27 JUN 2024 · Join Jason and returning guest Kevin Brown, owner of Garrett Auto & Truck Repair as well as Motor City Truck Collision, for a behind-the-scenes look at small business life on this latest episode! Discover the secrets of staying ahead in a fast-paced world, navigating pitfalls, and the art of making quick decisions. Dive into Kevin's journey, from problem-solving to constant pivoting, and explore the differences between today's business minds and those of the past. It's fun, insightful, and packed with real-world wisdom! 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/ Tik Tok: http://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: https://www.motorcitytruckcollision.com/ Phone: Phone: (248) 986-8000

20 JUN 2024 · Join us as we enter the gloom! This one is dedicated to the men out there! We promise we will leave no man behind, but will leave no man where we found him in this episode. This week Jeff Ogden and Sam LaGrow join us from F3 Southeast Michigan. Known as "Dinghy" and "Schlitz" respectively, Jeff and Sam lead group workouts with F3 Nation, a group workout organization for men with 3 main tenets: fitness, fellowship, and faith. Stepping outside of the podcast studio and into the gloom I celebratated my 45th birthday by joining the F3 crew for a brutal workout & incredible fellowship between men. In this episode we will discuss how Schlitz & Dinghy fell in love with F3 and then found each other to build a platform that has transformed the lives of men. We will discuss an average F3 workout and what it's like to be a member of these FREE workouts, as well as confidence, leadership, and becoming a better man. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to like and subscribe! Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: jasontracey@roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links F3 Website: https://f3nation.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessfellowshipfaith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f3nation_official/ Jeff's Email: oggyfam2015@yahoo.com Sam's Email: slagrow@gmail.com

13 JUN 2024 · What makes us become the people we become?  How do we discover our difference and truly embrace our authentic selves? These are the stories that made me and developed the Grit needed to become a Difference Maker...the Raw & Vulnerable nothing is held back in this episode of Coffee & Grit.  I have to admit I may have blacked out in the studio as I railed through this marathon episode, because listening back I thought "Oh shit do I really want to share all that?!"    This episode is dedicated to overcoming our pasts, no matter how much they sucked, moving forward & shedding the victim mentality, and how our trauma from our youth forms us into the adults we are today.   The question is which wolf are you choosing to feed?  We do GET A CHOICE! Through these stories served as data with soul learn the secret to Becoming The Difference in sales and leadership, how a surprising email from a boss changed my life, and tthat there's nothing you can't overcome with Grit & Authenticity. Tune in to this great episode, and don't forget to like and subscribe. Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting/ Phone: (810) 522-8931

6 JUN 2024 · Time to jump into the Growth Zone both literally and figuratively as I sit down with returning guest Trisha Turner, Owner and Landscape Designer at Turner Design Group for a raw and inspiring conversation. This episode dives into the reality of running a business with your name on the truck and the passion that fuels her success. On this entrepreneurial journey Trisha shares some of the sacrifices she’s made (like those tuna fish dinners) to get what she wants out of life, and the opportunities she seized to grow.  Tune in for a lively conversation between two friends, fellow Gemini, and entrepreneurs about planting dreams and building a business from the ground up! If you found inspiration within this episode please share it with a friend!  Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Turner Design Group provides complete landscape design and planning services to Mid-Michigan and surrounding areas. Serving both residential and commercial clients, we offer everything from landscape design and architecture to installation and maintenance. Website: http://TurnerDesignMI.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerDesignGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnerdesigngroupmi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turner-design-group/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerDesignMI

30 MAY 2024 · Numbers aren't scary, and you don't have to be a slave to your business. These are 2 myths that are busted this week on Coffee and Grit as James Lippens, Fractional CFO & Founder pf Mill Town Consulting, joins us to share how we can be intentional with building our business to create a life that truly makes us happy.  In this highly engaging conversation we also talk about: - Being miserable in the corporate world & finding a way to escape - Accounting & Accountability - Valuable lessons learned through entrepreneurship - Building a brand you are proud of - Passion for empowering Main St American and Mill Towns Make sure you visit Mill Town Consulting's website, and if you live near Dexter, swing into Lily's Place Boutique and pick up some great gifts and apparel. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting/ Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Mill Town Consulting: https://www.milltownconsulting.com/ Lily's Place Dexter: https://www.lilysplacedexter.com/ Lily's Place IG: https://www.instagram.com/lilysplacedexter/ Lily's Place FB: https://www.facebook.com/dexterlilysplace/

23 MAY 2024 · We never know what people are going through.  While my friend Shasta was consistently being named by her peers as the person they most looked up to, she was mired in a rough marriage, depression, and anxiety that left her crying in the shower in the morning askingi herself "why am I so stupid?" Listen in as Shasta Grifka, Community Relations Coordinator at WAVE (Western Washtenaw Area Value Express) shares her personal journey to defining her happiness, personal growth, finding true love, raising leaders, and truly Becoming The Person That People See.  As an added bonus they also discuss the WAVE bus, a Difference Making organization that provides transportation for the community at large. As always, don't forget to like and subscribe, and enjoy the show! Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links WAVE Website: https://ridethewavebus.org/ Facebook: @thewavebus Instagram: @thewavebus LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/shasta.grifka Email: https://wavebus.org

16 MAY 2024 · Grab a cup of Lions Breath coffee and prepare to get grounded...okay okay electrical pun and dad joke aside this episode is a game changer! It only took 1 year for Mike Noonan to know that, while he loved playing baseball, college was not for him. This week on Coffee & Grit, I sit down with Mike Noonan, owner of Noonan Electrical Services, to discuss his path from electrician to entrepreneur and building the dream life. During their chat, they also talk about the importance of teamwork, and how being part of a sports team can teach valuable lessons about interacting with coworkers and management, leading to a more successful career. They also talk about the importance of getting and staying healthy, not just for you, but for your family and friends. Check out the show, and don't forget to like and subscribe! Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Noonan Electrical: https://noonanelectricalservices.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoonanElectricalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noonanelectrical/

9 MAY 2024 · Guess whose back...Back again again...Kevin Brown is back and he brought a friend 🎵 Thats right this week on Coffee and Grit Kevin Brown returns to the studio along with Co-Owner of Motor City Truck Collision, Jim Gray.  This is an incredibly inspiring as well as entertaining episode as Kevin & Jim join Jason to talk about building a small business the right way, work ethic, raising a family & self sacrifice, becoming a business owner as an employee, serving clients, and of course taking on the big insurance companies.  Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: https://www.motorcitytruckcollision.com/ Phone: Phone: (248) 986-8000

2 MAY 2024 · New this week on Coffee & Grit... As her kids were going through the hardest time of their life after losing their father Joni Woods took a long look in the mirror to realize the situation was her fault.  Listen in as Joni, from @Journey Coaching, shares her story and life's mission with Jason for a great episode! Joni is an experienced Relationship and Communication Coach, and she promotes honesty, respect, and openness in both her business and personal life. Jason and Joni discuss her background and life experience, which leads to a touching highly entertaining (and touching!) conversation. We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to like and subscribe! Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: https://journeylifecoaching.life/ Email: http://gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joniwoods/

25 APR 2024 · What does it take to make a Difference as a career sales professional?  Listen in this week as we are joined by a master of his craft Scott Lee from Exceptional Mortgage Services. We start off talking about something that totally "sucks"... selling Kirby vacuums door-to-door! Scott got his start pounding the pavement and selling vacuums,and we discuss the work ethic it takes to succeed in such a hard sales gig.   But that was just the start for Scott in a career that has spanned over 30 years, and he has certainly found a way to serve people at the highest level.  Tune in to meet Scott and learn from a master of the craft! Learn more about Jason's work! Website: https://www.roar.consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtroarconsult Insta: https://www.instagram.com/roarconsultinginc/ Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@coffeeandgritpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tracey?trk=org-employees Email: https://roar.consulting Phone: (810) 522-8931 Guest Links Website: https://www.exceptionalmtg.com/ Email: scotthttps://exceptionalmtg.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exceptionalmortgage