Durango Joes Podcast

Sometimes, we need to spend time getting to the root of our purpose. We need to understand why we do what we do. We need to consider what it is that drives us. 

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Learn more about Durango Joes at www.durangojoes.com.

At the End of the Day is written and presented by Joe Lloyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee. Episodes are recorded and edited by Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up.

In today's episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, we're joined by Carl Churchill. Carl founded Alpha Coffee (formerly Lock 'n Load Java) back in 2010 with his wife Lori after a long and successful career in the Army. With his military background, Carl brings a wide range of wisdom and drive to his business, which has evolved from an online-only coffee retailer that they ran out of their basement to a thriving coffee business with multiple cafes, a healthy wholesale program, and a growing online retail presence.

While this episode stretched to be one of our longer ones, it is chock full with valuable insight into Carl's history and business. 

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The Durango Joes Podcast is co-hosted by Joe Loyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee, and Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up. Episodes are prepared, recorded, and edited by Trevor Ogborn.

It's human nature to want to fit in, so sometimes it doesn't make sense to rock the boat. But with that said, there comes a point where you just have to let go of what others might think and be authentic to yourself. At the end of the day, don't obsess over the impression you leave (as long as it's left with integrity). After all, even the best leaders throughout history have found it impossible to please everyone.

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At the End of the Day is written and presented by Joe Lloyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee. Episodes are recorded and edited by Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up.

If there's one thing that is critical to teamwork, it's a common language. If everyone is on the same page, and understands the same concepts, then there is harmony in the communication. One of the key languages that we teach our leadership teams to speak at Durango Joes is DiSC. DiSC is a personality assessment, similar to Meyers-Briggs or Enneagram, that helps our leaders become more self-aware of their strengths and motivations. Used tactfully, it can also help us understand how to approach and interact with one another.

In this episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, we bring our Culture Leader, Tiffany DeBoer, back on the mic to break down what personality assessments are, why we use DiSC, and how we use it to build out teams. If you're interested in learning more after tuning in, feel free to reach out to Tiff at [email protected]! 

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The Durango Joes Podcast is co-hosted by Joe Loyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee, and Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up. Episodes are prepared, recorded, and edited by Trevor Ogborn.

Who hasn't been in a position where they've wanted to say something (or actually said something) that they're likely to regret. It takes discipline to bite your tongue! But at the end of the day, being careful with your words and thoughtful with your actions is a sign of leadership and maturity. So take a deep breath, and don't say something you might regret!

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At the End of the Day is written and presented by Joe Lloyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee. Episodes are recorded and edited by Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up.

We all know what it means to work in our business. It's the day to day, the grind, the primary operations of what you do. But in order to work smarter, not harder, we need to remember to make time to work on the business as well. While it may not help the bottom line in the here and now, working on the business is an investment in your future that pays back in dividends.

In this episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, Joe and Trevor talk about the upcoming Annual Leadership Workshop. This all-day intensive brings together the entire leadership staff of the company helps set the course for the year ahead by solidifying expectations that we keep throughout the year to come. From Quarterly "Big 3" Goals to weekly KPI check-ins, we succeed when we invest in understanding and working on the business more.

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The Durango Joes Podcast is co-hosted by Joe Loyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee, and Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up. Episodes are prepared, recorded, and edited by Trevor Ogborn.

Look, everyone spends some time in the drama triangle, especially as a victim. It's part of life! But at the end of the day, the ability to shift our mentality from victimhood to curiosity, where we can be open to solutions, is what separates the winners from the losers. If you're a victim, you're saying you don't have faculty over the situation. The fact is, you may have more control than you know!

Tune in for this episode of "At the End of the Day", featuring guest speaker Marshall Snider! 

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At the End of the Day is written and presented by Joe Lloyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee. Episodes are recorded and edited by Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up.

At Durango Joes, we've been through our fair share of negotiations. It's just part of the business. Negotiating is one of the best skills you can hone as an entrepreneur, leader, or business owner. From your relationship with partners and employees to the bottom line of your business, it can have far-reaching implications when done right or wrong.

In today's episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, we talk to former Mayor of Durango and current business advisor, Jasper Welch, about how to approach, and succeed, in negotiations. 

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The Durango Joes Podcast is co-hosted by Joe Loyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee, and Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up. Episodes are prepared, recorded, and edited by Trevor Ogborn.

Happy New Year from ours to yours! I'm sure for many of us looking back on the year, it's easy to think about everything that could've and should've been, but at Durango Joes we're looking forward to turning the page into the new year and turning our energy towards the year ahead. Frankly, we're excited! At the end of the day, it's time to stop complaining and start creating. Will you join us?

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At the End of the Day is written and presented by Joe Lloyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee. Episodes are recorded and edited by Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up.

If you've been listening for a little while, you've probably heard that Trevor is leaving Durango Joes to start his own business. Well, the time has finally come! BRWD Up is Trevor's new consulting business, tasked with helping independent coffee businesses (and other small businesses) communicate better internally and externally. He's taking all the best stuff he's learned as the Creative Marketing Leader at Durango Joes Coffee to give other businesses the tools, guidance, and content to succeed.

If you're interested in talking with Trevor, you can start the conversation by emailing [email protected].

Please take a moment to rate, review, or share if you enjoyed this episode! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for future episodes!

Learn more about Durango Joes at www.durangojoes.com.

The Durango Joes Podcast is co-hosted by Joe Loyd, CEO of Durango Joes Coffee, and Trevor Ogborn, Owner of BRWD Up. Episodes are prepared, recorded, and edited by Trevor Ogborn.