Coffee & Grit

Happy New Year! As we prepare to EAT FACES in 2023, I wanted to look back at some of my favorite moments from 2022... and because I have a LOT of highlights to share, this will be part 1 of 2 of the very best of Coffee and Grit. Thank you to all the guests that took time to be part of the show, and thank you for listening :)Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsultInsta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employeesEmail: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931

When Danny Eller was grounded as a kid, and he was grounded A Lot, he used to ask himself"how did I get here again?" Because when you spend that much time in trouble you either learn to self evaluate, or you become doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Eventually it got to a point where he realized that he was the only one to blame. Listen in as Danny shares how his self awareness & extreme ownership has lead him through a journey of experiences that have shaped the growth into the man he is today. Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksPopulist Cleaning Co. Website: https://populistcleaning.com/

If you are building a business, growing a team, or developing people you DO NOT WANT to miss this episode, because it is ONE OF THE GREATS. It didn't take long for Mark Warren & Jim Bunn after they met, while working at the same real estate agency, to recognize they possessed the elements that would make up the Extreme Partnership. Listen in as they share how they started their business during Covid to build a thriving agency with a team of 20 just over a year and half later.Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsultInsta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employeesEmail: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksCheck out Mark and Jim's website: bunnwarren.comConnect with Jim Bunn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bunn-066365106/Connect with Mark Warren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-warren-72953189/Bunn Warren & Associates FB: https://www.facebook.com/bunnwarren/

This week, Jason is joined by longtime friend of the show Casey Campbell, who has turned his passion for sports into a full-time career. As host of the Casey Campbell Podcast and a reporter, Casey has been grinding on YouTube and has been working to grow his channel, which you can find in the links below. Check this awesome conversation!Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksHit up Casey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@caseycampbell5099

My favorite entrepreneurs are the ones the see a problem and utilize their life experiences to solve that problem for people. They also are not afraid to make adjustments along the way. Listen in to Brian Bastianelli, founder of Fortis Group, as we talk about how he is repurposing retired police officers and military vets to protect our most valuable assets. Our children.Guest LinksCheck out Fortis Group's website to learn more about them and their mission: https://www.fortisgroupllc.us/

The eyes are the window into the soul and I had the greatest pleasure of sitting across from one of the clearest brightest souls I have ever met in my life for over an hour conversation. Bonus for all of you is I got it all recorded! If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Sean McGraw, then you understand fully why I was so excited to have him on Coffee & Grit because the mere mention of his name brings about an instant smile to the face, warmth to the heart, and fire in the belly. Listen in to what has been said to be the most quotable podcast episode of all time with clips like “Men spend their entire lives learning how to love. And if they love then trying to learn how to live the love out loud.” “When we come into adversity we fall back on our training” and “When our passion and purpose intersect we can live on fire.”Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931

As humans, we place far too much value on other people's opinions and expectations of us. For Tiffany Turner, she realizes that she has far too much to do, too much to say, too much to accomplish, and very few hours to be someone other than her authentic self. Along the way she has discovered abundance and growth outside of the box by simply being unapologetically her. Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksLearn more about Tiffany's work:Infinity Wellness Center & Consulting: https://www.infinitywcc.com/Turner Coaching & Consulting: https://tturnersolutions.com/Infinity Wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infinitywccTurner Coaching & Consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Turnercoachingconsulting

It takes a village to make a company successful, and it is my pleasure to introduce a part of my village, Kelly Horton, Founder of CG Recruiting. It is no secret that humans are our greatest resource. Listen in as Kelly and I share how we partnered together to completely transform an organization in less than 60 days, and how you can do it too.Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksConnect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhorton1Learn more about CG Recruiting Services: https://www.cgrecruitingservices.com/

JJ Zielinski's real name is a bit of a mystery as he had to change it years ago due to a horrible tragic event that changed his life forever. This is a tale that he calls The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly and is reflective of the 3 types of people that we all will encounter throughout our own journeys. JJ shares his incredibly intimate story about three people that changed each other's lives forever! This includes a young kid that got caught up in more than he bargained for (The Good), a doctor who struggled to battle his inner demons (The Bad), and a deranged and sociopathic woman who maliciously plotted, terrorized, conspired, blackmailed, threatened, and much worse to rise to ultimate power (The Ugly). This story is especially sensitive since she continues to exist to cause harm today.Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksLearn more about JJ's work: https://www.lhs-dmg.com/

It is a breath of fresh air to talk with a person as transparent as Rob Johnson, owner of Wayne Media & Speakeasy Podcast Network. Listen in as Rob and I have a deep dive discussion into building a culture of domination & extreme ownership, solving problems in the marketplace, and of course transparent communication.Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsultInsta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employeesEmail: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksWant to start a podcast? Connect with Rob and his team:Speakeasy Website: https://www.speakeasynetwork.com/contactWayne Media Website: https://waynemedia.com/

I remember very vividly as an 8 year old when my Grandma & Grandpa took me to my first baseball game at the OG Tiger Stadium.  I was hooked, and I never could have imagined all the life lessons sports would teach me.  Sometimes, as my guest Dean Ditto says, we need sports more than sports need us.  It was really awesome jamming with this man on the many parallels between sports and personal development.  Listen in as Dean shares how he has brilliantly tricked kids into a human development program while disguised as a football coach.  We also had an extremely intriguing conversation around how to bottle up and teach people Grit. Thanks for listening!Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsultInsta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employeesEmail: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksConnect with Dean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanditto/ 

This is the most shocking episode in Coffee & Grit history! I knew that Jen McClure was a person that instantly lifts the energy of a room when she enters, and thrives as a leader and inspirer as a Sales Director with Mary Kay. But what I did not know was her full story, so I along with my audience get to go on a journey to discover the Unpretty and Vulnerable behind Jen that she is sharing publicly for the first time. Buckle in because you are not going to want to miss this revelation as well as what happened to bring Beauty back into her life & marriage.Show LinksLearn more about Jason's work!Website: https://www.roar.consultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsultInsta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employeesEmail: jasontracey@roar.consultingPhone: (810) 522-8931Guest LinksWeb: https://www.marykay.com/jtmcclure LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcclure-5a548811Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063533170676 

This week, I am in the hot seat! I started this podcasting journey four years ago and take pride in the way I help bring difference makers out of their comfort zone on the show. So, this time, I pull back the curtain and give you a look into the background of my podcast. From sharing some of the most affecting advice I've been given, to talking about what success means to me, this is a very special episode and I am excited to share it with you! Thank you for listening! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931

As an avid sports fan, one of my biggest frustrations is when one of my beloved teams…cough cough the Detroit Lions…has a lead at the end of the game and decides to go into protect the lead & run the clock mode.  I truly do not know the stats on this strategy's success, but I can say I do not remember on single occasion that I have seen a team win a game in “play it safe” mode.  That is why I love the mentality of our guest this week, Denise Roberts, a Facilitator of Results, because she Plays To Win!  Do not take your foot off the peddle in life, because why in the world would you stop doing what is working? 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Denise and her work: https://playtowintogether.com/  Denise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniserobertssalespartners/ 

Go to school, get good grades, go to college, and get a good job.  Out guest this week Zach Beeson knew early on that he was not meant to fit in the traditional box.  By the time he got to high school he saw crystal clear that he was going to fail and so he quit.  All his teachers and classmates told him he was going to be a failure and potentially homeless.  But even while working at McDonald's and struggling for money, he always had a naïve confidence that he was going to make it.  Listen in as Zach describes how he ignored all the naysayers and self doubt in order to work for himself and not against himself.  Today Zach owns multiple businesses including being part of an ownership group that owns 13 restaurants.  Zach is also an extremely talented singer/songwriter that creates amazing music as a side hobby in order to live into his passions. Plus, listen in at the end of the episode for a sample of Zach's amazing work! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Zach's Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/zachbeesonmusic/ Check out his music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvhZ7rMh5gZ6AO_U6e2MwGw?feature=share Check out his work: Vidiso.com

The great sales people know that it does not matter what you are selling because at the end of the day They Are THE DIFFERENCE. Our guest this week Shane Morgan is one of the great ones, which I have had the pleasure & honor to have worked with for the last 3 years. In this episode, Shane and I are going to share several key strategies in building relationships (that he put into action) to Becoming the Difference for Yourself, Your prospect/client, and for your entire organization. These strategies have allowed Shane to move past cold calling while nearly doubling the companies revenue each year, so You Will Not Want to Miss This One!!! how Links Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Connect with Shane Morgan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=21719503  J2 IT Group: https://j2itgroup.com/ 

It does not matter how much success you have in life of you don't feel worthy.  College football, millions of dollars and poof it can all get flushed down the drain if you can't stand to look at yourself in the mirror. Listen in as Wally Bressler shares his journey to feeling worthy, and how he helps people realize that they don't need to hit rock bottom in order to make the changes necessary to enjoy a joyful and fulfilling life. Also check out Wally's new Best Selling book Tragic Hero! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Check out Wally's website: https://www.phonesalessecrets.com/  Order Wally's book now: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tragic-hero-wally-bressler/1141744126  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wally-bressler-8a4682a4 

"Big C" Brandon Coleman joins me to share his incredible story. Following a near-fatal car accident, Brandon decided to live life differently... and to stop giving a shit about the wrong shit. It's an awesome conversation, and I'm really excited to share it with you! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Brandon's Insta: @_b_coleman  Show some love to Henotic Hemp: https://www.instagram.com/henotichemp/?hl=en 

No one has changed my life more than our guest this week, the incomparable Mrs. Gracie Tracey! Join us as we share our journey and most importantly the growth, communication, and perspective shifts that has not only kept us thriving together for 15 years despite the odds, but also allowed us to build businesses together. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931

Nicklaus Suino is an 8-time author, founder of 7 businesses, and most importantly he is a person that has dedicated his life to personal growth. It has become his life's mission to learn & apply the fundamental principles of success, and then share them with people striving for a better life. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Nick: https://www.nicklaus-suino.com Learn more about Nick's martial arts training (and sign up!) https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com Michigan SEO Group Website: https://www.michiganseogroup.com Check out upcoming events: https://www.legacymartialartsandfitness.com/pkcc

Far too often, companies' offensive games are out of whack because the marketing teams and sales team operate on completely different pages. What if your marketing and sales had an aligned vision & strategy combined with consistant communication? Listen in as Kris Hingst from Krommatic Marketing joins me in this straight up jam session on how to get your Marketing & Sales to Jive! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Kris' work and check out his podcast: The J&K Podcast Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-j-k-podcast-show/id1567154536  Kris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishingst/  Kris' Email: khingst@krommaticmarketing.com 

The signs were becoming too heavy to ignore. Clearly, Cara Ehinger had strenghts that many other people don't have. But outside of immaculately organized closets, exceptional lists, and processes to run a household with 8 kids Cara wasn't sure exactly what she had. Until she was able to read the book Traction by Gino Wickman. Then she was able to identify how to utilize her strenghts as an Integrator to help visionaries bring the dreams to life. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Cara's work! Website: superiorintegrationllc.com  Email: cara@superiorintelligencellc.com 

“Show me the line dad” Kurt Chapelle said jokingly looking in the sky, directly after his mom yelled “Dads with you and going to help you hit a hole in one.”  What happened next was an unbelievable moment that he got to share with his family and life long brother from another mother AliKhan Amlani. Life hasn't exactly been a hole in one for Kurt as he has faced many penalty strokes that set him back in life.  From a learning disability, a tragic car accident when he was 16, and battling addiction in his adult life Kurt now shares his story in order to Show Others The Line, helping them avoid the same bunkers as him to have the #BestDayEver.  This is a truly heartwarming and inspiring episode that left me in tears during recording! Plus, Kurt is running for local office in Fenton, Mi!  Tune in to hear how his approach to community politics may shake up the status quo. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: KurtChapelle.com  Email: Kchapelle@lafontaine.com Phone: (310) 982-3489

Have you ever had a reoccurring thought, vision, or passion that kept resurfacing? Maybe it started as a whisper, but as time marches on it gets louder and very difficult to ignore.  For me it was the thought of opening my own consulting business. The obstacles that prevented me from taking action were many, and most of them were self doubt and limiting beliefs.  Listen in as our guest Christina Kafkakis, wife mother & business owner, shares with us how she listened to the whisper and is taking action on a dream to serve.  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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Christina's business & campaign at the links below! Christina Maria Photo: christinamariaphoto.com  Business Email: hello@christinamariophoto.com  IG: @christinamaria.photo   Business Phone: 810.923.4144 Christina's campaign website: https://christinakformichigan.com/  Campaign Email: voteforchristinak@gmail.com  Campaign IG: @voteforchristinak  Campaign Phone: 810.444.1796 Campaign Twitter: @vote4christinak 

After spending 8 months living on a bus in Tennessee, while building a house with a 72 year-old lady, Brian Truskowski is back to shares his Illuminations.  The last time Brian visited Coffee & Grit his episode shot and to #1 and held the top spot until just recently.   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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links https://www.brianmtruskowski.com/  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/illuminate.ing/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/brianmtruskowski/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TravelingBodhi  FB: https://www.facebook.com/illuminate333/  Gmail: thebriant@gmail.com   

What do Terry Bean and Vanilla Ice have in common? And how will it help you become more well liked, a better networker, and just an overall awesome human being? Listen in to episode 65 as Terry Bean shares a skill that came so natural for him that the rest of us make far too complicated and ineffective. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting  Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Check out Terry's website: https://trybean.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybean/

Growing up with the family cleaning business Mike Eller jumped in with both feet to lead the company in the early 90's when his dad had some health issues. What started out as “flying by the seat of his pants” became a business that thrived beyond his wildest imagination. Listen in as Mike shares with us the wisdom he gained as well as the tools he has utilized to structure & scale the business. I have witnessed firsthand the first class culture that Mike has built and have been moved by the testimonials from people that work at Populist. This is a can't miss episode for the entrepreneurs! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Populist Cleaning Co. https://populistcleaning.com/  Populist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/populist-cleaning-co-/  Mike Eller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeeller/ 

Agents and sales pro's, grab your head phones, pour a cup of coffee, and listen in to another sales classic from the Authentic Agent himself Scott Henman. Sometimes agitated but always authentic Scott shares with us several common agitations that occur within the insurance industry that cause horrible experiences for all involved. Most importantly he shares how he and his team are working to prevent the agitations from occurring in the first place. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Learn more about Scott Henman & his work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthenman/  Michigan Insurance & Financial Services of Brighton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miafsbrighton/  MIFSB Website: https://www.michoiceinsurance.com/?fbclid=IwAR20gV1LxAa6jmEJurnzAbcqzJGHT8tA-ch7paODh5NMmR_AwwWRitlkQRU 

One day, while in college, Robert Joseph Palmer had a realization that the strongest force in the universe is the teenagers' need to be independent, to be in charge.  He asked, what if we can channel that force in a positive direction?  After all, he had a very intimate experience with the effects of harnessing that force in a negative direction that led to him to becoming a suicidal teen living on the streets of Detroit.  Immediately after Robert exclaimed “If I can do this I will never have to work a day in my life!”  Listen in as Robert shares how he put his realization into action to revolutionize the classroom, the work place, and coming soon the planet! 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931

Eric Meldrum joined us to share his journey from corporate to community, and what unfolded was an instant classic chalk full of Golden Sales Nuggets. Eric is a self described marketing guru that just so happens to sell real estate. However I would go one step higher to say that Eric is a Tru Problem Solver. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: https://trulivinggroup.business.site/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erictmeldrum  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ericmeldrumre/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LIVINGINANNARBORMICHIGAN 

Mark my words you will see this story made into a movie some day!  Meg didn't set out to start a business. She just saw a person that needed help, and wasn't getting what she needed in the conventional ways. So she went outside of the box and off the clock to give her what she needed. Whatever and wherever that would take her she could not fathom back then.  At the time Shirley had been suffering from her Tramatic Brain Injury for 9 years, while making very little progress. She was feeling pretty hopeless, but one thing you need to know about Shirley is #determination is engrained in her DNA. Combined they made miracles happen, and brought to life an entity in Galaxy that serves others with brain injuries like Shirley.   Listen in to this one of a kind story of heart, perseverance, entrepreneurship, and impact! 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/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees   Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting  Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: Galaxybraincenter.com  Facebook: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/galaxybrainandtherapycenter/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/galaxy-brain-and-therapy-center x 

This episode touches on so many critical components needed to turn a passion into a successful full time business, from a man that did just that through the pandemic.  Founder of Bash Entertainment Shawn Cox sat down with Jason for a very authentic and entertaining conversation geared around his journey from welder and part time dj to creating on entertainment company that has quickly taken over Livingston County.  One thing you will notice that Shawn recognizes is that people are our greatest resource, as he credits a whole army of people that have helped him along the way. 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931

With her best-selling book and owner of two businesses (Excellerate Associates and the Business Innovation Lab CoWorking and Conference Center), Lisa Mininni is considered by many to be one of the most innovative consultants and speakers on human hardwiring and business alignment today. Your human wiring dictates the type of environment in which you are best equipped to thrive and succeed, and the kind of environment you prefer to live and work. Each and every day, your wiring is at work. When you maximize your unique human wiring, you tap into a new level of productivity. When you deliver communication the way the other person wants to receive it, you significantly improve your communication effectiveness. All across North America, Lisa Mininni shows companies how to build unstoppable, high-performance leadership teams and Cultures of Distinction. When your innate wiring and business systems are aligned, it results in: -Increased productivity with grace and ease -Highly effective company cultures -Profound increased levels of team engagement Her popular book on human wiring, Me, Myself, and Why – The Secrets to Navigating Change, is often used as a leadership tool and pinpoints distinct strengths and unleashes innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in the workplace. You've seen this best-selling author featured in or quoted in major media including: CNN.com, Good Housekeeping, and Careerbuilder.com. Join her upcoming interactive, online events at https://www.ExcellerateAssociates.com/events  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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931

I love when a conversation goes from warm up to 8 minutes into the podcast until we make an official introduction. If you listened you know, but man sometimes the best conversations are the unplanned ones! This conversation with Brigette Patton was one of those conversations where we go really deep and then had a perfect segue into the reason we got together in the first place...To talk Human Design. What would the world look and feel like if your relationships and roles at work or business revolved around your strengths, energy, & purpose? Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931

Whether we realize it or not every where we go we leave our imprint behind.  The question is, drop negativity or did we inspire?  Listen in as Crystal Abitz and myself dive into an incredible conversation around the power of Core Values and leaving a legacy.

This conversation with Robert Pierce, Founder of This Guy Cleans House, touches on all the important topics: -Leaving Corporate Leadership in big box retail to start a dream of small business ownership -Solving problems for people. -How to be a great leader -Real men cry And so much more that you will want to tune in for!

As we navigate our way through the Great Resignation one thing is for certain.  Organizations need to find a way to rejuvenate & reinvent their cultures in order to make employees feel seen and heard in order to retain.  Join Michael Padurano and our host Jason Tracey as they discuss innovative ways to help companies move forward with the greatest resources they posses...their People.

At a very young age Becca Buttermore knew exactly what she wanted to be, and didn't realize that she was the outlier.  Her story is one of success as she graduated college, built a successful ophthalmology business, married a great guy, but one day began to feel like "there must be more."  Sometimes in life when can get tunnel vision building the ladder to climb towards our dreams, and then realize you climbed the wrong building.  Or maybe you just want to experience the view from the other building.  Listen in as Becca shares her story, what she did, and what she is doing now to help others feeling like there must be more.

When it comes to finances who can you trust?  After seeing his parents get bad financial advice that negatively impacted them Jimmie Plaskey became motivated to Be The Difference that people like his parents and so many other people need.  Financial literacy in the US is very low, but it is OK when you have passionate community servants like Jimmie to talk to.  Listen in as he shares his stories and strategies to Health, Wealth, & Family. Jimmie, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) Professional, is passionate about educating and inspiring his clients to make informed financial decisions. His collegiate career included athletic coaches who created a clear vision and brought the best from their teams. Jimmie believes that financial coaching can do the same for individuals and families.  Jimmie is passionate about working to inspire people to take the initiative on financial strategies for themselves and their loved ones. It is especially rewarding for him to help clients create paths toward reducing debt like student loans, having proper insurance coverage, building wealth, and experience the thrill of seeing their wealth-building goals become a reality leading up to and while in retirement.  In the financial services industry and a member of the Executive Wealth Management team since 2011, his goal is to educate his clients on the markets, strategies to maximize what they have saved already, and work toward helping them become and remain financially sound. With that vital foundation, his clients are positioned to work towards achieving their goals, both quantitatively and qualitatively. This foundation of educating, inspiring, and equipping is what his clients can expect from Jimmie.  On April 4, 2020, Jimmie was married to his best friend, Sydney, and they enjoy living in New Hudson, MI, with their Cavapoo puppy, Chief. Jimmie enjoys all sports and being outside; fishing, hunting, hiking, bike riding, and free time with a continually expanding group of family members and friends.

In business you are either copying or innovating.  Our guest this week Tuwan Jones is an innovator within the fitness industry, and the mad scientist behind Intelligent Fitness Design.  What if your fitness program could increase your brain power?  Listen in as Tuwan explains how his program does just that! Bio: Tuwan Jones Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) Fitness Nutrition Specialist (NASM) Behavior Change Specialist (NASM) Creator of Intelligent Fitness Design the Boot camp for Body & Brain LLC. The boot camp where “the Brain is a muscle too.” IFD is a unique fitness program because it focuses on the basic truth at the core of its mindset, “The brain is a muscle too.”  IFD programs and techniques focus on sharpening and strengthening the brain and basic cognitive skills such as mental focus, memory, reasoning, and logic.  This is accomplished by including brain games; progressing through word searches, Sudoku puzzles, memory cards, and other cognitive skill building games. These are incorporated at appropriate timed intervals within a progressive, physically challenging circuit training program that contains balance training, strength training,  power training, and other forms of training.  The physical and cognitive health benefits from this unique approach to circuit training are favorable and positive and will prove to enhance not only our clients' physical and cognitive fitness, but also their overall way of life. Join the fitness of future with Intelligent Fitness Design as we; Plant the Idea… Cultivate the Vision… Grow the Culture… Revolutionize fitness Intelligently… Website @intelligentbootcamp.com Facebook@ Intelligent Fitness Design Instagram @ Intelligent _Fitness_Design

How do you overcome the obstacles and naysayers to start your own business?  How do you balance being a mom/parent and entrepreneur?  How do you Be The Difference to your people to grow a thriving business?  How do you give back to your community?  As a female how do you survive and thrive in a male dominated industry? Listen in as local MVP Trisha Turner shares these answers and so much more! Born and raised in Saint Johns, Michigan Trisha is a graduate of MSU Landscape Architecture Bachelor's 2009 (all from taking one plant class my freshman year).  She had difficulty finding a job in 2009 so she started pursing her accelerated bachelors in nursing.  While working on pre-reqs she went to one last job fair in a snow storm that her Dad made her go to, and received five job offers.  From there she worked in Livonia for a landscape design build firm and that really shaped the start of her career.  Trisha wanted to start a family and new the commute from Howell would be too much with a kiddo so she was hired in at a Landscape Design build in Brighton.  Part of her hire in was to buy in and in the winter of 2020 I decided if she buys in was not going to move forward I would start my own business.  In Feb 2021 she started Turner Design Group.  The company started with just Dad, her, and a $70,000 client for that first season.  Now her husband Jonathan is a lead foreman and we are looking for great people for 2022 season.  We do not snow plow but rather interior garden which sets us apart.  My education in landscape architecture paired with extensive onsite experience provides a unique product for our clients.  I'm a Dale Carnegie grad and live my life by many principles!

We are living in a cancel culture designed to protect our selves from the discomfort of conflicting beliefs.  But is this good for our humanity?  Join us as Bill describes The Invisible Asterisk Theory of Going Deeper and Broader with the People in Our Lives.    About Bill: Bill Kerschbaum is a content marketer and the owner of Good Gnus. His clients are small B2B companies that need world-class, strategic marketing content. Bill has over 15 years of professional writing and editing experience, but he started his professional life in youth ministry. He has run his own marketing business since 2017.  Bill lives in Ann Arbor, MI, with his wife, two sons, and dog. There's also a cat in the house, but don't blame him for that. He's an avid bread baker and outdoors lover, and he got addicted to chess during the pandemic.

After three successful careers in automotive, sales and nursing, Jill has extensive experience in several bodies of work with human beings, ranging from the auto body to the human body, and is now delving into the whole human: Body, mind, and soul.  Her clients are “Sensitive”, heart-centered humans who may identify as empaths, intuitives, creatives, coaches and healers. They are not only serious about creating inner peace and freedom now but are also ready to do what it takes to break through the blocks to whole happiness. facebook.com/coachjillhaas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillhaas/

On November 27th 2020 Sparkle Lindsay sat down with me over Zoom to record her first ever podcast, which was the 22nd episode of Coffee & Grit.  Since that time she has started a business, wrote a book, appeared on over 60 podcasts-television & radio shows, and her episode became a Top 5 hit on Coffee & Grit. Listen in as Sparkle shares her journey from employee to business owner, and how she found her light as an entrepreneur!

After 25 plus years, Roger Burnett is still as interested in the field of sales as ever. There are many ways to succeed in sales, but there are also universal steps to be applied to the process of making a sale, steps that many new business owners aren't aware of. It slows productivity and makes the role of a salesperson much more difficult. At this stage of his career, he is on a journey to find the best ways to advance the work he does for his clients, community and the industry he calls home while sharing what he finds along the way.   https://socialgoodpromotions.com https://www.facebook.com/rogerburnett https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerburnett

Before assisting others in achieving their homeownership goals through high quality, detailed, and compassionate home inspections, Ryan served as a high school social studies teacher, soccer coach, and school administrator. Although he is no longer teaching in a classroom, his approach to home inspection is rooted in teaching, sharing, and listening. Ryan is grateful for the continued opportunity to serve others and to share in the joyful experience of buying a home. He has three sons and lives in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

LIANNA GARDNER a.k.a. Lianna Empowers Best-Selling Author, EmpowerMENTOR , Transformational Coach & Heart Guide Lianna Gardner a.k.a. Lianna Empowers is a Best-Selling Author, EmpowerMENTOR, Transformational  Coach and Motivational Speaker who helps women who are at a crossroads in life, gain clarity for their  path forward by unlocking their unique Inner Power to realize the greatest version of themselves and create a life that turns them on! Lianna has successfully made the transition from living other people's  narratives for her life, and putting her dreams on the backburner, to become a successful entrepreneur.  She now uses her powerful journey as a bridge to help others navigate the road toward creating the  greatest chapter of their life, resulting in more love, health, abundance, and happiness than they ever  thought possible. Lianna started her transformational coaching business in 2009 to help others deal with  the sometimes overwhelming prospect of stepping through fear to do what they love and create their  own destiny. Lianna did this herself, by connecting to her inner power, overcoming limiting beliefs and  poor thinking habits, starting a new business while raising two daughters and leaving an unfulfilling job to create life on her own terms. Lianna has spent the last 11 years as a coach, mentor, speaker and transformational workshop leader. Today Lianna offers a wide range of programs and services – from group and individual mentoring/coaching, to seminars and motivational speeches.  To contact Lianna, please visit her on Facebook and Instagram @liannaempowers, on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/liannagardner/ or email liannaempowers@gmail.com

Joy Dettling of Upswing Wellness was a perfect example of "burn out".  It took a toll on all aspects of her life and led her on a downward spiral with her health.  After hitting rock bottom she discovered that there are many misconceptions about health that miss the key ingredients to self-healing.  Through her long journey she discovered that change needs to happen not only on a physical level, but also on a mental, emotional and subconscious level.  It is this philosophy she now brings to those who are ready to powerfully break through suffering to live their most fulfilling lives. www.upswingwellness.com https://www.facebook.com/upswingwellness https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-dettling-0b0640162/

Right out of the gates our guest on Coffee & Grit, Catherine Juon, shares her story of becoming a late in life athlete that had a goal to compete in a Iron Man.  However in the midst of training for the goal that she set 10 years prior, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Determined to beat cancer and stay on track to compete in the Iron Man Catherine plugged an EOS system that she used to thrive in business to make clear decisions through her treatment.  As a result she kicked cancer and competed in the Iron Man!  

Dan Bennett, whom was born and raised in the gritty city of Flint Michigan, learned from a young age the benefits of telling his story. He is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers individuals to tell their stories with great video through coursework and private membership. He is also a digital media freelancer who offers direct consultation for companies as well as decades of experience in video production, video editing, motion graphics, sound design, graphic design and digital content development. www.1MinMedia.com is video coursework and private membership that shows people how to create awesome video content with something as simple as a smartphone. The private membership group includes other students, alumni who have been there before (And had success) and video professionals to help you every step of the way. Dan has had the privilege to work with some amazing clients like… Harley Davidson, Hasbro, Cisco, Mercury Marine, Anheuser-Busch, Camaro, Westbrook Media (Will Smith's production company) and many more. He is also a public speaker who has been flown all over the United States to share his knowledge and expertise on storytelling in business “and” the power of video. Dan's personal brand uses the moniker “The #Antipreneur” which encompasses his Podcast (The #Antipreneur Show) His YouTube Channel (TheAntipreneur) and all his social media platforms (@ImTheAntipreneur) + (twitter is @realantipreneur) The #Antipreneur focuses on taking a “no magic pills”, “no silver bullets”, “no BS” approach to helping people build their businesses and personal brands through great storytelling and powerful videos. And we aim to have a little fun along the way

We all have our reasons why we are barely surviving and our guest Dawn Gaden, Founder of Mind & Body Counseling & Coaching, is not different.  She lost her job, was diagnosed with cancer, had babies, had just got a new house only to realize Oh, God, are we gonna lose this new house?  But she is a living testament and proponent to "You find a way!"  Sometimes in life you just gotta figure it out, and the reward will be creating a life of thriving.