The Pursuit of Quality

This week I had an awesome conversation at the beautiful Erba Verde Farms with owner Bryan Strzelec. Bryan has A LOT of knowledge on the food system, ideas on how we can fix things, and so much inspiring wisdom. I was super inspired by this conversation  and I hope to continue to learn from Bryan as we share new ideas around farming, homesteading, and taking back the confidence to produce off the...

I wanted to take an opportunity to bullet point some stand out ideas in our conversation with Shane and Mikey of First Line / Black Smoke.  The conversation was full of gold, which Ive broken down here into 4 points, with personal experience to extend the point.  A quick recap on these four ideas - Jump right in and enjoy the ride. Use your super power of communication to build a stand out brand....

This week we sat down with Shane & Mikey, founders of First Line Brewing, Black Smoke Bourbon Bar, and soon Lasso's Chicken BBQ. These guys have been bringing awesome southern vibes to the south towns with live country music, family atmosphere, respect, and good food & drinks.  Listen to their story and how they've grown in just 4 years. Be inspired and trust that these family dudes will s...

Welcome to The Pursuit of Quality podcast by Positive Approach - your number one t-shirt slinger.  Our goal with this podcast is to share the stories of change makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We want to spark conversations that will inspire and ignite change.  We buy and love many products and use them everyday. But have you ever stopped and thought about why you love a certain product, or had...

We sat down to chat with Chris Casas, one half of the genius behind Mister Sizzles. Sizzles is a top notch burger joint in West Side Buffalo, vibed out with neons and a vintage feel. It's a family place built on values of quality work environment and service.  In this episode, Chris and I talk about business, family, and the restaurant industry. We uncover what drives him and his wife Casey in the...