From Maintenance Man to Tea Connoisseur: Donovan Eilert's Path to Smith Teamaker

In this episode of "Work From Your Happy Place," podcast the host, Belinda Ellsworth, introduces Donovan Eilert, the resident educator at Smith Teamaker, a boutique tea company. Donovan shares his knowledge and passion for tea, highlighting the challenges and process of maintaining their brand identity. Donovan discusses some popular blends at Smith Teamaker, such as Lord Bergamont, a refined version of Earl Gray, and BlackBerry Jasmine, an iced tea with a beautiful blue color. Donovan shares their approach to innovation, collaborating with people outside the tea world to create unique blends. Gratitude is emphasized throughout the episode, as Donovan and Belinda discuss the importance of gratitude in maintaining a positive attitude and finding inspiration in work challenges. Donovan shares his personal journey, from being a maintenance man at a hotel to pursuing his passion for tea and eventually joining Smith Teamaker. Overall, this episode provides insights into the challenges and processes of maintaining a brand identity in the tea industry, along with the importance of gratitude and finding inspiration in work and life. Join Belinda’s membership program and discover the art of creating and sharing amazing experiences with like-minded people, all from the comfort of your own home. You get to connect with others online, learn new skills and techniques, and grow your network without ever having to leave your computer screen. To know more, click on the link https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/ About Donovan Eilert : Born and raised in Portland, OR, he found a love of tea at a young age. Seeing Steven Smith found 2 successful tea companies here, he knew he wanted to be a part this culture. He wrote a letter to Steve and asked how to do what he does. Shortly after he was hired to work in the tasting room and the rest has led him here. Donovan have spent 10 years working in the tea industry in many facets of the business. From working in a tasting room, on the production floor, brewing kegs, the sales and customer service team, as the formulation manager and now education. Links: Website: https://www.smithtea.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/smithteamaker Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smithteamaker/ About the Host: Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system. Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life, with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - <a href="http://www.workfromyourhappyplace.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...