Brewed with Hustle

This week we saved our first brother/sister interview for a Christmas release. Kim Cuellar and Eric Mathe join us to discuss business, entrepreneurship, leadership, fitness and retail. Plus we have a little bit of a sibling rivalry showing up in this episode. Kim Cuellar is responsible for all the great local craft beer you see in OnCue stores now days. Her history and education has led to her becoming a true leader and pioneer in the retail industry. What she has done with local craft beer is unmatched in the Oklahoma c-store scene. She has been a great supporter of Skydance Brewing Co. and we see her as a true business partner. We can't wait to see what the future holds for Skydance in the growing OnCue landscape. Kim's brother, Eric Mathe, is the president of Mathe Fitness Inc. Eric is also a co-owner and director of personal training at Inertia Fitness in Oklahoma City. I was very interested in hearing what Eric has dealt with as a business owner during the pandemic. For some time now, I've been very interested in how some companies have survived when the bulk of their business depends on close physical contact. I love to hear how Eric has pivoted and changed the way he does business. Please subscribe to this podcast and watch our full video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel: You can follow OnCue on Facebook to see all of the great things they are doing to change the convenience store industry: https://www.facebook.com/OnCueExpressCheck out Inertia Fitness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessinertiaFollow me on Instagram for more information about future episodes: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/You can follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle

This week we are speaking with my friend Bryce Thompson. Bryce is a pure entrepreneur at heart. He owns CORD Construction, which is the company we have hired to build the new Skydance Brewing facility. He is also a partner in the group that owns The Patriarch (a craft beer bar in Edmond, OK), 1884 at the Railyard (a restaurant with a craft beer focus in Edmond, OK) and Social Capital (a craft beer bar in downtown OKC.)In our conversation we talk a lot about the mindset of being an entrepreneur and what business has been like during the pandemic. We also dive deep into what has made Bryce successful and how he plans to diversify into many different business ventures. You can find out more about CORD Construction on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cordcs/Follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/You can also follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/Please subscribe to this channel and check us out on all of your favorite podcast streaming services. You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EKdqyp61Fw8

We met Vilona when we worked on a beer collaboration with rapper, Jabee, and one of Vilona's clients, Social Capital. Vilona was a stay-at-home mom when an opportunity to become a marketing consultant turned her into an entrepreneur. Since then she has helped with social media and marketing campaigns for a variety of clients ranging from restaurants to business districts in the Oklahoma City area. There are a lot of stay-at-home moms out there who may think their opportunity to be an entrepreneur is no longer a possibility. Vilona's story is a great inspiration for those moms. Check out Vilona Michael Marketing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vilona-Michael-Marketing-LLC-182924195072346See Vilona Michael Marketing on Instagram: @vmarketingTo see the video version of this and other Brewed with Hustle episodes please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustleFollow me on Instagram: @its.jake.keyes

In Episode 12 of Brewed with Hustle we spoke with leadership coach, Jay Sampson. I met Jay through a previous guest on BWH, Todd Vinson. Jay has worked with me recently to help me become a better leader for my business and family. Through his work with GIANT Worldwide, Jay has been helping others become liberating leaders.We talked about the idea of "becoming a Sherpa" and why a Sherpa is the type of leader we should all strive to be like. Leading for others is at the heart of what Jay strives for as a leader and it's what he wants each of us to work towards. Make sure you email Jay if you like what you hear in this episode and would like to work with him to improve the culture and leadership of your company, organization or even just for yourself at jay.sampson@giantworldwide.comPlease check out the video version of this and other Brewed with Hustle episodes on our YouTube channel here.Also, make sure you follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook.

I've known Shanna Sears since we were kids. She is an accountability coach and podcast host. Shanna founded her company, Be Ultra Living, less than 2 months ago. We're checking in with her to see how she's handling the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey.We also wanted to get some tips and tricks on how to live with a growth mindset and how we can deal better with the mental aspect of entrepreneurship and life in general. This is extremely important during this time in our worlds history. Listen to how Shanna is going from a stable career with the federal government in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to owning her own business. You will be truly inspired by her courage and we hope you pick up a few tips to help you through your own development.Please check out the Be Ultra Living website: https://beultraliving.com/Here is the link to Shanna's episode featuring her brother's song, Oblivious: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/be-ultra/e/75725239Or you can hear his song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFeivQiVOdQCheck out Shanna and her company on the Be Ultra Living Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/beultraliving/Also check out Be Ultra Living on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.ultra.living/Be sure to watch the video version of this episode and others on our YouTube channel: Brewed with Hustle

This week we visit with Mike Hearne. Mike is a golfer, realtor and creator of This is Oklahoma, a podcast which tells stories of Oklahoman's and those who’ve made this great state home. Mike was born in Bridgend, Wales. He moved to Oklahoma in August 2011 to play golf and study Marketing at Southern Nazarene University. Now his popular podcast, This is Oklahoma, has surpassed 50k downloads. Mike discusses how his podcast has allowed him to build relationships that has led to growth in his real estate business and is now paving the way to a new way of doing business through social media. This is precisely why I started Brewed with Hustle and it was great to have Mike on, because it really proved to me that what we are doing with the podcast is a legitimate formula for building relationships. You can find This is Oklahoma on all your favorite podcast formats or you can just go to his website to learn all about this project: https://www.thisisoklahoma.media/This is Oklahoma on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisoklahoma/This is Oklahoma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisoklahoma/Please subscribe to Brewed with Hustle so you don't miss any of the great interviews from my journey to becoming a better leader and entrepreneur.You can follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/Don't forget to watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube by searching for Brewed with Hustle or clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVWsH0SDLTGy687KfibO7g

Todd Vinson is the founder of EOTE Coffee. He is a mentor to me and has helped me keep the mindset I've needed in order to see Skydance Brewing become a reality. His story is inspiring.In this episode Todd opens up to us about the worst moments in his life that led him to making some serious life changes and starting his business. Now he runs one the most respected coffee roasters and coffee shops in Oklahoma. You'll be inspired by his message and his commitment to his faith. Please check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVWsH0SDLTGy687KfibO7gYou can follow EOTE Coffee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eotecoffee/Please follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/You can follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/

This week we are speaking with Mike Koehler. Mike founded Oklahoma City's first digital marketing agency with no money and a laptop. Mike gives us some great advice on marketing during the pandemic. He also tells us how he built his business from nothing except the relationships he had built from his past career.Check out Smirk Media on their website: www.smirknewmedia.comSmirk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smirknewmedia/?hl=enAnd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmirkNewMedia/Please follow Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/You can find me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/

We're back with another local Oklahoma City area entrepreneur, Michael Crowder. Michael owns Core Fresh, a ready-made meal pick-up and delivery company. Core Fresh empowers people who want to consciously and easily integrate healthy eating into their life while not sacrificing flavor.He is also the co-founder of OKC Soda Co., which is a local craft soda company that one day hopes to turn into a complete craft beverage company.In this episode Mike tells us all about his upbringing in the restaurant business and how he started two companies in one year. His refusal to give up has helped push through some difficult times as an entrepreneur. He believes having a great team around you is the key to success.Follow Core Fresh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corefeshokc/And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corefreshokc/You can find OKC Soda Co. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OKCSodaCo-108404890711270/And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okcsodaco/Please check out the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVWsH0SDLTGy687KfibO7gAnd follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/Plus the Brewed with Hustle Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/

We're talking leadership and purpose with today's guest, Chris Province. I first met Chris during my days in the casino business when he helped us with an array of marketing services. His work goes way beyond just marketing though. Chris is a performance improvement specialist. Chris serves as principal owner for a set of vertically integrated professional service firms that design and deliver interventions on marketing programs, operational execution, people practices, executive education and sensory-informed design. In addition to the professional services firms where he focuses the majority of his effort, he is also a principal for Balance.Yoga.Barre Tulsa and has active investments in the apparel, manufacturing and hospitality space. His work involves leading organizations through structural and mindset emergence to unlock the latent potential of people and systems.Learn more about Chris' work with Personal & Performance Group at: https://purposeandperformancegroup.com/Chris also has a podcast called Magic in the Room, which can be found on Apple Podcast or wherever you like to find your favorite podcasts. Here's a link to his latest episode: https://purposeandperformancegroup.com/magic-in-the-room-episode-18/Please Subscribe to this podcast so you never miss any of our episodes. You can also watch the video version of Brewed with Hustle on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVWsH0SDLTGy687KfibO7gPlease follow me on Instagram at: @its.jake.keyesAnd on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/

In this episode of Brewed with Hustle we talk with Kevin Rivera, the owner of Modern Tribal Nations, LLC. Kevin has started and runs his business with not much more than desire, positive mindset and a cell phone. Kevin tells us about his purpose and how he rediscovered his Native American culture. His apparel company celebrates that heritage and is helping him to become an inspiration to other young Native American Entrepreneurs. Please subscribe to the Brewed with Hustle podcast!Follow Kevin and Modern Tribal Nations on Facebook to see his work and his daily live streaming videos: https://www.facebook.com/moderntribalnations/You can also find Modern Tribal Nations on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modern_tribal_nations_/Watch Brewed with Hustle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVWsH0SDLTGy687KfibO7gJake Keyes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/

John Knight is the founder of Ment Apparel, a wholesale and retail apparel company. I have used Ment Apparel at Skydance Brewing for our apparel needs, but more importantly, John is the creator of our Skydance beer can designs. He has done a great job of helping us take our vision and turning it into a real brand.John recently launched his second company, Beer Hop, a craft beer guide for Oklahoma City. You can find Beer Hop in most brewery tap rooms in OKC. In this episode, we talk to John about navigating business through the crisis of the pandemic and what he thinks it takes for an entrepreneur to get through these tough times. Subscribe to Brewed with Hustle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVWsH0SDLTGy687KfibO7gYou can see Johns apparel work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentapparel/Or check out Beer Hop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerhopokc/Learn more about Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrewedWithHustle/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/

Ryan Lassiter is the founder and owner of Defining Image where he specializes in head shot photography. He is also the co-owner of Levant Technologies, a web design, hosting and digital marketing company. In this episode Ryan tells us how he accidentally became an entrepreneur and how his support system has helped him to overcome the fear of becoming a business owner. If you have ever wondered about the shift in mindset needed to go from being an employee to an entrepreneur, this episode is for you!Check out Ryan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theryanlassiter/ Learn more about Brewed with Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.jake.keyes/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.jake.keyes/

You know how Native-owned businesses often struggle to get the attention they deserve?With all the branding gurus and marketing wizards out there online it’s hard to find someone who can actually help.Well, I’ve found someone who not only understands but has a plan that works.Clint WalkingStick is on a mission to help Indian Country Entrepreneurs fix their branding problems so they can grow their circle of customers.He’s the Principle at WalkingStick Design where he uses Cherokee Brand Strategy.Clint guides you to take sure steps so you can craft the brand your business deserves.He works with Native business owners in Oklahoma City who are sick and tired of their broken brand scaring off good customers.Clint has been working in the branding industry for going on 18 years and has amassed a wealth of insights he uses to help Native businesses rise.Clint on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkingStick_CoFind out more about Brewed with Hustle on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/its.jake.keyes/

In our first episode we are discussing the purpose of this podcast. We hope this show will bring great value to those looking to start a business, already own a business or just want to become great leaders. Our goal is to inspire the next great leader. Future episodes will include interviews with some of the best and brightest in the fields of leadership and entrepreneurship. Please subscribe so you don't miss out on any of these great interviews.