48: Life is Worth Competing for - Jake Thompson - Founder and CEO of Compete Every Day

Jake Thompson is the Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day and the host of the "Better Than Yesterday” podcast. He began his entrepreneurial journey by selling shirts from the back of his car in May of 2011. To the dismay of his friends, Jake no longer sells the shirts from his car. One of his proudest accomplishments is the ability for Compete Every Day to provide employment for its growing team, allowing them to live their passion daily.  Jake is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and writer. He is a proud TCU alumni & MBA graduate of the University of Dallas. He loves working out while also being obsessed with donuts. Jake currently lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Elena, & their two lovable boxers, Huckleberry & Bella. What you will learn:  Jake Thompson’s entrepreneurial story  How to scale a business How to find your “one thing” How to deal with fear and uncertainty  What makes a great brand  Connect with Jake:  Website: https://www.competeeveryday.com/ Website: http://lifeisworthcompetingfor.com/ Podcast: http://betterthanyesterdaypodcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisworthcompetingfor/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/competeeveryday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/competeeveryday/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/competeeveryday