Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast

Send us Fan Mail With Janna still on vacation, Amy Chovanec joins Jeff as they talk with Christi Wedig from Wesley Mortgage about how small business owners can qualify for a mortgage. This nation is built by small to medium size businesses. It is the back bone for a driving community that helps individuals reach their goals and dreams. But when they try to get a mortgage so they can have a strong...

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk with Larissa Soehn, she is a three time international best selling author and the CEO of Next Page Publishing. As the company’s founder, Larissa’s mission is to help entrepreneurs grow their business with a book and unleash the superpower that is being an author.  Next Page Publishing is proud to serve and support entrepreneurs as they look for ways to boost their bu...

Send us Fan Mail Asking for help used to be a sign of weakness.  As the leader or business owner, you were supposed to have all the answers. But how is that possible? Jeff and Janna talk about why people should use a coach.  Why is it important and why society sees that as a strength rather than a weakness.  #businesscoaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching Questions? Don't be afraid to...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute Podcast - Jeff and Janna interview John Bergano from Aesthetic Card The Story of Aesthetics Card I was naïve to Aesthetics when I quit my job in June 2015 to launch Contempo Aesthetics with my wife, Dr. Rachel. I didn't know the difference between Botox and dermal filler, how to run a medical practice, or how much capital - emotional and financial - it would ta...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk to Julie Riemenschneider - Owner of Dive Barre and Pilates Studio in Gallatin TN.  She is a certified Pilates instructor helping people stay healthy through Barre, Yoga and Reformer classes at the studio. We interviewed Julie to learn more about not only the classes she offers, but the benefits they bring you as a person and  business owner. When you are healthy...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a new era and time. We felt it important to discuss a critical topic of sensitivity in the workplace.  So much is happening in our world and in our workplace it is important to realize when someone is struggling and offer a helping hand, set of ears or shoulder to cry on.  Join Jeff and Janna as they tackle this difficult subject. #businesscoaching jeff@pullthechute.net...

Send us Fan Mail Tracy Davison CEO of Network in Action - Greater Nashville is our guest. Tracy tells us about what it's like to be part of Network in Action. Why it's a different type of Networking group and how LinkedIn can take you to the next level.  This was an amazing interview with an amazing guest.  Tracy Davison - tracy.davison@networkinaction.com Jeff@pullthechute.net janna@jan...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Hoffman is our guest today as we learn the importance of Leadership, Well Being and Empowerment in the business world. Self reflection of these areas can help us be the best we can be as not only a leader but also as a person.  Why do we struggle? What can we do about it?  Melissa shares her story of self reflection and her journey to health and wellness. Her goal is to be...

Send us Fan Mail This is what happens when you put three (3) high energy extroverts together on a podcast. Kevin Stafford, Marketing Director for Boxer. Agency and host of Conversations with Coaches joined our conversation on podcast, coaching and whatever else came up. Thanks to Kevin for joining us for this fun filled conversation a must listen.

Send us Fan Mail Approximately 25% of the population are Introverts. So how does an introvert have a successful career in an extrovert world? Tom Rose, a self proclaimed introvert and Career Growth Coach has the answer. Tom helps fellow introverts find their natural mojo and enjoy great careers on their terms. Jeff and Janna, both self proclaimed extroverts, interview Tom and gain amazing insight...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Janna interview Chuck Moyer President of Task4Pros.  Chuck  is a supply chain veteran, with a wide range of transportation experience for 43 years, 37 of them in the same-day / customized logistics sector. Chuck's background includes CEO of several the country's larger regional providers which provides custom logistics same-day scheduled and on-demand distributi...

Send us Fan Mail Today Jeff and Janna interview Mark Beran. Mark is 62 and is fighting the claim that when you are in your 60's you should start thinking about retiring. Why is the question . 40 years of job experience can really help companies as they navigate the business waters. People like Mark can bring to much to a company. 60 is the new 50, maybe even the new 40. Either way, for those...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Janna tackle the tough decision that many business owners and executives are making, should they allow there employees to continue to work from home? Force them to come back to the office? or develop a hybrid situation? It's a tough decision. The J&J duo tackle these tough questions and do some analysis on today's show.  #businesscoaching #pullthechute #jeff...

Send us Fan Mail It's the Friday before the Super Bowl and Jeff and Janna thought it would be fun to have an environmental discussion on the differences between Gen Z and Baby Boomers not only in the world, but in the work place. What is the best way to work with each generation. 20% of the workforce is still baby boomers. We can learn a lot from them. But on the flip side, the Gen Z communit...

Send us Fan Mail We recently talked about the difficulty of finding good talent. When we do, we are basically getting the right person on the bus, but are they in the right seat? If not, what do you do about it? That's the discussion between Jeff and Janna today. Listen as they take a deep dive into how to handle the situation of moving someone to a different seat on the bus.  As always, if y...

Send us Fan Mail Where do you begin when it's time to put your foundation for growth in place? Having the right systems in place can be crucial to the success of your business. From Marketing to sales to client experience and expectations. When you started your business it was easy, you were small and it was easy to keep track of everything, but now that you’ve begun to grow, it is becoming i...

Send us Fan Mail Business owners struggle all the time with giving up control, delegating, moving into the overseer roll.  Jeff and Janna talk about the struggles of being an owner or leader in a company. Know who you are. Giving up control is so difficult. We always hear, what if they don't do it the way I want it done? Our response, What if they do it better than you?  You'll never kno...

Send us Fan Mail 2023, What can we expect, let's look into the crystal ball Are we going into a recession? If we are what should we be doing? Things continue to change, businesses are adapting, but what does that mean? How should business owners and employees continue to communicate.  2023 is a transitional year for businesses, what do they need to do to keep their employees and what do they...

Send us Fan Mail The world continues to change, providing customers with an experience has become a necessity. Places like Mariano's Grocery Store, or BNA or Opry Mills Mall all give those that visit an experience where they want to visit more or stay longer. What should businesses be doing to create a better experience and expectations. 

Send us Fan Mail We’ve been hearing about the “War for Talent” for years, but now it feels like the war is deepening. Companies across industries are facing massive gaps for vital skills, and they will need to re-train or uptrain massive sections of their workforce to get ready for the growth in their companies. Companies can and should take on the onus of training talent by taking steps like hiri...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Janna are at it again. This is a fun talk about 2022 and what to expect in 2023 for businesses. Businesses continue to figure out how to work in a post pandemic world. Should businesses cut back if we think a recession is coming? They both agree it is important to continue to spend, but spend wisely. Continue to focus on grassroot marketing. Shake hands, go see people, lo...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we learn about hiring, onboarding, payroll, scheduling, and HR Services. Something every growing company will need at some point. Meet Chuck Knowles, he is a Senior Product Advisor for Heartland. Their motto is “entrepreneurs respectfully serving entrepreneurs.” Chuck's expertise is in hiring, onboarding, payroll, scheduling, and HR services. His goal is to underst...

Send us Fan Mail We live in very unique times where we have 4 different groups that like to communicate 4 different ways.  Baby Boomers - In Person Generation X - Through emails Millennials - Texting Generation Z - Online So how do you communicate effectively. Jeff and Janna discuss the best ways to communicate across multiple generations. Let us know if you have questions info@pullthechute.net 61...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Janna are back, they are talking about operational challenges this week they focus on marketing. How to market your company in 2022 and beyond. It's important to pause and take a look at your brand and messaging. Does it resonate with the right people with the right message.  What is your passion pitch? (formally known as elevator pitch) Does it have meaning and inte...

Send us Fan Mail Janna Landry joins Jeff as a cohost. Janna has been coaching business leaders, executives, public figures and entertainers for over 25 years and has a long list of successes! Artistically speaking, Janna is an accomplished vocalist and professional actor. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance and has studied the voice extensively. Throughout her career in the e...