The Early Edge Mentorship Podcast

About The Early Edge Mentorship Podcast

Welcome to The Early Edge–a mentorship podcast for next generation leaders. Hosts Jay Messner and Jeff Andrews have spent decades growing businesses and leading people. Now, they’re sharing the lessons, insights, and hard-earned wisdom they wish they had known in their 20s and 30s. Whether you’re just getting started in your career or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is here to give you an added edge.

Publisher

Jay Messner and Jeff Andrews

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Early Edge – Conflict Might Not Be the Problem

   Conflict is inevitable—but it isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, handled well, it can lead to better decisions, stronger relationships, and better teams. In this episode, Jay and Jeff explore why conflict happens, how unclear roles and different communication styles can create friction, and why going directly to the person is usually better than gossiping, escalating, or avoiding the issue. They also share practical ways to recognize when conflict is a problem to solve—and when it’s simply something to manage.

2. 

   23 Aug 2026

   Early Edge - Time to Catch Up

   Jay and Jeff are back for Episode 31 with a long-overdue catch-up. They share what they’ve been up to over the past few months, talk about a client they’re both working with, and reflect on the importance of staying connected with the people in your network. They also look ahead and preview the topic they’ll dig into in the next episode.

3. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Early Edge – Managing Stressful Moments

   Stress can hit all at once—or build up over time. In this episode, Jay and Jeff share personal and work stories about both, from single high-pressure moments to stress that accumulates. We also talk through practical ways to handle these situations and stay grounded when things feel overwhelming.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

51

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