Make People Feel Something with Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares

This time, we’re speaking with Jake Karls, cofounder and rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares, about their game-changing, show-everything style brand marketing and how he and his co-founders (his sister, Leslie, and brother-in-law, Nick) are committed to staying independent and true to themselves for the long haul.

Key Points of the Episode:

  • An introduction to Mid Day Squares and why they call themselves the first functional chocolate bar.

  • The reason why Mid-Day Squares wanted to build a modern-day Hershey.

  • The philosophy behind being a chocolate company that's unapologetically themselves.

  • Why the lack of creativity limits innovation.

  • Jake's thoughts on how brands can stand out by being themselves.

  • The beginnings of Mid-Day Squares.

  • The unique way Mid-Day Squares creates content about its journey and products.

  • Jake's thoughts on why every individual needs to know their strengths.

  • Why partnerships need therapy.

  • How Mid-Day Squares chose its social media platforms.

  • The different kinds of content they make for each social media platform.

  • The power behind 'controlling the microphone’.

  • The key to the authenticity factor.

  • Jake expands on the idea of not taking investors.

  • The lessons Jake has learned from his journey.


Tweetables:

“If you find your purpose, you'll likely be happier just because you'll be doing what you love every single day.” - Jake Karls [00:19:27]

“Do not yardstick. It's so dangerous. And when you stop doing that, you start to feel free.” - Jake Karls [00:41:30]



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