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Sam Gembel became a leader without even knowing it. As a landscaping foreman, Sam grew frustrated when the people he trained kept getting transferred to different work crews. One day, Sam realized that many of these people were being promoted to positions of leadership, and often ended up in charge of those crews. When Sam asked his boss about this, he was told that this was because Sam was a leader who made leaders.
 
After this, Sam's perspective changed. Soon, Sam found himself with his own landscaping business, Atlas Outdoor. The ups, downs, lessons, failures, and growth of this business is the heart of today's episode. If you are a hustler looking to take that next step, listen to Sam share the unvarnished truth about grinding until you succeed. Sam and Jason break down:
success vs. significance
attacking problems, not people
how to approach firing an employee... or, as Sam calls it, "promoting them to another company."
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Guest Links
Website: https://samgembel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_gembel/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.gembel.3
Email: sam@samgembel.com

What Stands in the Way IS The Way

The thing you are afraid to do is the thing that will set you free.That's right, we're going deep in this extended jam session with coach and consultant Cory Lewber! Cory empowers and educates people to explore home schooling options for their children. We discuss the pros and cons of traditional schooling, and get into Cory's greater mission to be the learner you want your kids to be. Cory also sheds light on his incredible story: from prison to the pastry & food business to being a stay-at-home dad to his first podcast appearance! We can't wait to share this convo with you.Also, we have a special offer! Our sponsor, Playbook Builder Powered by AI, wants to give our listeners 10% off their service every month for a year. Listen in for the promo code to claim your discount and step up your hustle.This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
Website: https://www.corylewber.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehomeschoolguy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehomeschoolguy/

”Just One More Thing...”

Doctor Aaron Bannister solves mysteries. As a doctor discouraged by the proliferation of prescription painkillers, Aaron instead tries to help ease his patients' pain without a laundry list of side effects. A chiropractor by trade, Aaron has treated infants, the elderly, animals, and he's even met Dr. Jack Kevorkian. As you will hear, his investigative skills are on par with Columbo and he's used his talents to make a massive difference in the community. Check out this episode, and stick around for a bonus story we recorded at the end!Also, we have a special offer! Our sponsor, Playbook Builder Powered by AI, wants to give our listeners 10% off their service every month for a year. Listen in for the promo code to claim your discount and step up your hustle.This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
https://www.instagram.com/tworoadswellness
https://twitter.com/tworoads_
https://www.youtube.com/@tworoadswellness2922
https://rumble.com/c/c4589680
https://gab.com/tworoadswellness

Do You Have an FU Date?

Do you have an FU date on your calendar yet? According to financial planner Michael Mann, financial freedom is the best way to reach a place in your life where you can just say, “f*ck you.” If you haven’t set a target date yet, you’re going to want to put that advent on your calendar.Jokes aside, financial planning is a touchy subject, especially for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. So, this week, we invited Michael to the studio for a jam session to talk about how you can both eat faces and eat on payday. In this convo, we also explore Michael’s story, talk about the larger concepts of sales and financial responsibility, and get into the GRITTY details of investments.
 
Michael's business, FirstGen Planning, was created to help first generation entrepreneurs, and we're excited to share his story with you in this episode!Also, we have a special offer! Our sponsor, Playbook Builder Powered by AI, wants to give our listeners 10% off their service every month for a year. Listen in for the promo code to claim your discount and step up your hustle.This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
Website: https://www.firstgenplanning.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/money-mann-mike/

Soar Higher

Welcome back to Coffee & Grit! This week, we feature Business Coach (or, rather, Business Wingman) Jason Ballard, host of Soar Higher with Jason Ballard. After we jammed on JB’s show in June, we knew it was only a matter of time before we collaborated again. This time, we dive into Ballard's story, and pull back the curtain on how he became the Business Wingman. Before he was a coach, Jason was a kid from Land-O-Lakes, Florida (no, not the place where the butter is made) with big dreams. Growing up in the construction business, Ballard joined the Air Force and enjoyed a successful career before entering the civilian sector. Now, he’s a Business Wingman who helps hustlers realize their potential.We cannot wait to share this awesome convo with you, and we encourage you to check out JB’s show in the links below!!Also, we have a special offer! Our sponsor, Playbook Builder Powered by AI, wants to give our listeners 10% off their service every month for a year. Listen in for the promo code to claim your discount and step up your hustle.This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
LinkedIn: Jason Ballard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/
LinkedIn: Soar Higher - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-higher-business-solutions/
Soar Higher Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soarhigherjasonballard
Soar Higher Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXTUWfddwR9blL-3KUG_A
Website: www.soarhighercoaching.com
 

So Much Left to Try

Sometimes, you just have to let life unfold.This week, difference maker Sydney Plaskey from Sunny's on the Corner joins us to jam about what makes her business go and grow. Coming from a marketing background, Sydney has made the successful leap to entrepreneur and her store is now a fixture in downtown Brighton. Nicknamed "Sunny" by her family for her upbeat attitude, Sydney is committed to exploring new ways to work and give to her community. As she puts it, "I'm scared of the day I've tried everything." There's certainly something new for all difference makers waiting in this episode. Check it out!Also, we have a special offer! Our sponsor, Playbook Builder Powered by AI, wants to give our listeners 10% off their service every month for a year. Listen in for the promo code to claim your discount and step up your hustle.This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
Website: https://sunnysonthecorner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysonthecorner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnysOnTheCorner
Address: 334 West Main Street

The Legend of Doc Ping

It’s not every episode we get to meet a living legend. In this episode, undoubtedly one of our greatest ever, we have the honor of jamming with Da-I “Doc” Ping, whose life would look Forest Gump look like a homebody by comparison. He fled Communist China at age 11, nearly dying before being given one of the first doses of penicillin in Bangkok. He was then adopted into an abusive environment, and emigrated to the United States from Japan. From there, he became an athlete, a coach, a Marine who served with distinction in Vietnam, a husband, a coach, and an NFL sports agent. To say he has grit is criminally understating the case. And today, he joins us for this epic podcast, sharing stories and wisdom from his incredible life. If you want the full Doc Ping story, visit this link to purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Doc-Ping-Remarkable-Immigrant-ebook/dp/B0979STSLK
This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Doc-Ping-Remarkable-Immigrant-ebook/dp/B0979STSLK
Website: https://docping.com/
 
 

Small Business Is The Way

It's no coincidence that Clarkston and Brighton are fantastic communities for small businesses, especially with hustlers like Brendan Still building co-working spaces to empower entrepreneurs.
Welcome back! This week, Jason welcomes Brandon, founder of The Integrated Life Company, to a jam session that gets to the heart of what makes Michigan local businesses great: small towns, community events, shared workspaces... and a lot of terrifying basements. From his thoughts on leadership to his Four Freedoms mindset, Brandon has a ton to share in this exciting new episode!
This episode is sponsored by Playbook Builder: Powered by AI. Coffee & Grit has always been about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. With Playbook Builder powered by AI, it's easier than ever to build out your business. Selling, scaling, onboarding, procedure development... today's sponsor can help you simplify some of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Remember, it's easier to build a legacy when you have a playbook. Learn more and get a FREE demo of Playbook Builder: Powered by AI by visiting: https://playbookbuilder.com/demo/Show Links
Learn more about Jason's work!
Website: https://www.roar.consulting
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees
Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting
Phone: (810) 522-8931
Guest Links
Website: https://www.integratedlifeco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integratedlifeco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integratedlifeco/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theilcompany
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integratedlifeco