One Step Beyond Failure

One Step Beyond Failure
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This is the real story of the small business owners that carry our economy—beyond the flashy cars and luxury lifestyles often portrayed online.
One Step Beyond Failure focuses on honest advice, real experiences, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.
The conversations on this channel are for education and entertainment, and nothing discussed should be considered legal, tax or financial advice.
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The podcast centers around themes of entrepreneurship, business challenges, and personal growth, with episodes covering topics such as the importance of business partnerships, transforming workers into owners, and the intricacies of family businesses, illustrated by real-life examples from dynamic small business owners like JMS Masonry and Eights Digital.

This is the real story of the small business owners that carry our economy—beyond the flashy cars and luxury lifestyles often portrayed online.
One Step Beyond Failure focuses on honest advice, real experiences, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.
The conversations on this channel are for education and entertainment, and nothing discussed should be considered legal, tax or financial advice.
In this episode, Rob sat down with James “Jay” Karamourtopoulos, a Community Development Consultant and Executive Business Coach at JPMorgan Chase, who’s part of Coaching for Impact – a nationwide initiative offering completely free, personalized coaching to entrepreneurs, whether or not they’re Chase clients.Want to work with Jay? Visit: https://www.chase.com/business/coaching-for-impact
With over 30 years of experience in banking, startup advising, and nonprofit leadership, Jay brings a rare mix of deep expertise and heartfelt commitment to his work. He breaks down how the program works, the common skepticism it faces, and the powerful, often life-changing results it delivers for small businesses across the country.
Jay shares stories of real clients, his love for his hometown of Lawrence, MA, and the personal experiences that fuel his mission to serve. This conversation goes beyond business – touching on legacy, financial empowerment, and what it truly means to help others grow, especially when there’s nothing in it for you.
Whether you're a business owner or simply someone who believes in the power of giving back, this episode is sure to leave you inspired.

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