Friday Coffee Talks

Friday Coffee Talks — I’m back after way too long (and yes… today it’s an energy drink, not coffee).  Quick catch-up on family travel, the return of “good sports season,” and why team kickoffs get a bad rap—but can be insanely valuable. Then we get into the main topic: AI tools for real business productivity, why prompting matters, and how roles will shift as AI becomes embedded in day-to-day work...

Conner's back after way too long with a major Starbucks betrayal (RIP Apple Crisp macchiato), Georgia Tech going 4-0, and his 9-year-old crushing everyone in fantasy football with legendary trash talk. Plus: a magical NYC family trip with an unexpected Kenan Thompson sighting, why there's no such thing as a great salesperson, and the career wisdom that changed everything after nearly a y...

Welcome to Episode 140 of Friday Coffee Talks —where I blend business lessons with whatever’s brewing (literally and figuratively). This week: - I reflect on the magic of The Masters and why even non-golf fans can’t help but get swept up in it. - I shares my thoughts on the Braves’ rocky start and a quick shoutout to Formula 1, all while managing to stay mostly caffeinated. - Plus—a surprisingly v...

Friday Coffee Talks #139 - Quick catch up on cold weather, the Braves, and fun events at the kids school. Today's main topic is a shoutout to my good pal Isaac Chung and a discussion on mentorship and helping those around you in sales. We all should follow Isaac's example more! #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #Sales  Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and ac...

Friday Coffee Talks #138 - It's been a few months since I've done an episode as I've been settling into my new role. I review what we've been up to for the last period and end with a quick word of encouragement for all my compatriots in sales out there beginning the year. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #sales #Disney Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeT...

After a month off, I'm back to catch up on the end of summer and what we've been up to. I also have some big news: today is my last day at StorMagic. I review the last eight years and talk a bit about where I'm headed. The episode ends with a review of one of the greatest and best things to ever exist. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #Dollywood #StorMagic #AWS #Uncrustables Thanks for liste...

Friday Coffee Talks #136 - Temperatures have fallen below the surface of the sun, football starts tomorrow, and Fall drinks are back at Starbucks! It's the best time of the year in the opinion of one podcast host and I'll tell you why. I also discuss what brought me to make this show in the first place and some of my beliefs around selling Enterprise IT. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #Fall #St...

Friday Coffee Talks #135 - We loved it so much the first time that we just had to do it again. Today's episode talks about our experience watching the Olympics so far and then I put a camera and mic on my 7-year-old and we all get to see what came out. Back to school, sleepovers at Grandparents, and even a sing-a-long. Enjoy the second go-round with Fallon! #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #B...

Friday Coffee Talks #134 - Yesterday was the Fourth of July and we had a great day by the pool. As a Red, White, and Blue-blooded American I have my beliefs about the holiday and I realized yesterday that I might be more alone in those opinions than I thought. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #4thofJuly #HotDogs #America Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on strea...

Friday Coffee Talks #133 - Ah the end of the school year. The volume. The energy. The feet of rhinoceroses stomping the ceiling above my office. But with that also comes a hidden gem: teachers sending home schoolwork. Nothing we love more in this family than a good About Me page or one of the Fill in the Blank sheets! Today's episode goes through some of the highlights that we found in backpa...

Friday Coffee Talks #132 - We catch up on a couple of current events and I discuss progress on getting our Buford store reopened. We're well into my portion of construction so I'm all systems go on getting things done. One of my favorite memories of the stores so far was a construction day with my Dad so I review that and discuss my favorite new additions. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcas...

Friday Coffee Talks #131 - Today's episode dives into the early stories of the MLB season and why I believe that a conspiracy is afoot. I also discuss one of my favorite things in life: seeing someone excel at the thing that they were uniquely created to do well. Namely, that is Ken Jennings and Jeopardy! #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #Jeopardy #baseball Thanks for listening! Follow me on...

Friday Coffee Talks #130 - It's Friday and I am wishing I was in Augusta, GA enjoying a tradition unlike any other - The Masters! From the azaleas to the pimento cheese sandwiches, The Masters is unique in every way. Today's episodes discusses some of the level of detail and why I love it so much and I give my picks for who I want to don the green jacket on Sunday. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FC...

Friday Coffee Talks #129 - I have a fear of pickles. Yes, it's weird. Yes, I do like cucumbers. I also like vinegar and dill. I do not like pickles. Today we catch up on the last couple of weeks, I share my excitement for Braves Opening Day, and I tell a tale from high school of one of my worst encounters with pickles.  #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #sales #pickles #WaffleHouse Thanks for...

Friday Coffee Talks #128 - A quick message in a crazy time of year for most of us in sales. Thank you to those of you who work with me and trust me to deliver for you. A word of encouragement for those of us who are out there trying to make the magic happen on a daily basis. Keep your head up and keep going! #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #sales #EnterpriseIT Thanks for listening! Follow me on I...

Friday Coffee Talks #127 - I took an unintended month-long hiatus, but I'm back! Today's episode catches up on what's been going on in my world including a great trip to Orlando and a not-so-great encounter with water. Finally got to use one of my favorite clips on the internet as well. Enjoy! #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #HarryPotter #PiggyJos #flood Thanks for listening! Follo...

Friday Coffee Talks #126 - Most shows do the yearly wrap-up at the end of the year - not this one baby! Today's episode dives into the stories, the trends, the headlines, and the people that made the year what it was. Entertainment, sports, politics, business, news - we've got all the things that made you gather around your TV last year. What's your take on my top 23? #FridayCoffeeT...

Friday Coffee Talks #125 - For the last episode of 2023, I bring you a banger courtesy of my pal, Steven Hartsock. Steven has been an influential person in my life as a friend, a mentor, a workout partner, and his restaurant has created some of the best food I've eaten. Socks Love Barbecue was named Best BBQ in Georgia, but the secret is the love and passion that Steven, Kim, and their team b...

Friday Coffee Talks #124.5 - Quick mini episode today featuring my Fally girl and ghost pepper coffee on the recommendation of my good pal Nolan. He swears by it and he hasn't steered me wrong yet. Ready to feel the burn? #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #coffee #ghostpepper #Santa #Christmas Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @FridayCoffeeTalks and access us on streaming platforms...

Friday Coffee Talks #124 - If we weren't into the Christmas spirit before this week, we certainly are now! I recap perhaps the most Santa-filled week of all time, discuss how I attack the annual light display set up, and how to effectively dye a beard. Also, I cover three of my most valuable daily habits that set me up for success in the field of Enterprise IT. #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcas...

Friday Coffee Talks #123 - It was a travel week and I had one of the weirdest trips ever. Everything went great but the day was filled with things that you don't often see in airports and on planes. I review the last couple of weeks, my strange sightings, and then debut a new segment called the Steaming Hot Tip. This may be renamed. Today's first SHT covers automated emailing. Enjoy! #Fr...

I'm a sucker for reality competition shows: Big Brother, Amazing Race, Survivor - give me all of them. However, perhaps none of them have captivated me like MTV's The Challenge has. I've watched it from the very beginning and it has evolved into something incredible. Bill Simmons used to do a weekly column on the show and even started a Challenge Fantasy League. It's one of my...

Friday Coffee Talks #120 - It's time to TREAT YO SELF! It's the best day of the year! Grab your sequined jacket, head to the spa, and tuck in for a big announcement. My Parks and Rec fans will know, but today is about casting the budget aside and indulging in self-care like never before. It's also about bringing you fun news that our small business is expanding to our second locatio...

A few weeks ago, I made a post about a certain restaurant's grilled cheese sandwich and I was met with contention that there were other, better sandwiches out there. In an effort to set the record straight, I hit the streets to taste them for myself. I created a bracket and pitted QuikTrip, Starbucks, Waffle House, and Zaxby's against each other. Who will come out on top? Click play to f...

Friday Coffee Talks #117 - A collection of things that I've been meaning to discuss, but haven't fit into another episode. Today's episode ranges from the Braves to piano to peanut butter & jelly. Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more stoked. Dodgers fans, BLT enthusiasts, and pumpkin spice latte basics - trigger warning! #FridayCoffeeTalks #FCT #podcast #fall #PBJ #Br...