Business And Brews
By Ryan Smeltz
Business And BrewsApr 25, 2022
Talus Ridge with Sara Hall | Business & Brews
Join Ryan Smeltz as he interviews Sara Hall of Talus Ridge. She created a way to make second chance vests and body armor more comfortable for Military and Law Enforcement.
It all began with a dream.
Within a week, she applied to a startup incubator.
Within three months, she’d applied for the patent and had her first investor.
Today, Sara leads a core team of driven change-makers all committed to making a global impact.
Sara spent 15 years in the insurance industry before going behind the scenes for the NC State Highway Patrol. Sitting behind the headset — listening to emergency callers with one ear and responding to law enforcement officers with the other. Juggling calls, prioritizing emergencies, getting the appropriate responders on the scene. On time. Every time.
Sara launched Thin Gold Line, Inc. while still working that job with its long, intense hours. As she did that, she and her husband also ran their own small business while overseeing their collective brood of five kids.
In July of 2020, Sara hung up her headset to devote a full-time effort to her startup.
And now, her startup is taking off. Fast.
Sara has had the vision all along. She leads with passion and purpose, believing no job is too small for any employee or leader. Sara demonstrates this daily while serving the team and stakeholders she loves – whether meeting with the CEO of an international tactical gear distributor, recording a podcast geared toward retired law enforcement, engaging in a community listening session to strengthen meaningful dialogue, or making sure the plants in the office have enough dirt and water to thrive.
In fact, on any given day, you’ll find Sara running Talus Ridge like a dispatcher.
Because she’s been one.
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Red White & Badass Brew with Dustin Hayes | Business & Brews
Watch Ryan Smeltz interview Dustin of Red White & Badasses Brew.
I was born and raised in Oklahoma and knew from a young age I wanted to serve this beloved country. I had a normal childhood just causing trouble but always with a smile. After graduating high school, I joined the United States Navy in 2000 and served aboard several aircraft carriers. In 2009 I was selected for the UAV (Drone) Operator program and served with some of the most elite teams for ISR needs. Unfortunately, I was medically retired in 2013. I did not let this stop me from following my dreams. I was an entrepreneur by heart and loved challenging myself every day. The love for coffee is what got me brewing up badass coffee.
Red White & Badass Brew grew out of the love for this country, community, and coffee. RWBB is a veteran-owned badass coffee company that delivers the freshest roasted coffee from around the world. The same dedication I have for my country is the same I have for every cup poured. RWBB's mission is simple, to build a company to continue to support our veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and patriots of this great nation. With every bag or merchandise sold we donate to help fight PTSD and suicide. Another piece of our mission is to lead by example and employ veterans, patriots, and heroes. So, hold a cup of RWBB up high and smile knowing you are enjoying a badass coffee and helping our heroes. God Bless America.
America’s Badass Coffee
Made for people like you, by people like you.
https://redwhiteandbadassbrew.com/
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NC Water Heaters with Cyndi Aragon | Business & Brews
Cyndi Aragon founded NCWaterHeaters.com in 2013 after being taken advantage of by contractors. The goal to provide ethical plumbing services to homeowners and realtors quickly expanded to multiple trade offerings. Today, NC Water Heaters has multiple divisions including NC Plumbing Services, NC Home Electric, and NC Home Remodeling. Employees are not commision based, which is not the standard for trade based service companies. Cyndi believes that relying on commissions in this industry fosters dishonesty, which is opposite of our focus. Instead, the company provides fair wages with incentive bonuses using operational metrics to compensate our team. The company is family operated, with husband and master plumber Dave at the helm, daughter Miranda as the office manager, and son Brandon as the assistant plumbing manager. NC Water Heaters has 22 employees and 16 trucks. With plans to grow to 28 employees by the end of 2022, success is attributed to a dedicated team of employees who believe in the company's core focus: To provide quality work at competitive cost in an honest and ethical manner that builds long lasting relationships in our community.
NC Mobile Wellness with Awilla Rodriguez | Business & Brews
Join us as Ryan M. Smeltz talks with Awilla Rodriguez about her IV treatments with NC Mobile Wellness
Our registered nurses will come to your house and assess the client and based on the client's medical history advise them on the infusion to choose minerals that are absorbed by the body 100%. We partner with our clients to assist them in becoming as healthy as they can be.
My name is Awilla and I am the owner of NC Mobile Wellness, I have worked in the hospital setting since I was 18 years old. I Have been a nurse for 5 years, Working at Duke Regional and Duke Raleigh, and Wellcare Home Health.
This blend of nutrients has been developed by our business partner Dr. Jerry Saunders who is always available to answer any questions or concerns me. ented. Duke Regional and Duke Raleigh, and Wellcare Home Health.
After working in the hospital for such a long time taking care of people I found out that if we make better health choices many of hospital stays can be prevented.
Nutritional Intravenous Therapy gives us the opportunity to deal with many different problems such as inflammation, chronic fatigue, boosting your immune system, stiffness, COVID recovery, migraines, stomach flu, dehydration, among others while you are at home.
This blend of nutrients has been developed by our business partner Dr. Jerry Saunders who is always available to answer any questions or concerns me.
Our goal is to partner with our clients and help them feel better and to accomplish their health goals.
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Nicky Morris The Veteran Coach | Business & Brews
Nicky Morris helps veterans take charge of their finances and create a fulfilling career. Nicky served 6 years of service in the British army.
2006-2012. Nicky went through trauma to facing near homelessness and now he is a coach for veterans.
Free ebook download - https://www.nickymorris-theveterancoach.com/e-book
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/593390335062301
Know When to FOCUS | Friday Morning Brews
Know When to FOCUS | Friday Morning Brews
- End of the Show
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Planning and Preparation | Thursday Morning Brews
Planning and Preparation | Thursday Morning Brews
- Be aware of your plan
- How to better prepare
- Embrace the chaos
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Sticking to Your Plan | Wednesday Morning Brews
Sticking to Your Plan | Wednesday Morning Brews
- Don’t make exceptions
- Communicate
- Check calendar and list often
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Planning Your Day | Tuesday Morning Brews
Planning Your Day | Tuesday Morning Brews
- Review week’s plan and add specifics (Gym time)
- Prioritize tasks
- Include everything
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Leaders Make Leaders with Yamil Cruz | Business & Brews
In this episode, Ryan Smeltz talks to Yamil Cruz about Yamil & Brenda Cruz-Leadersmakeleaders. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from a USMC Veteran about business, finances, and leadership.
My name is Yamil Cruz, I am a 12 year Active Duty Marine Corps Veteran who was exposed to an opportunity 8 years ago, an opportunity to build a business where I was in control. Together with my partner and better half Brenda Cruz we are on a mission to change not only our family future but that of the people who have trusted us with mentoring them.
Planning Your Week | Monday Morning Brews
Planning Your Week | Monday Morning Brews
- Do it at the beginning (Sunday)
- Get a good picture of what you need to do
- Use a calendar and checklist
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Reward Ideas | Friday Morning Brews
Reward Ideas | Friday Morning Brews
- Massage chair
- Flavored water
- Snacks
- Extra money
- Travel
- More time
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
What Are Your Rewards? | Thursday Morning Brews
What Are Your Rewards? | Thursday Morning Brews
- Good rewards
- Bad rewards
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
How To Alter Your Habits | Wednesday Morning Brews
How To Alter Your Habits | Wednesday Morning Brews
- Change the queue
- Change the reward
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
What Are Your Queues? | Tuesday Morning Brews
What Are Your Queues? | Tuesday Morning Brews
- What made you want to start your habit?
- Change the reward, not the queue.
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Vet Gigs with Brett Currier | Business & Brew
Brett of VetGigs is a 12 year Army Veteran with service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a former workforce strategy consultant from Deloitte Consulting and CEO of VetGigs, a talent marketplace for the Veteran Community.
Our mission at VetGigs to reduce the 22+ Vets a day that commit suicide by helping them find a new purpose after the military. We connect Vets with free end to end career resources and introduce them to valuable job/contract work in professional services.
What Habits Do You Have? | Monday Morning Brews
What Habits Do You Have? | Monday Morning Brews
- Good habits
- Gym
- Healthy eating
- Positive attitude
- Hard work
- Planning
- Bad habits
- Smoking
- Hitting the snooze
- Unhealthy eating
- Checking phone/emails/Facebook
- Watching too much TV
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
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Wear the Same Outfit Every Day | Friday Morning Brews
Wear the Same Outfit Every Day
- Interview with Frank of Crayons Ready to Eat on the Veteran Talk Show
- Steve Jobs
- Simplicity
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
How to Organize your Day | Thursday Morning Brews
How to Organize your Day
- Check all your emails one time throughout the day
- Respond to all your phone calls and texts one time throughout the day
- Do all your planning one time at the beginning of the day (14 minutes)
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Prepare for your Day | Wednesday Morning Brews
Prepare for your Day Plan it out, write it down Get ready the night before Do one thing at a time https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/soldier-girl-coffee https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/online-rob
Charge More | Tuesday Morning Brews
Start Charging More
- What do you do and why aren’t you charging for it?
- Coaching
- Consulting
- Skills and crafts
- Why are you still doing things for free?
- Difference between free & giving back
- Helping friends and family?
- Helping a non-profit
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Foster Security Group with Nick Foster | Business & Brews
Nicholas of FSG was an Infantryman, deployed, Joined young, got out of army worked for triple canopy, created own business, Search Fsginvestigations on all platforms, new funny video ads everyday just launched second office in florida.
Choose Your Hard | Monday Morning Brews
Choose Your Hard
- Putting in the effort
- Building habits
- Learning new things
- Helping other people when you feel like you need help
- Not caring
- Letting life take advantage of you
- Going with the flow
- Staying in debt
- If it was easy, everyone would do it.
- Rob Garcia on Design Your Paycheck: https://www.facebook.com/robleegarcia
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Social Media | Friday Morning Brews
Social Media
- Why it’s necessary
- Why it doesn’t replace your website
- How to learn it
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Thank Your Prior Clients | Thursday Morning Brews
Thank Your Prior Clients
- After the job
- On a regular basis
- Why?
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Trust Your Instincts | Wednesday Morning Brews
Trust Your Instincts
- Hiring the right people
- Pivoting
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Experience Vs. Education | Tuesday Morning Brews
Experience Vs. Education
- What’s their work history?
- What’s their degree in?
- Which is better?
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
End of Month | Monday Morning Brews
- Know your numbers
- Review performance
- Set expectations
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Take Responsibility | Friday Morning Brews
Take Responsibility
- Know What You’re Responsible For
- Learn How to Take Control of It
- Understand Passing the Buck Doesn’t Solve the Problem
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Solutions | Thursday Morning Brews
Solutions
- Be quick to fire.
- Realize the people you have who are worth it.
- Focus your energy on those who put in the effort.
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com
Training Processes | Wednesday Morning Brews
Training Processes
- Design & develop
- Implement & test
- Train and Improve
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Planning a New Business | Monday Morning Brews
Planning a New Business
- Mission/Goal
- Format and outline
- Naming
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Business Mentors: why every business person needs one | Friday Morning Brews
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1. Mentors have greater experience and provide a fresh perspective.
2. They can help you find more opportunities for networking.
3. Mentors can assist in building your company’s culture.
4. You can have help making more decisive decisions.
5. You can hone your management skills.
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Why you must have a business plan | Thursday Morning Brews
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-reasons-you-need-business-plan
1. It will help you steer your business as you start and grow.
2. It’s not as hard as you think.
3. It will help you to reach business milestones.
4. It can help you get funding.
5. There’s no wrong way to write a business plan.
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Why Introverts could make better entrepreneurs | Wednesday Morning Brews
- Pros and cons of being an introverted entrepreneur
- How to make the most of your introverted personality
- What does it mean to be called an extrovert?
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Why you need both short and long-term goals in business | Tuesday Morning Brews
- Start With Determining Your Long-Term Business Goals
- Establish Your Short-Term Business Objectives
- Understand What The Long-Term Goal Means On A Daily Basis
- Tie Your Short-Term Objectives Into Your Long-Term Goals
- Implement A Much Narrower Timeline For Short-Term Objectives
- Break Down Specific Actions To Be Taken By Specific People
- Have A Regular Time For Planning Short-Term Objectives
- Ensure You Have Appropriate Employees Involved In All Aspects Of Planning
- Review And Revisit Short-Term Objectives When And As Needed
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Emerald Pine Collective | Business & Brews
My name is Jenn, and I am a local of Fuquay-Varina. My business spans several creative offerings, such as photography, art, event planning, floral design - and more! I truly appreciate sharing joy and my creative passions with people. I have also recently self-published my first children's book (What Might You Find At A Produce Parade?) and have a few other books in the works! After a 10-year career in HR, I've taken a significant step back, and I have opened my own business! I am not forgetting my "HR" roots. The foundation of anything I have attempted or completed in my HR career has always been rooted in serving others, and with my new adventure, I will continue to do just that, only now through the lens of a camera or with the stroke of a paintbrush.
www.emeraldpinecollective.com
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Your business will fail if you lack social intelligence | Monday Morning Brews
Your business will fail if you lack social intelligence.
- What is Social Intelligence?
- The Benefits of Social Intelligence
- The Risks of no Social Strategy
- Getting Senior Management Onboard
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Reducing and resolving conflicts in family businesses | Friday Morning Brews
https://businessfirstfamily.com/disputes-family-business/
- Set A Structured Approach To Resolution
- Hold Regular Family Meetings
- Do Not Take Sides
- Seek Out Mediators
- Set Hiring Limitations
- Designate Roles
- Establish A Discussion Forum
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
How to Move Your Business A Generation Ahead | Thursday Morning Brews
Use Goal-Setting to Push Boundaries
- Put the Focus on Customer Service
- Commit to Continuous Learning
- Learn How to Delegate
- Increase Your Productivity
- Stay Current With Technology
- Change up Your Marketing Activities
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
How to Create A Sales Pitch | Wednesday Morning Brews
How to make a sales pitch
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/a-sales-pitch
- Be direct
- Explain who you help
- Explain the problem
- Explain your solution
- Describe what success looks like
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Interpersonal and Family Relations | Tuesday Morning Brews
Interpersonal and Family Relations
https://greatist.com/connect/interpersonal-relationships#stages
- Defining the interpersonal relationship
- Why they’re so important
- Types of interpersonal relationships
- Family
- Friendship
- Romantic
- Work
https://www.openschool.bc.ca/pdfs/blm/fs/InterpersonalFamilyRelationships_BLM.pdf
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Evolve Physical Therapy with Chelsea and Amanda | Business & Brews
Evolve Physical Therapy is a performance-based practice that allows for high-quality individualized care to help you become the best version of yourself. Our focus is on enhancing overall performance, recovering from musculoskeletal injuries, improving mobility, and preventative care to limit future injuries. Dr. Chelsea and Dr. Amanda provide hour-long one-on-one treatment sessions that are specifically designed for each patient's unique goals and skill level. Both our Doctors are highly trained. Dr. Chelsea specializes in lower body, with a passion for treating knees and hips. Dr. Amanda is extremely skilled in rehabbing neck and back pain.
How to think and plan strategically | Monday Morning Brews
How to think and plan strategically
https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-develop-strategic-thinking-skills
- Ask Strategic Questions
- Observe and Reflect
- Consider Opposing Ideas
- Embrace Formal Training
https://www.businessandbrewsshow.com/episodes
Network with Purpose | Friday Morning Brews
What can your network do to help other people?
Be Passionate | Thursday Morning Brews
Shoutout to Christine Walorz - Life Insurance Agent for the topic.