The Abundant Beans Podcast

I created this podcast so that I could do one of my favorite things; talk to business owners. I love hearing about the obstacles and successes of business ownership. I look for inspiration, community and tidbits to apply to my business in the experiences of others and I wanted to share those conversations.

You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover, but You Can Rock the World Through Theatre | Maya Osterman-Van Grack

May 7, 2019

May 7, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Theatre is an expression of humanity. Theatre is an expression of humanity. Maya Osterman-Van Grack has been an applied theatre practitioner for the past 10 years, and she is a firm believer in the transformative power of theatre and education. Maya is currently a…

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Finding Your Tribe and Getting Out of Your Own Way | Brian Strandes

April 30, 2019

April 30, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Why is a culture match so important? Brian Strandes is the president of two sister staffing and recruiting agencies, 9 to 5 Search and 10 til 2. Brian purchased 10 til 2, a part-time staffing agency, and realized that employers and employees alike were…

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Herding Cats, Finding Cultural Fits, and Building Sustainable Wealth | Michael Heldt

April 23, 2019

April 23, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Not your standard leader! Michael Heldt, also known as Mortgage Mike, is a mortgage professional of 13 years. He leads a team of 13 people at the Denver Tech Center at American Pacific Mortgage. Michael enjoys training the people he leads and helping others…

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The Experience of a Brand Matters More Than a Logo, Font, or Color Pallet | Mallory Ann Shannon

April 16, 2019

April 16, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: It’s amazing how one small change can shift everything. Mallory Ann Shannon helps her clients create their dream brands. As a self-professed doula for life, Mallory knows that support plays a crucial role in the overall health and sustainability of a business. She believes…

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Three Ingredients for Massive Success: Persistence, Giving Back, and Purpose! | Christopher Green

April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: There’s so much joy in helping others! Christopher Green is the owner of Green Dental Care, which opened last year in Parker, Colorado. Green Dental Care is the official dental practice of the National Sports Center for the Disabled. As a general dentist, his…

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Millennials are Teaching the World How Your “Why” Can Bring You Greater Success | Jordan Pendleton

April 2, 2019

April 2, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: What fires you up is what you should lean into. Jordan Pendleton is a Workshop and Community Facilitator at Revenue Tribe. Previously, Jordan worked as a financial planner and spent two years as a money mindset coach. Feeling listless and unfulfilled, Jordan began to…

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Understanding Your Workflow, Increasing Your Productivity & Lowering Your Stress | Steven Crawford

March 26, 2019

March 26, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Work how it works for you! Steven Crawford is the Director of Alignment & Accountability Programs and a Senior Consultant at McGhee Productivity Solutions. You might recognize him from Episode 3! One of his favorite things to do is teaching people how to effectively…

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How Telling Your Story Separates You as a Business | Tom & Ben Kimball

March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Everyone has a unique story. What’s yours? Tom and Ben Kimball are the co-owners of Kimball Productions, a Colorado-based video production company. The father-son duo shares a love of telling stories that inspire wonder. Tom is a professional producer, director, actor, and published author.…

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Strategic Partnerships: The Best Way to Build Your Business? | Philip Pelto

March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Building strategic partnerships: a little bit science, a little bit art. Philip “Coach” Pelto is the CCO and co-founder of Firestorm. He is passionate about teaching people how to build long-term strategic partnerships and how to leverage those partnerships. When it comes to creating…

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How Understanding and Acting on Your “Big Why” Will Transform Your Life and Business | Nora A’Bell

March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Understanding Your Why Literally Changes Your Life! “We have two core belief systems in our life… Understanding which belief system produces good fruit, the other the bad fruit… If you understand in your core what produces the good fruit, you should probably spend more…

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The Accountant with a Personality the Story of Jamie O’Kane | Jamie O’Kane

February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Who is Jamie O’Kane, and What is Her Big Why? Proactive, Goals, Success, and Sustainability. Jamie has built an incredibly personable accounting practice that focuses on improvement and attaining goals, not only for her clients but for her business as well. She is constantly…

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Setting Expectations and Delivering Results | William Hamilton IV

February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: What does your client want? We’ve all heard the old adage, “Under Promise, and Over Deliver!” right? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen things become problems and destroy relationships that should have never been problems in the first place. William Hamilton…

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Taking Your Business to the Next Level, and the Importance of Outside Eyes | Dennis Guse

February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: What is your business trying to tell you? Dennis Guse has always been a maverick and entrepreneur. He approached American Business Advisors and asked: “How do I become a partner in this business?” This wasn’t his first unconventional approach in the business world, and…

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How Taking Breaks Will Vastly Improve Your Creativity, Efficiency, and Productivity | Trudi Chapa

February 5, 2019

February 5, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: Just Start. Trudi Chapa is a business and productivity geek with a passion for helping others achieve the impossible. Her career path has evolved from running teams in the tech industry to creating creative co-working spaces and now opening her first Fit Body Boot…

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Building a Business by Committing to Your “Big Why” | Brandon Rains

January 29, 2019

January 29, 2019 Follow the Abundant Beans Podcast: Watch the episode: What are your substantive differences? Brandon Rains is an incredible estate planning attorney here in the Denver Area, but more than that, he is an incredible person. He truly believes in the power of lessening the stresses of inheritance, promoting the understanding of what…

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