eSAX
  • Virtual Events
  • SME Resources
  • About
    • Mission
    • Testimonials
    • Past Events
    • Press
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
Blog - Latest News

A short interview with eSAX founder Jarrod Goldsmith

in eSAX Press, Small Business, Sponsors

A short interview with eSAX founder Jarrod Goldsmith as originally recorded by Collab Space:

————————————————————————-

What were you doing before you started your business and what inspired you to try entrepreneurship?

Having played and studied the saxophone since 1987, the time was right to finally pursue it full-time in 2011.(This after a graduate degree in archaeology and changing government jobs for approximately 8 years) If there was ever a time in my life to really try to make it work, it was then. Being around other entrepreneurs has always been very inspiring!

Did you do a lot of networking when you got started? How did you grow your network and make it work for you?

Yes, and still do. eSAX is a networking tradeshow for small businesses. Having originally started networking to get gigs for Sax Appeal, I created this other business in 2012 to help many more people with their networking. Plus, having since created an active YouTube account with networking tips etc., it is now a valuable resource for others.

How many hours do you currently put in as an entrepreneur and how do you feel about that?

I’m always working. Since I love what I do, it’s not actually work! I’ve never counted how many hours a week I’m actually working, but let’s just say I don’t have much family-work life balance myself, even though I encourage others to!

How do you get the majority of your leads or clients now? Any tips you can share

Building credibility, trust and relationships takes time. Most of my clients are through networking, or having other people talk about eSAX, Sax Appeal or myself. Such reputation doesn’t happen overnight.

What Ottawa organizations, groups, or companies have provided support to you as a new business that you would recommend?

Collab Space is an awesome place to meet fellow entrepreneurs who often want tot help others. Startup Ottawa / Startup Canada and the Chambers of Commerce are also extremely important organization to consider getting involved in. And eSAX too of course.

Jarrod Goldsmith

eSAX – the Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience and Sax Appeal
info@esax.ca

Visit the events page here for upcoming events!

Happy networking!

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Reddit
https://esax.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/eSAXLogo-High-Rez.jpg 850 850 eSAXnetworking https://esax.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/eSAX-2016-logo-200.png eSAXnetworking2018-11-28 23:05:292019-01-10 20:32:39A short interview with eSAX founder Jarrod Goldsmith
Tags
#Canada #entrepreneurlife #myottawa #ottawalife #ottbiz #ottcity #womeninbiz #womeninbusiness #womenleaders A podcast on entrepreneurship branding a business business cards Business podcast enthusiasm matters Entrepreneur Networking Entrepreneur Podcast Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience eSAX eSAX Networking free networking events in Ottawa how to market a business how to start a business Jarrod Goldsmith leadership podcast Ottawa Ottawa Business Networking Ottawa Entrepreneurs Ottawa Events Ottawa Networking Ottawa Networking Events ottawa small business Ottawa start-up business accelerator Ottawa Talent Small Business Small Business Networking in Ottawa Small Business Tips starting a business starting a business with no money startup business hacks startup podcast Toronto start-up business Vistaprint business cards what’s happening in Ottawa women leadership
Recent
  • eSAX Virtual Events helped to make US President Joe Biden’s...January 30, 2023 - 12:12 pm
  • A Better Way to Host Virtual Events - Jarrod GoldsmithStarting your own entrepreneur journey with Jarrod Goldsmith,...January 30, 2023 - 10:19 am
  • eSAX Virtual EventsCelebrating Success During CovidJune 30, 2022 - 11:35 am
  • Ottawa Business Collaboration Is A Game Changer For Immersive...March 1, 2022 - 11:54 am

Recent Posts

  • eSAX Virtual Events helped to make US President Joe Biden’s virtual inauguration clean energy gala a complete success
  • Starting your own entrepreneur journey with Jarrod Goldsmith, founder of eSAX Virtual Events
  • Celebrating Success During Covid
  • Ottawa Business Collaboration Is A Game Changer For Immersive Networking Experiences
  • How to virtually network successfully

Follow eSAX on Twitter

Tweets by @eSAXnetworking

Links

Virtual Events
SME Resources
Blog
Contact

Follow eSAX on YouTube for great entrepreneurial knowledge and wisdom to help grow your business!

Copyright © 2022 eSAX. The Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience | Website Sponsored by: Media Mall Marketing | Privacy Policy
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
Scroll to top

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

OKLearn more

Cookie and Privacy Settings



How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.

Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website.

Google Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.

If you do not want that we track your visist to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:

Other external services

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.

Google Webfont Settings:

Google Map Settings:

Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.

Privacy Policy
ACCEPT