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| Mastering Your Minutes feat. Alexis Haselberger: Time Management and Productivity Coach | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:42:38 | |
This episode of the Small Business Origins podcast features guest Alexis Haselberger, a time management and productivity coach from San Francisco. She shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship and coaching, as well as advice for improving efficiency, prioritization, planning, focus, and more. You'll hear all about how she got started, and how she can help you. Main discussion points: - Alexis' transition from working at startups to starting her own business - Common time management myths and mistakes - Strategies for productivity, planning, prioritization - Building sustainable habits - Managing distractions and notifications Guest Bio: Alexis Haselberger is a time management and productivity coach who helps people do more and stress less through coaching, workshops and online courses. Her pragmatic, yet fun, approach helps people easily integrate practical, realistic strategies into their lives so that they can do more of what they want and less of what they don't. Alexis has taught thousands of individuals to take control of their time and her clients include Google, Lyft, Workday, Capital One, Upwork and more. Key Quotes: "I had worked in startups and I was familiar with entrepreneurship...I just didn't think about it for me." (00:05:47) "There are a number of different traits, tendencies, scales where they have something to do with how we get things done. And knowing about ourselves helps us to build sustainable strategies." (00:20:39) "I teach science backed habit strategies that help us with that...we also talk about strategies and teach people strategies so that they can sort of create focus out of thin air when you need to because sometimes you need to." (00:28:32, 00:29:47) Links Mentioned: | |||
| Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome: An Approach to Entrepreneurial Success featuring Tiago Fiara, Solopreneur, Business Coach, and Consultant. | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:34:50 | |
This episode we speak with Tiago Fiara, a solopreneur, business coach, and consultant from Portugal. Hear Tiago's journey from working at Google to becoming an entrepreneur, the common traps entrepreneurs fall into, and advice for starting and growing a business. Main Discussion Points: - Leaving corporate jobs to pursue entrepreneurial dreams - Dealing with "shiny object syndrome" and lack of focus - Importance of getting a business coach/consultant - Steps for identifying your target customer and finding product/market fit - Leveraging your existing network to generate leads and sales Guest Bio: My name is Tiago Faria, and I help coaches, mentors, consultants and other professionals in the help industry to unearth premium dream clients from their current follower/subscriber lists. My “Anti-Marketing Method” is based on 3 pillars: turning generic services into irresistible offers, turning your contact network into your own sales team, and uncovering dream clients that are hidden in your current audiences. Key Quotes: "It takes a lot of time to do something that is extremely necessary, but most of us avoid it...talking to people first." (Tiago at 02:39) "The power of everything that works in business world is to be consistent and choose something simple and just do it until it works." (Tiago at 19:53) "I focus more on people that work in this kind of industry, people that generate results for others, service providers, coaches, consultants..." (Tiago at 27:23) Links Mentioned: | |||
| Unlocking Financial Freedom: A Guide for Entrepreneurs feat. Richard Gusmano with Business Credit Consultants | 23 May 2024 | 00:46:18 | |
In this episode we gain amazing insights from Entrepreneurs from Richard Guzmano, founder of Business Credit Consultants. Tune in as we discuss Richard's journey into entrepreneurship, how he helps small businesses with financing and advisory services, common mistakes entrepreneurs make with funding, and more. Main Discussion Points: - Richard's origin story - Started off delivering items as an independent contractor, then became a dispatcher and started his own delivery company (00:04:44) - How Richard helps entrepreneurs today - Prepares small businesses for financing, provides advisory services, acts as a fractional CFO, connects businesses with lending partners (00:15:58) - Biggest funding mistakes entrepreneurs make - Not planning for enough operating capital, using high-interest merchant cash advances (00:24:37) - Providing well-rounded financial guidance to entrepreneurs - Helping with budgeting, growth planning, debt management in addition to lending facilitation (00:36:54) Guest Bio: Richard Gusmano is an award-winning entrepreneur who has a proven track record of owning, operating, and scaling businesses in diverse industries, including Logistics, Health Insurance and Health Care Consulting, Real Estate Development, Manufacturing, and Hospitality. For over ten years, he has been the visionary founder and Lead Consultant at Business Credit Consultants (BCCUSA.com), acknowledged as the Nation’s foremost small business Fintech Advisory for monthly payment credit facilities. Drawing from his firsthand experience of the challenges business owners face daily, Richard’s profound understanding underpins BCCUSA’s approach. The teams’ genuine desire to relate and to empathize with entrepreneurs’ needs fuels their commitment to offer tailored solutions, while fostering strong bank relationships that support and uplift businesses in their endeavors. To transform the outdated lending approach, BCCUSA created Lendotics, a proprietary AI-powered Digital Loan Qualifying System (LQS). It analyzes a business’s financials through a secured platform, giving owners complete transparency regarding their lending eligibility within minutes. The system also predicts the best credit options for business owners and suggests steps to improve credit eligibility. Company Bio: Business Credit Consultants prepares small businesses for financing, provides advisory services, and connects entrepreneurs with lending partners. Services include acting as a fractional CFO, helping with growth planning, and debt restructuring. Key Quotes: "Really it was where we are now and where we've been since 2011 is a culmination of a career and experience in dealing with all different types of business." (00:09:42) - Richard Gusmano "The biggest mistake that we see, John, is that when people start their businesses and they got great ideas and they've identified a good market, they haven't really truly identified the amount of capital they need to make it through." (00:28:32) - Richard Gusmano Links Mentioned: | |||
| Passion for Cars with Rehab Garage feat. Will Patterson | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:05:22 | |
An important part of what we do here at The Beef is introducing you to businesses whose services you’ll love. Today, we get acquainted with Will Patterson from Rehab Garage! Tuning in, you’ll hear the story of how Will started his first business at the tender age of 12, raising money to buy his first car and falling in love with the repair and restoration process. You’ll also learn what sparked his interest in starting his shop after his years in construction and manufacturing and what his goal has been from the beginning: to create and meet realistic expectations for people whose cars hold meaning for them! Get inspired by Will’s story of growth springing from on-the-job education before taking a page out of his book and learning to ask for help. As Will point out, it takes incredible fortitude for your business to survive the challenges that come up along the way. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “I want to do something where people’s expectations are realistic. They’re told upfront: this is the real situation, this is what the real cost could be, and your car may or may not be worth doing.” — Will Patterson [0:20:50] “If we think of one thing that everyone in the world is connected to right now, it’s their cars.” — Will Patterson [0:29:10] “One way to become successful is by surrounding yourself with people that will help you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and get help. Just make sure to give it back along the way somehow.” — Will Patterson [0:56:56] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| German Beer in Texas with Altstadt Brewery feat. Craig Rowan & John Slaughter | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
Twice a year, Tomball, Texas celebrates its Germanic heritage during a special celebration called the German Festival-- and from what we can tell, nothing goes better with German culture than beer! Altstadt Brewery played a central role in one of the biannual German Festivals, and today on the show we get together with Head Brewer, Craig Rowan, and Houston Regional Manager, John Slaughter, to talk all things beer, brewing, and community. You don’t need to know a whole lot about beer to enjoy it, and many fans are often shocked to learn just how complicated the brewing process is. Our conversation today covers a bunch of different topics, from the complexity of the brewing process and the history of Altstadt to the trip to Germany that started it all. We unpack why brewing beer is more complex than wine cultivation, the process for imitating the water profile of specific towns in Europe, and why the quality of beer decreases the further it travels from where it was made. Our guests also share their views on how to market beer, why they don’t believe in smearing their competitors, and why a good beer speaks for itself. There’s nothing quite like seeing people enjoying a product that you spent years crafting, and the sense of community at German Fest makes it all the more inspiring. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the science of beer and the passionate people behind the product! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “[When] I got to Altstadt, they invested a lot of money in my education. I’m very grateful. Even the experiences of being thrown to the wolves, being allowed to fail, and really learning lessons from your failures more than anything. It's just great. A lot of that is what led me here.” — Craig Rowan [0:16:31] “Every new thing I learned just unlocked all this other stuff that I didn't realize I didn't know, right? It's just a spiderweb of new things. Every new thing you learn just leads you to a bunch of things you're ignorant about beer.” — Craig Rowan [0:17:17] “Beer is one of the most complex alcoholic beverages out there. It's more complex than wine.” — John Slaughter [0:17:28] “Even if you don't know anything about beer. If you taste a beer, and it tastes good, you're gonna buy that beer, if you have the ability to buy it.” — John Slaughter [0:45:12] “It just blows my mind. Every time I see something like this. People walking around with stuff we put so much work into. It’s worth all the strife you go through for it.” — Craig Rowan [0:46:41] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Personalize Your Door with Doormat Decoir feat. Alex, Lindsey & Lauren | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:45:42 | |
The atmosphere between today’s three guests is electric, and you’ll laugh as much during this episode as you’ll learn from it! Loren and Lindsey are the co-founders of Doormat DeCoir, and Alex is their marketing manager and social media ambassador (and their best friend). Did you know that there are 15 steps involved in making a Doormat DeCoir doormat? Yes, it’s hard work (especially when you invent your own process as they did!). But if you have a door, you need a doormat, so you might as well make it a high-quality, customized one while you’re at it. Tune in today to hear how Doormat DeCoir came into being, what sets the business apart from other doormat businesses, and the ups and downs that have come along with it! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “What sets us apart is that we don’t paint any of our doormats.” — Alex [0:13:09] “Doormat DeCoir went green!” — Lindsey [0:26:34] “People learn real quick after shopping with Doormat DeCoir that it’s the perfect gift for any occasion.” — Loren [0:35:13] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup Please nominate our show under 3 categories: People's Choice, Best Male Hosted and Best Business! We sure would appreciate it. | |||
| Mental Wellness in EMS with Beyond The Lights: Our Stories feat. Clint Dubose | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:40:33 | |
Today we're getting into the important topic of mental health and the progress made in the field of EMS and first responders around this issue. We can all use a few words of encouragement to make it through some of the tough seasons that are bound to come around from time to time! Joining the show today is Clint, a seasoned professional from different sectors in the world of first response, having worked in the fire department as well as an EMS. The idea here is to open up the dialogue about common issues that many of us face. Clint took his passion for writing and his experiences in the field and dedicated himself to a new project; what started out as a script for a feature film has transformed into a series of interviews and stories compiled into a dedicated web series. Clint talks about how this evolution happened, his hopes to still make a film once he raises enough money, and we also get to discuss the environments that many of us came up in and how these are progressing. So, to hear it all from Clint and the important and exciting strides he's making for our community, be sure to listen in! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “So often I think it's easy for us to neglect our own mental health, and to forget that we need to stop and check-in on ourselves and take care of ourselves sometimes.” — John Kelley [0:01:31] “I wanted to open up a dialogue between us, get us talking to each other. I guess being more accepting of each other's problems.” — Clint [0:10:02] “My way of dealing with things has always been writing, so I wrote a script and it had a lot to do with mental health and EMS, and so I really wanted to make this movie.” — Clint [0:10:44] “What I would like to do is hit a new department every week, talk to somebody new about their struggles with their mental health. I want to go everywhere, see everybody.” — Clint [0:16:46] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Clint Beyond the Lights Website Beyond the Lights on YouTube | |||
| Helping Heroes Heal with ProjectZero feat. Kyle Shutic | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:51:59 | |
Welcome back to The Beef! In conversation with us today we have Kyle from ProjectZero, where professional counseling meets a peer support group for veterans and first responders. During today’s discussion, we hear the story of how ProjectZero came to fruition, how it benefits those who take advantage of the services offered, and what the two different avenues of support look like. Kyle describes the different techniques used to connect the relevant people to the services they need, and explains how campfire storytelling enables veterans and first responders to open up in ways they cannot do elsewhere. We touch on vulnerability and discuss the possibility of approaching mental health from a maintenance perspective, rather than an emergency one. His approach is to always want the best for people, but never to consider them broken. Join us today to hear what that means, find out how the veteran in your life can find the mental health care they need, and learn how you can get involved. Thanks for joining us! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “Honestly, from my service in the military, watching people that I served with, and then meeting people along the way; that was the biggest catalyst, watching the meter move on and how they were successful, and those who are unfortunately no longer here with us. How can we make a difference in some way we know how?” — Kyle Shutic [0:12:24] “On our professional services side, you can go talk to somebody. It’s completely anonymous, and completely confidential. It doesn’t cost you anything. You go to, on average, thirteen sessions, some one-on-one, and some group.” — Kyle Shutic [0:20:02] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| The Ups and Downs of Law Firms with Bowen Law Firm feat. Boë Bowen | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:36:19 | |
Welcome back to The Beef! During today’s episode, we’re setting a new bar for our guests with Boe Bowen from Bowen Law Firm - pun intended. He's joining us in conversation today to tell his story, and reveal the ups and downs of working across many areas of law. Boe attributes his success to his wife having believed in him since they met as teenagers, and celebrates the team of lawyers that enable him to work on such a wide variety of cases. We touch on having difficult conversations with clients, and which areas of law are his most and least favorite to work on. You’ll hear about in-office dynamics and why hiding hiccups from the boss is never a good idea, before hearing about merch, events, and where you can find Bowen Law Firm. Objectivity is a theme of this discussion, and Boe tells the story of how he sometimes goes as far as to recommend that clients don’t move forward with their divorce. His goal is for his clients to make money, not himself, and while he may be accused of bad business for that reason, he loves the work that he does! Thanks for tuning in. Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “I’ve had a dream, since I started middle school, to be an attorney. I like to say, since I was knee-high to a duck.” — Boe Bowen [0:07:33] “Who takes a high school drop out and turns him into an attorney? That shows what a strong woman can do for a man. Her belief is why I got so far.” — Boe Bowen [0:07:55] “I’m lucky that I have a great staff. Meaning we are able to offer family law which includes divorce with or without children, my personal favorite, adoptions, and also estate planning which is the sad part of my job. And then civil litigation as well.” — Boe Bowen [0:09:51] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Helping Women Veterans with Sisters in Service Podcast feat. Cat Corchado | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:54:37 | |
Today on The Beef, we have the privilege of hosting Cat Corchado with Sisters in Service Podcast. A military brat and veteran herself, Cat tells the story of completing 20 years of service, only to find herself stuck for work after her return. After becoming involved with the Women's Veterans Network and meeting many women with similar experiences, she felt motivated to start her podcast, Sisters in Service, which acts as a platform for veterans to share their stories in the hope of inspiring and supporting listeners. Many women with a military background don’t identify as veterans, but Cat believes that if you’ve donned the uniform, you’ve earned your status. Tune in today to learn about her life philosophy and long-term plans, what motivates her to keep the podcast going, and how you can get involved. Thanks for joining us! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “The military makes you think that when you retire, to use a sports analogy, a first drawn draft pick. Everyone’s going to be throwing money at you, contracts at you; I left thinking there would be music and balloons and confetti, and there was nothing.” — Cat Corchado [0:07:46] "After service, no one wants to hear anything you have to say about it, because no one understands. Sisters in Service is a platform that gives women a chance to say ‘This happened, and this is how I got through it’, because there might be other women listening and struggling, and thinking they're the only ones when they're not." — Cat Corchado [0:12:10] "As veterans, if we don't help each other, no one's going to help us. So, we have to give each other that help, that leg up, that hand up. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!” — Cat Corchado [0:12:52] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Beyond the Emergencies with Tomball Fire Department feat. Fire Chief Joe Sykora and Assistant Chief Jeff Cook | 26 May 2022 | 00:43:46 | |
Today on The Beef, John's got quite the job on his hands as his two bosses join him in the studio for a chat! Tomball Fire Department's own Fire Chief Joe Sykora and Assistant Chief Jeff Cook hang out with John and tell all about what it's like being some of Tomball's respected first-responders. All three of these amazing fellas have lots of experience in this field and talk about the benefits of working for the fire department (aside from putting out fires!), the love that they all have for Tomball as a city, and the importance of enforcing the rules. They share a heart-to-heart about how working together so closely helps build that sense of camaraderie that's less like working as friends, and more like working as family. For an amazing episode all about Tomball, first-responders, and everyone's comfort TV shows, be sure to listen in! Key Points from This Episode:
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| Kickbox Your Way Into Fitness with 9Round Tomball feat. Bailey, Charlie and Mason | 19 May 2022 | 00:54:24 | |
Welcome to a very special episode of The Beef, where we have the entire team from 9Round Tomball in the studio with us today! Join us as we speak with Charlie Mulder and his kids, Mason and Bailey. Tune in to hear their story, starting with a word of wisdom from Charlie, when it comes to workouts, choose somewhere that’s going to kick your ass! You’ll hear how Charlie first discovered 9Round, and Bailey and Mason share their fitness stories, before telling us about their team dynamic, and discussing the power of cultivating healthy habits. You’ll learn what they offer that goes beyond training, and why their approach is to create a relationship-based facility that is high on accountability. We talk about motivation, learn how the gym is structured, and find out how to up-skill yourself using their resources from the comfort of your home. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “That’s my biggest thing I want listeners to know: go somewhere that’s gonna kick your ass, because if you’re not, then what are you doing?” — Charlie Mulder [0:05:13] “We have an online portal system that allows you to get onto a nutrition program, and the nutrition program has daily meal plans. The other thing we provide beyond nutrition is accountability.” — Charlie Mulder [0:22:48] “We’re trying to build a community rather than just your average, ‘go to the gym, lift weights, feel uncomfortable.’ We definitely advocate for more of a relationship than just a quick in and out.” — Bailey Mulder [0:25:48] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| #EconDevWeek in Tomball featuring TEDC's Executive Director, Kelly Violette | 12 May 2022 | 01:00:44 | |
On this very special episode of The Beef, Kelly tells us all about what the Tomball Economic Development Corporation has planned for 2022 after the success of 2021, why she and TEDC advocate for small businesses to relocate to Tomball and the benefits of moving here, and a few hints at some amazing projects to come! She shares some personal stories about where she grew up, how a lack of planning and development affected her hometown, and why she decided to star in a career such as economic development. If you have never heard of an Economic Development Corporation, this episode is for you! Key Points From This Episode: • Hear why Kelly and John both agree about mid-day being the best part of the day. • Hear about life in Riverside, California, where Kelly was born. • Kelly talks about the growth of her hometown and the lack of preparedness for the area. • Kelly talks about playing SimCity as a child and how it relates to the jobs she has had. • John talks about his love for the area, where he has lived recently, and how his family relocated in the past year to The City of Tomball. • John mentions how well Tomball has handled the unprecedented growth it has encountered recently. • Kelly talks about how shocked people are that she wound up in a small town in Texas. • John discusses how a few people have moved from California to Tomball, TX in the past few years. • Kelly discusses her background in planning and how much she loves her job at the Tomball EDC. • John and Kelly discuss the inner workings of municipalities, how long projects take and the importance of every department within a city. • John talks about the importance of talking to local groups like an EDC or Chamber of Commerce when moving a business into a city. • Kelly explains exactly what the EDC is and why it is so important. • Kelly mentions some of the things Tomball and EDC does to incentivize new businesses. • Kelly mentions some of the large projects that have been worked on in the past, and a few coming in the future. • Kelly teaches us about the 1979 Economic Development Act and how cities are taking advantage (in a good way) of the opportunity this created. • Kelly and John talk about the Technology & Business Park and how it is almost completely full. • Kelly tells us how to support the Tomball EDC. • Kelly talks about the upgrades coming for the old part of Tomball. • Kelly mentions some of the grants available to businesses in the Tomball area. • Kelly shares final thoughts about the EDC and what she wants us to know. Tweetables: "Hands down, I would say it's making our communities awesome. It really is. It's trying to improve the quality of life for the communities and the people that live there and work there and spend money there, and the basis of it essentially is bringing in employers." - Kelly [0:17:21] "I tell people that I've got the best job in Tomball. Because I feel like I really do. " - Kelly [0:19:55] "We try really hard to to make sure that the projects that we work on are in line with our strategic work plan and in line with the council's comprehensive plan and their strategic plan." - Kelly [0:22:15] "Let's see what we can do if we plan for growth happening for us. And that's, I think, what we were able to do with the comprehensive plan in 09', which was our first comp plan and that whole process was phenomenal. I mean, that was where the farmers market idea really was born." - Kelly [0:22:55] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| From Classroom to Kitchen: No Additives, All Flavor featuring Shane Nobles with Pain Train Salsa | 09 May 2024 | 01:05:11 | |
In this episode of Small Business Origins, we talk to Tomball Economic Development Corporation's second success story: Shane Nobles, founder of Pain Train Salsa based in Tomball, Texas. We talk about so much, but the story of transitioning from being a coach to a salsa king couldn't be any more interesting than this. Tune in to hear: - How Shane first got inspired to make his own salsa while working as a bartender at Pappasito's (5:55) - Starting out selling 49 jars at local farmer's markets in Tomball (9:40) - Expanding to multiple farmer's markets across Houston and the scaling challenges (12:13) - Transitioning the business from a side hustle while teaching to a full-time endeavor (20:14) - Obtaining those first retail accounts with local grocery stores (14:12) and larger chains like HEB, Spec's and Central Market (22:56) - The production process over time - going from home kitchen to commercial kitchen to upgrading with new equipment as the business grew (41:26) - Managing the supply chain complexities selling a fresh, perishable product (44:55) - Funding and building a new production facility to meet demand (48:35) - Giving back to the Tomball community and local schools (36:25) - Goals for the future including a "Welcome to Tomball, famous for creamy avocado" water tower (55:09) Shane Nobles is a Tomball, Texas entrepreneur and founder of Pain Train Salsa. He started the business in 2014, selling jars of his homemade salsa at local farmer's markets. Since then, Pain Train Salsa has expanded across Texas, now selling in major grocery store chains while still maintaining Shane's commitment to an all-natural, handcrafted product. Pain Train Salsa is a Tomball, Texas-based salsa company making ultra-fresh, all-natural salsas and avocado sauces. Founded by Shane Nobles in 2014, Pain Train started out selling at local farmer's markets and has grown to become one of the top-selling local brands across Texas grocery stores. Their flagship product is the Creamy Avocado salsa. Tweetables: "I have it shelf life tested in FSNS lab in San Antonio. I did it for 3 months. I was like, if it you know, we can't sell in 3 months, we're in trouble." (45:16) "If you wanna buy Pace Picante Sauce, then, hey man, they got a whole section for you. But if you want the good stuff and I tell people I go, it's only expensive the first time you buy it." (30:51) Links Mentioned: | |||
| Cooking With a Purpose with Campfield's Creole Kitchen feat. Michael Ford | 05 May 2022 | 00:48:20 | |
Welcome to a brand new episode of The Beef! Joining us today is Michael Ford with Campfield’s Creole Kitchen. Tune in to hear the story of how Michael drove all the way to The Beef’s HQ to serve his incredible Boudin Balls to Andrew before we dive into Michael’s career history leading up to starting his own business. These balls were the beginning of his business, before he introduced crawfish to the menu. Hear the story of how he got started, and what motivated him to take the leap and leave his full time job to pursue his passion, before achieving some unexpected success. Find out what’s on the menu, get some recipe tips from a master in his trade, hear the story of how his passion-driven business grew from a hobby to a full time job, and find out how you can get involved! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “I would wake up to go to work, I wasn’t happy. While I’m at work, ten, eleven hours a day, I’m thinking about food, what can I do to make that better.” — Michael Ford [0:11:39] “My formal training was as a kid, knowing how it’s supposed to taste. My grandmother’s cooking, all the women in my family. If I don’t get it to taste like this, it ain’t good.” — Michael Ford [0:19:56] “I’m cooking authentic, cajun, Creole food. Louisiana style cooking where you’ll find your crawfish etouffee, jambalaya, fried fish, pastas, red beans and rice, fried fish, whatever you want! Boudin balls, that’s a big hit.” — Michael Ford [0:35:26] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Campfield’s Creole Kitchen Email Campfield’s Creole Kitchen on Instagram | |||
| Finances Through Marriage & Divorce with Next Step Financial Transitions feat. Lance Elrod | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:49:54 | |
Many of us have postponed financial planning, or are still postponing it, for one reason or another. And sometimes those reasons can be emotional rather than rational. Whether you’re determined to pay off your home as soon as possible or need to get out of student debt, financial advisors should meet you where you’re at and take your goals into account. Today on the show we get together with Lance Elrod, co-owner of Next Step Divorce Solutions, as well as Next Step Financial Transitions, which he founded with his wife just over a year ago. We are also joined by co-host John Fritzsching, of the Business Growth Hacks Podcast, to talk with Lance about how he founded his business and some of the amazing ways he is serving his core customer base. In our discussion, Lance shares what he’s learned as a financial planner, why it’s never too early to look at your financial goals, and why everyone’s ideal financial plan is unique. We also delve into how newlyweds can benefit from financial planning and why divorce proceedings shouldn’t leave financial ruin in its wake. If you’re interested in financial advice and are looking for a way to get started, then today’s episode is for you! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “When we think about financial planning, we want to look at stuff comprehensively. So we're both certified financial planners, my wife and I, which means we don't think of financial planning as a cookie-cutter process. We also don't think of it just as investment management.” — Lance Elrod [0:18:02] “We chose to kind of marry the assets under management and the flat fee. So that our clients know they are getting financial planning first and foremost.” — Lance Elrod [0:23:54] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Next Step Financial Transitions | |||
| Double Threat: Disrupting Healthcare & Education with Quickr & Experience Communities feat. Adam Bragg | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:44:10 | |
Today on The Beef, we're joined by entrepreneur, speaker, and former professional athlete, Adam Bragg. Adam co-founded not one, but two innovative startup companies that are disrupting the healthcare and education industries. In this episode, he shares the astute observations out of which Quickr and Experience Communities were conceived and the goals of each of these groundbreaking startups! We learn how Quickr is putting the power back into the hands of patients, connecting them with their health records, and ensuring personalized care, while Experience Communities aims to bring the physical infrastructure of on-campus learning to online learning. To be the first to hear about the future of both education and healthcare, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “Online learning is the future, it makes learning accessible, but it’s not fun.” — Adam Bragg [0:06:46] “Give it 10 years and there are going to be massive benefits that get showcased to being able to learn online. It’s a different medium.” — Adam Bragg [0:10:47] “Fundamentally, your health story is your life story.” — Adam Bragg [0:21:57] “The availability of health information, the transparency, all of that unlocks this next generation of care that is ultimately going to benefit the patient.” — Adam Bragg [0:28:55] “We’re in a world now where personalization and feeling like your voice is heard is so important.” — Adam Bragg [0:32:15] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Disrupting the Burrito World with Überrito featuring Jacob, Dylan & Chris | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
Welcome back to the Beef! We’ve got a full house today with Jacob, Chris, and Dylan from Überrito joining us in conversation. Überrito is a burrito shop with a new franchise coming up in Huntsville and today you’ll hear the story of how Dylan uprooted his life to become Jacob’s business partner in their franchise of Überrito, and why they are so passionate about the brand. Learn about their backgrounds in the restaurant industry, and what motivated them to move forward into a space where there was a payout for them, rather than building someone else’s business. Chris shares the story of how he met Jacob and Dylan, and reveals the character traits he noticed that caused him to trust them and invest in their ideas. You’ll hear about the best items on the menu and the amazing variety they have on offer, as well as where to find their locations and what they plan to do next. Tune in to hear from this inspiring team today! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “I have been working in the restaurant industry since I was sixteen years old, until I realized I had been busting my ass for all these other companies, they’d get acquired and sold and we’d get a payout. I thought, ‘If I’m going to work hard, I want there to be a payout for me!’” — Jacob [0:07:15] “We’ve got cilantro lime rice, we’ve got cauliflower rice for those who want the healthier option, freshly made black beans, pinto beans, refried beans, so many options.” — Jacob [0:28:50] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Building a Business from the Ground Up with Torque Tools Feat. Chris Gulitti | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:36:16 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Beef! With us today, we have Chris Gulitti from Torque Tools. A fast-growing business with the customer service ethic of a mom and pop shop, Torque Tools caters to a huge variety of industrial businesses in Texas and beyond. During our conversation with Chris, he reveals the nuts and bolts of the day-to-day operations of the business, where he offers sales, service, rental, calibration, tool repair, and more. Hear what sets Torque Tools apart and the story of how it has grown into a flourishing business, thriving through the pandemic and building a strong team of employees with amazing buy-in to the business. For all this and so much more, make sure not to miss our discussion with Chris Gulitti from Torque Tools! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “You gotta give it 100 percent effort. If you give it half effort, you’re going to get half a result.” — Chris Gulitti [0:10:42] “It’s a unique business to be in. You’re never doing the same thing every day. I’ve climbed wind towers in the morning and been on a railroad in the afternoon.” — Chris Gulitti [0:17:25] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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| Making the Connection to Mental Health and Addiction Recovery with Mosaics of Mercy feat. Paige Butler | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:46:38 | |
Out of all the states in America, Texas is ranked second last in terms of access to care for mental health struggles. Paige Butler and the other inspirational people who make up the Mosaics of Mercy community, are determined to help as many people in the state as they can to navigate mental health and addiction recovery. In today’s episode Paige shares how her daughter’s struggles with mental health and addiction have impacted her own life, and how this experience led her to co-found the organization. We discuss the methods used by Mosaics of Mercy to help the people they serve, and the big project that they are currently working on. Mental health and addiction are heavily stigmatized by society, and this makes getting help a major challenge, but because of people like Paige, so many lives are being saved. Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “It was so healing to us to gather together and talk about our journeys.” — Paige Butler [0:07:01] “We help families navigate mental health and addiction recovery.” — Paige Butler [0:10:47] “Everyone has a story and everyone has a different part of hope in the journey.” — Paige Butler [0:15:46] “It’s hard to be a non-profit for mental health. People don’t like to talk about it. People don’t even like to support it financially for the most part.” — Paige Butler [0:18:00] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Mosaics of Mercy Phone Number: (346) 703-0051 | |||
| Blossoming into Agriculture Business with The Arbor Gate feat. Beverly Welch | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:27:27 | |
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Beef! Joining us in conversation today is Beverly Welch from The Arbor Gate. Tune in to hear the story of how she has built her business as an alternative to the big box nursery shops in Texas, with a focus on educating her customers to build and care for their own gardens. Prior to the pandemic, The Arbor Gate offered complimentary classes that even the most masterful gardeners could learn from. Today, their education of clients looks quite different, taking the form of thorough in person conversations and guidance. The Arbor Gate is truly a Mom and Pop Shop, and you’ll hear about the products that set customers up for success at home. Much like the Beef, The Arbor Gate aims to be a resource first, with their sales coming second, and they are certainly reaping the rewards. Tune in to hear more about Beverly and her husband’s business model and how you can get involved today. Key Points From This Episode: • An introduction to today’s guest, Beverly, with the Arbor Gate. • Ice-breaker question: the habit at work you are trying to break. • The story of how the Arbor Gate started. • What the Arbor Gate offers that’s different from big box stores: education. • The educational classes they offered before the pandemic. • Why it’s so important to offer local products: these plants are acclimated to the area. • The art element of what is offered by the Arbor Gate to personalize your garden. • What is stocked at the gift shop on their property for interior and outdoor decor. • The surge that has helped them to get through a really difficult time. • How Beverly’s in-person consultations make a big difference to how she does business. • Educational classes that were appropriate even for master gardeners. • Why Beverly’s business is truly a ‘Mom and Pop Shop’. • The best way to support the Arbor Gate: shop, visit the website, subscribe to their newsletter, read the blog, and follow them on social media. • Their incredible blog which includes writing by horticulturist Greg Grant. • Why they make their own food, soil and compost. • The Completely Easy Method that can be ordered on the website. • Being a resource first and how that ties into the principles of the Beef.
Tweetables: “First and foremost, education. We want our customers to be well educated on the climate, what to plant, where to plant, when to plant. That’s really important.” — Beverly Welch [0:10:16] “We offer celebrity service to every single one of our clients. We want them to have a great experience.” — Beverly Welch [0:10:54] “We have an incredible blog. We have people such as Greg Grant who is a well-known horticulturist in Texas. His story is amazing. He’s an incredible writer. It’s like he’s sitting here, talking to you, not elevated out of reach for the common person.” — Beverly Welch [0:22:02]
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| Custom Furniture and Client Satisfaction with 209th Design/Muse 301 feat. Troy Garza | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:53:27 | |
Welcome back to The Beef! In conversation with us today is Troy Garza, from 209th Design and Muse 301. Tune in to hear the story of how he started painting at the age of 39, worked for his father’s company for nine years, and why he believes you have to do a lot of different jobs to realize what you don’t want to do. You’ll learn the difference between custom products and customizable products, and hear what custom means to Troy. We try to describe the experience of visiting the shop, to no avail, but we come closest by comparing it to Pinterest in real life. Troy shares the ins and outs of his daily work schedule, tells us how he goes about organizing parties in his space, and reveals why he has chosen to accept payment plans based on a handshake deal. Join us today to hear all this and more. Key Points From This Episode: • Why Troy would rather have a ponytail for the rest of his life than a mullet. • The story of how Troy started painting at the age of 39. • How Troy worked for his father’s company for nine years. • Why you have to do a lot of jobs to realize what you don’t want to do. • The story of how he started his current business, continuing his mother’s legacy in furniture. • What his detailed approach involves and how he learns from his clients. • The difference between custom products and customizable products. • What custom means to Troy, and how it is a unique piece of art, no matter what it is. • Why you can’t sell the experience of going into the shop, and why it is like real life Pinterest. • The average turnaround time and how it depends on what else is coming in. • How Troy can customize a party for you at his venue. • The repairs that Troy does when people bring in broken furniture and why it takes longer. • Why they have chosen to accept payment plans based on a handshake deal. • His focus on building good relationships with clients and priority for peace. • The in-depth conversations that occur when you customize furniture. • How detailed the work is that he does on each piece. • An introduction to Muse 301, their recently opened shop. • Why each person in his shop has a philosophy behind what they are doing. • How artists need to pick up other artists! Tweetables: “I didn’t start painting until I was 39, and I’m 47 now, so basically when I started off all I had was one goal, this entrepreneurial spirit.” — Troy Garza [0:05:42] “To me, for something to be custom, means that it’s a unique piece of art, no matter what it is, if you’re delivering a show, and it’s like turning this table and you realize that it’s going to make the show better, that is like living art and that is what we specialize in.” — Troy Garza [0:15:19] “Sometimes it’s not about the money, it’s about the customers and the clients coming in and then being able to tell us the history of certain things.” — Troy Garza [0:28:25] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Clean Eating and Healthy Business Mindsets with Kingdom Kitchen Meal Plans feat. Stacey Williams | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:40:13 | |
It's no secret that stress and environmental factors can make you sick, but how many of us are actively using our food as medicine? Our guest today is Stacey Williams of Kingdom Kitchen Meal Plans, and her mission is to help us heal ourselves through clean, unprocessed eating. In this inspiring conversation Stacey gets honest and vulnerable about her very difficult journey with hyperthyroidism, and how it led her to start a business that advocates for the healing power of food. From a childhood of markets and delicious meals in the Caribbean with her grandma, to following her spot-on instincts at culinary school, she takes us on a vivid journey that includes her discovery of fasting and the huge physical, spiritual and mental benefits that accompany giving your system a reset. You'll hear how, through the path she's walked, Stacey found her unique voice in an otherwise saturated meal-plan market, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Finally, learn how you can get in on her exclusive offerings that work with the natural rhythms of our yearly calendar, all without breaking the bank! This is one fascinating conversation you don't want to miss! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “The Daniel Fast is really going back to basics. It's clean food. You season your food with herbs, you season your food with just natural stuff. You don't have any processed food.” — Stacey Williams [0:17:00] “It's fasting, so it's spiritual. You're really just clearing out noise, you're clearing out distractions. It's really not about the food.” — Stacey Williams [0:18:26] “Food is big. Food can make you sick, and it can also heal you.” — Stacey Williams [0:26:28] “Adults have so much going on. Any and everything can stress you out, and it's good to detox from that.” — Stacey Williams [0:33:16] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Collaboration and Education through Podcasting with School's Over... Now What? Podcast feat. Shawn Anthony | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:25:23 | |
Welcome back to The Beef! During today’s conversation, we speak with Shawn Anthony, the host and founder of School’s Over... Now What? Join us as he shares the story of growing up in North Carolina and discovering the world of podcasts before starting his own. You’ll also hear how his business goes far beyond just podcasting to help businesses to put themselves on the map, and why Shawn loves the medium that creating podcasts offers all business owners. School’s Over... Now What? focuses on the question of what to do once your education has come to an end; we touch on the barriers to building a career, and how many people shift gears more than once while building their professional lives. Shawn shares insights from his own business journey and offers advice to listeners looking to embark on something similar, especially in the podcasting space. Tune in today to hear more! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “I realized that I could reach certain people they could never reach. They didn’t look like me but I wanted their expertise.” — Shawn Anthony [0:06:18] “I think what attracted me to podcasting was that to this day, it was a playing field that was underutilized.” — Shawn Anthony [0:07:11] “Every stage you get on is an opportunity. Somebody’s curated something, whether it’s five listeners, ten listeners, or ten thousand. What you’re doing is curating a community that’s listening to your show. The beauty of podcasting is the cross-collaboration.” — Shawn Anthony [0:10:34] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Creating Communities for Small Businesses to Thrive feat. Peter Licata with The Field | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:36:42 | |
This episode is brought to you by the Tomball Economic Development Corporation and features one of their recent success stories, Peter Licata, co-founder of The Field, a co-working space, and office building in Tomball, Texas. Peter shares his journey into commercial real estate and entrepreneurship. Listeners can expect to learn about: - The benefits of a co-working space for entrepreneurs vs traditional office space - Peter's hands-on approach to managing and developing commercial real estate properties - How the Tomball Economic Development Corporation supports local businesses - Updates on The Field's expansion plans including a new retail center Key Discussion Points: - Coworking spaces provide flexibility, lower cost, and amenities compared to traditional office spaces (00:14:11) - Peter and his family take a personalized approach to managing their properties compared to third-party property managers (00:07:25) - The Tomball Economic Development Corporation has been tremendously helpful, backing up their support for development projects (00:25:51) - A new 15,500 square foot retail center next to HEB will be completed by May 2023, with new dining options coming to Tomball (00:27:44) Guest Bio: Peter Licata is the co-founder of The Field, a co-working space and office building in Tomball, TX. He has over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate. Company Bio: The Field offers flexible coworking spaces and private offices for solopreneurs to small companies. They take a hands-on approach to property management. The Field was created out of a former bank building in Tomball by renovating and updating the space. Key Quotes: "It's important to us to build the project the right way or redevelop it the right way. Do little things that, in our opinion, will bring value, not only to the tenants that are going into the projects, but then also the community." (00:07:40) "I 100% honest, I heard mixed things. I heard, oh my gosh. It's a nightmare to deal with. I heard, oh, no. They're, you know, they're fine. [...] For us, for our group, Tomball, the EDC, the chain they've they've been amazing. It's it's been really refreshing." (00:24:41) Links Discussed: | |||
| Mental Health in the Workplace with Mighty Medic Handyman and Carpentry feat. Pierre Benitez | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:51:24 | |
Welcome back to another episode of the Beef! Today we welcome Pierre Benitez, a medic who started Mighty Medic Handyman and Carpentry, where he dedicates 5% of his sales to mental health. Tune in to hear how Pierre started his business as a handyman and how he applies the same principles to his work on the ambulance and in the home. He tells us why he would never leave being a paramedic, even if his business skyrockets, and we touch on some meaningful ways to support small businesses without spending money. In conclusion, we talk about TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, and how each one offers unique value to the businesses that use it. John shares the story of how he was once a TikTok naysayer, and how he now benefits from it for his own business as John the Marketer. Join us to hear all this and more! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “5% of all my sales goes towards mental health. That means so much to me. Because that’s one of the most under-served things an EMS requires.” — Pierre Benitez [0:23:43] “This podcast is about personal stories, so there’s nothing wrong with going on that tangent, talking about it, and it all ties back in because Mighty Medic helps mental health!” — John Kelley [0:30:39] “I’ll probably never stop being a paramedic. Even if this thing blows up into a crazy huge company, I will probably still work on the ambulance.” — Pierre Benitez [0:31:45] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Holistic Wealth Management and Building Client Trust with Klein Integrated Wealth Management feat. Ron Hoyle | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:39:47 | |
Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Beef. In conversation today is Ron Hoyle, with Klein Integrated Wealth Management. During today’s episode, you’ll hear Ron’s story of growing up in a small town and working in the military and the steel mill before starting his journey of entrepreneurship. Klein Integrated Wealth Management is made up of a team that’s not just in it for the money. We ask Ron what he’s motivated by and he tells us why he has a heart for those who are just starting out, before sharing with us that his business model is based on building relationships with his clients. Ron delves into his process with clients from the initial conversation all the way to how they tailor each service to the client’s specific needs. He focuses on a holistic service that goes beyond financial advice, and there are five ways to engage with his business, including full comprehensive, assets under management, insurance, tax, and advisory consultation. You’ll hear how to get involved and what to expect from that experience. We hope you join us to learn all this and more today! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “We’re not doing this for the money. Nobody at Klein Integrated Wealth Management is in it for the money, but we’ve all got to pay our bills.” — Ron Hoyle [0:08:33] “If an investment adviser tells you, ‘I’ll put you in what I’m in and I’ll watch your money like it’s my own.’ just leave, because they’re not going to watch it like it’s their own.” — Ron Hoyle [0:09:29] “We really have a focus on building relationship and what I tell people across the table from me all the time is as long as we truly care about you and have the right results for you in your life and you care about us, there’s never going to be a pressured decision to make. ” — Ron Hoyle [0:12:32] “I would rather be in a mediocre deal with good people, than a great deal with bad people.” — Ron Hoyle [0:26:03] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Combating Stress with Chiropractic Practice with Discover Chiropractic & Wellness feat. Dr. Stephanie | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:44:55 | |
Welcome back to The Beef! In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie of Discover Chiropractic and Wellness to talk all things chiropractic care. Dr. Stephanie shares the history of Discover Chiro, the family-run chiropractic practice that her father founded, coincidentally around the same time her mother experienced kidney failure. She tells us what sets them apart from other practices, and the holistic approach they take to treating patients. She talks us through their treatment process and tells us what she considers to be a big gap in the allopathic healthcare system, plus you’ll hear all about the effect of stress on one’s physical expression and the physical, chemical, and emotional benefits of chiropractic practice. At Discover Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Stephanie and her family treat the parasympathetic nervous system to help patients move out of a state of survival and into a state of “thrival”. Tune in to find out how chiropractic care can maximize your potential in your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing!
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Tweetables: “I have literally lived and breathed chiropractic since I was a baby.” — Dr. Stephanie [0:02:38] “Doctor means teacher. A big gap in our healthcare world is educating our patients.” — Dr. Stephanie [0:14:30] “When I’m adjusting somebody, my goal is to reduce stress on many levels and help get [their] system into a state of healing versus a state of survival.” — Dr. Stephanie [0:16:50] “The core philosophy of chiropractic is the adjustment can do the work and the body can do the work with the adjustment, we just have to let it do it.” — Dr. Stephanie [0:20:37] “I’m not doing any healing, that's the fun thing. My patients are doing the healing. I’m just finding the interference with the communication between their brain and body, removing it through chiropractic adjustment and allowing a new environment to take over.” — Dr. Stephanie [0:38:57] “Chiropractic is an inside-out approach to health. How do we approach health from above down, inside out?” — Dr. Stephanie [0:41:47]
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| Building Better Lives with HTX H.O.P.E. Haven feat. Kristyn Stillwell | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:34:46 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Beef! Visiting us today is Kristyn Stillwell from HTX Hope Haven. Tune in to hear the story of how she built Hope Haven with a view to empower the homeless to get off the streets and build a better life. She shares what led her to discover her gift for supporting the homeless and where it all started, why she believes in feeding ministries, and why she is committed to not making people comfortable on the street. Hope Haven aims to build relationship, plant seeds of hope, and encourage folks to want more for their lives. They do this by supporting clients through life transitions, providing housing programs, and enabling people to enter the workforce. We touch on the process of acquiring resources to sustain the business throughout the pandemic through government and church relationships, and how the program has been carefully curated to provide people with incremental freedom, before letting listeners know exactly how they can help out. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “In that five-year time period we had gotten over 70 people off the street, and today I can tell you, 45 of those are still off the street. And that’s when friends started saying, and pastors were like, ‘Wait a minute, what you’re doing is working!’” — @krystinstill [0:11:44] “I don’t believe in making them comfortable out there because in my Bible it says that God has plans to prosper us but not to harm us so in my optimistic mind I believe that nobody’s supposed to be there.” — @krystinstill [0:13:46] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Sculpting Passion into Entrepreneurship with Art by Hannah Maria | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:44:40 | |
The creative journey can be one of many twists and turns, and the courage to pursue our dreams can sometimes be tested. Today on The Beef, we are joined by Hannah Maria, of Art by Hannah Maria and Hannah Go Beep, to talk about her creative spirit, business, and how she turned one into the other! Hannah shares loads of great reflections and insight into her path so far, talking about her decisions after school, the best steps she took, and what her business looks like today. For anyone wanting to get an insider's view on how to turn a passion into a business, this episode is jam-packed with value, with comments on how to deal with challenging clients, the benefits of multiple areas of interest, and the importance of community and networking. So to hear it all from our great guest, be sure to listen in! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “If it's pretty, I will figure out how to make it for you.” — Hannah Maria [0:07:35] “I needed to be working while I was learning and I ended up finding a graphic design studio, and I just walked in with drawings!” — Hannah Maria [0:08:44] “If I am having issues with the really creative side of painting and illustrating, I can switch over to that analytical brain with the computer work.” — Hannah Maria [0:26:22] “If it makes you happy, that's all that matters.” — Hannah Maria [0:41:06] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Driving Small Businesses to Success with Full Throttle Texas Hot Rod Magazine feat. Timm Lucher | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:40:46 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Beef! Today we have the honor of speaking with the co-owner of Full Throttle Texas Hot Rod Magazine, Timm Lucher. Timm’s vision is to create a resource to help small Texas businesses thrive. Tune in to hear the story of how playing with Hot Wheels as a child sparked a lifelong passion for anything with wheels, and how he came to marry his passion for photography with his love for cars. He found his niche photographing cars, trucks and motorcycles at car shows, and runs the Full Throttle Texas Hot Rod Magazine with his two daughters. Each edition takes two weeks to put together, and there is no fee attached for businesses to advertise their services in the magazine. During this episode, Timm shares why he has chosen this structure and why, when you support his magazine, you are really supporting small businesses. We hope you join us today! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “You could take a picture of a hubcap and turn it into a work of art.” — Timm Lucher [0:11:07] “I find that a bunch of my photos when I take them, that the ones that I think when I’m taking them at the time are going to be the worst ones, they usually wind up being the best ones.” — Timm Lucher [0:13:18] “The people that advertise with us, we don’t charge them anything. They’re a small business just like we are and we want to give everyone the kind of exposure, to get them out there.” — Timm Lucher [0:23:33] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Full Throttle Texas Hot Rod Magazine Full Throttle Texas Hot Rod Magazine on Instagram | |||
| The Magic of Knowing Your Value with More Than Magic feat. Ben Jackson | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:52:30 | |
Need a little magic in your life? Look no further. Ben Jackson is here today to share the story of how he fell in love with magic and ended up pursuing it as a career. You’ll hear why practicing in the mirror is not enough and why Ben believes that there is no shortcut to success. His goal is to put on a clean show that gives listeners a break from the world and, in today’s episode, he tells us how he adds value to trade shows and corporate events that extends far beyond just performing a magic show. He believes that it’s essential for business owners to know the value they bring to the table and urges listeners to consider what that is before telling us all about his show: Magic, Music, and Mayhem. You’ll also hear why he believes that your time is the most valuable gift you can give somebody, why he was asked to spend time with a terminally ill young boy, and how that changed his outlook. In closing, Ben reminds us why it is so important to know why it is that you do what you do. Join us to hear more! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “It’s one thing to perform in front of your mirror at your house and fool yourself, but that only goes so far because, as much as you want to practice, you will not know the right beats of misdirection.” — Ben Jackson [0:11:46] “There’s no shortcut to success. There’s no overnight success.” — Ben Jackson [0:18:31] “It’s not just doing a trick that fools you. That’s why I think companies hire me again and again and again, because we know that Ben’s going to be polite and professional. He’s going to show up on time, but he really is going to accomplish our business objective.” — Ben Jackson [0:28:54] “We have to know, as business owners, the value that we bring to the table.” — Ben Jackson [0:31:52] “The greatest gift you can give somebody is your time. Time is a finite resource. We only have so much of it.” — Ben Jackson [0:35:50] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| The Sweet Taste of Community Connection with HTeaO feat. Billy and Kailey Moore | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:39:15 | |
Billy and Kailey Moore wanted to start their own franchise business without having to leave their beloved community of Tomball in Harris County, Texas. Their search for the right fit led them to open an HTeaO, which offers freshly brewed tea hourly and features 22 flavors of the best Texas-style iced tea. Billy and Kailey opened HTeaO Tomball in early 2021 with full in-store and drive-thru service. The location has its own distinct suburban Texas atmosphere, and they take pride in operating a family business that offers an alternative to the typical coffee chain, with all-natural and healthy products. In today’s episode, they offer some insight into their entrepreneurship journey and how it led them to an HTeaO franchise. You’ll also hear what sets them apart from other tea shops, including their focus on community connections and how they give back to their employees. Additionally, we touch on the challenges of starting a business during COVID, the importance of mentorship, Billy and Kailey’s aspirations for expanding their operations, plus so much more! Join us for an engaging and uplifting conversation with Billy and Kailey Moore of HTeaO Tomball! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “People come in from out of state, out of country, they come and they drink this tea, and that is the conversation starter; “You’ve got to come see this place!” That’s where our roots are coming from and how we diverged into an HTeaO instead of another franchise.” — Billy Moore [0:08:12] “It’s not about the register. It’s about community connections. If we’re not making those community connections, then we’re not going to have transactions on the register.” — Kailey Moore [0:09:45] “We want to, number one, take care of what we have and, as the opportunities present themselves, we want to be the Northwest Houston HTeaO couple.” — Billy Moore [0:30:37] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| A People-Centered Approach to Business Partnerships with C Morris Investments feat. Curtis Morris | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:59:46 | |
Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Beef! Joining us in conversation today is Curtis Morris of C Morris Investments. Branding is about the connection between you and your clients, and today’s story will give you a fresh appreciation for C Morris Investments and the man behind the company. Curtis talks to us about his people-centered approach to family and work, and his goal to make his employees feel like they’ve got somebody at work who cares about their home life. He also gives us the inside scoop on C Morris Investments’ next ventures, the partnerships they have been focusing on, and what he loves most about working for his own company: the variety in his everyday life. We talk about the Bonfire experience and the Hedgehog grill experience and Curtis tells the story of how they bought Copper Kettle building with a vision to develop a clean farmers market. He introduces us to the lesser known role of the true business behind everything: a commercial development company run by Curtis and his family. In closing, Curtis gives us the elevator pitch for each of his businesses and why you should visit them. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode with today’s inspiring guest! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “At both restaurants, we strive very much to make employees feel welcome, make them feel like they’re inclusive, make them feel like they are wanted and special. So many large companies forget that.” — Curtis Morris [0:07:30] “That’s why people hate their jobs; because it’s the same thing everyday. I’m attempting to change that.” — Curtis Morris [0:15:50] “This was a bit ahead of the time for Waller, because it’s been open six years now, as Hedgehog anyway. Just like any restaurant, it’s evolved but, with 20 craft taps, you get something that’s unique.” — Curtis Morris [0:24:52] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Equine Therapy and Mental Health with Inspiration Ranch feat. Ashley Perales | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:38:10 | |
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Beef! During today’s episode, we speak with Ashley from Inspiration Ranch. Listeners will hear how she came to work at the ranch, and her own journey with horseback riding, that kept her from having to have open heart surgery until her late 30s. She talks about the physical and spiritual ability horses have to heal humans, and how science is catching up to what horse people have always known. The work done at Inspiration Ranch is twofold: therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted mental health. Tune in to hear how both works, as well as how being a part of something bigger than yourself can help you heal. Ashley shares some of the amazing rewards she has seen over time, as well as the challenges, and the ins and outs of Inspiration Ranch’s funding structure, before we share how you can support organizations close to your heart without having to spend a dime. We hope you join us to hear all this and more today! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “It turns out that most likely the reason that I didn’t have to have open heart surgery until my late 30s when I probably should have it at eight or ten, is that I did a whole lot of horseback riding as a kid.” — Ashley [0:07:57] “Science is finally catching up to what horse people have always known, and that is that these animals really have a physical and a spiritual ability to heal us and to fix us.” — Ashley [0:08:46] “Our basic tagline is, offering hope, renewing lives, and inspiring change, and that’s what we stand for, and we do it alongside of horses because we believe they really have the power to break through to people.” — Ashley [0:18:38] “Whether you have a physical need, or an emotional need, or a mental health need, we’re really just here to help.” — Ashley [0:19:00] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Using Music to Break Down Barriers feat. Rick DellaRatta with Jazz for Peace | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:50:40 | |
In this episode of Small Business Origins, host John Kelley interviews Rick DellaRatta, founder of Jazz for Peace, a nonprofit organization that uses jazz events to raise funds and awareness for other outstanding causes around the world. Rick shares how his lifelong passion for music led him to realize the power of jazz to bring people together across boundaries. On September 11, 2001, witnessing the attacks inspired Rick to found Jazz for Peace. He discusses how the organization works with small community causes to organize jazz events that support their fundraising and outreach goals. Main Discussion Points: - Rick's early years growing up in a musical family and starting piano lessons - Studying jazz and traveling as a musician around the U.S. and internationally - Seeing music's ability to connect with people regardless of background - Being inspired on 9/11 to use jazz to help outstanding causes and bring more peace - How Jazz for Peace partners with small local causes to organize custom jazz events - Raising money, awareness, supporters for community organizations in need Guest Bio: Rick DellaRatta is now considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz Artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz. Through his life long endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his "Jazz for Peace World Tour", Rick DellaRatta is considered to be an innovator and a visionary. His unique and original piano playing and composing has been compared in print to Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul, Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk while his signature vocal sound and style has been likened to Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Joao Gilberto, Ivan Lins, Michael Franks and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Dr. Billy Taylor put Ricks impact in perspective when commenting on Ricks "Thought Provoking CD - he said: "Rick DellaRatta is one of the people who is taking Jazz to the next level". Company Bio: Jazz for Peace is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Rick DellaRatta in New York City in 2002. Its mission is to use jazz performance events to provide substantial funding and well-deserved prestige to outstanding causes and their communities while nurturing cultural enrichment, community goodwill and global cooperation. Over its 20-year history, Jazz for Peace has directed over $1 million in funding plus donated supplies to deserving organizations across the U.S. and in over 30 countries. Key Quotes: "Music has a power, has a healing power, it has a communication power, it go breaks through boundaries and barriers, has all these magical qualities are in music." (00:23:42) "Why don't I take all of this that we already know and do something with it? You know? Do something with it." (00:25:00) "When you see the people we've, helped, most of most of them are organizations you've never heard of...There's a charity that helps birds. I mean, anything you name it and we've played for it." (00:41:28) Links Mentioned: | |||
| Mental Wellness Tools for Emergency Service Workers with Ironclad Wellness feat. Jason Corthell | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:41:12 | |
Firefighters, like other emergency services professionals, continuously deal with minor and major stressors which often result in mental health issues. Today’s guest, Jason Corthell, is a District Chief with Cypress Creek Fire Department, and suffers from PTSD after surviving the catastrophic collapse of a building in 2015. Though Jason received enormous support in many ways after the accident, nobody addressed the issue of his mental health. Two years later, Jason decided to take on the major task of setting up a wellness program for his department. After realizing how much work went into creating the systems to run the program, and seeing the positive response from his team members to the interventions he put in place, Jason was inspired to share his learnings with the world, to ensure that as many emergency service departments as possible have access to tools which can preserve their mental health. Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “It’s important to not only be able to implement a system that looks good for face value, but also you have to worry about the back side of things.” — Jason Corthell [0:02:41] “I wanted to make sure that whatever we benefit from, I would try to deliver it to the entire fire service as a whole.” — Jason Corthell [0:06:20] “I feel in my heart that this is the direction I’m being led to serve other firefighters.” — Jason Corthell [0:29:43] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Storytelling through Entrepreneurship with Tilted Concepts feat. Anthony Milton and Michael David | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:40:48 | |
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Beef! Here today to share their stories with us today are Anthony and Michael-David from Tilted Concepts, a consumer-centric venture capital firm. Tune in to hear about the three brands that Tilted Concepts is working with, which include a fun packaged takeout company called Balanced Foods; an old world barber shop with a modern touch called Tune Up; and Martinis and Manicures, the nail bar equivalent for women. We touch on what Anthony and Michael-David consider to be the key to health: picking your vices to afford yourself balance. Michael-David shares some insights into the world of marketing and how he works in storytelling and leverages social media for the businesses connected to Tilted Concepts. Both guests share their background as high school graduates, why passion is not always what you want to do for a living, and how they have come to see failure as an opportunity to learn. Join us today to hear all this and more! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “We try to take the ‘have to’ into ‘want to’ so Tune Up’s a great environment, it’s a fun environment. Come into one of the salons, get taken care of, get a great haircut, beard trim, full bar, everything’s complimentary. It’s such a great unwind from the outside world.” — Anthony [0:08:00] “Our people have passion, we look for that. That’s what we recruit for.” — Anthony [0:13:57] “I personally hate social media, what it has created, but it’s also been the greatest gift to a small business.” — Michael-David [0:26:33] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Business Evolution with Beefy Marketing & OMG! Event Co. feat. Andrew Brockenbush & John Kelley | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:13:05 | |
We know how tough it can be to be an entrepreneur these days, so we have created a platform for you to share your stories! Today’s episode is pretty special, because we’re talking to Beefy Marketing’s very own Andrew Brokenbush and learning about the company he owns with your host, John The Marketer. Tuning in, you’ll hear the story of how Beefy Marketing was started, how John and Andrew came to work together, and why Andrew has no problem giving away free resources. He also elaborates on why he believes you have to be wild and crazy to change the world. Andrew shares the philosophy that underpins Beefy Marketing, which is building relationships by being a resource first, before introducing us to the diagnostic process he follows to onboard new clients, and how he goes about delivering every service you may need through Beefy by connecting you to the right people. Lastly, we hear about OMG! Event Co. and what John and Andrew are doing in the event space. Join us today to hear all this and more! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “Beefy is way different now than it was ten years ago. Now, we’re a podcast production facility, we do videos, we do content marketing, we do sales strategies, we do websites, we do printing, we have an event company.” — @abrokenbush [0:27:44] “I have no problem being a resource for free, because the people that will listen are going to be wildly successful [and] the people that will listen but know that they can’t do it all will come back and utilize me and our team for the services that we offer.” — @abrokenbush [0:29:26] “Small business owners can count on the fact that we have got services, solutions, and products that will meet them where they’re at!” — @abrokenbush [0:45:23] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Finding Your Business Niche with GoatTastic Skin feat. Chris AKA Goatman | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:30:12 | |
In this episode of The Beef, John chats to Chris, AKA Goatman, about the amazing company and store he has set up, offering customers an array of healthy goat milk products! If you are interested in the recipe for staying young and healthy, Chris has good news for you! After discovering, first hand, the impact that goat milk had on his appearance and health, Chris desperately wanted to help other people to feel the same way, without having to smell like lavender all the time! In our conversation, we get to hear about how a love of helping people to feel better about themselves motivated Chris’ work, some of his plans for the future of the business and the store, and why he strongly believes in giving customers a look behind the curtain. We also discuss the specific health benefits of goat's milk and how these products can combat common irritations, and much more, so make sure to listen in with us to hear all that the Goatman has to say! Key Points From This Episode: • Chris' memories of eating food from the floor as a younger person! • A little bit of background to GoatTastic, their history, and the products they offer. • The health benefits associated with goat's milk and the different ways it can be used. • Developing the products and the work that went into branding the company in the right way. • The presence and passion that Chris puts into the company, and how that has served them. • Some details about the farm and the store; physical locations and the website. • The rest of the family farm, other animals, and future plans for its development. • Giving people a view behind the scenes, and connecting the consumer with the source. • Getting to grips with skin issues and irritations and the problem with many mass-market products. • Where to find GoatTastic online and across the different social media platforms! • Further products from the company, and more reasons to be excited about checking them out. Tweetables: “We shop local, we eat local, we play local.” — Goatman [0:04:42] “I just got sick and tired of smelling like lavender.” — Goatman [0:08:51] “Men are afraid to pamper themselves. Don't be, go do it! I'm 40 and I look like I'm 35!” — Goatman [0:09:53] “It's all about customer service and knowing your community.” — Goatman [0:12:21] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: CommunityBank of Texas Goat Maddness GoatTastic Skin on Instagram GoatTastic Skin on Facebook John Kelley on Instagram Beefy Marketing Beefy Marketing on Instagram Beefy Marketing on YouTube Beefy Marketing on Facebook | |||
| The Importance of Motorcycle Safety with Safety on 2 Wheels feat. David Jones | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:49:46 | |
We know how tough it is to be an entrepreneur in today’s economic climate. That’s why we’re giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to tell their stories of the good, the bad, and everything in between. In conversation with us today is Dr. David Jones, with Safety on Two Wheels. You’ll hear the story of how David first discovered motorcycles, what he loves most about them and how his passion to teach people to ride was born. Listeners will also learn how he met his business partner, pursued a doctorate in divinity, and how he took a class with his wife that sparked his passion to teach people to ride. David urges listeners to do the safety course in the hope of making the roads a safer place, and tells us all about the importance of safety courses, and how even the best rider can benefit from taking one. Join us to hear more today! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “There’s things that you experience on a motorcycle that you can’t in a car. But there are a lot of things that are contrary to human nature that you end up crossing paths with or having to convince yourself to do on a motorcycle that you don’t in a car.” — David Jones [0:05:17] “What I have found out over this three year period of getting this up and running was we don’t have a lot of effort or energy or time or space to train new riders, new rider coaches. And we need coaches.” — David Jones [0:26:07] “Well if you drive a car in Texas, or a truck in Texas, these motorcycle riders are affecting you. Your insurance in the Harris County area is high because of these 30 000 unlicensed riders.” — David Jones [0:34:10] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Working Relationships and Public Relations with Winkler PR feat. Ross Winkler | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:27:55 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Beef! Joining us today is Ross Winkler with Winkler Public Relations. Listeners will hear the story of how Ross’s parents recruited him from minor league baseball to join the family business, why he chose PR as a career, and the three specialties that his parent’s company focuses on. Ross gets candid about some of the hurdles that occur for the business, which mainly center around understanding their bandwidth as a small business, and shares how COVID-19 has pushed their business into more of a digital space. He describes his client base as mainly small businesses and economic development organizations and tells us why he requires that all new clients are as committed to their goals as the business will be. Listeners will hear Ross’s advice for all business owners and come to understand why it’s so important to have crisis management in place, before we ask Ross what sets Winkler apart from other PR businesses. Join us today to hear all this and more! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “‘Working relationships’ is our tagline, and being able to establish those relationships not only with our clients but helping our clients establish those relationships is so much fun.” — @rosswinkler [0:05:15] “We don’t necessarily have a true niche in terms of industry. We focus more on what we can do for the client as opposed to what the client actually does, and then we form a plan to help fit them.” — @rosswinkler [0:07:24] “PR is an investment, not an expense.” — @rosswinkler [0:14:12] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Retirement Planning and Advising with SOS Preserving Your Money feat. Troy Yeaple | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:37:36 | |
What does your dream retirement look like? Sipping Piña Coladas on a beach sounds great, but for the average American, planning for retirement can be a daunting task that many people put off for later. Never fear, your friendly retirement planner Troy Yeaple is here! In this episode of The Beef Podcast, we chat with Troy about his family-run retirement planning company, and he shares some motivating ways to get more bang for your hard-won buck during this time. Troy gives us actionable advice and top tips to securing your future so that your money kicks in at the right time, and highlights the common mistakes that people make. Many people are focused on growth and yield, but today we are warned against overlooking the importance of timing, and the 3 biggest drains: health, tax, and social security. Using simple language and real-world examples to walk us through what to expect during your golden years, he also talks us through his pressure-free process of meeting and helping clients. From the difference between a broker-dealer and an investment advisor, to the importance of getting the proper guidance for long-term planning, Troy is there to help you, no matter how little or much money you have to get started. All that he cares about is getting you started as soon as possible. I loved speaking to him today and learned so much, press play and join in this crucial conversation! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “Not planning well ahead for your retirement can leave your retirement wanting, and you just don't want to struggle in retirement. It's not the time in your life you want to do any struggling.” — [0:04:00] “Retirement planning is more than just making as much money as you possibly can without losing it, and that's what a lot of retirement advisors out there are [advising].” — [0:10:35] “If somebody is over the age of 55, we have a social security discussion. A serious one.” — [0:12:32] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Email: info@sostroy.com Phone number: 281 255 3752 | |||
| Scaling Your Business with Guardian Business Group feat. Jeremy Angus | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:38:07 | |
At some point or another, all businesses will need help scaling. While it is fine to go at it alone, there are some experts that can help you minimize the growing pains and ensure that your transitions are smooth. Guardian Business Group (GBG) is a consultancy that looks to partner with small businesses and helps them strengthen all areas from finance to marketing to ensure that scaling is as smooth as can be. Jeremy Angus of GBG joins us today to share some pertinent insights. We hear about Jeremy’s colorful journey and how he came to be an entrepreneur. Despite having the entrepreneurial spirit, going out on his own was not Jeremy’s initial choice, but when he finally went for it, he knew it was the right decision. We learn more about what GBG does, the clients they serve, and the various services the consultancy offers. Jeremy understands the power of small business, and his passion is contagious. Tune in to hear it all! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “There’s so much business to go around. I just feel like small business forgets that it’s the most powerful business in the world.” — Jeremy Angus [0:17:57] “Our main flagship is scaling.” — Jeremy Angus [0:23:45] “One of our company mottos is that if we make a mistake and it costs you money, we have to pay.” — Jeremy Angus [0:31:20] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jeremy Angus Email — jeremy@gbgadvisors.com | |||
| Fitness Support and Motivation with 48 STR8 feat. John Chambliss | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:27:11 | |
Gyms were some of the hardest-hit businesses during the height of the pandemic, and staying afloat for many was not easy. Through building a strong, tight-knit, and supportive community, John Chambliss managed to see his gym, 48 STR8, through the worst of it. In fact, the brand has come out with its own supplement line, thanks to the time John had to slow down and get things off the ground. Along with owning the 48 STR8 gym, supplement, and nutrition brand, John is also a firefighter and all-around muscle man. In this episode, John talks about how he got into training and shares his approach to building relationships with his clients. While people may come into the gym as strangers, they leave as friends, and this sets 48 STR8 apart from the rest. We talk about the pivots they made during the pandemic and the changes they have kept since. Our conversation also touches on some of the developments and challenges with the supplements arm of the brand, how to support 48 STR8, and when we can expect professional athletes and competitors to start using their products. Tune in to hear it all! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “The wreck saved me and it really opened my eyes on the right way to do things. It was a saving grace.” — John Chambliss [0:06:19] “I don’t really have clients; I just have a lot of friends.” — John Chambliss [0:08:11] “The backbone of the company is being one of the cleanest supplements you can possibly buy.” — John Chambliss [0:21:02] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| Keeping Customers Happy as Clams with Captain Brad's Coastal Kitchen feat. Brittney Aplin | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:28:57 | |
Today on The Beef, we get down to it with Brittney Aplin, who owns Captain Brad's Coastal Kitchen! In this no-frills and inspiring conversation, we hear from Brittney about her family's ties to the world of seafood, and how her father entered into the restaurant business in her younger years. She explains how she never imagined another path and the challenges that she and her team encountered after her father passed. We also talk about how the restaurant managed to stay afloat during the difficulties of the pandemic, and how she approached keeping her customer base happy. Captain Brad's has a dedicated cult following, something that is not easy to come by, and we get the lowdown from Brittney on what she believes are the main contributing factors to this. To hear it all from a business owner who is sticking to her guns and creating a legacy along the way, listen in with us! Key Points From This Episode:
Tweetables: “The restaurant industry is all I know. My dad was a commercial crabber, shrimper, oysterman. We were always raised on the water, my whole family. He decided to get out of that and opened a seafood restaurant.” — Brittney Aplin [0:01:59] “Me and the chef, we have been working together since we were 19. We are about to be 36.” — Brittney Aplin [0:04:40] “We made it through COVID. What a blessing that is, that not everyone can say.” — Brittney Aplin [0:08:32] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: | |||
| The Healing Power of Humor: How Clowning Transformed My Life featuring Bullseye with Bullseye The Clown | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:43:36 | |
Summary Bullseye the Clown shares his journey from being bullied as a child to becoming a clown and using his platform to raise awareness about bullying. He discusses the impact of clowning on people's lives, particularly in senior living communities and schools. Bullseye also talks about his humanitarian trips to Russia, Morocco, and Mexico, where he brings joy to people in need. He emphasizes the power of laughter and the importance of controlling one's own destiny. Bullseye is working on establishing a 501C3 organization to fund his clowning missions and spread his message further. Takeaways
Chapters 00:01:15 Origin Story and Career Aspirations 00:03:29 From Stand-Up Comedy to Clowning: A Journey of Transformation 00:09:00 Clowning as a Form of Connection and Antidote to Bullying 00:13:09 Using the Clown Persona to Combat Bullying and Support Humanitarian Initiatives 00:15:54 John Kelley's Seminars and Travel Plans 00:17:07 Interactive Clown Performance to Address Bullying in Schools 00:20:55 The Power of Overcoming Bullying and Building Confidence 00:23:59 Discussion on Meeting Patch Adams and Overcoming Bullying 00:26:41 Embracing the Clown Persona in Public 00:30:19 Clowning for a Cause: Bringing Joy to Unseen Communities 00:35:29 The Power of Clowning in Healing and Bringing Joy 00:38:44 Interview with Bullseye the Clown on Overcoming Bullying and Finding Purpose Tweetables: "Nobody has the authority to bully you unless you give it to them. And you give it to them by not saying anything, by allowing them to do it. And you can take back that authority at any time." - Bullseye The Clown "How can you deal with these children and truly get this message across if it wasn't something a fire that you had to walk through and something you had to deal with personally?" - Bullseye The Clown Links Mentioned: | |||
| Creating Your Child's Origin Story feat. Elizabeth Probst with At The Core | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:03:59 | |
What our children do today, will be their origin story tomorrow. So we interviewed Beth Probst, founder of At The Core, to learn about how they help high school students with career counseling and planning for life after graduation. They discuss the origin story of At The Core, how Beth helps students explore potential career paths aligned with their strengths and interests, the importance of career and technical education programs, and why many students feel lost when making decisions about college and careers. Key Discussion Points: - The problem Beth aimed to solve: high school students graduating with lots of uncertainty and questions about what to do next (00:15:47) - Beth's process for career counseling students through 1-on-1 interviews and assessments (00:32:36) - Ideal age for students to work with At The Core (00:37:11) - Helping students become more "career literate" and explore options (00:19:53) - Importance of career and technical education programs in high school (00:23:55) Company Bio: At The Core provides 1-on-1 career counseling and assessments to help high school students determine the best college and career path aligned with their strengths and interests. Their guided self-assessment process aims to give students clarity and confidence around post-high school decisions. At The Core has been operating since 2012. Tweetables: "I believe that every student should use their their high school years as a time of exploration so that they make these amazing concrete clear decisions at the end of high school about what comes next." - Beth Probst "Most high school students are career illiterate. And so, John, how can a student ever kind of have their eyes on the kind of career that's right for them if they really don't know very much at all about real world careers?" - Beth Probst "I think I would really be interested in trying to learn how to do that. And so she was the first person that I ever trained, got her up and running, so now we were doubled. And now, now we're a team of 15." - Beth Probst Links Mentioned: | |||
| Breaking Free: Leaving the 9-5 to Travel the World featuring Alise Saunders with Tales From an Untamed Soul | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:59:15 | |
In this episode of Small Business Origins, we speak with Alise Saunders, a digital nomad who travels the world while running multiple online businesses. Hear Alise's journey from unsatisfying corporate career to becoming a location-independent entrepreneur, how she funds her nomadic lifestyle, tips for transitioning to working remotely, and the transformative power of long-term travel. Key Discussion Points: - Dissatisfaction with corporate career despite high salary and societal markers of success (00:00:42) - Following your heart's desire to discover what will bring real joy and meaning (00:01:20) - Funding nomadic lifestyle through online business income, early retirement funds, strategic savings decisions (00:01:45) - Traveling full-time internationally can lower cost of living compared to US (00:02:06) - Many accommodation options for digital nomads including apartments, RVs, vehicles, etc. (00:02:28) - Identifying and transforming limiting beliefs that hold you back from bold life changes (00:29:18) - Seizing opportunities to live your dreams now instead of waiting for "someday" (00:47:49) 00:00:00 Small Business Origins Podcast Interview with Alise Saunders 00:00:29 Interview with Alise Saunders from Tales From an Untamed Soul 00:01:20 Finding Your Way Back: A Journey of Reflection and Rediscovery 00:09:42 Finding Fulfillment through Travel and Entrepreneurship 00:15:13 The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Working from Anywhere in the World 00:23:34 The Value of Experiencing History Firsthand as a Digital Nomad Parent 00:27:02 The Journey to Unlearn Limiting Beliefs and Embrace the Digital Nomad Lifestyle 00:35:29 Conversation about becoming a digital nomad and living a fulfilling life 00:52:07 Exploring a Life of Freedom and Purpose Key Quotes: "I feel like I'm still missing fire. I'm happier, but I wanna live on fire." (00:11:40) "A lot of us are just dead people walking around. Right? We're not fully living." (00:31:14) "What we forget so often is that tomorrow may never come." (00:47:49) Links Mentioned: | |||
| The Easy Way to Quit Smoking featuring Natalie Clays with Allen Carr’s EasyWay | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:42:51 | |
This episode of Small Business Origins features Natalie Clays, a franchise owner of Allen Carr's Easyway. Allen Carr's Easyway is an international company that provides seminars and programs to help people quit addictions like smoking, alcohol, and more. Natalie shares her personal story of being a longtime smoker who struggled unsuccessfully to quit until she tried the Allen Carr method. She explains how the Allen Carr approach focuses on reframing your psychological perspective on smoking rather than using scare tactics. Natalie outlines what to expect at one of their seminars, why having facilitators who have personal experience with addiction is so important, and how the program gave her a "lifeline" to be free of cigarettes easily and happily. Key Discussion Points: - Natalie's 20-year struggle with smoking addiction and failed quit attempts before Allen Carr - How Allen Carr's approach avoids scare tactics and reframes your psychological perspective - What to expect at one of their 6-hour seminars and follow-up support offered - Importance of facilitators having personal experience with smoking addiction - How the program provided Natalie an easy, happy way to quit after feeling terrified about life without cigarettes Guest Bio: Natalie Clays is a franchise owner of Allen Carr's Easyway across 4 countries - USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She struggled with a 20-year smoking addiction herself until having an "easy" breakthrough quitting experience at an Allen Carr seminar in 2003. Natalie was so impacted she decided to join the company herself to help others quit smoking. She has now facilitated Allen Carr seminars for over 15 years. Company Bio: Allen Carr's Easyway was founded in London in 1983 and now operates across over 50 countries worldwide. Their mission is to help free people from addictions like smoking, vaping, alcohol and more through a non-scare-tactics, psychological reframing approach perfected by founder Allen Carr. The program's centerpiece is a 6-hour, in-person or virtual seminar led by facilitators with personal addiction experience. Allen Carr's Easyway also offers unlimited follow-up support, online content and a money-back satisfaction guarantee. Key Quotes: "This addiction is 99% psychological, 1% physical. So you can stick a patch on your arm. You can pop a pill. You can take a lozenge or a gum or a spray or a vape, but they all only address the physical addiction to the drug." (00:15:31) "When you withdraw from the drug nicotine, you go below a 100%, and which nonsmokers don't have. When you light up a cigarette and you replace you top up the drug levels of nicotine and you get that boost back to normal again." (00:21:59) "I was terrified. I was terrified of life without cigarettes because it it's like how will I cope? How will I function? I kind of thought I'd be forever deprived and miserable." (00:36:52) Links Mentioned: | |||