Scared Of Normal by Traction Coffee Roasters Traction Coffee Roasters

In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Jimmy Smith, who is an extremely versatile & passionate cyclist. From growing up on the big island of Hawaii & relocating to the mainland as a teenager in Springfield, MO & spending summers in Colorado, where he had the tough choice of choosing to pursue BMX or baseball. After making the choice to go all in on BMX, Jimmy realized that he could build a career for himself on the bicycle & began to fully apply himself through ...

Join us as we dive into the flavorful world of Phunbar with founder Jason Cartwright, as he shares the story behind his journey from crafting bars as a side hustle to building his vision into a full fledged business which he founded in 2022 when he turned adversity into opportunity after being laid off. Throughout this episode we chat about what makes Phunbar unique from the marketing strategies to their strong wholesale partnerships! Jason also shares his beautiful philosophy of entrepr...

In this episode of Scared Of Normal we cover why the podcast has been dormant, what we've been up to day to day here at Traction, what's to come, & some of the big moves we've made over the last 6 months. We're also stoked to to formally introduce our Director Of Roastery Operations Ricky Aughenbaugh - we do a deep dive into Ricky's history with BMX & career in coffee, & much more. We're stoked to share this episode with you, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Tuesd...

In this episode we sat down with the founder & builder of Bender Bicycle Co., Will Bender to talk about how he came to starting his business & how he sets Bender Bicycle Co. apart through thoughtful design & utilizing 3D pricing technology. This episode covers so many rad topics from the operational side of his business to how he aims to grow it while keeping it as fun as possible.Check out Bender Bicycle Co. at https://www.benderbicycles.com_________________Enjoying the podcast? ...

We sat down with Max McManus, a co-founder of J-Walker Apparel which is a brand that was founded with to create specialized products focused toward body builders & serendipitously found themselves making a name in the action sports world after being discovered by some of the biggest names in the BMX industry. We chat in depth about the sacrifice involved to start J-Walkers from it's humble roots to how the start up was financed, the hustle required to keep growing the brand & how...

In this episode, we embark on a journey into the art of waiting & how it intertwines with the profound virtue of patience. Join us as we explore the challenges & rewards of embracing patience in a world that often races towards instant gratification. We focus on the beauty of having patience in times we feel obligated to rush, the connection with delayed gratification, how the emotional challenges of waiting can be managed & turned into a fresh outlook on daily life.Whether you're...