Morning FUEL Podcast

SPECIAL | RINCON PUERTO RICO Edition  

John - I am here with Chris Soto Gonzalez. He started a business a year ago. When is the anniversary?   

Chris - On December 16.   

John - That's right! This is December 4th. Right now, I'm down here actually going to celebrate my birthday tomorrow, my birthday.

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Alright, today’s guest…had an opportunity to take over a Williamsburg business and they couldn't pass it up!

Their favorite thing about this operation is being able to create a unique experience for every customer while offering food and beverages to enjoy!

Keeping organized helps them stay on task to be more productive and working to be just a little bit better every day pushes them to reach their goals.

Advice they offer to others aspiring to succeed in business is - Timing is never perfect, but if you believe in yourself and are willing to put in the work and long hours you can make any business a success.

A favorite quote of theirs is - "The most dangerous man on earth is the man who has reckoned with his own death. All men die; few men ever really live" -John Eldredge

Please help me in Axe-tending a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to the owners and operators of AXE REPUBLIC Virginia's premier axe throwing lounge Lydia Hertzler & Matthew Murnion.

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Alright, today’s guest…had an opportunity to take over a Williamsburg business and they couldn't pass it up!

Their favorite thing about this operation is being able to create a unique experience for every customer while offering food and beverages to enjoy!

Keeping organized helps them stay on task to be more productive and working to be just a little bit better every day pushes them to reach their goals.

Advice they offer to others aspiring to succeed in business is - Timing is never perfect, but if you believe in yourself and are willing to put in the work and long hours you can make any business a success.

A favorite quote of theirs is - "The most dangerous man on earth is the man who has reckoned with his own death. All men die; few men ever really live" -John Eldredge

Please help me in Axe-tending a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to the owners and operators of AXE REPUBLIC Virginia's premier axe throwing lounge Lydia Hertzler & Matthew Murnion.

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Alright, today’s guest…is part of a golf course that has been around since 1996 that closed until new ownership bought it in 2019 and renovated the course.

His favorite thing about this golf course is that it is a majestic Irish style course that is truly unique to any course in this area!

When asked about methods for keeping productive his response was an emphasis on Social Media presence and marketing but on-site attention to detail and customer service are key.

Advice he offers to others aspiring to succeed in business is to Pay attention to the details, it’s what sets you apart.

This golf course, he says, like the hook of a good song, once you get the taste of it, you keep coming back to it. Please help me in welcoming to the Morning Fuel Podcast family, General Manager of the Royal New Kent Golf Club, Tim McArthur

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Alright, today’s guest… Works for a franchise group that has expanded into Newport News. VA

When asked what her favorite thing about her job is, she said she loves her job because of the ability it gives it's associates to utilize their artistic abilities. And that their products are free of harsh parabens and chemicals, and they also offer customization of their products as well.

A few of her methods for keeping productive are having fun while educating customers on their products, and also sharing a peak of what's being made in the store that day. She loves the fact that guests get a chance to see how the products they are purchasing are being made.

Advice she offers to others aspiring to succeed in business is…

Be open-minded and adaptable to change. and Guest and employee satisfaction are equally important.

Please help me in welcoming to the show, New Store Development Manager for Buff City Soap, Melissa Myers.

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Alright, today’s guest…Having a lifelong interest in Wealth Advisory and Financial Life Planning launched a business doing just that.

Providing education and encouragement to clients to live their best life with the resources God has given them to steward.

One of his methods for keeping productive is to Get up every day and do his best. and Live life with margin.

When asked what advice he would give to others aspiring to succeed as a business owner he replied, “Begin today with one or two steps towards your goal. If you don't have a goal, make one.”

One interesting thing about him that most don’t know is He and his wife downsized with three teenagers, from a large house in NoVa to a small house in Williamsburg. Getting rid of in one way or another, about 75% of their belongings.

Please help me in extending a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to Wealth Advisor and Financial Life Planner with Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, Daniel Joss

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Alright, today’s guest…has dreamed of having his own theater ever since he got a magic kit for Christmas when he was 6 years old.

Their favorite thing about doing what they do is the people they get to meet. They share from the stage that everyone is given unique gifts and skill sets from God and that we should use those gifts to make an impact on the people around us.

When asked about their methods for keeping productive the response was, “Honestly scheduling in time for fun. We tend to be much more productive if we aren't constantly overworking ourselves.”

Advice they offer to others aspiring to succeed as a business owner is

Dave Ramsey's Momentum Theorem: Focused intensity, over time, multiplied by God, equals unstoppable momentum.

Please give a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to the Owners of The Wagsters Magic Theatre, performing magic shows in their own space in Williamsburg, VA. Brandon & Hannah Wagster.

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Please extend a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to Owner of the Virginia Branch of EagleONE B2B Lead generation and Digital marketing services - Ryan Redmond.

Ryan Redmond, MBA

Contact Info
Ryan’s Profile
linkedin.com/in/ryan-redmond-mba-23862174
Website
eagle1group.com/richmond-virginia/ (Company)

Phone
804-234-4334 (Work)

Email
[email protected]

Hello and welcome to Morning FUEL. I am your host John Bundy

And you are here because you believe in the power of the spoken word and its ability to change lives. AND that by sharing our stories we can help others to overcome challenges that they cannot overcome on their own. Whether it’s a victory you need to win in business or in your own personal life you understand that the answers can be found in listening to others who are willing to share their stories knowing that their story ultimately doesn’t belong to them.

Alright, today’s guest… Having a desire to create a Very Niche, much needed service, that could help a ton of businesses expand and scale across Virginia and the Nation. He launched out into the entrepreneur-esphere.

His favorite thing about what he does is, Helping take a lot of the hard work off business owners’ plates.

He says his methods for keeping productive is not letting the day manage him, but him managing the day. Also, prioritizing what will have the biggest impact on his day.

Advice he gives to others aspiring to succeed in business is, “It's a Marathon, and there are highs and lows. Always take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

Please extend a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to Owner of the Virginia Branch of EagleONE B2B Lead generation and Digital marketing services - Ryan Redmond

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Please extend a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to the Owner of Reef In Peace, Brian Bayford.

Hello and welcome to Morning FUEL. I am your host John Bundy

And you are here because you believe in the power of the spoken word and its ability to change lives. AND that by sharing our stories we can help others to overcome challenges that they cannot overcome on their own. Whether it’s a victory you need to win in business or in your own personal life you understand that the answers can be found in listening to others who are willing to share their stories knowing that their story ultimately doesn’t belong to them.

Alright, today’s guest… Serial entrepreneur and owner of Reef In Peace an environmentally beneficial and economical alternative to conventional burials and spreading of ashes.

His advice to others aspiring to succeed in business is Don’t give up, work as long and as hard as necessary to accomplishment your goals.

When asked the question – What’s the most valuable lesson he has learned through the course of his creative work? He responded “Persistence and Integrity should be the foundation for every business.”

Owner of Reef In Peace, Brian Bayford.

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Please extend a warm Morning Fuel Podcast welcome to York County Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, Ambassador with Retail Alliance, Business development manager for Cloud9 VoIP and all around stellar guy, i’m honored to call him friend, Sean Cronin.

Hello and welcome to Morning FUEL. I am your host John Bundy

And you are here because you believe in the power of the spoken word and its ability to change lives. AND that by sharing our stories we can help others to overcome challenges that they cannot overcome on their own. Whether it’s a victory you need to win in business or in your own personal life you understand that the answers can be found in listening to others who are willing to share their stories knowing that their story ultimately doesn’t belong to them.

Alright, today’s guest… having a genuine love of helping others to succeed, shifted his career from the banking industry to offering stellar communication solutions to local small business owners.

When asked what his favorite thing about what he does is, he said that what he does now is so different from anything he has done before, and he feels like he is at the ground level working at it.

One of the methods he uses for keeping productive is challenging himself to be better each day and setting goals for himself.

Advice he offers others aspiring to succeed in business is, “Never think you know everything. Always be open to learning more.”

One interesting thing that he wants others to know about him is he doesn’t like to put people in boxes, he likes them to create their own box.

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