Podcast appearances and mentions of Jay B Myers

Jay B. Myers is founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support. Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 55 employees & offices in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, as well as Oxford, MS, & Little Rock, AR. ISI has received numerous corporate awards and recognition in the past several years. The company was named to INC. magazine's list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States seven times in the past 11 years. ISI also was recently featured in the Small Business section of the Wall Street Journal. In addition, ISI was named the Memphis Business Journal Small Business of the Year in 2001 and in 2003 was the first recipient of the Kemmons Wilson (founder of Holiday Inn) Emerging Business Award.   In 2007, Jay published his first book, Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur's Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success and subsequently received the 2010 Ethan Award for success as an entrepreneurial author. A natural storyteller, Jay is a sought-after speaker at CEO conferences and entrepreneurial development programs where he shares inspiring stories and practical tips based on growing ISI from $11- to $25-million during the Great Recession. Jay's message as detailed in his second book, Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business, reveals creative, practical strategies to achieve business success in difficult times. In 2018, ISI was sold to the world's largest AV Integration firm, AVI-SPL. Jay was inducted into the Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame in 2011 and is active in numerous Memphis area community and civic organizations. Myers currently serves on the advisory board of the Chickasaw Council (Boy Scouts of America) Bancorp South and the National Foundation for Transplants. He is also past chairman and a current board member/executive committee member of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South. Links to items mentioned in the interview: Jay Myers- CEO, ENTREPRENEUR, AUTHOR Extra Innings Podcast with Rob Carter SCORE Better Business Bureau Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame   “A mentor is someone who allows you to know that no matter how dark the night, in the morning joy will come. A mentor is someone who allows you to see the higher part of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.”   Oprah Winfrey

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jay B. Myers, President of JBM Enterprises and past Founder/CEO of Interactive Solutions, Inc. (ISI) that Jay started in 1996 and built into a twenty-million-dollar company with fifty-five employees and offices in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Little Rock. Jay is the author of three books, "Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur's Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success" (2007), "Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business" (2014), and most recently, "Rounding Third and Heading for Home: The Emotional Journey of Selling My Business and the Lessons Learned Along the Way." During the interview, Jay talks about what led him to write "Rounding Third and Heading for Home," which gives an up-close and personal look at the many components that go into the sale of a business from someone who has gone through it. He shares some of his story in building ISI and learning how to build value to become an attractive target for an acquirer, key takeaways from the book, including why it is important to sell a business when it is ready - not when you're ready - and some important lessons learned along the way.You can pre-order "Rounding Third and Heading for Home" now and the book will be in stores starting June 15. The ebook is available now.Visit www.jaymyersceo.com to learn more.

In this episode, Jay B. Myers (Award-Winning Author & Serial Entrepreneur) as we discuss what his new book, the lessons he has learned along the way of building his business, and so much more. Jay's book is available on kindle now. Physical book available on June 15th.  **More On Jay** Jay B. Myers is the founder and former CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support. Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 51 employees and offices in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville, as well as Birmingham, AL, Oxford, MS, and Little Rock, AR. ISI has received numerous corporate awards and recognitions in the past several years. The company was named seven times in the past 11 years to INC. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. ISI also was recently featured in the Small Business section of the Wall Street Journal. In addition, ISI was named the Memphis Business Journal Small Business of the Year in 2001 and in 2003 was the first recipient of the Kemmons Wilson (founder of Holiday Inn) Emerging Business Award. Prior to starting ISI, Jay earned numerous sales awards while working for international corporations such as Eastman Kodak and Hewlett Packard. In 2007, Jay published his first book, Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur's Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success and subsequently received the 2010 Ethan Award for success as an entrepreneurial author. An avid baseball fan, particularly of his beloved New York Yankees, Jay has participated in the Yankees' Fantasy Camp in Tampa, FL, receiving instruction from former Major League players and professional coaches. He frequently applies his affinity for the game to his writing on topics related to business growth and entrepreneurial development. A natural storyteller, Jay is a sought-after speaker at CEO conferences and entrepreneurial development programs where he shares inspiring stories and practical tips based on growing ISI from $11- to $25-million during the Great Recession. Jay's message as detailed in his second book, Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business, reveals creative, practical strategies to achieve business success in difficult times. Jay is active in numerous Memphis area community organizations and serves on the board of the Chickasaw Council (Boy Scouts of America) and Bancorp South (advisory board), and is chairman of the Mid South Better Business Bureau. Jay lives in Collierville, TN, and Holmes Beach, FL, with his wife Maureen. The couple has two children. Hectic is an all-in-one business management software built specifically for freelancers who arejust getting started or looking to take their freelance business to the next level. Sign up at gethecticapp.com/thestartuplife Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson  Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: **Show Theme**  Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald  **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma 

In this episode, we talk Jay B. Myers (Award-Winning Author & Serial Entrepreneur) as we discuss overcoming adversity in business, why he decided to sell his business, and his newest venture JBM Enterprises. We even talk a little baseball.  Check out his website to book him for speaking engagements.  Check out all of Jay's books on Amazon. Follow him on LinkedIn **More On Jay Myers** Jay B. Myers is the founder of Interactive Solutions Inc. (ISI), a Memphis-based firm that specializes in video conferencing, distance learning, telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support. Jay started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25-million company with 51 employees and offices in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, as well as Birmingham, AL, Oxford, MS, and Little Rock, AR. ISI has received numerous corporate awards and recognitions in the past several years. The company was named seven times in the past 11 years to INC. Magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. ISI also was recently featured in the Small Business section of the Wall Street Journal. Also, ISI was named the Memphis Business Journal Small Business of the Year in 2001, and 2003 was the first recipient of the Kemmons Wilson (founder of Holiday Inn) Emerging Business Award. Before starting ISI, Jay earned numerous sales awards while working for international corporations such as Eastman Kodak and Hewlett Packard. In 2007, Jay published his first book, Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur's Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success, and subsequently received the 2010 Ethan Award for success as an entrepreneurial author. A natural storyteller, Jay is a sought-after speaker at CEO conferences and entrepreneurial development programs where he shares inspiring stories and practical tips based on growing ISI from $11- to $25-million during the Great Recession. Jay's message, as detailed in his second book, Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business, reveals creative, practical strategies to achieve business success in difficult times. Visit our website TheStartupLifePodcast.com Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.   Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: **Show Theme**  Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald  **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma  Sponsors/Partners Contact DR and Associates today for all of your marketing needs online at www.drandassociates.com, on social media, or at 615-933-3681   Start your Target journey here! 

Jay Myers - Hitting the Curveballs of Life - I Share Hope Jay B. Myers is founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions Inc. The company was named seven times in the past eleven years to INC. magazine’s list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States and featured in the Small Business section of the Wall Street Journal. Jay Myers shares uniquely personal stories that deliver compelling, practical tips for overcoming huge obstacles.