Coffee & Grit

New this week on Coffee & Grit... As her kids were going through the hardest time of their life after losing their father Joni Woods took a long look in the mirror to realize the situation was her fault.  Listen in as Joni, from @Journey Coaching, shares her story and life's mission with Jason for a great episode! Joni is an experienced Relationship and Communication Coach, and she promotes ho...

What does it take to make a Difference as a career sales professional?  Listen in this week as we are joined by a master of his craft Scott Lee from Exceptional Mortgage Services. We start off talking about something that totally "sucks"... selling Kirby vacuums door-to-door! Scott got his start pounding the pavement and selling vacuums,and we discuss the work ethic it takes to succeed in such a h...

Listen in as we are joined by Difference Maker Christie Hajduk from 925 Wellness. Christie shares her remarkable story of transition, from losing herself in the demands of corporate life to rediscovering her true essence through wellness. After experiencing complete burnout, Christie made the courageous decision to reclaim her identity, shedding the persona of "Corporate Christie" to prioritize he...

This week Jason sits down with returning guest Terry Bean, whom has been proclaimed a Business Therapist. Terry's eclectic and gregarious personality shines as he and Jason dive into a plethora of topics, engaging in some deep and candid conversations. From business insights to personal anecdotes, no subject is off-limits in this can't-miss episode that promises to be both enlightening and enterta...

Knowing what we know now starting a glass straw business may sound genuis.  However 15 years ago there were no save the turtle movements, which made Daedra & Brian Surowiec pioneers when they started Stawesome.  Listen in as we sip through the story of how this husband wife duo went from having to educate to get clients, to blowing up, almost giving up before blowing up, and becoming the oldes...

What do you want in life? You can blame others for where you are, but does that really help you get to where you want to be? You have the ability to change your story and Corbin Gearhart is a great example of that. This week Jason invites Corbin Gearhart, Owner of Full Circle Real Estate Group onto the podcast. Together they discuss real estate, social media tips, being a hands-on agent and the id...

Welcome back to another powerful episode loaded in data with soul for a small business to take flight. This week Jason talks in depth with fellow consultant and fractional leader Cheryl Wasilewski, founder of JCW Marketing & Sales, as she shares her 9 Foundational Steps to success. Join them as they discuss the art of nurturing relationships versus mere lead generation, the integration of mark...

From being a poor student in school, to becoming an entry level mechanic, to owning several successful businesses. Funny what you can accomplish when you actually give a shit!     Grab a mug of Lions Breath coffee, buckle your safety belts, and tune in as we dive deep into what it takes to be a successful small business owner. Kevin Brown, owner of Garrett Auto & Truck Service and Motor City T...

New this week on Coffee & Grit...Jason sits down with Carol Kremer, of Kremer Acupuncture,to discuss how she found a passion in traditional Chinese medicine which led to leaving a corporate job to become an acupuncturist. Fresh after being named Best Acupuncturist in the annual Best of Toledo competition Carol decided to take her talents to another level by taking major leap to start her own p...

If only we could duplicate ourselves... Michelle Armstrong, President of TAG Multimedia, has a problem and it is a problem that each and everyone of us have. Too many tasks to complete and not enough You to complete them. Then one day on a walk with her husband while asking the question out loud in frustration "HOW DO I DUPLICATE MYSELF?" she had an epihany... Listen in to hear Michelle's story, l...

What does it take to build a successful marriage, give your children the greatest experiences & opportunities, while also growing a business together as partners? This week, Jason is joined by realtors and podcasters Don & Angela Putkela. When they aren't highlighting our community on their podcast, Welcome to Livingston, they are running The Putkela Group, helping people find and sell hom...

Once more, with feeling! This week, we welcome consummate showman, newspaper publisher, and singer Chuck Colby to the podcast! If you can't tell, Chuck is a busy, busy man. But, as we discuss, genuine enthusiasm is a legitimate superpower, and Chuck has leveraged his to become a difference maker in his community. This enthusiasm has enthralled him since he was a kid wheeling and dealing at trade s...

What was the first industry to fully embrace automation? Not manufacturing. Not automotive either. According to Robert McElmurry, the first industry to automate was agriculture. Before data drove farming, the majority of Americans spent their days working to cultivate the crops we need. Now, most Americans are free to pursue other careers and hobbies. And, according to Robert, that kind of revolut...

It’s time to go to work! This week, we are joined by the fun & ferocious Dr. Paula Ruffin. Dr. Paula is a chiropractor, a TEDX speaker (check out her TED talk in the links below!) and a difference maker. In this episode, she and Jason tear through a conversation about the orgins of her passion in wellness, perspective, the nitty gritty of following your own path, and a whole lot more. Thank yo...

Over the years, Jason Tracey discovered that his talent is uncaging people's inner beasts. Empowering people to live more fulfilled, more face-eating lives is his purpose, and this week, we talk about what it means to live into your calling. This episode is a feeding frenzy of wild sales stories, Lions playoff hype, and conversations with Producer Grant on how we make this show happen. Get ready f...

This week, we welcome podcaster, life coach, and decluttering coach Charlotte Kaye to Coffee & Grit.. Charlotte specializes in helping her clients manifest their most authentic selves, and today, she joins us to talk about how she found her calling. After a career at a non-profit left her wanting more, Charlotte started the gritty journey becoming her most authentic self, and mastering The Art...

Our guest this week, Darin Bassett, has created a life he always dreamed of simply by harnessing The Power In A Square Inch Of A Man's Tongue. After all no one else is going to do it for you, nothing is promised, and wishes are just pipedreams. Listen in as Jason and Darin, owner of Full Spectrum Car Care and social media influencer, to talk about grit, overcoming adversity, pushing fear aside, ad...

Alan and Aaron Hamilton's business started at the kitchen table, when the two brothers agreed to pool $300 to chase their dream. It was a massive risk. Neither one had run a business before, and they were about to jump into the remodelling game with both feet. The Hamilton family jumped, and ATA Residential Solutions was born. Welcome back! This week, Alan and Aaron join us to tell their story and...

Kristina Princinsky, MA, LPC, understands what it's like to live with chronic pain. She knows firsthand how difficult and uncomfortable it is to attain proper treatment when there’s no easy cure. Now, she’s bringing her experience - and empathy - to help others find the whole patient care they need. Welcome back! In today’s podcast, the indefatigable Kristina joins us to share her story - as a cli...

When Lisa Humphrey was told she had six months to live due to her declining health, she proceeded to lose over 200 pounds and start a new career as a wellness coach. This week, she joins Jason to share her story and talk about the lessons she’s learned from embracing the grind. We dive into the purpose and necessity of coaching, breaking patterns and relating better to yourself, and the magical re...

Barbara Zinser had to learn the hard way that real estate is a career that you can put in 40 hours of hard work and end up owing money. Once she was able to scratch and claw in order to break even on her investment she had a decision to make...quit now or double down. Once she made the decision she knew she had to invest in her personal & professional growth and develop a diffentiator. Enter t...

Business is a lot like bear hunting; the biggest game comes with the biggest risks… and rewards. Welcome back! Today, we are joined by Mary Beth Potrykus, creator of Mama Bear Productions, LLC, to talk about her unique perspective on business. Mary Beth is an entrepreneur, a mom, and an avid hunter, and in this episode, we set our sights on her unique story… and talk about having the confidence to...

Welcome back! This week, Jason is joined by author Adam San Juan, whose first book, The Impact of Answering "What Are You Looking At?" And How It Changes Everything just came out in September and is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-Are-You-Looking-At/dp/B0CJXHQWJ6 Adam's book looks to demystify the the complex nature of human interactions, and reimagines personality types as "s...

Today’s guest both earned a doctorate and started a business… and she said that the doctorate was easier! Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we explore the world of home care with Dr. Deborah Moerland, Owner and President of Firstlight Home Care of Brighton and Greater Lansing. Dr. Deborah operates one of many Firstlight franchisees that provide at-home care to people across the country. Oversee...

Welcome back! This week, we talk about tech with Shelly Smith, of AsKevin, a holistic service designed to take some of the tedium out of technology. As a podcaster and entrepreneur, Shelly brings her insights to bear on some key pain points she sees in business: bad sales practices, bad customer service, and depressingly-automated support systems. Together, she and Jason talk about how the maveric...