The Jono Show

David Holtze and I talk about the struggles of founding Harvest Kitchen and how he got to be the CEO he is today!  One of my favorite things about these sit-downs is being able to hear the personal journey of these entrepreneurs, and David is no exception!  We had a great time discussing his background in an ad agency and how he took the leap to run his own truck as part of an existing brand..to eventually breaking off and doing his own thing entirely.  Now David is delighting guests all over San Diego with his incredible, locally sourced meals, (that taste delicious I might add), and we are so grateful to have had him on the podcast today! 

Akash Winery has a cool story, and on this episode, I interview Akash Patel (who the winery was named after) and the process that it has been opening, remodeling, and running a winery in the Temecula Valley.

SLF Made CEO Miguel Auguilar sits down with us and discusses his journey so far in entrepreneurship.

https://jackedupfootwear.comSat down with serial entrepreneur Don Mastrangelo and discussed entrepreneurship, taking action, and how to achieve success in a variety of fields.  Don has started over 20 companies and has a passion for starting and buidling business.  He currently wons Parlay Cafe in Temecula, CA and Jacked Up Footwear, a company for people with Leg Length Discrepancy. (https://jackedupfootwear.com)

Hope you enjoy the episode!  Connect with Don on LinkedIn and Jonathan on Instagram @jonoaymin

Cheers!

Jamie Miller and Rebecca Jones are here for today’s episode. Jamie is the CEO of Union Cowork, and Rebecca is the mayor of San Marcos, California. San Marcos is the most recent city to welcome in a Union Cowork building. Before getting into politics, Rebecca grew a business to $100 million in sales.

Previously, San Marcos didn’t have a defined downtown. Rebecca began planning to implement one in her city around ten years ago and talks about its evolution. Jamie discusses how he was under the impression that San Marcos was just a place for big box retailers, and that his changed perception of the city made him want to get involved.

Rebecca shares insight on the struggles and loneliness that happened in the early days of building her business. Jamie adds in that Union Cowork can help in similar situations because using their spaces allow people to feel like they’re not alone. He believes that having others who can support you along the way is extremely important.

With the politically charged atmosphere of late, Rebecca expresses that people such as herself must remember why they are in their position in the first place. She says that one of her favorite areas to focus on is traffic, and Jamie talks about his desire for everyone to walk or bike to work.

We finish by hearing advice from Jamie and Rebecca about building a business. Rebecca promotes remembering that you can’t make everyone happy and sometimes have to let things go. Jamie brings up the importance of having balance between your business and personal life.

Union Cowork: https://unioncowork.com/

Rebecca Jones: https://www.san-marcos.net/your-government/city-council/rebecca-jones-mayor

Jeff Fenster is a dynamic guy!  From graduating early from ASU, to starting his own payroll company, to founding the wildly popular restaurant chain Everbowl, he definitely keeps pushing and impacting industries by his disruptive approach to business.

He made time to sit down with us in his San Elijo Hills location in Southern California were his food chain is currently exploding to talk entrepreneurship, work-life balance, his approach to startups and so much more!  He also covers the recent companies he has started including an import/export company, a construction company called WeBuild, and an innovative coffee company called Superfuel Coffee.

We also got to try some Everbowl live on the podcast!  My favorites so far:  The Chewy (bowl) and The Dream (smoothie)...also, after, I got to try the coffee and it is FIRE...so worth trying!  You can find them in Everbowl Stores or online on Amazon (see link below).

https://www.amazon.com/Superfuel-Coffee-Coffee-Brewers-infused/dp/B07N7VRFPS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=everbowl&qid=1562019123&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1

Tune in and let us know what you think!  

You can reach Jeff at @fensterjeff on Instagram and you can reach me at @jonoaymin! 

Some other exciting news, this podcast was recorded and put on Youtube!  We've never done this before so let me know what you think!  Check out the link here or on our social media channels!

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Fitness expert, personal trainer, and businessman Ben Moreland sits down and talks entrepreneurship, making progress, and how to get momentum.  He owns and operates Be More Athletics, a fitness brand that includes a personal training gym in Orange County.  He talks with us today about his upbringing, where his entrepreneurial journey started, and about motivation for people looking to get started.

Follow him on Instagram @benmoreland and his gym @be_more_athletics

Cheers!

 In todays podcast, I interview author, investor, and entrepreneur Chris J. Snook, owner of Startup Drugz and LaunchHaus.  He talks entrepreneurship, being pragmatic, the road to nowhere, and sheds a lot of light on the mindset behind being a business owner. 

Follow him on Instagram and check out the awesome merch from Startup Drugz:

Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjsnook/?hl=en

Startup Drugz: https://www.instagram.com/startupdrugz/?hl=en

Renowned Chef Jeremiah Tower talks with us about his experiences starting as a chef and his history in the restaurant industry.  He talks hospitality, how to recharge, work, allergies at restaurants, and what's next!  After watching his Netflix special produced by Anthony Bourdain, I was so excited to meet him at an event and am so grateful he sat down and chatted!  He was funny, charming, and had a very fresh perspective on life and experiences...and had some incredible champagne suggestions!  Enjoy!

Netflix Special: Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent 

Follow him on Instagram; @tower.jeremiah

Today I get to sit down with the creators of the Blank With Friends podcast and we go over confidence, how to have it, how to get it, and what happens when we focus to much on others.  

Jordan and Mike both drop some knolwedge and I really appreciate both of their perspectives.

Book of the Ep: Mind Hacking - Sir John Hargrave