Scrap Guy Solutions

In this Quick Tip Episode, Jeremy shares 5 quick and simple techniques that can help you with stress relief. Do you ever feel overwhelmed. Do you ever feel like you are getting pulled in multiple different directions (Jeremy feels you on this one!). Do you ever feel stressed out and not sure what to do. Jeremy has learned some techniques that he shares in this episode that can help you relieve str...

This is a Super Quick Tip Episode of the Scrap Guy Solutions podcast where Jeremy provides a quick and easy dose of positive encouragement to help you make things happen! Jeremy calls this one 365 Opportunities. Each year consists of 12 months, 52 weeks, and 365 days. Each new day is a new opportunity for a fresh start. Each new day is a new opportunity for you to put yourself first. No one cares...

In this quick tip episode of SGS, Jeremy talks about what he calls Mindset Reset. Many times people try to do too much too quick, and as a result, they don't accomplish their goal or the task they are working on. Then people get discouraged, make excuses, and quit. For example, are you one of the 88% of people who have quit a New Year's Resolution in the first few weeks? If not, keep doing what yo...

In this episode, Jeremy shares some tips on how you can deal with difficult people. Toxic people are those who constantly complain, blame, make excuses, or flat out lie. They are always trying to be the center of attention and crowd pleasers. They thrive on trying to elevate themselves by minimizing or manipulating others. They thrive on drama and if there is no drama, they try to create it. Jerem...

This is a Quick Tip Episode of Scrap Guy Solutions where Jeremy shares his "Don't Sweat It Mentality." There are many things in life that we can control and many more that we can’t. But often times, we get caught up on the things we can’t control. Too often, we let the things we can’t control drag us down and mess with our minds. Jeremy's Don't Sweat It Mentality will help you work through those s...

River Repinski in a young entrepreneur making things happen in Winona! After graduating from Cotter High School a couple years ago, he left town to attend college for one year and then made his way back to Winona State University where he started a speech and debate team from the ground up. Additionally, he helps out in his family business, Winona Tour Boat, as a tour boat captain. That's right, h...

In this episode, I interview Saint Mary's University Athletic Director Brian Sisson. Hear about an exciting opportunity to support Saint Mary's athletics with the inaugural Cardinal Challenge happening October 28 - November 3 (see the link below). Brian also gives an update on fall sports and a preview for winter sports. There is a link to the schedules and all things Cardinal athletics below. And...

In this episode, I interview Winona State University’s head women’s basketball coach, Ana Wurtz, and one of the leaders of the team, Lydia Lakanen. This is your chance to get a sneak peek into a successful Division II women's basketball program! Learn about some upcoming fundraising events the Winona State Women’s Basketball Team is hosting during Homecoming to raise funds for the program, includi...

It’s been a difficult few months in our country when it comes to violence, especially political violence. And it’s truly unfortunate because we are better than this. There have been far too many horrific events in our country where people have resorted to violence resulting in the loss of innocent life, including right here in Minnesota. It’s time for us all to do better. The hate and especially t...

Brandon Osburn is blowing things up with his The Average Dad Cooking Channel! He is a regular guy who is doing what it takes to make things happen. He has three young kids. He works full-time. He exercises regularly. He cooks a lot, and creates content that he shares on The Average Dad Cooking Channel social media pages. It’s pretty impressive, but what’s even more impressive is prior to him follo...

Welcome to the Season 2 premier of the Scrap Guys Solutions podcast! "It's not what you know or who you know, it's who knows you?" Jeremy received this advice about 25 years ago and in this episode, he provides some real-life examples of why it's so important to build relationships, expand your network, and most importantly, leave a positive impression with people you meet. Ask yourself, when some...

Hear simple tips on how to launch into the new year and make 2025 the best year yet in the Season 1 finale of the Scrap Guy Solutions podcast! And while this episode is all about helping you get to that next level by making things happen, it’s important to highlight the importance of giving back and doing what you can to help make a difference in the lives of others, especially during the holidays...

Introduction: I hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for, including family, friends, and the greatest country in the world! This is a quick tip episode to encourage you to take some You Time. Find a minimum of 3 minutes of quiet time everyday single day where you can reflect, pray, visualize, meditate, or do some breathing exercises. If you have more than 3 minutes...

Take a moment to imagine the unimaginable. Imagine being told that your three year old child has a rare disease that will very likely result in death. You can slow the progression of the disease, but unfortunately it’s too late for any type of treatment to cure the disease or stop the progression. This unimaginable situation was the new reality for Nick & Shanna Quimby and ultimately resulted...

Jason Barum is a local guy who is making things happen with his mindset of "where there's a will, there's a way." As I’ve gotten to know Jason better over the years, I’ve continued to be impressed with his determination and desire to pursue things that he is passionate about. I talked about something I call P-Squared in episode 17 of Scrap Guy Solutions. P-Squared is Purpose and Passion, and Jason...

Hear all about the incredible things TEAM VOGEL vs. Cancer is doing in our community to help local families on their cancer journey. Team Vogel was established to play out Joe Vogel's vision to Pay it Forward and Never Stop Believin'. Over the past 15 years, they have contributed over $525,000 to local hospitals and over 250 families who have been diagnosed with cancer. This volunteer organization...

This is a quick tip episode to help you find something called P Squared. P Squared is Purpose and Passion. One of the best ways to put yourself in a position to be successful, to put yourself in a position to make things happen, to help you enjoy life and live life to it’s fullest is by pursing your P Squared, your purpose and your passion. What are you good at? What were you put on this earth to...

Introduction: Go, go, go! It's been busy at Miller Scrap & Disposal, the boys are playing football, I'm helping coach, and it's time for the annual Morrie Miller Athletic Foundation banquet and golf event to help support and sustain Winona area youth athletics. Interview with Emily Cassellius. Emily is a Winona native who came back to town to raise a family and continue her career in education...

Introduction: Back to school, junior high and youth football seasons kick-off, the college students are back in town, and we have another Big Money Giveaway winner! In this episode, we welcome Christie Ransom from the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce to share some of the great things the Chamber is doing in our community. Christy has been President and CEO of the Chamber since 2019. Christy and her...

Introduction: Baseball season comes to an end, WWE Monday Night Raw in St. Paul, and Summer Olympic Games. Jeremy and Janel go see Garth Brooks/Plus ONE live in Las Vegas to celebrate her 40th birthday. In this episode, Jeremy shares five money saving tips for Las Vegas without sacrificing fun. He talks about the best time to visit, booking a hotel with a free cancelation policy, cheap drinks, foo...

I can't stop thinking about the assassination attempt on President Trump. I’m getting a lot of questions everywhere I go, and at this point, I don’t know anything more than what I’ve seen on social media or the news, but I do know something has to change in our country and it's time for us to come together. The hate and pure disrespect needs to stop. The anti-American mentality needs to change. We...

Introduction: Heading to Las Vegas to celebrate Janel's 40th birthday, Independence Day, fireworks, Ringside Vodka, Miller Scrap & Disposal's Big Money Giveaway, fishing with the boys! This is a Quick Tip Episode to help encourage you to go do it. It’s time to stop overthinking and start doing. It’s time to stop overplanning and start doing. It’s your time to get started. It’s your time to go...

INTRODUCTION: Family road trip to the college world series! HOW TO EARN THE RESPECT OF OTHERS: There are three things everyone of us can do to earn respect from others. First, one of the best ways to earn the respect of others is to be respectful to others. It truly is as easy as treating others the way you would like to be treated. The second thing we can all do to earn respect from others is to...

What a season! The Minnesota Timberwolves brought some much needed excitement and energy to sports fans and non-sports fans alike all across the state of Minnesota and beyond. And better yet, the future of the franchise is bright! Anthony Edwards is absolutely incredible! We have Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, and of course the 6th man of the year, Naz Reid. Not onl...

In this episode, you will hear how two farm kids from different parts of Minnesota met in Winona after high school, fell in love, got married, grew a successful radio business while raising a family, and to this day, continue to actively volunteer and support the community they have lived in for decades. And how did they do it. They did it by betting on themselves. They did it by putting in the ha...