Edge With Jake

When Jake Sasseville is in a bind with his production crew quitting overnight because he is unable to pay them, he uses brownies to finagle an early $25,000 from his biggest sponsor, Overstock.com. Jake is only 22, but already hosts his own late night talk show, The Edge with Jake. I just spoke with him a couple of days ago on the phone and he had me laughing for nearly an hour as we discussed his story, the show, entrepreneurship, and a potential partnership down the road for a different project. Although he is a comedian and talk show host, his story embodies that of a successful entrepreneur. He not only aims to host a creative show targeted to the Generation Y demographic, but wants to use it as a means to show his audience how a 22 year old gets his own show, exposing the ups and downs. His so called "show within a show" is a clever concept that is great for enabling his audience to feel a part of his journey while also differentiating and distinguishing himself in the entertainment industry.Continue Reading...