Coffee & Grit

Empowering ( https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/empowering?__eep__=6&__cft__ [0]=AZWHnrZyb784i-1rIjR4Q99nQTu45Hn4s1eDGXC65OkeSma97ZJiBA-Kt74h_CO3mAb4Mm-Z9Ig5T-d0IDGE9NCz7oBBsZ3xxdnRrMTWlIjJwEs_aw06cSjn88f_JDis8j0bhPF139P438_-q73WRxsR&__tn__=*NK-R) The Empowerers! Because caliber of the people, such as Candace Eritano, I get to work with I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to live these word...

Imagine leaving your family coming to the United States as an immigrant, not even sure if they were going accept you, with nothing but a backpack and a dream of a better life.  Because he didn't have enough money to make it back to his home country of the Philippines if his plan did not work, failure was not an option.   Our guest this week, Sir Gemini Agaloos, is a testament to what happens when...

Happy New Year 2021!  We are kicking this year off with a conversation of sales, business growth, mindset, and Ultra's.  We are joined this week by Coach Herb Kieklak whom took control of his own destiny by transforming from beer drinker to a Top 10 finishing performance athlete.  Coach K shares with us his journey into entrepreneurship, and how he became a runner all in the name of business prosp...

Born with a form of Cerebral Palsy that impacted the functions of the right side of his body, our guest this week was deeply impacted by the words of a his physical therapist at 9 years old. "You are very lucky. With your type of Cerebral Palsy if you put in the work you could walk like a normal person. If not you could be bound to a wheelchair." Not feeling like he had a choice Evan Raoof of Fit...

With a name like Sparkle my guest this week failed to disappoint!  A high achiever, a role model, a strong black woman that graduated first in her class, received a college basketball scholarship, and fell into a successful career in retail right out of college.  Sparkle set a trend within her family as she was the first of 5 siblings to earn a colligate athletic scholarship including Pro Bowl NFL...

Listen in to this incredibly raw and empowering conversation as former war vet and Marine Joshua Mull takes us through his journey. From being at the highest of highs as he achieved his life long dream of being in the Marines, to his struggles adjusting to civilian life, as well as taking a look in the mirror to address the demons from his past.  Through it all Josh discovered how to empower himse...

Two mice fell in a bucket of cream.  One mouse gave up quickly and drowned.  The other mouse had so much determination to survive that it moved its feet so fast to churn cream to butter, and safely crawled out.  Our guest this week, Jaris Tucker, is the latter mouse that found a way to survive in spite of the circumstances.  #EatFaces some would say!  With the experiences and strategies Jaris shar...

It says on Doug Moffat's LinkedIn profile that people work with him because of his wisdom and commitment to serve them faithfully. As you listen into our guest Doug Moffat you will here a man that is extremely grateful for the people that have impacted his life. While this episode is longer than the typical episode the depth that we cover in complete authenticity is unmatched. --- This episode is...

Imagine coming back from an incredible vacation returning to the "stable" job that you are committed to working at for the rest of your career. Upon arrival they call you into a room, and proceed to pull the chair out from underneath you by saying they "are going in a different direction." "I thought I was going to retire in my last position...But I also knew there was something more." Rob Wicker...

Entrepreneur's and those dreaming of pursuing passion, purpose, & expertise: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Listen in as someone just like us, Kris Hingst founder of Krommatic Marketing, describes the process he took to turning dreams into reality. Kris also shares with us the importance of telling story, embracing vulnerabilities, and discovering his dream. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ea...

I originally sat down with our guest for Episode 16 back in March as he was our 7th guest, and the date of our conversation carries major significance because neither he, I, or the country could envision how completely different our world would be in just 24 hours.  Adam “RANADA” Ranville is a Professional Speaker & podcaster as well as founder of MindMuscleMastery. Adam is a visionary and a perso...

Our guest John Burt believes everybody needs a good coach.  Because he knows firsthand how a good coach can help you achieve your goals at an accelerated rate!  John left behind a successful career in business development on a quest to prove his system of excellence applies to all facets of business.  So he went to work for a company in a finance development role.  In his 5 years with this organiz...

Because I have worked with thousands of sales people & entrepreneurs throughout my life it does not take me long to recognize a person that possesses The Difference.  Within the first few moments of meeting John Manwiller, our guest this week, I had No Doubt that he was the Real Deal Holyfield! If you are in sales or entrepreneurship you are going to want to listen in as John shares his incredible...

Because the world has been filled with chaos, disruption, and unpredictability now is the time to check the mental health of your children by having conversations.  How are your kids processing the world right now?  Have they struggled with self confidence, or have they felt like giving up in a sport because they "weren't good enough"? Listen in as my son Jaxson Tracey discusses his own personal s...

On Episode 12 of Coffee & Grit Life Coach Chuck Cova drops by for a phenomenal conversation.  Chuck was successful in corporate america, but like a lot of us, felt like there was so much more for him to offer.  Because he was the family provider and because making the jump into the entrepreneurial world is quite frightening Chuck ignored all the signs. Which included vocal support from his wife, b...

We don't all fit in boxes. Not only is that OK, but what I have found is the happiest people in life have busted out of the box to become truly UnCaged. This week Hall of Famer Chris Cruise joins us to share how he shed his cage turning traits that were perceived by others as weaknesses into a successful career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...

When we stop caring what the Naysayers think and fully Embrace our Differences we have the power to impact the world!   But what if I am not good looking enough, or fast enough, or strong enough?  What if I, GASP, have Autism? Can I still be an entrepreneur? Or a Doctor? Or a Sports Journalist? Our guest this week Casey Campbell is an Extraordinary Visionary from Great Lakes Post joins us this wee...

Do you have a business?  Are you leading a team?  Is your significant other also a business partner? Listen in to Dr Jason & Misty White from Advanced Care Chiropractic in Holly Michigan share their secrets to building a successful marriage, growing a practice, empowering people, and impacting community.  This was our very first episode of Business on a Bike and it set a very high standard as this...

Has society put labels on you? You are not smart enough, strong enough, fast enough, tall enough, good looking enough etc. Or did you put those labels on yourself? Watch as our guest on Coffee & Grit this week Nycorta Mabry Jr. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycorta-mabry-jr-4ba506162) shares the journey he took to shed his own labels to become an entrepreneur. When one door closes another one open...

Our world was a much different place the morning of Wednesday March 4th when Adam RANADA Ranville sat down with me for Coffee & Grit.  The kids were still in school, we were looking forward to March Madness, all major sports were still playing, and everyone was working.  Who knew in just a few short hours life as we knew it would be tipped on its head? Yet the information that Adam shared could no...

Are you having a hard time deciding which candidates to hire for your open position? Or are you like most of us that are struggling to find the right fits for our companies? Listen in as our guest Miche Rayment of the Hire Effect shares crucial strategies to Attract and Retain the perfect people for your open positions! About our guest: Miche is founder and CEO of The Hire Effect where she helps c...

Part 2 of the incredibly inspiring story from Fund A Life NFP Founder Mark Howell... So you overcome the odds to beat cancer. Now what?  When your sole purpose for so long is just to survive how do you become more than "just the cancer guy" to find a purpose worth living for?   These are some of the struggles that Mark faced as he moved past the diagnosis, and he shares with us how shifted his foc...

In 2012 at the age 30, two weeks after the birth of his son, our guest Mark Howell from Fund A Life NFP was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and told he had mere weeks to live.  Listen in to part 1 of the podcast series as Mark shares his incredible journey overcoming cancer, finding hope through tragedy, the power of community, and building a legacy that your family can be proud of. Stay tuned for p...

Have you ever had a burning desire to start a business, or do a big thing, but stopped yourself because you were afraid of what your family & friends would say-think-or feel? In episode 3 of Coffee & Grit Speros Atsalakis, from Atsalakis Coaching, as he shares with us how he moved past the feelings of disappointing his family to finding his own balance to create a life that he loves.  --- This epi...

We are often told that behaviors drive results, however must of the time we know what we should be doing.  So what is stopping us from taking action to get the results that we desire?  In this episode of Coffee & Grit we are joined by Mental Game Coach Desi Mayner as we discuss what separates the top performers from the rest of the pack. Desi, founder of Mayner Leadership, works with elite level a...