 15 minutes turned to 3 hours and DJ Mad Marj was born. -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

This week we return with one of our best episodes: Mike's interview with Seth Godin. Find out how Seth reframes failure and what successful people have in common. -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilliance. This is One Plus One, the show about the spark that drives two original thinkers to ultimate success. We’ll unearth the stories of Paul McCartney & John Lennon, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Beyonce & Jay-Z, Shaq & Kobe, and many more, and learn what it is about their chemistry that led them to greatness.  Subscribe to One Plus One today at wondery.fm/OPO.

Chris Olsen had a secure job in Silicon Valley, but something about the Midwest was calling his name. This week, Mike talks to Chris about leaping from the investment capital of the world to new frontiers in Ohio. You can find out more about Chris and Drive Capital here: www.drivecapital.com -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

Peggy Allen went from high powered executive in the television industry to sheep farmer. How'd she do it? Listen for more. You can find out more about Peggy's farm here: www.savagehartfarm.com -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU For more great stories from Macmillan Podcasts, subscribe to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/mpnnewsletter.

This week, Mike talks to COO of ARod Corp, Jeff Lee. In a fascinating conversation, the two cover everything from pivoting between skillsets to how your side passions can lead you to the job of your dreams. -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU

Mike talks to TreVorski Tylon Garrett about a wide range of topics. From balancing your time as a student athlete to balancing what you want with what others want for you, this discussions runs the gambit. Last, they have a lively discussion on the meaning of music in their lives. -- Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU

Greg Rose jumped from consulting & analytics to a more food centric role. He talks about why is love of the culinary arts helped him go the distance. -- • Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU

Alissa Orlando jumped from a corporate dream job to the African continent. She reflects on her journey and what's to come. -- • Buy the newly released When To Jump paperback here: https://amzn.to/2VR0jPU

Alex Korchinski achieved his childhood dream when he started his own company. But it wasn't everything he thought it would be. Alex talks about jumping OUT of his dream job and onto a new path. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • Find out more about Alex Korchinski at alexgivesup.com

Laura and Kelly Moffat, co-founders of Kirrin Finch, utilized every means possible to get their business off the ground.

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of Lean In, discusses her career jump from government to tech, and the most important things she learned along the way.

Mike McDerment, CEO and co-founder of Freshdesk, doesn't expect to get it right every time he jumps.

Matt Pohlson, co-founder and co-CEO of Omaze, desperately wanted to have dinner with Magic Johnson. He also wanted to save the world. How did his jump accomplish both?

Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, but he took quite a few surprising jumps to get there. He gets candid about a gritty path in an evolving industry. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH

Manoush Zomordi was one of the first guests on the When to Jump podcast. In the year since that came out, she's made a few huge jumps. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • For more on Manoush Zomorodi and her new project, check out zigzagpod.com

Robert Fitzpatrick has changed careers at least 13 times in his illustrious professional life. He shares his secret to being so flexible on this week's episode. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH

Former USC football player Lawrence Campbell used to think about nothing but sports, but his enthusiasm waned. In this episode, he shares how he re-ignited his passion and used it to move on from a job he was unhappy with. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • For more on Lawrence Campbell, check out his podcast.

Alex Armstrong knew he wanted to make a jump into an industry he was passionate about. He shares his story of of carving out a niche and starting a business. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • For more on Alex Armstrong click here.

Shawn Askinosie enjoyed a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer, but left it call to start a chocolate company. It wasn't an easy transition, but it's one he needed to make. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • For more on Shawn Askinosie, check out askinosie.com

When making a jump, often you are very aware of the possibility that you could fail to achieve what you set out to do. Dealing with that and recovering after it happens, though, is a skill like any other. James Altucher, a serial jumper that has failed plenty, lends his insight. --- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • For more on James Altucher, head to www.jamesaltucher.com

Julie Finn has made several jumps, from academia to finance to working for herself. In each jump, though, she discovered that getting herself mentally prepared to take a risk was as important as any other step. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • Find out more about Julie Finn at theworkingmothersmentor.com

Casey Gibson got into the music industry as part of a band, and stayed in it by making music for commercials. But for his latest jump, the pianist decided to make something for his own enjoyment, and he has been rewarded with a Grammy nomination. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH • Find out more about Casey Gibson at http://casey-gibson.com/

Stever Robbins hosts the popular Get It Done Guy podcast, but besides being a productivity expert he has also made several career jumps of his own. Hear some of his tips and tricks here. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH

Nick Martell and Jack Kramer were each working in finance when their financial newsletter, Marketsnacks, took off. Since then, the two have managed to keep building Marketsnacks, while also keeping it as a side hustle. Hear how they do it in this episode. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH

Nivi Achanta decided to go to a networking event on a whim, and that turned out to be the key to accomplishing the hardest part of any jump: taking the first step. -- • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH

Amy Van Haren had an idea to build a community, but she determined the best way to do it would be to meet them face-to-face. In this episode of When To Jump, Mike talks with Amy before she jumps into an RV and travels the country serving breastfeeding moms, then checks in with her again a few months into her tour. -- • For more information on Amy, visit pumpspotting.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH

Brenda Berkman abandoned her law career just as it was getting started to take one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet: A firefighter. Berman's jump wasn't just risky, though: It was also historic. New York City's first woman firefighter talks about her fight to be allowed in the fire department, the struggles she faced once there, and how she has continued to take jumps throughout her life. -- • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH -- This week's episode is supported by True Botanicals and RelentlessMV. Check out the new podcast I Love You But I Hate Your Politics on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MmtgSI / http://bit.ly/2Bisj8W

Phyllis Hochman was in her 40s when she decided to move to Tucson Arizona from New York City with her husband. Together, they built a life that barely resembled their old one, and they benefitted for it. -- • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH -- This week's episode is supported by True Botanicals, Relentless MV, and LinkedIn (LinkedIn.com/JUMP). Check out the new podcast I Love You But I Hate Your Politics on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MmtgSI / http://bit.ly/2Bisj8W

As a young man, John Valverde made a big mistake. But his time in prison didn't prevent him from impacting others' lives, and transforming his own. -- • For more information about John: https://www.youthbuild.org/john-valverde • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH -- This week's episode is supported by LinkedIn, True Botanicals and Relentless MV.

Jeanne Blasberg was always interested in reading and writing, but the path to becoming an author really only required one crucial step: hunkering down and doing the work. -- • Buy Jeanne's novel, Eden: https://amzn.to/2KKNcZP • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH -- This week's episode is supported by Memory Bank (mymemorybank.com/jump) and Relentless MV.

Arianne Jones needed focus and persistence to become an Olympian in luge. Little did she know that those same traits would come in handy as she embarked on a second, very different career. -- • For more on this week's guest, visit jonesluge.ca • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH --- This week's episode is supported by Memory Bank (mymemorybank.com/jump).

There is all sorts of planning that needs to go into any jump, but financial planning might be the most important. On this week's show, financial coach Jerrid Sebesta talks about his jump from being a TV weatherman to helping people with their finances, and details the most important things you can do financially before making a big change in your career. -- • For more on this week's guest, visit www.jerridsebesta.com • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH --- This week's episode is supported by Care/Of (takecareof.com).

Years ago, Chris Guillebeau set off on a quest to visit all 196 countries in the world. As he completed his journey, he learned some valuable lessons about how to make the most of every day, and accomplish goals that seem far-fetched.  -- • For more on this week's guest, visit https://chrisguillebeau.com/ • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH --- This week's episode is supported by LinkedIn (linkedin.com/JUMP).

Phil Hellmuth was cleaning monkey cages as a college job when he got started playing poker. Making the jump to turn poker into a full-time career wasn't exactly an easy thing to explain to his father. --- • Buy Phil Hellmuth's book #Positivity here: https://amzn.to/2LbQ8CT • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH --- This week's episode is supported by Memory Bank (mymemorybank.com/jump).

Oregon Governor Kate Brown wanted to make a positive impact on the world, and she found that jumping from family law and into public service was the best way to do it. --- • For more on this week's guest, visit https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/index.aspx • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH --- This week's episode is supported by Memory Bank (mymemorybank.com/jump).

Before determining what your jump should be, it might be helpful to ask yourself: What kind of person am I? How do I make decisions? From where do I draw motivation? This week, host Mike Lewis welcomes Gretchen Rubin on the show. Throughout her career as a bestselling author and host of the "Happier" podcast, Rubin has determined that there are four distinct personality types. Which one you are could help determine how to approach a big life change. -- • For more on this week's guest, visit gretchenrubin.com • Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH --

There's a special announcement in this edition of the When To Jump Podcast -- the lineup and location of 2018's Jump Club! In this episode, Mike Lewis talks about the origins of When To Jump's marquee event, and we hear from Laura McKowen, who will be keynoting this year's event. • Tickets and more information at whentojump.com. • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH -- This week's episode is supported by Legal Shield, the Macmillan Audio title What Would the Great Economists Do?, and Weebly (weebly.com/JUMP).

Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker, whose works have inspired many people around the world to start their own business projects. He also hosts Akimbo, a new podcast about our culture and how we can change it. In conversation with Mike Lewis, Godin talks about the core ideas that make for successful marketing, and how everyday jumpers and apply them to their own lives. • For more information about Seth, visit sethgodin.com • Visit the When To Jump community: whentojump.com • Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amzn.to/2to6dKH -- This week's episode is supported by Legal Shield, the Macmillan Audio title What Would the Great Economists Do?, and Weebly (weebly.com/JUMP). -- Feature Photo Credit: Brian Bloom

Making a jump is hard enough on its own, but adding more schooling to the equation can make things difficult, especially if you're in the middle of your career. Dr. Dawn Graham is the director of career management for the executive MBA program at The Wharton School, and in this episode she talks with Mike about the things to keep in mind when considering going back to school, and whether or not it's too late to head back to the classroom (spoiler alert: it probably isn't!) -- Visit When To Jump. Buy the When To Jump book here. -- This week's episode is supported by Legal Shield, Design Crowd (designcrowd.com/JUMP) and Flava Naturals.

Kelly O'Hara had long been an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, but one fateful St. Patrick's Day convinced her to take the jump to do it full time. -- Visit When To Jump. Buy the When To Jump book here. -- This week's episode is supported by Best Self (bestself.co/WHENTOJUMP), Design Crowd (designcrowd.com/JUMP), Great Women of Business (parcast.com/BUSINESS) and Legal Shield.