How do you build a life of purpose when the world keeps throwing obstacles in your way?

In this powerful episode, Jacob Hicks sits down with fitness coach and entrepreneur Kelvin Tata, who shares his raw and inspiring journey from door-to-door sales at 17 to launching a purpose-driven fitness business that serves sales professionals.

They dive into the truth about entrepreneurship, faith, fitness, and building discipline when motivation fades — and why your health is one of the biggest drivers of success in business and life.

Inside the episode:

• The real struggles sales pros face when it comes to health

• Why small, consistent habits beat short-term sprints like 75 Hard

• Building mental resilience through discipline, not feelings

• How faith has shaped Kelvin’s business and leadership philosophy

Kelvin brings serious heart, hustle, and real-world wisdom to this conversation — whether you’re a road warrior, a remote closer, or just chasing your best life.

Connect with Coach Kelvin Tata:
📲 Instagram: Coach Tata
📲 TikTok: Coach Tata
📲 Facebook: Kelvin Tata

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Ever had your entire day fall apart before 10 a.m.? You're not alone. In this solo episode of Purpose-Driven Progress, host Jacob Hicks introduces a game-changing strategy called “Chaos Time.” Born from his years in sales and built to help you take back your calendar, this approach gives you the margin you need to breathe, stay productive, and still handle those daily fires without losing your mind.

You’ll learn:

• How to time block effectively without rigidity

• What “Chaos Time” is and how to use it

• How to audit and adapt your schedule based on real-life interruptions

• Why giving chaos a home can save your sanity

Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or just tired of reactive workdays, this simple tactic might be the reset button you need.

What does mastering five languages, leading global sales teams, and thriving during COVID have in common?

In this episode, Jacob Hicks sits down with sales leader and world traveler Nicole Roski to uncover her powerful story of creativity, grit, and leadership. From her early days living on a kibbutz to driving business growth during one of the toughest markets in history, Nicole shares how adaptability, communication, and human connection have fueled her success.Inside the episode:

• How learning languages transformed Nicole’s sales and leadership style
• Why creativity is essential for solving problems in business
• Practical tips for building stronger connections across global teams
• How to stay consistent, grow daily, and be honest with yourself

Nicole also reveals the mindset shift that helped her overcome fear, pivot with purpose, and keep improving every single day.

Connect with Nicole Ovrutksy on LinkedIn:
🌐 Find Nicole Here

What do baseball and biotech have in common? More than you think.

Former pro baseball player turned scientist and entrepreneur James "Jimmy" Bosco joins Jacob Hicks to share his extraordinary journey from the St. Louis Cardinals to founding a cutting-edge biotech company. Jimmy reveals how the mindset of resilience, experimentation, and grit shaped both his athletic and scientific careers—and how these same lessons apply to business, leadership, and innovation.

In this episode:

• Why embracing failure is crucial for success in any field

• How scientific breakthroughs like CRISPR are shaping the future

• The surprising parallels between baseball, lab work, and entrepreneurship

• How intentionality and experimentation drive growth in business and science

Jimmy also offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at ethics in biotech innovation, the importance of networking across industries, and practical advice for anyone starting out in science or business.

Learn more about Jimmy and his company, Arktos:
🌐 Visit Arktos Bio

If you’re undercharging for your expertise, this episode is your wake-up call.

Pricing and business development strategist John Ray joins Jacob Hicks to unpack why so many service-based professionals — consultants, coaches, attorneys, accountants — undervalue their work. Learn how to overcome fear-based pricing mistakes, master value conversations, and confidently charge what you're worth.

In this episode:

• Why pricing is the fastest way to improve (or destroy) your bottom line

• How to shift your mindset around imposter syndrome and undercharging

• Practical strategies for raising your prices based on client-perceived value

• How generosity and client relationships drive long-term revenue growth

John also shares insights from his book, The Generosity Mindset, and explains how getting your pricing right can transform both your business and your life.

Connect with John:
📚 The Generosity Mindset
🌐 johnray.co
📱 LinkedIn - John Ray

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80% of business happens after 5 follow-ups. Yet almost half of business owners never follow up more than once.

In this tactical solo episode, Jacob Hicks breaks down exactly why you're losing deals—and how to build a follow-up system that converts without becoming the pushy salesperson everyone hates.

You'll learn:

• The 10x10 Follow-Up Strategy Jacob teaches his clients

• What to say in follow-ups so you always add value (not pressure)

• How to adapt your outreach style to different client types

• What a drip campaign looks like in real life (and how to set one up)

• The best ways to use CRMs, texts, handwritten notes, and content to nurture leads long-term

  
  

Plus: Jacob drops a free gift — his Entrepreneur Sales Toolkit, packed with insights, strategies, and templates to help you close more business and grow with confidence.

🔗 Grab the Free Toolkit Here

💬 Got questions about follow-up or sales conversations? DM Jacob on Instagram @jacobhickscoach or visit jacobhickscoach.com to learn more.

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Season 2 of Purpose Driven Progress kicks off May 6 — and we’re going BIG.

We’re dropping two episodes every week, featuring amazing guests, practical strategies, and real stories to fuel your purpose-driven journey.

👀 Know someone with a great story to share — or want to be a guest yourself?
📩 Apply to be on the show here:
https://jacobhickscoach.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-guest-on-purpose-driven-progress

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Experimentation is the secret sauce to success! In this episode of Purpose Driven Progress, I share how experimenting can drive innovation and personal growth in ways you never imagined. From my own social media journey to the story of Netflix's rise from DVDs to global streaming dominance, I’ll show you how small, low-risk experiments can lead to big wins.

Discover how to treat your goals, routines, and ambitions as opportunities to test, learn, and iterate. Whether you're looking to build better habits, try new approaches, or find what truly works for you, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you embrace the power of experimentation and turn "failures" into stepping stones for success.

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