Jake Weatherly is the CEO and Co-founder of SheerID, the pioneer of instant customer eligibility verification services for retailers. A fearless backcountry skier, bat-out-of-hell mountain biker, global trekker, and rare car collector, Jake doesn’t do anything part way; he is one of those people who seems to have 28-hour days and 8-day weeks.

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Success Quote

“Since I will not lose, they try to help him cheat. But I will not lose, for even in defeat. There’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens it up for me.” – Jay-Z

Business Failure

Jake shares a story of a time they brought on a VERY important hire with a VERY impressive resume. Listen to why it turned out to be a disaster and how YOU can avoid a similar hire.

Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment

Jake saw the obstacles and challenges that MILLIONS of people were facing daily online, and he created SheerID to solve it. Why dip your net in your backyard brook when you can dip it in the Mississippi?!

Current Business

SheerID is rockin’ and rolling. Their service is so valuable that people can’t help but share the love!

Small Business Resource

Reddit: User-generated news links. Votes promote stories to the front page.

Best Business Book

The ONE Thing by Gary Keller

Interview Links

SheerID: Works as a bridge to connect your website, POS, customer service reps, or mobile app with any database.
Jake’s email

Killer Resources!

1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!

2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!

3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!

Jake Weatherly: Creating 28-hour Days, 8-days a Week