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The Real Deal with Camille86. You Never Know Who Is In the Room with You | SJ BarakonyEver have one of those days when you just don’t really want to be there? Of course! We all have. In this episode SJ Barakony shares a story of a time when he, a night person, showed up to an early morning event and made a lasting connection by shifting his attitude to welcome opportunity.
SJ Barakony is an American entrepreneurial polymath with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning. He has ties to multiple business ventures: He branded the Education Sherpa 1st (circa fall 2011); over the next 11+ years, he's been offered a number of...
2025-02-0618 min
StoryBuilders PodcastStay Ahead of the Entrepreneur Curve by Studying the Future with SJ BarakonySend us a textSJ Barakony, futurist, entrepreneur, and educator, joins Andrew Biernat on StoryBuilders to explore the future of work, technology, and education. With a focus on what entrepreneurs didn’t learn in the classroom, SJ provides a forward-thinking roadmap for navigating the ever-changing landscape of business and innovation.Key Takeaways:The Role of Futurism in Entrepreneurship: Discover how a futurist mindset helps entrepreneurs see trends before they become mainstream, allowing them to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. SJ shares examples from the rise of mobile apps to...
2025-02-0342 min
What's Important To You?#85 What's Important To SJ BarakonyToday’s guest is an American entrepreneurial polymath with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty & lifelong learning. He has ties to multiple business ventures and branded himself the Education Sherpa in the fall of 2011.Over the next 13 years, he has had the opportunity to partner with multiple agencies and individuals including the H7 Network; Econ Impact Catalyst, The Entrepreneurial Leap, Web Strategy and Social Media Enthusiasts. He's a thought leader, futurist, guest blogger, super-connector, speaker, historian & soft skills specialist.Today we find...
2024-02-291h 13
The ClasStars PodcastEpisode 111: Conversation with SJ BarakonySJ Barakony is an American small business founder with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning.
He has ties to multiple business ventures: He started the Education Sherpa in late 2011; over the next 8+ years, he has been offered
a number of opportunities to partner with others, inc. the H7 Network; StartUpSpace; The Entrepreneurial Leap; Bee Konnected, &
Web Strategy + / Social Media Enthusiasts.
He’s a thought leader; futurist; guest blogger; super-connector; speaker; historian; & soft skills specialist. Learn more about SJ! https://bit.ly/SJonLinkedIn
https://bit.ly/SUperCONNECTor
https://bit.ly/EDiscAssessment
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2023-07-1749 min
MOJO: The Meaning of Life & BusinessLifelong Learning and Agility for Entrepreneurs: SJ Barakony on Adapting in a Fast-Moving WorldOn this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, I speak with my guest, SJ Barakony, about the importance of lifelong learning in both personal and professional growth. From playing a unique game with his family and friends to taking honors physics and doing equations on roller coasters, SJ is no stranger to learning in unconventional ways.
SJ stresses the importance of discovering what fuels one's intellectual curiosity and being motivated by legacy and vision rather than just financial gain. SJ also provides insight into the concept of serving, solving, and sharing for all generations...
2023-06-0652 min
Weedwhacker PodcastThe Weedwhacker Podcast with S J BarakonyAre you thinking about going to college? Do you know WHY you want to go to college? Do you know what you want to study if you go to college?There are many of us who grew up in an era where our parents and just about everyone else said you need to go to college. Trade skills were often marginalized. Many people came out of college with almost worthless degrees, a mountain of student loan debt, and struggled to discover what they wanted to do in life.Sound familiar? Check out this...
2023-06-0350 min
Doing Business with a Servant's HeartEducation Sherpa - SJ Barakony FounderSend us a textSJ Barakony is an American small business founder with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning. He has ties to multiple business ventures: He started the Education Sherpa in late 2011; over the next 9+ years, he has been offered several opportunities to partner with others, inc. the H7 Network; StartUpSpace; The Entrepreneurial Leap; Bee Konnected, & Web Strategy + / Social Media Enthusiasts. He’s a thought leader; futurist; guest blogger; super-connector; speaker; historian; & soft skills specialist. SJ onboards new members and helps them start their journey with H7 and member retention. Connect with SJ, th...
2023-02-2022 min
Memories With A BeatFinal Countdown with SJ BarakonySend us a textIt's a tight game and Darth Vader appears as the fans hear "...It's the final count-downnnn..." SJ Barakony hears this song as motivational. He remembers going to see his favorite indoor soccer team, the Cincinnati Force. This was the hype song for the fans of the Force. Their mascot was Darth Vader! This was the time of the Star War Trilogy man! Darth made for an iconic mascot of force! SJ cherished this time with his family. His dad dedicated his time to every game so he could spend time with his wife and son...
2022-11-0332 min
The Iron Deep PodcastDoes The Future Of America Depend On Our School System? - The Brett Snodgrass Podcast - Ep:92 - SJ BarakonyWhat does it look like to have a futurist view of society and what the world looks like? Well, on today's podcast, we have SJ Barakony, who proclaims to be a futurist who cares about the potential of what will happen in our world. We navigate into the future of the school system and education in America and what needs to change. Listen in as we discuss the future of America and how we can help save it.
2022-10-0340 min
MoneyHeartFrom Employee to Entrepreneur - SJ Barakony - Episode 104Building an entrepreneur mindset typically doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode SJ Barakony shares his journey of slowly transitioning from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur. It wasn’t just a job switch. As he tested the entrepreneurial waters with a side-hustle his mindset started to transition and lead him to where he is today; now calling himself The Education Sherpa.
Join us as we discuss the growth that happens as one embraces being an entrepreneur and what it’s like to see life through the eyes of a business owner rather than the eyes of an employ...
2022-09-2944 min
Exploring the Core PodcastProject-Based and Self-Directed LearningGuest in this episode: SJ Barakony is an American small business champion with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning. He has ties to multiple business ventures: He started the Education Sherpa in late 2011; over the next 11 years, he's been offered a number of opportunities to partner with others, including the H7 Network, Econ Impact Catalyst, The Entrepreneurial Leap, Bee Konnected, and Web Strategy + / Social Media Enthusiasts. He's a thought leader, futurist, guest blogger, super-connector, speaker, historian, and soft skills specialist. You can reach SJ at sj@sbsl.education, theeducationsherpa.com or on Li...
2022-08-2948 min
The Awakened Life With Scott LandisSJ Barakony - What To Do If You're Worried About The Education SystemAwakened Life Podcast - Interview with SJ Barakony
" What To Do If You're Worried About The Education System”
Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 33
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SJ Barakony is an American small business founder with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning.
He started the Education Sherpa in late 2011. He’s a thought leader; futurist; guest blogger; super-connector; speaker; historian; & soft skills specialist
As the Education Sherpa, SJ can walk beside you with the 4 E’s:
-empowerment
-edification
-encouragement
-posit...
2022-08-1349 min
Weekday WarriorsHumanity In The WorkplaceToday we're looking into where in the WORLD our humanity went especially as it applies to the workplace. Our guest today is the Edication Sherpa SJ Barakony.
2022-08-0222 min
Memories With A BeatGetting Stronger Now with SJ BarakonySend us a textWe'll all get to hear the "Getting Stronger Now" AKA "Gonna Fly Now" (Theme song from Rocky) song again later this year when the new Creed movie is released. SJ Barakony shared the future, past, and present cultural connection to financial, social, mental, and emotional securities. Society should be building up these securities when they are at their peaks for the valleys that are sure to come. Rocky built up his social and emotional from his trainer. He had to get mentally tough for the fights...to win the fights. And I think SJ...
2022-07-2849 min
Successfully ChaoticS06 E13 Education, Connections and Entrepreneurship in 2022SJ Barakony is the education sherpa and super connecter. SJ visits Maria Daniels to discuss the insights that happen to be revealing itself in the shift that is creating growth and opportunity in today’s society.
Millions of Americans may have removed themselves from the day to day 9-5 and moved into the space of letting their “side hustles” become a main source of income.
Connect with SJ online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbslsfoundersj/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.education.sherpa/
Want more Successfully Chaotic? Visit www.suc...
2022-06-1444 min
The Jesan Sorrells Audio ExperienceJesan Sorrells Audio Experience Episode #11 - Interview w/SJ Barakony - The Education SherpaSJ Barakony - The Education Sherpa---SJ Barakony is a Future of Work Consultant, Family Educational Advisor, Mentor, & Group Facilitator. He believes in the future of work being a path (one of four) that you can access today!Connect with him and check out his work below.---SJ Barakony Bio - https://delawareentrepreneurialcenteratowu.com/expert-corner/ SJ Barakony Bio (2) - https://www.h7network.com/staffSJ Barakony on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbslsfoundersj/The Education Sherpa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theeducationsherpa/The Education Sherpa on IG...
2022-06-101h 05
Rebel Educator®53: The Future of Work with SJ BarakonySJ Barakony is an American small business champion with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning. He started his journey as the Education Sherpa in late 2011; over the next 9+ years, he's been offered a number of opportunities to partner with others, inc. the H7 Network; Founders Live; Economic Impact Catalyst; The Entrepreneurial Leap; Elevate Capital; BeeKonnected, & Web Strategy+ Join us for this conversation about the skills needed for the future of work, how schooling should evolve to develop these skills, and why learning needs to be customized individually....
2022-05-1328 min
The MIC is LISTENING! Show"We Don't Need No Education" with SJ BarakonyNavigating the future of your children is a daunting, exciting yet necessary rite of passage for those considering prospective careers. What is the path to ensure a degree is the right degree?Who can we turn to for questions we have on the state of our current education system?How has the pandemic affected what we view is valuable for education?SJ Barakony, The Education Sherpa, joins The MIC is Listening! to share his thoughts on education and the many options available to students and parents today.
2022-03-3033 min
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders with Coach T®Teen/Youth Entrepreneurship & MentorshipIn this episode, the discussion is about teen entrepreneurship, mentorship, lifelong learning & self-directed education, and the value of 1:1 mentoring & how it differs from coaching.
About the Guest:
SJ Barakony describes himself as the Education Sherpa, Super Connector, Futurist, Thought Leader, Podcast guest ( and future host ), Guest Blogger & Historian.
What he's done: SJ presently is (or previously was) involved in the following mentorship and/or advising channels
*YEA ( Young Entrepreneurs Academy )
*Teen Entrepreneurial Camp
*Sea Change Accelerator,
*OWU's Real Life (Ohio Wesleyan University)
*EMF, & APP programs
*AWANA, Sundown Group's...
2022-03-1024 min
Coffee with Romina122 | Everything DISC assessment, and education vs. schooling with SJ BarakonySJ Barakony is an American small business founder with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & lifelong learning. He has ties to multiple business ventures: He started the Education Sherpa in late 2011; over the next 8+ years, he has been offered a number of opportunities to partner with others, inc. the H7 Network; StartUpSpace; The Entrepreneurial Leap; Bee Konnected, & Web Strategy + / Social Media Enthusiasts.
To learn more about SJ connect with him on LinkedIn by CLIKCING HERE or by email him at sj@sbsl.education.
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2021-10-2654 min
Real Parents. Real ResultsDumbing Us Down?SJ Barakony talks with us about "Dumbing Us Down", by John Taylor Gatto. SJ is a Creative Educational Disruptor, founder of SBSL ; in so many words, he's a self-proclaimed education sherpa, a Consultant, Mentor, family Advisor, Group Facilitator, Super Connector, guest Blogger and Futurist.
SJ is a lifelong Ohio-an with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship, liberty, & learning.
He has ties to multiple business ventures: He started his own education business, SBSL: An Educational Solutions Provider, in late 2011; over the next 8+ years, he has been offered a number of opportunities to partner...
2021-07-3033 min
Rounding The Bases With Joel GoldbergEp. 568 SJ Barakony| An EdupreneurSJ Barakony is an edupreneur, an educator and entrepreneur. He is the founder of SBSL, a business that designs and implements customized educational solutions. SJ is an active mentor, he is a creative thinker, a profound connector, the list goes on and on. Listen in as he discusses his unique career path and his aspiring future plans on this episode of Rounding The Bases.
2021-03-0135 minReal Parents. Real ResultsDo not let the status quo get in your waySJ Barakony, a Creative Educational Disruptor, founder of SBSL, self-proclaimed education sherpa, a Consultant, Mentor, family Advisor, Group Facilitator, Super Connector, guest Blogger and Futurist tells us about 3 of his educational philosophies: Classical, TJED (Thomas Jefferson Educational Model) and Libre.
Good reads recommended by SJ: “Dumbing Us Down” by John Taylor Gatto
“A whole new mind” - Daniel Pink
“Four Centuries of American Education” - David Barton
Publication “Stop stealing dreams” - seth godin
Social media can be useful for forming learning pods and co-ops.
SJ...
2021-02-2530 min
The Innopreneur PodcastInnopreneur Podcast - Opening your mind with SJ BarakonyIn this episode, I interview SJ Barakony, the founder of SBSL and CCO of H7. SJ shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur and gives some tips for cultivating the right mindset and skills for business success.
2021-02-1746 min
Beyond RetirementEducation Is A Lifelong JourneySJ Barakony is a serial entrepreneur, a CMA (consultant, Mentor, & Advisor), a facilitator and the founder of SBSL: An Educational Solutions Provider. He designs and implements customized solutions for his clients. He has a passion for youth/teen entrepreneurs, start-ups, and family businesses.Time Stamps:2:13 - Three deep, fundamental problems with our education system5:28 - SBSL - Service Before Self Leadership6:21 - Leadership types11:18 - Law of Progressive Acceptance17:39 - Three phases of Retirement Storytelling23:01 - SJ's programs & offerings25:21 - Family Advisory Service
2020-10-0439 min
Awesome Life Podcast017 SJ BarakonySJ Barakony is a Creative Educational Disruptor and founder of SBSL (Service Before Self Leadership) as well as a "Super Connector". He describes himself as part advocate, part historian, & part futurist. All contribute to his branding as a 'solutions provider' in the educational space/industry. Not least of all, he is a wonderful podcast guest!
And come on over to youtube to enjoy watching the interview: https://youtu.be/VkhDJQB4fOA and subscribe to get notifications of additional conversations
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2020-08-2745 min
SuccessQuestBeing a Jack of All Trades with Yuri BuzziYuri Buzzi is a lifestyle coach and creative director with a passion for photography and poetry. He works with everyone who wants to be more authentic, present and effective in their everyday life with family, friends, colleagues at work or in front of the camera for interviews, speech confidence for conferences and round tables.Enjoy!Follow Yuri Buzzi WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPast Blogs:https://sheownsit.com/?s=barakonyhttp://www.servicebeforeselfleadership.com/sbslfeaturedblogsFollow Jacob:WebsiteLinkedInTwitter: @jacob_m_harmonFollow Kalob:LinkedInFollow SuccessQuest:WebsiteBlogFacebook PageCommunity (F...
2020-04-2333 min
Joyous Expansion/Church of AwesomeJoyous Expansion #65 - SJ Barakony - Service Before LeadershipIn this episode, Brett Dupree talks about loneliness and dealing with emotions during COVID-19. Then he has a wonderful conversation with SJ Barakony on what it takes to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and how to take your education to the next level. SJ Barakony is a Serial Entrepreneur, Advisor, Futurist, Thought Leader, and Board Member with more than 8 years of success serving other entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and other varied institutions. His broad areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, replicative leadership, business development, and strategy. SJ has a passion for youth/teen entrepreneurs, start-ups, and fa...
2020-04-1738 minSuccessQuestLeadership & Lifelong Learning with SJ BaraconySJ Barakony is a Serial Entrepreneur, Advisor, Futurist, Thought Leader, and Board Member with more than 8 years of success serving other entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and other varied institutions. His broad areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, replicative leadership, business development, and strategy. SJ has a passion for youth/teen entrepreneurs, start-ups, and family businesses.In this episode, Kalob and SJ discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, lifelong learning and more. Enjoy!Follow SJ Baracony Service Before LeadershipH7 NetworkLinkedInFor B2BPast Blogs:https://sheownsit.com/?s=barakonyhttp://www.servicebeforeselfleadership.com/sbslfeaturedblogsFollow Jacob:...
2020-04-1640 min
Employer Blueprint PodcastThe Value of Networking w. SJ BarakonyThis week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we will be talking with SJ Barakony about the power of networking in our business. We have all been through it, there are 1 million different networking events available. Some are formal and others are informal. Often networking meetings are available to those that sign up as members for a fee, and others are community driven by way of a non profit or local chamber. For some people, the idea of attending an event where they are able to work a room and meet new people is a dream come true. This is...
2019-12-2334 min
Employer Blueprint PodcastThe Power of Networking with SJ BarakonyThis week on the Employer Blueprint Podcast, we will be talking with SJ Barakony about the power of networking in our business. We have all been through it, there are 1 million different networking events available. Some are formal and others are informal. Often networking meetings are available to those that sign up as members for a fee, and others are community driven by way of a non profit or local chamber. For some people, the idea of attending an event where they are able to work a room and meet new people is a dream come true. This is...
2019-05-2034 min