Plant Your Flag with Bean Media

Our 8th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the co-owner of Kreative Kitchens and Baths, Jim Blendowski! Jer sits down with Jim to talk about how he planted his flag in the Kitchen and bath design space. Jim talks about how he became the co-owner of Kreative Kitchens and Baths when he was contacted by an old connection Steve Tarnish.  They discuss Steve and Jims approach to employee...

Our 7th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast recaps the most memorable business and life advice and challenges our guests faced in episodes 1-6.  Hosts Jer and Mike sit down to talk about the most impactful advice and stories from each episode this season. Check out who we talked to:  EP 1- Bean Media Productions EP 2- Bradley Tree EP 3- Spark Fitness EP 4- Kenton Chamber of Commerce EP 5- Advan...

Our 6th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Junkluggers of Buffalo, Eric Conrad! Mike sits down with Eric to talk about how the Junkluggers flag was first planted here in Buffalo. Eric dives into how the COVID era influenced him to forge a new path that led to the start of Junkluggers. He speaks about what it's like owning a business and how he's learned over t...

Our 5th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Advanced Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Tony Luckoski Jer sits down with Tony to talk about how he ended up being the face of the company, and how he's had to grow as a person since doing so.  He dives into some rich history of Advanced Sewer & Drain Cleaning and how it all started. He speaks in detail about some amazing...

Our fourth episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the President/CEO of Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce, Cathy Piciulo! Mike hosts this episode and speaks in depth with a friend of the company and a superstar in the WNY flag-planting community. Cathy has been working as the leader of the Ken-Ton Chamber for over 6 years and wears many hats as President & CEO. She talks at length about ho...

Our third episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Spark Fitness, Jenn Ickowski! Jer hosts this episode and speaks with Jenn in depth about how Spark Fitness was born, and what obstacles needed to be overcome to turn it from an idea into the family it is today. Jenn shares who helped her see her vision was a realistic possibility and what it took to ignite the spark. We learn...

Our second episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Bradley Tree & Landscaping, Jared Webber! Mike hosts this episode and speaks in depth with Jared on what it takes to be a successful business owner. He speaks on what he's learned from taking over the company from what his father started, and how the company has evolved. He speaks on learning to grow, and build on t...

We figured we'd kick off our first Plant Your Flag podcast with the owner and creator of Bean Media Productions, Inc.  Mike Bean We talk about what/who inspired him to plant his flag, and who he was when he first started the company back in 2006. We talk about what he's learned along the way and what he'd tell his younger self.  This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones wh...