Own The Room
Own The Room

The Real Reason You’re Not Closing Deals - And The Book To Fix It

29 December 2025 32:56 StoryTrust Media

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About this episode

In this episode, Jake discusses the STRATA framework from his new bestselling book, “Own the Room: How to Communicate to Be Seen, Heard, and Respected.” 

They break down each of the six steps of STRATA, share real-world applications, and reflect on the personal journey behind the book.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Book Release
02:43 – What Makes STRATA Different
04:55 – The Six Steps Overview
10:17 – Signal
13:31 – Trigger
15:06 – Reframe
17:39 – Anchor
20:51 – Transfer
25:55 – Action
29:09 – Behind the Book & Final Thoughts


Follow Jake:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/

TikTok: @JakeTheMindMechanic

Podcast: https://thejakestahl.com/podcast/

Book: Own the Room: https://thejakestahl.com/books/

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