In this inspiring episode, Erick sits down with Jay Buchholz, a dedicated Rise Above Chaos user who has applied the principles of the system to transform his work and personal life.
Jay shares his journey from feeling overwhelmed and reactive to regaining control, focus, and peace through intentional structure. As a busy professional juggling leadership responsibilities and personal goals, Jay discovered how small, consistent habits could help him rise above the noise and live with greater clarity.
Throughout the conversation, Erick and Jay discuss what it really means to live the Rise Above Chaos lifestyle—not just as a productivity framework, but as a mindset shift that prioritizes purpose over busyness.
This conversation is an authentic look at transformation from the inside out—proof that when you take control of your time and mindset, everything else starts to align.
Jay Buchholz is currently the Manager of Public Relations for Sioux Valley Energy, a distribution cooperative in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota metro area.
He leads and coaches a team of four individuals from economic & community development, PR coordinator, to communication specialists. Jay has been involved in SVE’s key account program since 2017.
Before entering utilities, Jay worked for South Dakota’s legacy TV station KELOLAND Media Group for over a decade as a sales executive and promoted to Local Sales Manager.
Jay earned his associate’s degree in satellite communications from Mitchell Technical College in 2000 operating a news satellite truck on the east coast prior to completing his bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University.
Being an adoptee himself, Jay and his wife Sheri have adopted all 5 of their children domestically and are currently licensed foster parents.