Ramblings of a Designer eps. 173 - Jake Tobin

Ramblings of a Designer eps. 173 - Jake Tobin

From Ramblings of a Designer podcast by Laszlo Lazuer & Terri Rodriguez-Hong

February 16, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 173

About this episode

In this episode, Jake Tobin discusses the challenges and lessons of starting a business, influenced by his experiences in youth sports.

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Tobin to talk about what it really takes to start a business from the ground up. Jake shares the story behind launching his company, the challenges he faced early on, and the lessons he learned along the way. We also explore the impact of youth sports, how those early experiences shaped his mindset, and the role they played in building the discipline, resilience, and leadership skills that carry into entrepreneurship today. Bio: Jake Tobin. Husband, Father, Son Coach Trainer and player Serving the Lord Jesus who gave his life for us and guided by the holy spirit to honor God in all things Been Playing since the age of 5 Coaching since 2019 Involved in professional youth sports training since 2022 Methods include valuing mistakes, teaching the "right" way to win, and becoming a better person on and off the field. Leading the way in the impending shift for youth baseball/softball from the financial trap it has become to the game we all remember and loved. Contact Jake: https://www.thegoatpentraining.com/ Insta: thegoatpentraining YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheG.O.A.T.PenTraining Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Laszlo Lazuer, Terri Rodriguez-Hong

Guest: Jake Tobin

Topics covered

  • business
  • entrepreneurship
  • youth sports
  • leadership
  • discipline

Keywords

  • business launch
  • challenges
  • youth sports impact
  • resilience
  • coaching

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Products: The G.O.A.T. Pen Training

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