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
42 episodes
#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 29
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39:06
#28 Building Businesses with Heart and Systems with Dave Valentine
Dave Valentine recounts his entrepreneurial path, shaped early by his father’s landscaping business. He highlights mentorship’s role, the hurdles of juggling ventures, and the frameworks he built for growth. Reflecting on his wilderness lifesty...
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Episode 28
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55:06
#27 The Art of Balancing Creativity and Client Needs with Lance Cayko
In this conversation, Lance Cayko, a serial entrepreneur and architect, shares his journey into architecture, emphasizing the importance of a design-build approach that minimizes change orders and enhances collaboration. He discusses the balanc...
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Episode 27
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50:39
#26 Unlocking Financial Independence Through Real Estate feat. Eric Flowers
Eric Burns shares his journey from a finance major and firefighter to a successful real estate investor. He discusses the importance of financial independence, the transition from residential to commercial real estate, and the strategies for ac...
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Episode 26
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35:13
#25 From Uniform to Entrepreneur: Doug Katz's Journey in Adaptive Design & Authentic Leadership
Doug Katz, CEO of NULU Knives, shares his journey from being a West Point graduate and disabled army veteran to becoming an entrepreneur focused on creating adaptive kitchen tools. He discusses the inspiration behind NULU, the challenges of man...
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Episode 25
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43:44
#24 Synergy in Marriage and Business: A Conversation with Steven Griffin
In this engaging conversation, Steven Griffin shares his journey from aspiring business owner to successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of faith and dependence on God throughout his life. He discusses his educational background in ...
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Episode 24
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51:56
#23 Mastering LinkedIn for Sales Success with Colin Hirdman
Colin Hirdman shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from launching his first business right after college to co-founding Monkey Island Ventures and developing Rainmaker. He emphasizes the importance of authentic networking on LinkedIn, t...
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Episode 23
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51:03
#22 Helping Non-Technical Leaders Succeed in Tech feat. Brian Childress
Brian Childress discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in navigating chaos, the role of a fractional CTO, and the importance of understanding the underlying business problems rather than just technological fixes. He emph...
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Episode 22
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41:44
#21 Building Resilience: Fitness and Entrepreneurship with Devan Gonzalez
Devan Gonzalez shares his journey from teenage martial arts instructor to CEO of Strive 11 Fitness and franchise owner, highlighting the role of personal development, fitness in building mental resilience, and community in business success. The...
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Episode 21
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35:28
#20 The Power of Networking: Making Connections Matter
In this captivating conversation, the Aram, Eric, and Yemi delve into the importance of networking and cultivating authentic relationships. They share personal stories about how they met and highlight the value of being genuine in building conn...
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Episode 20
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30:31
#19 Preparing for the Exit: Practical Advice and Entrepreneurial Wisdom from Anthony Franco
In this insightful conversation, Anthony Franco draws on his rich entrepreneurial background, covering the intricacies of launching, scaling, and ultimately exiting businesses. He sheds light on the critical role of strategic planning for a suc...
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Episode 19
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30:12
#18 Data, Creativity, & Connection: Lorraine Ball's Guide to Effective Marketing
Lorraine Ball shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur and marketing expert in this engaging conversation. She discusses the importance of grounding marketing strategies in data, understanding customer nee...
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Episode 18
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48:18