Grindistry

Travis Stone
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Your business podcast made by 2 business owners

  1. 3d ago

    Baking an Empire: The Sweet Side of the Grind

    In this episode of the Grindistry Podcast, Travis and Shawn interview Toni from Sugar Hug Bakery, who shares her journey of starting a bakery from scratch, focusing on gourmet cupcakes and community engagement. The conversation explores the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of marketing, and the personal motivations behind Toni's business. The conversation delves into the journey of starting and running a bakery, highlighting the importance of online presence, customer engagement, and the challenges faced by a small business owner. It also touches on personal experiences, motivations, and future aspirations in the baking industry. Takeaways Entrepreneurship requires adaptabilityCommunity engagement drives success Importance of online presenceBalancing business and personal life Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sugar Hug Bakery02:55 The Journey of Entrepreneurship05:46 Baking and Delivery Dynamics10:47 Startup Costs and Business Challenges13:39 Navigating Health Codes and Regulations19:58 Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement30:56 Seasonal Menus and Future Plans32:06 Building an Online Presence34:29 Custom Orders and Creativity36:51 Expanding the Menu: Coffee and More39:29 Trial and Error in Recipe Development42:17 Future Goals and Business Expansion46:20 Overcoming Personal Challenges49:02 Menu Diversification and Limitations52:28 Vendor Events and Community Engagement56:16 Logistics of Delivering Baked Goods01:00:40 Resilience in Business Challenges

  2. Sep 28

    Clubs, Construction & Cash Flow: The Hustle of Real Estate Ryon

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including real estate investments, rental properties, personal grooming, children's books, AI technology, and more. The use of AI in various business aspects is highlighted, along with the challenges and opportunities it presents. The discussion also delves into the impact of AI on different industries and the potential for financial gain through AI-generated content. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the use of AI in business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of work-life balance, and the significance of setting and achieving goals. The speakers also discuss the impact of family, the value of time, and the mindset required for success. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about football. Takeaways Real estate investmentsAI technology in businessChildren's books and AIFinancial opportunities with AI AI integration in businessImportance of work-life balanceSetting and achieving goalsValue of family and timeMindset for success Chapters 00:00 AI in Business and Financial Opportunities34:14 AI Integration in Business36:05 The Importance of Work-Life Balance36:29 Setting and Achieving Goals37:23 Value of Family and Time49:11 Mindset for Success01:08:36 Lighthearted Football Discussion

  3. Sep 21

    Making Waves: The Hustle Behind Nutrition Wave

    The conversation covers the importance of personal connections, mentorship, and learning from others in business. It also delves into the significance of social media, sales, customer connection, and the value of collaboration over competition. The discussion explores business expansion, franchising, and the challenges and rewards of starting and running a business. The conversation delves into the challenges and realities of entrepreneurship, including the impact on personal life, hiring difficulties, and the need to maintain a work-life balance. It also explores the impact of work on vacations and the importance of setting boundaries. Additionally, it touches on maintaining a relationship as entrepreneurs and the expansion of the business to a new location. Takeaways Importance of personal connectionsMentorship and learning from others Entrepreneurship requires dedication and hard workBalancing work and personal life is a challenge for business owners Chapters 00:00 Starting and Running a Business57:10 Expanding the Business to a New Location

  4. Sep 14

    BIKES, BROTHERHOOD AND A BRUSH WITH DEATH! - JOSHUA THOMAS AKA GREYHOUND

    The conversation with Josh, aka Greyhound, delves into his early dreams and aspirations, his transition to community activism, a life-changing trauma, perspective on life and nature, overcoming depression and finding hope, community engagement and giving back, the importance of genuine help, forgiveness and moving forward, near-death experience and recovery, the impact of betrayal and trust, and his long-term goals and aspirations. Takeaways Community engagement and giving back are essential for positive change.Forgiveness and genuine help are crucial for personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Early Dreams and Aspirations01:25 Transition to Community Activism03:27 Life-Changing Trauma04:19 Perspective on Life and Nature05:18 Overcoming Depression and Finding Hope07:25 Community Engagement and Giving Back08:52 The Importance of Genuine Help12:16 Forgiveness and Moving Forward17:19 Near-Death Experience and Recovery22:19 Impact of Betrayal and Trust28:19 Long-Term Goals and Aspirations

  5. Sep 14

    ONE HELL OF A COMBACK PT 1- Ryon Fogarty

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of owning a club, the dynamics of running a gentleman's club, personal experiences with incarceration, the importance of positivity, and the pursuit of dreams and aspirations. The conversation also delves into the impact of bullying, the significance of mentorship, and the value of building generational wealth. Real estate Ryan shares insights on starting a business, dealing with tenants, and the importance of promoting positivity and helping others. Takeaways Entrepreneurship ChallengesThe Impact of IncarcerationPromoting Positivity and Helping Others Chapters 00:00 Owning a Club: Challenges and Responsibilities02:15 The Dynamics of Running a Gentleman's Club05:05 Personal Experiences with Incarceration09:24 The Importance of Positivity and Helping Others15:08 Building Generational Wealth and Mentorship25:26 Starting a Business and Dealing with Tenants

  6. Sep 7

    Security, Strip Clubs & Tattoo Stories

    The conversation covers Jason Perino's transition from a career as a bouncer to becoming a tattoo artist. It also delves into the challenges of bouncing, the dynamics of bar security, and the complexities of tattoo shop ownership. Additionally, it explores the tattooing industry, including conventions and cover-ups. The conversation delves into the world of tattoo judging, the artistry of tattooing, the challenges of running a tattoo shop, transitioning to the culinary world, opening a brunch restaurant, and the concept of multipotentialitism and prioritization. Takeaways Transition from bouncing to tattooingChallenges of tattoo shop ownership Tattoo judging involves unique experiences and challengesTransitioning from tattooing to the culinary world requires careful planning and considerationOpening a brunch restaurant involves understanding the local market and customer preferencesMultipotentialitism presents challenges in prioritizing and focusing on key areas of interest Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jason Perino00:29 Sean's Weekend in New York City01:55 Jason's Career as a Bouncer03:16 Bouncing in Different States03:37 Challenges of Bouncing in Florida04:02 Security Issues in Local Bars04:21 Bar Security and Community Dynamics04:50 Challenges of ID Checks at Bars05:18 Dealing with Drunk Patrons05:42 Bouncer's Role in Handling Customers05:57 Handling Customer Inquiries at the Door06:27 Dealing with Drunk Customers06:57 Accepting Money to Skip the Line07:27 Dress Codes and Entry Policies08:00 Final Incident as a Bouncer12:09 Training and Self-Defense in Security14:50 Transition to Tattooing15:44 Tattooing and Apprenticeships20:57 Tattoo Shop Ownership and Business Ventures21:34 Tattoo Shop Ownership Challenges22:29 Tattoo Shop Ownership and Financial Arrangements23:05 Tattoo Shop Ownership and Industry Dynamics30:26 Tattoo Cover-Ups and Conventions32:22 The World of Tattoo Judging36:18 Tattoo Artists and Their Craft37:36 Finding the Best Tattoo Artist39:36 Challenges of Running a Tattoo Shop44:29 Transitioning to the Culinary World45:18 Opening a Brunch Restaurant59:30 Multipotentialitism and Prioritization

  7. Aug 31

    WE NEEDED A BREAK!

    The conversation covers the importance of family and how it takes priority over business matters. It also delves into the significance of professionalism in business operations. Additionally, the discussion explores the world of photography and videography, the value of certifications and qualifications, and the importance of finding joy in life and business. The conversation delves into the early morning work ethic, the challenges of flexible work hours, the reality of editing, selling professional services, pricing and gear in videography, the science of cameras, business and branding, and future guests and aspirations. Takeaways Family comes firstImportance of business professionalism Early morning work ethicChallenges of flexible work hours Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Family07:09 Professionalism in Business12:44 Photography and Videography17:24 Certifications and Qualifications27:04 Finding Joy in Life and Business28:28 Early Morning Work Ethic29:27 Challenges of Flexible Work Hours30:23 The Reality of Editing33:39 Selling Professional Services34:59 Pricing and Gear in Videography35:29 The Science of Cameras36:51 Business and Branding46:23 Future Guests and Aspirations

  8. Aug 24

    GRINDING BEHIND THE GLASS: Glen of Tint Town

    The conversation covers topics such as the power of social media marketing, preparing for a new business location, the importance of taking breaks, balancing work and family time, the necessity of vacations and breaks, mentorship and learning from others, and the challenges of tinting vehicles. The discussion also delves into the challenges of business ownership and the impact of prior experience on starting a new business. The conversation covers various topics including work-life balance, spending time with family, challenges of tinting cars, the importance of competitiveness in business, dealing with social media and competition, the dangers of overworking, and lessons learned from business mistakes. Takeaways Social media marketingBalancing work and familyChallenges of business ownership Work-life balanceCompetitiveness Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Tinting Vehicles26:30 Work-Life Balance and Personal Relationships27:23 Spending Time with Family and Kids28:13 Discussion on Gambling and Competitiveness29:35 Challenges of Tinting Convertible Cars30:11 Tricks and Techniques for Tinting Cars31:30 The Importance of Competitiveness in Business33:01 Dealing with Social Media and Competition37:32 The Dangers of Overworking and Lack of Sleep41:40 Lessons Learned from Business Mistakes

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Your business podcast made by 2 business owners

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  • Creator
    Travis Stone
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Travis Stone