The Gold Mine Podcast

Stop running your business from your bank balance. In this Gold Mine Podcast episode, we sit down with our own bookkeeper, Francesca Thornley—founder of Thornley & Knight—for a practical, no-jargon playbook on money management that actually supports growth, sanity, and smart marketing. Francesca shares how she built an all-remote team (many homeschooling moms) over 11 years, why clean books be...

In this episode of The Gold Mine Podcast, coach and Vistage Chair Machen Macdonald (Pro Brilliance Leadership Institute) joins us to unpack how real human connection and true peer advisory can create clarity, accountability, and momentum. We dig into what actually happens inside a Vistage group: morning workshops with national experts (marketing, HR, AI, cybersecurity, finance), lunch and communit...

In this episode of The Goldmine Podcast, we sit down with our friend and entrepreneur Paul Galushkin for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. Paul shares his journey from immigrating to the U.S. from Ukraine as a child to building multiple successful businesses with his wife and partner, Tatyana. We explore the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset—from working with his hands as a teen to...

In this episode of The Gold Mine Podcast we interviewed Ruby Beauchamp, the founder of No Hands Coworking. Ruby shares her journey of starting the co-working space in downtown Auburn, California, and discusses her passion for collaborative spaces. She emphasizes the value of marketing, networking, and getting involved in the community, while also highlighting the benefits of working in a co-workin...

This episode of the Gold Mine Podcast is with Chris Anderson, the owner of Home Detail Services - a home service business focused on helping the 55+ community with dangerous home tasks requiring a ladder. Chris shares the story of how he started his business to pay his way through college and how it evolved into providing specialized services for the 55+ community, focusing on tasks involving ladd...

This Episode of the Podcast is with Cole Flournoy, founder of HelpHero. HelpHero is a social media platform built to promote Charity and doing good in the world. https://www.linkedin.com/company/helphero?trk=public_profile_experience-item_profile-section-card_subtitle-click The Gold Mine Podcast is an Auburn Business Ventures production Website: https://www.auburnbusinessventures.com/ Information...

In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Micah Whitehead and Sheldon Steele, the founders of Buildry. A platform where Real Estate Agents can earn commissions by refeering ADU builds and other home services. Our discussion covered and explanation of how their system works and how it helps Real Estate Agents, Homeowners, and Contractors. https://www.gobuildry.com/ https://apps.apple.com/in/app...

In this episode of the podcast we interviewed Joe Uhan, a physical therapist and stride coach. Our conversation covered topics including how he found his way to private practice, why someone might need physical therapy, and the pros and cons to how physical therapy fits into our current healthcare system. https://uhanperformance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/uhanperformance/ https://www.instagram....

In this episode we interview Mike Mendelson, one of the co-founders of Upduo. Topics of discussion in this episode include how we typically think about education, how peer-to-peer learning allows education to scale accross groups and organizations, what learning pathways are and how to opitimize learning trajectories for anyone. Learn more about Upduo: https://www.upduo.com/ The Gold Mine Podcast...

In this episode we talked with Machen MacDonald who is a #1 best-selling author and creator of the highly successful Power of Coaching book series. He is a certified business coach and life coach, certified Master Coach and Certified MindScan Consultant. Find out more about Machen and his business coaching practice: https://probrilliance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/machenmacdonald/ __________...

In this episode we talk with David Lease who owns an Ace Hardware Franchise in Meadow Vista We discussed his movement to brick-and-mortar business from IT consulting and other interesting details about owning a business. Find out more about David Lease https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/16972 The Gold Mine Podcast is an Auburn Business Ventures production Website: https://www.auburnbusiness...

In this episode we interviewed Elizabeth Jade, Senior Business Advisor with M & A Business Advisors. She gave an introduction to topics including confidential business sales, the preparation for a business sale and the opportunity for younger individuals to acquire businesses built by the Baby Boomer generation. Find out more about Elizabeth Jade https://mabusinessadvisors.com/elizabethjade/ T...

Today's episode of the podcast is with Heather Hentschel, owner of HellaTan Boutique. She shared her story and showed us how intuition, tenacity and creativity come together to form new beginnings and successes. Find out more about Heather Hentschel and HellaTan Boutique: https://www.hellatanboutique.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellatancali/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hella_ta...

In this episode we sat down with Melissa Moon and talked about her practice of healing through touch as well as other forms of healing through the body's natural response to exterior and interior input. Find out more about Melissa Moon and Moon Healing Studio: https://www.mlmoonstudio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLMoonstudio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/guest Instagram: https://www...

In this episode we sat down with Graham McBain and talked about how he started a hardware company and discovered that software was making the hardware obsolete. He then started a distributed (blockchain) map database, selling that, and finally moved into fintech (Financial Technology) with Moov.io Find out more about Graham McBain and Moov: https://moov.io Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmc...

In this episode we sat down with Steven Norrell, an Entrepreneurship and mindset coach focused on teaching people how to live their ideal lifestyle. We talked about how to "Live Big", not limiting yourself to your perceived boundaries, and using comfort as a signal that you might not be living up to your potential. Find out more about Steven Norrell and the Live Big Academy: https://www.stevennorr...

In this episode we talked with David Beseler, owner of 48 Planks, a reclaimed wood furniture builder. We discussed volunteering to find your passion, avoiding excuses, and embracing your strengths without abandoning your weaknesses. Find out more about David and 48 Planks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/48planks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48Planks/ __________________________________...

In this episode we talked with Rob Miszti of XYZ Financial Services. We outlined the new California retirement program called CalSavers and it's impact on businesses. We also talked about the different routes for retirement planning and how a rotisserie oven is a good analogy for a dependable savings strategy. Find out more about Rob and XYZ Financial Services: https://www.xyzfinancialservices.com...

Wayne Trimble is the owner of Auburn Auto Doctors, an auto repair shop operating in Auburn since 2012, and Auburn Guns and Ammo. He is very involved in the Auburn Business Community, participating in many Chamber of Commerce and other community events, and even serving as the Chamber President for a year. The conversation ranged from how entrepreneurship is a journey of learning to why you should...

Jennifer Carrasco is a 1st Phorm athlete, CEO of Rocklin-Roseville Electric, Host of the WTF is Beauty Anyway Podcast, owner of V Skincare, and Virago Skin and Body, a full service skin and body studio offering a variety of services including facials, permanent makeup, tattoo removal, non-invasive body treatments, and more! Find out more about Jenn and her ventures: https://virago.studio/ https://...

Steve Seay is a leadership coach and trainer. His focus is on getting your whole life in order, as a mess in one area tends to influence others. He offers one on one and team coaching, as well as leadership speaking and workshops. Find out more by visiting https://coachsteveseay.com/ The Gold Mine Podcast is an Auburn Business Ventures production Website: https://www.auburnbusinessventures.com/ In...

Matt Rollens is the owner and creator of Dragon Glassware, a boutique, designer glasssware company based out of Northern CA. They offer a variety of handmade, artisan glassware and accessories for the home and kitchen. We talked product, selling on Amazon, supply chain, and doing the difficult things. Find out more about Dragon Glassware: Website: https://dragonglassware.com/ Instagram: https://ww...

Hailey Kleinhans is the co-owner and operator of Capitol Floats - Auburn. Our conversation ranged from getting out of your comfort zone, to the benefits of floating, to learning to admit ignorance. Find out more about Capitol Floats: Website: https://www.capitolfloats.com/auburn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitolfloatsauburn/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitolfloatsauburn L...

Brandy Alvis is the founder of Sage Sleep Organics, an organic bedding company manufacturing right outside Sacramento. She shares her journey of learning entrepreneurship inside a company, and moving out on her own afterwards. Find out more about Sage Sleep Organics: Website: https://sagesleeporganics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagesleep/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sag...

Joe Arrigo is professional recruiter, resume writer, and MBTI consultant. He specializes in small group workshops for both large and small operations. We talked about personalities and how they affect our interactions, skills, and careers. Find out more about Advisr Enterprises: Website: https://www.advisrenterprises.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advisrenterprises/?hl=en Facebook: http...