Old Fashioned: Work & Whiskey

Special guest Pat Durkee joins the guys today to talk about passing the torch while enjoying Russel's Reserve 6 Year.

The guys enjoy Calumet Farms Aged 8 Years while discussing some methods to make the most of time you spend at conventions.

The guys enjoy Michter's Small Batch on the episode today while discussing how hard it is to build a business.

The guys are enjoying Calumet Farms Small Batch in this episode and talk about the importance of data in the day-to-day success of businesses.

Today the guys are joined by special guest Greg Harris. On this episode, they discuss how to deal with constant change while enjoying Whistle Pig Smoke Stock.

The guys continue their discussion about feedback on today's episode and enjoy George Dickel Aged 9 Years.

The guys talk about the importance of good feedback in today's workplace while enjoying Michter's Sour Mash.

The guys discuss handling transitions in life while enjoying Macfarlane's Reserve.

The guys enjoy Jefferson Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel Very Rare. There is no set topic for today's episode. They guys just let the conversation flow.

The guys are joined by special guest, Trevor Hadder, to discuss the importance of insurance. They enjoy Jefferson's Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel while they through the different ways insurance can protect you personally as well as protect your business.

In today's episode, the guys enjoy a bottle of Whistle Pig Single Barrel Rye aged 10 years and talk about how sometimes it is important to deconstruct and start over.

In today's episode the guys enjoy a special bottle of whiskey, hand blended by Jason at the Barrels and Billets bourbon experience. The topic for this episode is about managing people. It is as much an art as it is a science. Different people use different tactics and find success when leading or managing people. Jason has found over the course of his 7 years as a business owner and dozen more in management that leading through relationships is an effective and enjoyable way to manage.

Today, Olon is joined by special guest Caleb Morris as they discuss how magnetic leadership can help talent recruitment at an organization while drinking Old Fashioneds made with a special blended bottle from Barrels and Billets.

The guys are joined by special guest Eric Sealy while enjoying old fashioneds made with WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye Aged 6 Years. For today's discussion, Jason and Olon ask Eric what made him take the plunge and become an entrepreneur.

The guys enjoy Bridge and Main Bourbon and are joined by special guest William Boatner who discusses with them the importance of referrals.

A single bad day is one thing, but a getting stuck in a rut at work can be detrimental to your happiness, wellbeing, and can limit the success you are looking for in your career. When you're stuck in a rut, you don't produce your best work and may become disengaged from the tasks that used to excite you. They guys discuss this topic while enjoying an old fashioned made with Widow Jane's 10 Year bourbon.

The guys enjoy a bottle of Col. E.H. Taylor with special guest Andrew Martin as they discuss how to make sure you are securing your future personally and professionally through proper financial planning.

The guys enjoy Michter's Small Batch while explaining what a clarity break is why everyone should or shouldn't be taking them.

Dealing with disappointment is part of life. However, we can minimize the frustration that often comes with disappointment by making sure people understand what to expect. This happens in almost every area of our lives and the guys talk about a few examples of this in today's episode. The bourbon for this episode is Barrell Whiskey's Private Release at barrel proof.

In today's episode, the guys celebrate one year of recording the podcast with a bottle of Dettling 1867 bourbon whiskey distilled by a family-owned distillery in south Alabama. They discuss the topic of vision as they look forward to the next year of podcasts.

On today's episode, the guys talk about goal setting while enjoying an old fashioned with Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye.

In this episode, the guys discuss how to deal with change and enjoying Angel's Envy Finished Rye.

The guys talk about being a team player and enjoy some Winter Jack provided by an employee and faithful listener.

The guys enjoy 4 Roses Single Barrel Bourbon and discuss how to recognize complacency and how to avoid it.

Hear how the guys have learned about delegation through experience and some of their key lessons learned while they drink Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

In this special bonus episode, the guys enjoy Elijah Criag barrel proof, provided courtesy of the Smoke Shack on Wheels, while discussing work life balance as the holiday season approaches.

On today's episode, the guys enjoy the highly sought after Blanton's Bourbon and discuss some tips for getting back on track individually and as a company.

In this episode, the guys enjoy Basil Hayden Toast with Runamuk Smoked Maple Old Fashioned Syrup as they discuss the importance of being able to adapt to the ever-changing conditions in the business world.

The guys enjoy Elijah Craig Small Batch and talk about the sacrifice that many successful businesses and owners experience long before the success many people see.

They guys discuss the role of trust and respect in business in this episode while enjoying Michter's Single Barrel Straight Rye.

In this episode, the guys enjoy an Old Fashioned made with Thomas S. Moore Port Cask Finished Bourbon. The 3 T's are a big part of helping achieve success for any organization.

Jason and Olon discuss with special guest Chris Middleton what customers really want from those with whom they do business. Is it a cheap service/product? Is it quick service/delivery? Is it quality? This week, they are enjoying Eagle Rare in a traditional old fashioned, sans cherries :)

The guys share Angel's Envy with their special guest Don Rice. As they enjoy this week's bourbon they discuss CliftonStrengths. The CliftonStrengths assessment details peoples natural talents so they can focus on improving what they do best and manage their weaknesses. Listen to find out how it has helped them both personally and professionally.

Join the guys as they drink some E.H. Taylor Small Batch and discuss the importance of "why". Making money is important in business but a strong "why" is what helps a company last.

The guys enjoy some Horse Soldier Reserve Barrel Strength whiskey as they share about the difference between being a Jerk and being a jerk. The idea for this podcast came from listening to another podcast, At The Table with Patrick Lencioni. The guys share how listening to that podcast episode has affected how they operated as leaders.

Oink Oink! The guys enjoy Whistle Pig's Small Batch Rye aged 10 years that comes paired with a maple cocktail syrup. In this episode, they talk about the myth of "time management". Hear some of the things they do to be more productive in the same 24 hour day that we all have. Free commercial: https://www.facebook.com/Bambooze-Fine-Wine-Liquor-Pensacola-115837381775701 (Bambooze Fine Wine and Liquor in Pensacola)

The guys enjoy a traditional old fashioned with Saint Cloud Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 13 years. In this episode, they discuss failure. Failures are opportunities not obstacles. The guys share some of their failures and how they learned from those to create future successes. We'd love to hear about a failure that you learned from and propelled you into future success. Free commercial during the episode. https://www.facebook.com/SealeySauceCo/?__xts__[%C3%83%E2%80%9A%C3%82%C2%AB0%C3%83%E2%80%9A%C3%82%C2%BB]=68... (Sealy Sauce Co.)

The guys enjoy a Sazerac with Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye, the suggested cocktail from Jack Daniel's website. In this episode, they discuss the infinite vs the finite game and how that applies to business.

The bourbon of choice for this episode is Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey enjoyed in an old fashioned cocktail. The guys discuss the topic of chasing revenue and how it leads businesses to stray from their core product or service, holding onto bad customers, selling bad revenue, and what it means to have a healthy growth rate.

This episode's old fashioned is mixed with Maisano's 2020 "Encore" selection of Barrell Whiskey's Private Release collection. Special guest Rachael Gillette with the Studer Community Institute in Pensacola, FL joins this episode to discuss how investing in yourself is key to continued personal and professional development. In this episode, you'll learn what the Studer Community Institute does as well as some of the ways Jason, Olon and Rachael continue to learn and invest in themselves. Leave a comment our our Facebook post for this episode and let us know some ways you continue to invest in yourself.

In this episode, the guys enjoy Jefferson's Straight Rye Whiskey finished in Cognac casks "neat"-as recommended by the label. Technology is more abundant than ever and can help you be more productive than ever. You'll hear how the guys sift through all the technology that's available out there, how to control it instead of it controlling you, and what are some of the technologies they are using. Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OldFashionedWorkAndWhiskey (Old Fashioned: Work & Whiskey | Facebook) and tell us what technology you use to help you work smarter, not harder.

In this episode, the guys enjoy Stranahan's in a classic old fashioned with special guest Gerry Henley of Launch to Growth. Just like there is software and hardware as part of technology, your business has "software and hardware". However, most business owners don't pay attention to the "software" that runs the business.

Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon - 1.5 oz bourbon, 3 tsp. brown sugar simple syrup, 3 dashes of orange bitters, 1 strip of candied bacon, garnish with an orange peel, and we added a tbsp. praline pecans.

In this episode, the guys enjoy Doc Swinson's Alter Ego bourbon in a Gold Rush cocktail as they discuss how they've been intentional about getting the right people in their organization and not leaving it up to chance.

In this episode, the guys drink BSB 103 by Heritage Distilling Company. Once again joined by special guests Chris Middleton and Mat Davis, they discuss the 3 things they felt helped them climb the corporate ladder and go from employee to business owner.

In this episode, the guys enjoy Calumet Farms 14 year bourbon and talk about how to make an old fashioned cocktail. They are joined by special guests Chris Middleton and Mat Davis to discuss the question, "If you could hop in a time machine and go back to tell yourself 3 things when you were starting your business, what would they be?"

In this episode, Jason and Olon discuss the path that led them to business ownership with special guests, and business partners, Mat Davis and Simon Courtney.