Coffee & Grit

Because stories are actually data with a soul Coffee & Grit focuses on telling the story of the everyday entrepreneur. Listen in as Jason Tracey digs beyond the surface to discover the people, passion, perseverance, hope, and vulnerability behind real life business owners that are known for Being The Difference. While listening in to their stories, lessons and strategies will be revealed that will empower our audience of Difference Makers.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
A Marine Fighting the Battle
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Listen in to this incredibly raw and empowering conversation as former war vet and Marine Joshua Mull takes us through his journey. From being at the highest of highs as he achieved his life long dream of being in the Marines, to his struggles adjusting to civilian life, as well as taking a look in the mirror to address the demons from his past. Through it all Josh discovered how to empower himself through empowering others and is a resource to any veteran going experiencing similar battles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Thinker At Work
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Two mice fell in a bucket of cream. One mouse gave up quickly and drowned. The other mouse had so much determination to survive that it moved its feet so fast to churn cream to butter, and safely crawled out. Our guest this week, Jaris Tucker, is the latter mouse that found a way to survive in spite of the circumstances. #EatFaces some would say! With the experiences and strategies Jaris shared, this episode is a phenomenal listen for new leaders and entrepreneur's that are struggling to find their voice, as well as sales people that desire to become the Top 10% at what they do.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Live Proactively
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
It says on Doug Moffat's LinkedIn profile that people work with him because of his wisdom and commitment to serve them faithfully. As you listen into our guest Doug Moffat you will here a man that is extremely grateful for the people that have impacted his life. While this episode is longer than the typical episode the depth that we cover in complete authenticity is unmatched. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Transitioning From Career to Calling
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Imagine coming back from an incredible vacation returning to the "stable" job that you are committed to working at for the rest of your career. Upon arrival they call you into a room, and proceed to pull the chair out from underneath you by saying they "are going in a different direction.""I thought I was going to retire in my last position...But I also knew there was something more." Rob WickerSometimes it takes being pushed out of the plane on the cusp of a pandemic in order to take that pause to align with your passion.Listen in to find out what steps Rob took to overcome & align in order to Transition from Career to Passion!#entrepreneur #smallbusiness #downsized #bethedifference--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Breaking Outta The Box
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Entrepreneur's and those dreaming of pursuing passion, purpose, & expertise: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Listen in as someone just like us, Kris Hingst founder of Krommatic Marketing, describes the process he took to turning dreams into reality. Kris also shares with us the importance of telling story, embracing vulnerabilities, and discovering his dream.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Beyond the Disruption
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
I originally sat down with our guest for Episode 16 back in March as he was our 7th guest, and the date of our conversation carries major significance because neither he, I, or the country could envision how completely different our world would be in just 24 hours. Adam “RANADA” Ranville is a Professional Speaker & podcaster as well as founder of MindMuscleMastery. Adam is a visionary and a person that carves his own path as he has lived in 9 cities, 4 states, 3 time zones and 2 coastlines, while building his business in the personal and professional empowerment space for 11 years. He is a man that speaks from his experiences sharing lessons rooted in personal triumphs as well as failures--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Make The Call
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Our guest John Burt believes everybody needs a good coach. Because he knows firsthand how a good coach can help you achieve your goals at an accelerated rate! John left behind a successful career in business development on a quest to prove his system of excellence applies to all facets of business. So he went to work for a company in a finance development role. In his 5 years with this organization his system was responsible for transforming a start up from just a few clients to a multi-million-dollar company. It was then he was convinced it was time to impact more companies by following his passion as a Business Coach. He know spends his time helping people reach their potential. John enjoys working with entrepreneurs, startups, as well as large companies.John has spent the last 27 years contributing to high school athletics, as an official for high school football in North Texas. He is a referee and crew chief, having officiated over 1,000 games and 20+ playoff games. John knows what pressure is and how to “Make the Call”, and how to have confidence on the field, in business, and in life.He has also led a highly successful networking group in Fort Worth for the last ten years.A passionate native of Fort Worth, John is fervent about contributing to the success and prosperity of his hometown.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)



Monday Sep 21, 2020
Finding Sunshine in the Rain
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Because I have worked with thousands of sales people & entrepreneurs throughout my life it does not take me long to recognize a person that possesses The Difference. Within the first few moments of meeting John Manwiller, our guest this week, I had No Doubt that he was the Real Deal Holyfield!If you are in sales or entrepreneurship you are going to want to listen in as John shares his incredible outlook in life which is rooted from a great family upbringing. If you are looking for a great Financial Advisor then maybe he is your guy! Where some people see struggle & lost opportunities John sees Open Doors and figures that, even through his biggest challenges, he "Must be due!"Ways to contact John Manwiller (517) 546-0513 www.edwardjones.com/john-manwiller (http://www.edwardjones.com/john-manwiller?fbclid=IwAR12qIsO_Jd_OCE-qeoF2OOolSpPqqHPbCj6baqEg-mlhlRZ18uPW-virjs)FB: @EJAdvisorJohnManwiller--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)