Beyond the Product

The Mindset Shift with Business Coach Josh Kasinskas What separates a business owner from someone who simply created a job for themselves? In this episode, Jason sits down with Chiasson Smoke's business coach, Josh Kasinskas, for an honest conversation about the mindset changes required to grow a small business. From working 120 hour weeks and almost going back to a day job, to building a company...

2025 was a blur for Jason and Miranda at Chiasson Smoke, but they're officially back behind the microphones. In Episode 11 of Beyond the Product, the crew sits down with Ryan Miller from PWI to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a fabrication business. Ryan shares the story of growing PWI from a small family welding shop into a nationwide company with more than 200 employees. The c...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with our business coach, Josh K a sinsk as from Buji ActionCOACH , to dive into a journey that many entrepreneurs face but few talk about — the transition from owning a job to owning a business . We open up about: The early grind and mindset traps of being your own boss How we accidentally built a job instead of a scalable business What a business coach really...

Taking Social Media to the Streets In this special episode of Beyond the Product , we step outside the studio and head straight into the heart of the local business scene. Hosts Jason and Miranda join the River Valley Networking Group in Prairie du Chien , where they deliver a powerful, real-world talk on leveraging social media for small business growth . Surrounded by local entrepreneurs, this e...

In this special episode, Jason and Miranda sit down with a very important guest —  Abbey , the very first welder ever hired by Chiasson Smoke back in 2020 (or was it 2019? Time flies!). Abbey shares her story of how she found her way into welding — a path driven by creativity, resilience, and the desire to provide for her family. From her early days in a male-dominated industry to becoming an esse...

In this special Q&A episode, Jason and Miranda sit down to answer some of the most frequently asked questions from listeners and fans of Chiasson Smoke. From the very beginning of their journey to running a growing business today, they get real about the highs, lows, and lessons learned. 🔹 What You'll Hear in This Episode: ✅ Why they started the business — and how team roping inspired it ✅ The...

Starting a business with dreams of more freedom? Think again! In this episode, we talk about how the idea of "work-life balance" clashed with the brutal reality of entrepreneurship. From missed family time to the mental toll of being always on-call, this one gets real. What We Cover in This Episode: The myth of flexible schedules – Why starting your own business doesn't always mean more free time...

In this episode, hosts Jason and Miranda dive into their journey of using social media to grow their small business. They start by reflecting on initial skepticism, especially toward TikTok, which Miranda initially saw as just a platform for dancing teens. However, facing financial challenges, they decided to give it a try—thinking, "What do we have to lose?" They discuss how they: ✅ Repurposed p...

In this episode, Jason and Miranda discuss the future of their business and the podcast, reflecting on past challenges and outlining their growth strategies. What We Cover in This Episode: Recap of Previous Episodes - How It Started, We're In Business, and Lessons Learned Expansion of their shop and the addition of new tools to improve efficiency Exploring opportunities to connect with local busin...

  Starting a business isn't as simple as "build it, and they will buy it."  In this episode, we dive into the  unexpected challenges  we faced early on and the hard lessons we learned along the way. If you're an entrepreneur or thinking about starting a business, this is for you!   What We Cover in This Episode:  The harsh reality of "just shipping it" – Why logistics can make or break your busine...

We took the leap, and Chiasson Smoke was officially in business! In Episode 2 of Beyond the Product, we dive into the early days of turning our passion into a full-time business. From the challenges of getting started to the lessons we learned along the way; we share what it really takes to build something from the ground up. We'll talk about: The moment we knew we were ALL IN The struggles of sta...

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Product! 🎙️ In this episode, we're taking you back to the beginning—before Chiasson Smoke was even an idea. We'll share how we met, our journey from Wisconsin and Louisiana, and how a simple passion for welding and fabrication turned into a thriving business. Starting Chiasson Smoke wasn't easy. We faced challenges, made tough decisions, and learned...