Coffee, Chaos, & Cashflow
☕️ Coffee, Chaos & Cashflow 🎙️
Fueling your business journey with real talk, laughs, and a dash of caffeine! Join Eric Griffin, Aram Street, & Yemi Ogunbase as they share wins, missteps, and candid advice on turning chaos into cashflow. Real stories, real lessons—entrepreneurship, unfiltered. 🎧
Episodes
54 episodes
#53 What Does a City Owe Its Past? A Conversation with the Blue Grass Trust
In this engaging conversation, Aram Street hosts Erica Friis and Zak Leonard from the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. They discuss their personal journeys into historic preservation, the importance of public engagement, and the uniq...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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35:56
#52 Why Your LinkedIn Likes Don't Pay the Bills: A Masterclass in High-Intent Marketing with Xavier Johnson
In this conversation, Aram interviews Xavier Johnson, the owner of Rise and Run Media, about transforming LinkedIn from a simple posting platform into a powerful revenue engine for B2B companies. They discuss the importance of thought leadershi...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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29:13
#51 Silicon Valley to Style Valley: The Cross-Industry Genius of Anya Cheng
From landing in the US with a single degree and facing months of rejection to leading product operations for some of the world's most recognizable brands, Anya Cheng's journey is a masterclass in resilience and strategic reinvention. As a forme...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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27:16
#50 Operational Efficiency: The Tech Priorities for a Market Leader with Will Burroughs
Will Burroughs draws upon his deep expertise in web performance and system optimization, with a specialized focus on the construction industry. He shares insights on the importance of understanding client needs and details how his diagnostic ap...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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32:00
#49 Essential Innovations: A New Blueprint for Civic Impact with Ben Reno-Weber
Ben Reno-Weber discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the creation of Essential Innovations, a venture focused on providing workforce solutions and connecting employers with available resources. The discussion covers insights from the Five A...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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29:34
#48 From Corporate Ladder to Solo Mission: The Simon Law Story
Get ready for an inspiring chat with Nate Simon! 🎙️ He opens up about his leap from corporate lawyer to founding his own firm, Simon Law ⚖️, and breaks down his unique, no-fluff approach to serving the construction industry. 🏗️ Nate gets real a...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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30:39
#47 The Future of Longevity: Epigenetic Biomarkers with Dr. Varun Dwaraka
🧬 What happens when a leading longevity scientist decides to run his own tests? Dr. Varun Dwaraka, the Director of Research at TruDiagnostic, shares a powerful personal story that bridges his groundbreaking work with his own health journey. He ...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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40:50
#46 The Organic Marketing Engine: How to Build a Business Immune to Algorithms with Jeanne Omlor
🌟 From solo parent in deep debt 💔 to successful business scaling expert 🚀, Jeanne Omlor shares her transformative journey. She unpacks the impact of her unique childhood 🌍, the panic that fueled her change 🔥, and her discovery of organic market...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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29:16
#45 The Prizes That Spark Solutions: Inside Jubilee Capital's Playbook feat. Drew Sutton
🚀 Unlock the Future of Philanthropy with Jubilee Capital! | Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing & Social Change 🚀 Ever wondered how to make your money work for real change? Join Aram Street and Drew Sutton as they dive into the game-changing...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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38:03
#44 Emily Hatton On Operational Empowerment: Why Process is a Founder's Best Friend
What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t another marketing tactic, but a fundamental shift in your operations? 🚀 Our guest today is Emily Hatton, an expert in helping founders build scalable, thriving businesses. She’s the force b...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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30:17
#43 Andy Sitison On Sharing the Human Experience Through Revolutionary Tech
Andy Sitison discusses his journey from a long career in technology to focusing on the human side of digital transformation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human experience in technology, particularly in AI development. Andy ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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32:58
#42 Matthieu Mehuys On Transforming Backyards Into Eco-Friendly Spaces
Matthieu Mehuys shares his journey from a childhood on a family farm in Belgium to becoming an award-winning landscape architect focused on regenerative practices. He discusses the importance of understanding nature, the differences between reg...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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40:49
#41 Building Authority Through Podcasting in the Legal Industry feat. Dennis "DM" Meador
In this conversation, Dennis "DM" Meador shares his extensive journey as an entrepreneur, starting from his early days of business at 14 to launching the Legal Podcast Network. He discusses the importance of adaptability, building authority in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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42:01
#40 Regulation vs. Innovation: Navigating Policy Across the Globe feat. Caitlin Irr
Caitlin Irr (ACT | The App Association) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in policy, technology, and advocacy. She discusses the regulatory landscape affecting technology and investment, particularly comparing the approaches of the US...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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37:11
#39 Audience Alchemy: Turning Community into Capital with Ethan Monkhouse
Ethan Munkhouse, an expert in behavioral psychology and founder of Naviro, discusses his journey throughout academia and tech. He explores the intersection of psychology and technology, particularly in digital communities and remote work enviro...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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33:02
#38 Flight-Tested Product Wisdom: Lessons from Apple, HP & 50 Years in Tech with David Fradin
David Fradin shares his extensive experience in product management, emphasizing the five keys to product success, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the evolution of technology in the field. He discusses his teaching experience...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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33:11
#37 Beyond the Queue: The Real Work of Building Fandom feat. Michael Dodsworth
Michael Dodsworth, founder of Fanfare, discusses his extensive experience in high-stakes launches and the challenges faced in ensuring fairness for consumers. He shares insights on creating memorable experience...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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34:48
#36 Agents, Investors & Armies: Shelby Johnson's Systems for Massive Growth
This former Army Captain didn't just enter real estate; she conquered it. Shelby shares how military lessons in discipline and adaptability became her secret weapons for rapid scaling, building high-performing teams (500+ transactions!), and ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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42:51
#35 Building Generous Worlds: From Kentucky Communities to Global Impact with Blazer Smith
Blazer Smith, a generosity catalyst and entrepreneur, discusses his journey in philanthropy and impact investing. He emphasizes the importance of building generous communities, understanding the dynamics of wealth transfer, and the role of ment...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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40:13
#34 Deciding in the Dark: High-Stakes Leadership When Paths Aren’t Clear feat. Michael Hearn
In this candid conversation, Michael Hearn unpacks his entrepreneurial journey—from the collapse of his first startup to strategically building and selling his tea company. But his story doesn’t stop there: After exiting his business, Michael t...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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37:18
#33 Legacy in the Making: A Second-Generation Entrepreneur’s Journey feat. Ben Pickett
Ben Pickett, the second-generation owner of Joey's Carpet Cleaning, shares his journey from childhood involvement in the family business to becoming a certified expert in the field. He discusses the impact of growing up in a family business on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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36:34
#32 Investing Like a Coach: Tim Brown on Strategy, Patience, and Playing the Long Game
Tim Brown, founder of Four Quarters Capital, shares his unique journey from studying philosophy to becoming a financial advisor. He discusses the importance of understanding money as a tool for a meaningful life, the significance of coaching in...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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39:14
#31 Scaling Without Breaking
Eric, Aram, and Yemi dive into the topic of scaling businesses without breaking. They discuss indicators that signal a company is ready to scale, the importance of having systems and processes in place, the challenges that come with rapid team ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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31:38
#30 Against All Odds: Defying a Corrupt Legal System feat. Roy Coughlan
In this conversation, Roy Coughlan shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his significant experiences in fighting corruption, particularly in Poland. He discusses the challenges he faced, including over a hundred court cases and personal lia...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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32:17
#29 Preventing Burnout: Insights from Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt shares his insights on burnout, its prevention, and the importance of self-reflection and therapy. He discusses his personal journey through burnout, the signs to look for, and how time management and accountability play crucial ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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39:06