Coffee & Grit

This episode touches on so many critical components needed to turn a passion into a successful full time business, from a man that did just that through the pandemic.  Founder of Bash Entertainment Shawn Cox sat down with Jason for a very authentic and entertaining conversation geared around his journey from welder and part time dj to creating on entertainment company that has quickly taken over L...

With her best-selling book and owner of two businesses (Excellerate Associates and the Business Innovation Lab CoWorking and Conference Center), Lisa Mininni is considered by many to be one of the most innovative consultants and speakers on human hardwiring and business alignment today. Your human wiring dictates the type of environment in which you are best equipped to thrive and succeed, and the...

I love when a conversation goes from warm up to 8 minutes into the podcast until we make an official introduction. If you listened you know, but man sometimes the best conversations are the unplanned ones! This conversation with Brigette Patton was one of those conversations where we go really deep and then had a perfect segue into the reason we got together in the first place...To talk Human Desi...

Whether we realize it or not every where we go we leave our imprint behind.  The question is, drop negativity or did we inspire?  Listen in as Crystal Abitz and myself dive into an incredible conversation around the power of Core Values and leaving a legacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-grit--5708348/support .

This conversation with Robert Pierce, Founder of This Guy Cleans House, touches on all the important topics: -Leaving Corporate Leadership in big box retail to start a dream of small business ownership -Solving problems for people. -How to be a great leader -Real men cry And so much more that you will want to tune in for! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-...

As we navigate our way through the Great Resignation one thing is for certain.  Organizations need to find a way to rejuvenate & reinvent their cultures in order to make employees feel seen and heard in order to retain.  Join Michael Padurano and our host Jason Tracey as they discuss innovative ways to help companies move forward with the greatest resources they posses...their People. Become a sup...

At a very young age Becca Buttermore knew exactly what she wanted to be, and didn't realize that she was the outlier.  Her story is one of success as she graduated college, built a successful ophthalmology business, married a great guy, but one day began to feel like "there must be more."  Sometimes in life when can get tunnel vision building the ladder to climb towards our dreams, and then realiz...

When it comes to finances who can you trust?  After seeing his parents get bad financial advice that negatively impacted them Jimmie Plaskey became motivated to Be The Difference that people like his parents and so many other people need.  Financial literacy in the US is very low, but it is OK when you have passionate community servants like Jimmie to talk to.  Listen in as he shares his stories a...

In business you are either copying or innovating.  Our guest this week Tuwan Jones is an innovator within the fitness industry, and the mad scientist behind Intelligent Fitness Design.  What if your fitness program could increase your brain power?  Listen in as Tuwan explains how his program does just that! Bio: Tuwan Jones Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) Fitness Nutrition Specialist (NASM) Beha...

How do you overcome the obstacles and naysayers to start your own business?  How do you balance being a mom/parent and entrepreneur?  How do you Be The Difference to your people to grow a thriving business?  How do you give back to your community?  As a female how do you survive and thrive in a male dominated industry? Listen in as local MVP Trisha Turner shares these answers and so much more! Bor...

We are living in a cancel culture designed to protect our selves from the discomfort of conflicting beliefs.  But is this good for our humanity?  Join us as Bill describes The Invisible Asterisk Theory of Going Deeper and Broader with the People in Our Lives.    About Bill: Bill Kerschbaum is a content marketer and the owner of Good Gnus. His clients are small B2B companies that need world-class,...

After three successful careers in automotive, sales and nursing, Jill has extensive experience in several bodies of work with human beings, ranging from the auto body to the human body, and is now delving into the whole human: Body, mind, and soul.  Her clients are “Sensitive”, heart-centered humans who may identify as empaths, intuitives, creatives, coaches and healers. They are not only serious...

On November 27th 2020 Sparkle Lindsay sat down with me over Zoom to record her first ever podcast, which was the 22nd episode of Coffee & Grit.  Since that time she has started a business, wrote a book, appeared on over 60 podcasts-television & radio shows, and her episode became a Top 5 hit on Coffee & Grit. Listen in as Sparkle shares her journey from employee to business owner, and how she foun...

After 25 plus years, Roger Burnett is still as interested in the field of sales as ever. There are many ways to succeed in sales, but there are also universal steps to be applied to the process of making a sale, steps that many new business owners aren't aware of. It slows productivity and makes the role of a salesperson much more difficult. At this stage of his career, he is on a journey to find...

Before assisting others in achieving their homeownership goals through high quality, detailed, and compassionate home inspections, Ryan served as a high school social studies teacher, soccer coach, and school administrator. Although he is no longer teaching in a classroom, his approach to home inspection is rooted in teaching, sharing, and listening. Ryan is grateful for the continued opportunity...

LIANNA GARDNER a.k.a. Lianna Empowers Best-Selling Author, EmpowerMENTOR , Transformational Coach & Heart Guide Lianna Gardner a.k.a. Lianna Empowers is a Best-Selling Author, EmpowerMENTOR, Transformational  Coach and Motivational Speaker who helps women who are at a crossroads in life, gain clarity for their  path forward by unlocking their unique Inner Power to realize the greatest version of t...

Joy Dettling of Upswing Wellness was a perfect example of "burn out".  It took a toll on all aspects of her life and led her on a downward spiral with her health.  After hitting rock bottom she discovered that there are many misconceptions about health that miss the key ingredients to self-healing.  Through her long journey she discovered that change needs to happen not only on a physical level, b...

Right out of the gates our guest on Coffee & Grit, Catherine Juon, shares her story of becoming a late in life athlete that had a goal to compete in a Iron Man.  However in the midst of training for the goal that she set 10 years prior, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Determined to beat cancer and stay on track to compete in the Iron Man Catherine plugged an EOS system that she used to thri...

Dan Bennett, whom was born and raised in the gritty city of Flint Michigan, learned from a young age the benefits of telling his story. He is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers individuals to tell their stories with great video through coursework and private membership. He is also a digital media freelancer who offers direct consultation for companies as well as decades of expe...

We all have our reasons why we are barely surviving and our guest Dawn Gaden, Founder of Mind & Body Counseling & Coaching, is not different.  She lost her job, was diagnosed with cancer, had babies, had just got a new house only to realize Oh, God, are we gonna lose this new house?  But she is a living testament and proponent to "You find a way!"  Sometimes in life you just gotta figure it out, a...

Brian Truskowski's journey has been that of vast experience that has led him to become this amazing dynamic individual that can pull from from many the facets to help transform the lives of many.  Listen in as he shares with us the many roads he has taken to self discovery, and how he helps remind people that the next step in life is not the end all be all.   The opening dialog we have on building...

Go to school, get good grades, get into a great college, get a good job, live happily ever after...Is this a narrative that sounds family?  Do you desire to break out of the box?  Listen in as The Retreat Goddess herself Julie Palmer shares with us her journey of breaking out of the old thought to pursue that little voice in her head.  Julie also shares with us her passion turned incredible busine...

Get in and strap on your seat belt as Stacy Sloan takes us on a wild ride to unlocking the potential of our own Quantum Computers.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-grit--5708348/support .

Listen in as my friend and successful entrepreneurs shares the wisdom he has earned through trials and tribulations.  As well as the impact of building relationships in business, and how to make it work for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-grit--5708348/support .

Have you ever had an incredible challenge that caused you to hide yourself from people? Are you being told you “should” network, but have no idea how? Especially online! How about you “should” be doing Facebook Lives or webinars but pressing that “on” button fills you with dread. Are you scared to introduce yourself, and have no idea what to say or how to make a great and memorable first impressio...