[Top Agency Series] Creating Championship Teams in Business and Hockey With Jim Jacobs

Jim Jacobs is the Founder and CEO of Focus Insite, a leading market research firm specializing in qualitative recruitment services for various industries. The company takes on projects of diverse complexities and offers invaluable insights that help shape its clients’ business strategies. 

With a strong background in sports, particularly hockey, Jim has leveraged his leadership skills on the ice and in the boardroom. Before founding Focus Insite, he worked in sales and management roles across multiple sectors. His blend of entrepreneurship and coaching has uniquely equipped him to build effective teams and nurture talent, consistently driving his company toward success. Jim’s dynamic approach to business and development led him to make significant contributions to the field of market research, establishing him as a respected figure in the industry.

In this episode…

Building a business is like building a championship sports team — you need vision, strategy, and continuous development for success. But how can you discover the right strategies to grow your company?

As a hockey coach and business leader, Jim Jacobs combines his experiences to share unique insights on leadership that apply to the ice rink and the business world. His journey offers a distinctive lens on how the disciplines learned on the ice can translate to entrepreneurial success. Jim says sharing a clear vision can motivate a team and why ongoing training helps people grow professionally. 

In this episode of the Inspired Insider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Jim Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Focus Insite, to talk about the link between sports coaching and business. They also discuss the value of helping team members develop, the hurdles of running a business, and the rewarding experience of changing lives through leadership.