Lofty Pursuits

Just what the title says. It's a laid back podcast tonight. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg talks about "A Very Lofty Christmas" and things he's doing in his shop. He talks about how to make an event fun for all. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Today greg talks about making Christmas cards with his laser cutter, about making candy on the street for the Tallahassee Winter fest, he does shout outs, and explains why we made PB&J candy canes. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg talks about some flavor issues and delays in holiday candies. He speaks on the upcoming visit by Southern Living to the store. He rambles on about how to not run a non-profit and he reads your letters. Send your letters to podcast@pd.net   Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg talks about trees and the large one that is coming down over his head (above the BearHouse) as well as the Christmas candies and how Humbugs once caused a mass murder. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Humbug Poisining: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Dying-for-Humbug-the-Bradford-Sweets-Poisoning-1858/

Greg is well again, some stories about what GReg did at the BearHouse while he was socially distancing, updates on Thanksgiving candy and your letters. Candy: www.pd.net YT: www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg tells about his trip to Columbus Ohio where he gave a speach about marketing and candy making to the International Retail Display Confrence. Oh, and where it got covid. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net  

Greg was invited to be a keynote speaker at the IRDC (International Retail Display Conference.) This podcast is him practicing his speach, the first full read through before tomorrow's talk. Be gentle, it's a first try, there will be more before tomorrow. Slideshow for this talk: https://www.dropbox.com/s/26rcmjfjb4dx0bc/Columbus%20oh%20PDF%20slide%20master.pdf?dl=0 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: ht...

Today I talk about finishing some long term projects, or nearly finishing them. I talk about what I have learned by putting a commercial office up for rent, and what I learned from going to a Family Dollar Store fairly regularlly. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Radio: https://www.radiofreetankwa.com/

Today we talk about problem solving. Actually I'm trying to figure out what I think about it myself so it may ramble a bit. I talk about finishing getting the warehouse shop together and then there is Halloween candy. YT: Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net/

Greg talks about what he is doing now that his daughter has moved out and gone to college. He updates on fixing his tools that were in storage, and he talks about new stuff coming up. Inga Swearingsen Hush Little Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8cZf473kg Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ingaswearingen YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

Greg answers your letters, and reads this months Super Patrions names. He also gives some updates Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits   Photo: GregHenge.

Greg goes to Atlanta for a wood working show, he talks about new candies and new flavors he's working on, and he updates on some new tools he got.

Greg talks about how the customer interacts with the business, and when businesses had too much hubris and did no realize that the customer controls the brand. Updates on the Freezser and Woodshop too.

This week greg tells about his trip to NYC, talks about his upcoming speach about marketing and how he feels history connects to marketing. We also read you letters and remind you the spoons are made of wood.

Greg talks about how he chooses what to sell at his store, and he talks about upcoming candies and reads your letters.

Greg complets his trip to SF with a bang, and talks about the loss of a good friend Sky King.

Greg and his family go to San Fransisco, recorded on Lombard st (Not the twisty part.) Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rPUVnRkb1F22kfwT6 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www. YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits YT SHorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45ZS9G4PWX1n3mJwM7BT6g  

Today we say goodbye to Darwin the podcat and we talk about going forward with a new property that Loft Pursuits has purchased. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LoftyPursuits

Safiya Nygaard comes to visit Lofty and learns to make hard candy. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits  

Today Greg rambles about things going on, updates on fiber optics, the upstairs shipping renovation, the new warehouse and other projects. He updates you on sour candies and reads your letters.   Vote: http://www. LoftyPursuits.com/vote Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/scktUQS Candy: https://www.pd.net YT: https://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Today Greg talks about buying a warehouse, having the business deal with inflation in a different way and starting to plan for his art studio in the new warehouse. Vote at http://www. LoftyPursuits.com/vote   Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg is celebrating his birthday in Apalachacola and recorded this from a dock. I hope the birds come through. It was a relaxing day, and was a needed break.   YT: https://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: https://www.pd.net   Cherry Lime-Aid Sours https://www.pd.net/products/cherry-lime-aid-sours?ls=podcastCLS Green Apple Sours https://www.pd.net/products/green-apple-sours?ls=podcastGAS      

Greg talks about his trip to the manufacturing convention in Atlanta, about problems people have with businesses, reads your letters and updates on the new shipping space. YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

Greg talks about marketing and then talks about his knee and setbacks due to an accident. Music and how re spond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6tB2KiZuk Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://Youtube.com/LoftyPursuits