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- Janice Cox – Natural Beauty for All SeasonsEpisode 015.Do you take FULL advantage of events? Do you challenge yourself to meet new people and focus on new opportunities?Janice Cox is a leading DIY natural beauty and skin-care expert from Medford, Oregon. She is the author of several books including Natural Beauty from the Garden, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, and Natural Beauty at Home.She’s a member of the International Herb Association, the United States Lavender Growers Association, and the Herb Society of America.Janice brings an bright energy into everything she says and does. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Listen now!Find out more about Janice Cox: http://www.janicecox.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/Full TranscriptJanice: I think I said this to the fair director, the world would kind of be a better place if everybody acted like they do it Mother Earth News Fairs because you have all walks, all backgrounds. There's urban people, there's, you know, country people, but everybody gets together because they really do want to learn and share and grow ideas.Podcast Intro: If you're someone who refuses to go along to get along, if you question whether the status quo was good enough for you and your family. If you want to leave this world better off than you found it and you consider independence a sacred thing.You may be a prepper, a gardener, a homesteader, a survivalist, or a farmer or rancher, an environmentalist or a rugged outdoorsman.We are here to celebrate you whether you're looking to improve your maverick business or to find out more about the latest products and services available to the weekend rebel.From selling chicken eggs online, to building up your food storage or collecting handmade soap.This show is for those who choose the road less traveled the road to self-reliance for those that are living a daring adventure, life off the grid.Brian: Janice Cox is an author and leading DIY natural beauty and skincare expert. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and loves creating her own bath and body products.She's also a freelance magazine writer and beauty editor for Herb Quarterly Magazine. Janice is a member of the International Herb Association, the United States lavender Growers Association, and the herb Society of America.She will be speaking at the remaining Mother Earth News Fairs for 2019 in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Kansas. Janice, welcome to the Off The Grid Biz Podcast.Janice: Thank you for having me. This is fun.Brian: Sure thing once you let everyone know besides what's in your bio, just tell us a little bit about who you are what you do?Janice: Well, I am kind of a DIY beauty. I've just always had a passion I grew up my dad was a farmer. My mom was a home mech major. So I kind of grew up in a DIY environment anyway. And I've just always had a passion for body care products.Now growing up, we lived out in the country, so I couldn't run and buy things. So we had to craft things. And I had to use what was on hand when I first started out, people really liked my recipes. Because you could save a lot of money, which you still can.Today, I've noticed that my message is kind of shifted, where it's people are really concerned with the products and the ingredients that they're using on their body. And so knowing what goes into even the commercial products that you're buying, because there's a lot of great products out there helps with your overall wellness.I mean,24 min
- Janice Cox – Natural Beauty for All SeasonsEpisode 015.Do you take FULL advantage of events? Do you challenge yourself to meet new people and focus on new opportunities?Janice Cox is a leading DIY natural beauty and skin-care expert from Medford, Oregon. She is the author of several books including Natural Beauty from the Garden, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, and Natural Beauty at Home.She’s a member of the International Herb Association, the United States Lavender Growers Association, and the Herb Society of America.Janice brings an bright energy into everything she says and does. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Listen now!Find out more about Janice Cox: http://www.janicecox.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/24 min
- Jessicka Nebesni – Mountain Rose HerbsEpisode 014.Have you sold out to your profession? Is your passion contagious? Do you hire people who are great at what they do, but also LOVE doing it?Jessicka Nebesni is a Marketing Strategist for Mountain Rose Herbs in Eugene, Oregon. She manages a lot of the content than is produced through MRH's blog, and even writes some of the articles herself.She is a humble homesteader and herbal tinkerer who loves all things wild and natural! Jessicka loves to preserve food, make herbal preparations, garden, and spend time in the great outdoors.It's clear that Jessicka is enthusiastic about the natural health/sustainability lifestyle. Find out what drives her and what she'll be presenting in Albany, Oregon at the Mother Earth News Fair."People want to see the face behind the brand. They want to have a personal experience. They want to have a conversation. They want to have advice from someone who knows." Listen now!Find out more about Mountain Rose Herbs: http://www.mountainroseherbs.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/Full TranscriptJessicka: I originally grew up in New Jersey, where I had a really rich cultural experience but not a lot of exposure to natural food, or any kind of homesteader kind of lifestyle. And I was really yearning to get back to the land and learn to be more self sufficient.So I did what any other 21 year olds would do. I quit my job. So got my things and packed up my car with my St. Bernard and my cat and whatever else with it, which wasn't much after them, and I headed to Northern California.Podcast Intro: If you're someone who refuses to go along to get along, if you question whether the status quo was good enough for you and your family. If you want to leave this world better off than you found it and you consider independence a sacred thing.You may be a prepper, a gardener, a homesteader, a survivalist, or a farmer or rancher, an environmentalist or a rugged outdoorsman.We are here to celebrate you whether you're looking to improve your maverick business or to find out more about the latest products and services available to the weekend rebel.From selling chicken eggs online, to building up your food storage or collecting handmade soap.This show is for those who choose the road less traveled the road to self-reliance for those that are living a daring adventure, life off the grid.Brian: Jessicka Nebesni is the marketing strategist for Mountain Rose Herbs. She describes herself as a humble homesteader, who loves all things wild and natural.She loves to preserve food, make herbal preparations, garden and spend time in the great outdoors.Jessicka writes many blogs for Mountain Rose Herbs, featuring her experience with herbalism, natural food prep and body care recipes. She also helps to facilitate the partnership program and Mountain Rose Herbs and gains inspiration from all the amazing homemade goods made in their own homestead using herbs and spices.Jessicka, welcome to the Off The Grid Biz Podcast.Jessicka: Thank you so much for having me, Brian.Brian: Yeah, sure, let us know a little bit beyond the bio. Let us know a little bit about who you are and what you do for Mountian Rose Herbs.Jessicka: So I am one of the marketing strategist here at Mountain Rose Herbs. As you mentioned, I primarily work with bloggers who create DIY content, using our ingredients.16 min
- Jessicka Nebesni – Mountain Rose HerbsEpisode 014.Have you sold out to your profession? Is your passion contagious? Do you hire people who are great at what they do, but also LOVE doing it?Jessicka Nebesni is a Marketing Strategist for Mountain Rose Herbs in Eugene, Oregon. She manages a lot of the content than is produced through MRH’s blog, and even writes some of the articles herself.She is a humble homesteader and herbal tinkerer who loves all things wild and natural! Jessicka loves to preserve food, make herbal preparations, garden, and spend time in the great outdoors.It’s clear that Jessicka is enthusiastic about the natural health/sustainability lifestyle. Find out what drives her and what she’ll be presenting in Albany, Oregon at the Mother Earth News Fair.“People want to see the face behind the brand. They want to have a personal experience. They want to have a conversation. They want to have advice from someone who knows.” Listen now!Find out more about Mountain Rose Herbs: http://www.mountainroseherbs.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/16 min
- Leah Webb – Deep Rooted WellnessEpisode 013.How do you handle adversity? Are you always worried that the worst-case scenario will occur? Can a bad health diagnosis ever lead to something good?Leah Webb is the creator of DeepRootedWellness.com and the author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet.When Leah's son Owen showed signs of food allergies and asthma, and then her daughter June was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease primarily affecting the lungs and pancreas, something major had to be done. Leah has always been passionate about health, but this lead her down an entirely new field of nutrition that completely changed her personal and professional life.“I no longer accept feeling powerless and defeated. I no longer accept the doctor’s word as the final say. I no longer accept that disease has to be terrible.”What if a slight change of perspective could change your health forever? Find out why Leah calls this situation a "gift from the darkness." Listen now!Find out more about Leah Webb: http://www.deeprootedwellness.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/Full TranscriptLeah: This was an opportunity that fell in my lap. And I talked about that a little bit in the book.I call it a gift from the darkness, because we did end up with some tough circumstances. It's the idea that when you open the door to allow the light to come in that there can be gifts that you get from these dark circumstances. And I truly believe that this book was one of such opportunities for me.Podcast Intro: If you're someone who refuses to go along to get along, if you question whether the status quo was good enough for you and your family. If you want to leave this world better off than you found it and you consider independence a sacred thing.You may be a prepper, a gardener, a homesteader, a survivalist, or a farmer or rancher, an environmentalist or a rugged outdoorsman.We are here to celebrate you whether you're looking to improve your maverick business or to find out more about the latest products and services available to the weekend rebel.From selling chicken eggs online, to building up your food storage or collecting handmade soap.This show is for those who choose the road less traveled the road to self-reliance for those that are living a daring adventure, life off the grid.Brian: Leah Webb mph obtained her health coach certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. After earning a bachelor in Science degree in environmental biology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Public Health degree in environmental health sciences from Georgia Southern University.She's worked in nutrition and gardening education since 2009, with a focus on engaging children and healthy eating habits, experiential learning and discovery, Leah started and runs the deep rooted wellness blog on which she posts stories and tips regarding nutrition, gardening and healthy families.She lives in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband TC and her two children Owen and June.Owen has a life threatening anaphylaxis allergy to wheat and June has cystic fibrosis a genetic disease severely impacted in the lungs and pancreas. Leah is the author of the grain free, sugar free dairy free family cookbook a comprehensive guide for ...31 min
- Leah Webb – Deep Rooted WellnessEpisode 013.How do you handle adversity? Are you always worried that the worst-case scenario will occur? Can a bad health diagnosis ever lead to something good?Leah Webb is the creator of DeepRootedWellness.com and the author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet.When Leah’s son Owen showed signs of food allergies and asthma, and then her daughter June was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease primarily affecting the lungs and pancreas, something major had to be done. Leah has always been passionate about health, but this lead her down an entirely new field of nutrition that completely changed her personal and professional life.“I no longer accept feeling powerless and defeated. I no longer accept the doctor’s word as the final say. I no longer accept that disease has to be terrible.”What if a slight change of perspective could change your health forever? Find out why Leah calls this situation a “gift from the darkness.” Listen now!Find out more about Leah Webb: http://www.deeprootedwellness.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/31 min
- Gary Collins – The Simple LifeEpisode 012.What do you want out of life? Distilled down to its simplest form, what would your ideal lifestyle TRULY be?Gary Collins has lived a wild and unique life. He's worked in military intelligence, in the U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He has taught at the University College level, consulted and trained college level athletes, and been interviewed for his expertise on various subjects by CBS Sports, Coast to Coast AM, The RT Network, and FOX News to name a few.He now lives off-the-grid part of the year in a remote area of northeast Washington State, and the other part of year exploring in his travel trailer with his trusty black lab Barney.Gary is the writer of the best selling Living Off The Grid and The Simple Life book series. His books blow the lid off of conventional life and wellness expectations.“Today we’re bombarded by too much stress, not enough time for personal fulfillment, and failing to take care of our health… there has to be a better way!”How can you run your business while living the most fulfilling life possible? Listen now!Find out more about Gary Collins: https://www.thesimplelifenow.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/Full TranscriptGary: What I'm teaching is not the norm, challenging. It's challenging in the sense that it's more that you have to look inside yourself and go, okay, am I happy?The statistics say that Americans are not happy. They're not living the life they want to live.I was one of those people. And I finally said enough of this. I'm tired of it. I'm going to do something about it. And I did what I did.It isn't it perfect for everyone. I just tell you my story.Podcast Intro: If you're someone who refuses to go along to get along, if you question whether the status quo was good enough for you and your family. If you want to leave this world better off than you found it and you consider independence a sacred thing.You may be a prepper, a gardener, a homesteader, a survivalist, or a farmer or rancher, an environmentalist or a rugged outdoorsman.We are here to celebrate you whether you're looking to improve your maverick business or to find out more about the latest products and services available to the weekend rebel.From selling chicken eggs online, to building up your food storage or collecting handmade soap.This show is for those who choose the road less traveled the road to self-reliance for those that are living a daring adventure life off the grid.Brian: Gary Collins has a very interesting and unique background and includes military intelligence special agent for the US State Department Diplomatic Security Service, US Department of Health and Human Services, and US Food and Drug Administration.Collins's background and expert knowledge brings a much needed perspective to today's areas of simple living, health, nutrition, entrepreneurship, self help and be more self reliant.He holds an AAS degree in exercise science, BS in criminal justice and MS in forensic science.Gary was raised in the high desert at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in a rural part of California. He now lives off the grid part of the year in a remote area of Northeast Washington state and the other part of the year exploring in his travel trailer with hi...48 min
- Gary Collins – The Simple LifeEpisode 012.What do you want out of life? Distilled down to its simplest form, what would your ideal lifestyle TRULY be?Gary Collins has lived a wild and unique life. He’s worked in military intelligence, in the U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He has taught at the University College level, consulted and trained college level athletes, and been interviewed for his expertise on various subjects by CBS Sports, Coast to Coast AM, The RT Network, and FOX News to name a few.He now lives off-the-grid part of the year in a remote area of northeast Washington State, and the other part of year exploring in his travel trailer with his trusty black lab Barney.Gary is the writer of the best selling Living Off The Grid and The Simple Life book series. His books blow the lid off of conventional life and wellness expectations.“Today we’re bombarded by too much stress, not enough time for personal fulfillment, and failing to take care of our health… there has to be a better way!”How can you run your business while living the most fulfilling life possible? Listen now!Find out more about Gary Collins: https://www.thesimplelifenow.comFind out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/48 min
- Andy Brennan – Aaron Burr CiderEpisode 011.Do you truly love what you do as a business? Is your passion so clear to others that it's undeniable?Andy Brennan is truly passionate about his craft and trade. Andy is the founder and owner of Aaron Burr Cider and author of Uncultivated: Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living.A life-long artist, Andy did not set out to be a wild apple cidermaker (though always intrigued by the fruit), a writer nor a speaker. His publisher, Chelsea Green Publishing, were able to seduce him to attend and speak at the Mother Earth News Fair being held in Albany, Oregon. Due to his interest in visiting Oregon, (he admits a desire to interview some Pacific coast trees) he unknowingly was set on a direct course to be interviewed by Brian J. Pombo for the Off-the-Grid Biz Podcast.How does a struggling artist end up becoming an apple farmer? How does he stand out in the growing and crowded cider market?The way Andy mixes his business with his philosophy, while continuing an uncompromising life is instructive and liberating to any searching or struggling entrepreneur. Listen now!Find out more about Andy Brennan: http://aaronburrcider.com/Find out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/Full TranscriptBrian: Have you found any way around that yourself?Andy: For sure. The best solution is always to build intimate relationships with customers which ask questions and you know, certainly large companies, they don't have the time or the inclination to have one on one relationships with their customers.Even though I said I'm an introvert, I can't hide from the fact that bonding with my customers is the only thing that that's going to save, I think people like me from actually becoming road kill to bigger, faster and cheaper.Podcast Intro: If you're someone who refuses to go along to get along, if you question whether the status quo was good enough for you and your family. If you want to leave this world better off than you found it and you consider independence a sacred thing. You may be a prepper, a gardener, a homesteader, a survivalist, or a farmer or rancher, an environmentalist or a rugged outdoorsman.We are here to celebrate you whether you're looking to improve your Maverick business or to find out more about the latest products and services available to the weekend rebel.From selling chicken eggs online, to building up your food storage or collecting handmade soap.This show is for those who choose the road less traveled the road to self-reliance for those that are living a daring adventure life off the grid.Brian: A homestead farmer who began making cider in 2007 from wild apples. After rising to national prominence with his cider company, Aaron Burr Cider. He wrote a book Uncultivated, which just came out.Andy Brennan, welcome to The Off The Grid Biz Podcast.Andy: Thank you. It's great to be talking to you, it's an honor.Brian: Yeah. So, who are you, and just let us know a little about what you do?Andy: My name is Andy Brennan and I am a homestead farmer, Apple farmer and cider maker. The town of Wurtsboro, New York,36 min
- Andy Brennan – Aaron Burr CiderEpisode 011.Do you truly love what you do as a business? Is your passion so clear to others that it’s undeniable?Andy Brennan is truly passionate about his craft and trade. Andy is the founder and owner of Aaron Burr Cider and author of Uncultivated: Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living.A life-long artist, Andy did not set out to be a wild apple cidermaker (though always intrigued by the fruit), a writer nor a speaker. His publisher, Chelsea Green Publishing, were able to seduce him to attend and speak at the Mother Earth News Fair being held in Albany, Oregon. Due to his interest in visiting Oregon, (he admits a desire to interview some Pacific coast trees) he unknowingly was set on a direct course to be interviewed by Brian J. Pombo for the Off-the-Grid Biz Podcast.How does a struggling artist end up becoming an apple farmer? How does he stand out in the growing and crowded cider market?The way Andy mixes his business with his philosophy, while continuing an uncompromising life is instructive and liberating to any searching or struggling entrepreneur. Listen now!Find out more about Andy Brennan: http://aaronburrcider.com/Find out the business events secrets for growing and strengthening ANY company: http://brianjpombo.com/secrets/36 min
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