# Jake Karls, Chief Rainmaker @ Mid-Day Squares By: Justin Abrams Published: 2025-02-11 In this episode, Justin Abrams interviews Jake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, exploring his journey from struggling student to successful entrepreneur. Jake shares insights on self-discovery, the importance of team dynamics, and the unique challenges of building a family business. He emphasizes the significance of community, storytelling, and making un-average decisions in entrepreneurship. The conversation also highlights the innovative approach of Mid-Day Squares in creating a new category in the snack market, focusing on fresh, healthy ingredients and building genuine connections with customers and partners. ### Takeaways - If you feel alive, then you're winning. - Care is lacking in this world. - Being yourself is the best call. - You need a team to succeed. - Radical transparency is crucial in partnerships. - An average decision leads to an average outcome. - Make un-average decisions for un-average results. - Building community is key to brand success. - Play to your strengths and delegate. - Invest in relationships and communication. ### Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Energy Exchange 02:14 Jake's Unique Journey and Self-Discovery 06:13 Lessons from Previous Ventures 11:46 The Importance of Team Dynamics 14:30 Navigating Family and Business Relationships 18:41 The Role of the Rainmaker 22:45 Creating a New Category in a Saturated Market 27:13 Building Community and Connection 31:17 Final Thoughts and Advice https://www.middaysquares.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-karls-653106ba/ https://www.causeofakind.com/strictly-from-nowhere Canonical URL: https://www.causeofakind.com/strictly-from-nowhere/jake-karls-chief-rainmaker-mid-day-squares