Coffee & Grit

This episode may be the hardest we've laughed in the studio so far. Joining Jason this week is Kelly Hamlin, an author and recruiter who is doing her own thing after spending over 20 years in the corporate world. After watching so many get it wrong, she created her own process - and business - that matches people with the right employer. In this episode, we get to know the authentic Kelly Hamlin a...

This week, Jason flies solo to answer some commonly-asked questions about entrepreneurship. Plus, we reflect on some of the most profound lessons we've had the privilege to learn from our past guests. While you'll have to listen for the best bits, the big takeaway this week is to START NOW. Whatever you want, wherever it leads. You can only find yourself when you are not afraid to fail first. Than...

Who do you want to be a hero to? According to Certified EOS Implementor Dave Feidner, this is one of the most important questions you need to ask yourself. This week, Dave joins Jason to talk about the outside perspective that many businesses are missing. After starting a paper route at age 11, Dave caught the entrepreneurial bug early, and today he is a proud member of the larger EOS community. I...

Being healthier starts with taking ownership. This week, Jason welcomes Kim Lenga, owner and founder of Emerge Fitness, to the podcast. In a world where processed food is cheap, easy, and accessible, Kim is helping people transform their health through fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching. Hear Kim's story and her advice on how to become your fittest self, in this episode! Show Links Learn mor...

This week, Jason returns from vacation to interview fellow coach and podcaster Belinda Ellsworth. Ever since she petitioned to get her own paper route as a girl, Belinda has spent her career focused on selling the right way. Now, she joins Jason to tell her story - and share her insight - on how she coaches leaders to make work their happy place. Enjoy! Show Links Learn more about Jason's work! We...

Trae Bohlen may not have a marketing background, but she is an expert in taking risks that pay off. This week, photographer extraordinaire Trae jams with Jason in the finale of his 3-episode recording marathon. Trae explains the mindset that led her to follow her passion for photography, the divine timing that makes great things possible, and the power of an honest brand. Show Links Learn more abo...

Breathe. Seriously, stop reading this and just take one deep, full breath. Feel this moment. Why don't we do that more often? This week, Jason jams with mindfulness expert Trice Berlinski to talk about the power of living intentionally. From using mindfulness to find healthy ways to address trauma, to identifying your limiting factors, Trice is a goldmine of wisdom in this thought-provoking episod...

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It's a long, sometimes lonely road to walk. But if you ask Dr. Michael J. Berry from Elevate Chiropractic, it's all worth it. This week, Dr. Berry joins Jason to jam about the constant battle for time that entrepreneurs fight. Listen to his story of starting a business at the beginning of the pandemic, and how he and Jason balance their ambitions wit...

With a mantra of Be Better Adam Klug will never forget the words he received from a mentor. "Get from behind the desk and get yourself out there" and I couldn't think of a better way to describing Adam's life. From becoming an entrepreneur hustling extra produce to local grocery stores at 13, to meeting his wife after she was hired in his firm by accident, to building a brand new division from the...

Papa Johns, house music, push-ups, White Boy Rick... there's no telling where the conversation will go when JASON'S BROTHER comes on the pod! Jordan Tracey joins us for our big 100th episode. From growing up poor to literally learning grit at a coffee shop (which is an amazing coincidence, now that I think about it), Jordan tells his story and shares some of his hard-won wisdom in this very specia...

Warning: Topics in this conversation include suidical ideation. Lacey Reedy's wellness journey started with a McDonald's hamburger. Well, it's actually a bit more complicated than that... Welcome back! This week, Integrative Health Practitioner Lacey Reedy joins Jason to talk about vulnerability, anxiety, and the power of being confident in yourself. From being on a reality show to forging her own...

After suffering a life-threatening heart attack Brett Duprey didn't believe it would be possible to live his dream of owning a auto repair business. The thought of leaving his wife behind in crippling debt from a business if he were to pass was far too heavy. However Brett was blessed with an angel in the form of Dr Marcel Zughaib his cardiologist that saved his life, became a brother, a motivator...

Who empowers the empowerers? This week, Jason jams with EOS Pro Kevin Suboski. Kevin works with leaders of all stripes to create and implement winning systems in small businesses. Solo-preneurship can wear you down. The sheer amount of work can get in the way of your vision. So, in this episode, Jason and Kevin explore coachability, growth, and how to make your grind a bit more manageable. Thanks...

The second I heard Mary’s voice, I knew she had grit. One day, while working in the Lavender & Grit workspace in Brighton, I overheard Mary talking with one of her clients. The energy, the directness, and the confidence immediately caught my ear, and we connected soon after. What I didn’t know was Mary’s incredible story: from struggles with addiction and obesity that nearly killed her in her...

This week, Jason reunites with a good friend and a person that made a major impact early in his business. Listen in as Karyl Eckerle, Founder/Ceo of Image Impact Group, and Jason talk about the grit, consistency, and effort that goes into personal branding, plus the soft skills of empathy and compassion that are key to success in business. Karyl also sheds light on the impact of listening to your...

The biggest differentiator between you and your competitors is the Unique Experience that your clients feel. It is not because you have the lowest price. It is not because your product or service is so much different. But how do you bottle that magic to create repeatable trainable processes that create a culture of creating these unique experiences? Listen in as Jon Loduca, Founder of Playbook Bui...

“You are too late to the game.” “Too many people are already doing that.” Listen in closely folks…Saturation is a Myth. This is a fear-based thought! In abundance mentality, 4 coffee shops in town work, millions of podcasts are listened too, there is room in every market everywhere as long as YOU RUN A GOOD BUSINESS. Listen in as our guest Joe Stewart shares the fundamentals of running a good busi...

This is a truly special episode to me. The goal of every content creator is to impact just one person. Unfortunately as a podcaster I don’t usually get to see the one person that was impacted in real time. In this episode I got to see the impact right away and it was an absolutely beautiful moment that I will forever cherish. This episode is extremely raw, fresh, and personal. If you have had to w...

The raw power of our retrospective could not be contained in just one episode! Tune into this week's show for the second half of our 2022 highlights, taken from some of our favorite interviews. Thank you to the guests who have contributed their knowledge and experience to the show and, as always, thank you for listening :) Show Links Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consult...

Happy New Year! As we prepare to EAT FACES in 2023, I wanted to look back at some of my favorite moments from 2022... and because I have a LOT of highlights to share, this will be part 1 of 2 of the very best of Coffee and Grit. Thank you to all the guests that took time to be part of the show, and thank you for listening :) Show Links Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consu...

When Danny Eller was grounded as a kid, and he was grounded A Lot, he used to ask himself "how did I get here again?" Because when you spend that much time in trouble you either learn to self evaluate, or you become doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Eventually it got to a point where he realized that he was the only one to blame. Listen in as Danny shares how his self awarene...

If you are building a business, growing a team, or developing people you DO NOT WANT to miss this episode, because it is ONE OF THE GREATS. It didn’t take long for Mark Warren & Jim Bunn after they met, while working at the same real estate agency, to recognize they possessed the elements that would make up the Extreme Partnership. Listen in as they share how they started their business during...

This week, Jason is joined by longtime friend of the show Casey Campbell, who has turned his passion for sports into a full-time career. As host of the Casey Campbell Podcast and a reporter, Casey has been grinding on YouTube and has been working to grow his channel, which you can find in the links below. Check this awesome conversation! Show Links Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://w...

My favorite entrepreneurs are the ones the see a problem and utilize their life experiences to solve that problem for people. They also are not afraid to make adjustments along the way. Listen in to Brian Bastianelli, founder of Fortis Group, as we talk about how he is repurposing retired police officers and military vets to protect our most valuable assets. Our children. Guest Links Check out For...

The eyes are the window into the soul and I had the greatest pleasure of sitting across from one of the clearest brightest souls I have ever met in my life for over an hour conversation. Bonus for all of you is I got it all recorded! If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Sean McGraw, then you understand fully why I was so excited to have him on Coffee & Grit because the mere mention of his...