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- 011: Everything About Our Trip to Central Coast, CA
WE’RE DISCUSSING:
- The new decade Connor just entered (& the catalyst for our trip)
- What someone said to Kaitlyn that she had to immediately fact-check
- The topic Kaitlyn’s become more sensitive about & the phrase she keeps repeating to herself as a result
- Why we went on this trip & how it came about
- What we did during our time in LA / Venice Beach area
- Where we stopped in Santa Barbara & thoughts about the downtown area in general
- The type of boutique hotel we’re loving, where we stayed in San Luis Obispo, and our favorite aspect of their guest experience
- Our experiences at each winery we visited in Paso Robles, including Tin City
- Our impression of Route 1 and driving through Big Sur, including the Vista Points and stops we spent the most time at (versus the ones we didn't)
- Where we stayed in Carmel-by-the-Sea and our favorite parts about the hotel
- Thoughts about the 17-mile drive and exploring Pebble Beach
- The Copy Uncorked clients we got to meet up with for a beach picnic
- What we did for our last night in Carmel
- Final reflections - each of our favorite parts of the trip + what sticks out the most
- What made Kaitlyn feel emotional & why
- What we'll be opening the podcast up to in the near future
AS MENTIONED:
- Ryan Corrigan (our travel agent) - https://corriganluxurytravel.com/
- Great White in Venice Beach
- Hook & Press in Santa Barbara
- San Luis Creek Lodge - https://sanluiscreeklodge.com/
- Scout Coffee in SLO
- Sally Loo's in SLO
- Granada Hotel & Bistro in SLO
- Adelaida in Paso Robles - https://www.adelaida.com/
- JUSTIN Winery in Paso Robles - https://www.justinwine.com/
- Tin City in Paso Robles (Olivias de Oro, Negranti Creamery, Aaron Winery)
- Nepenthe (at the end of Big Sur before Carmel)
- Hotel Carmel - https://www.thehotelcarmel.com/
- Folktale Winery - https://www.folktalewinery.com/
Blog post coming soon to kaitlynhparker.com to fully recap all of our stops. :) Will also share my friend Rachel’s Central Coast guide once it’s live!
FIND US ELSEWHERE:
- winestainspod.com
- Kaitlyn's blog: kaitlynhparker.com
- Kaitlyn’s business: copyuncorked.com
- Connor’s business: parker-fg.com
If you enjoyed today’s episode, we’d love for you to leave a review. Cheers!
47 min - 010: Fundamental Differences Between Branding & Marketing
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- Our first mini-milestone (cheers to hitting 10 episodes)
- Thoughts about "social" club tennis
- What Connor believes is the "right" way to pour beer
- The Budweiser Clydesdale horse commercials - is it branding or marketing?
- A loose definition and core elements of "branding"
- Connor's "fit-check" and a few of his favorite brands
- How brands shape our identity & vice versa
- The ratio Donald Miller suggests for focusing on marketing vs. branding - and Kaitlyn's thoughts about it
- How your "business plan" plays into your branding & marketing and in which order to do what
- Thoughts on "avatars", niching, attracting & repelling, knowing your audience & more
- How Kaitlyn is applying those thoughts to revamped Copy Uncorked courses
- Humanizing & creating community as a brand
- Components of brand strategy
- A list of the top 10 greatest TV commercials of all time
- Whether Kaitlyn considers Copy Uncorked to fall more on the 'branding' or 'marketing' side
AS MENTIONED:
- Connor's go-to Vejas :) - https://rstyle.me/+iA_OXPlMHOUpBSVMjpX5Bg
- Connor's lululemon shirt - https://rstyle.me/+ar5ieUw6flLy8OlJfxQMNw
- Connor's Patagonia pants - https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-terrebonne-joggers/190696752786.html
- ARTICLE - The 10 Greatest TV Commercials of All Time - https://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/blog/10-memorable-tv-commercials/
FIND US ELSEWHERE:
- winestainspod.com
- Kaitlyn's blog: kaitlynhparker.com
- Kaitlyn’s business: copyuncorked.com
- Connor’s business: parker-fg.com
If you enjoyed today’s episode, we’d love for you to leave a review. Cheers!
36 min - 009. Connor's 29029 Challenge Recap & What's Next
Episode - 009. Connor's 29029 Challenge & What's Next
We shared the 'before' if you will in episode 8 - and now it's time for the 'after'. Tune in to hear Kaitlyn interview Connor about his experience tackling the 29029 Everesting Challenge at Snowbasin in Utah.
INCLUDING:
- His expectations going into it
- The reality of his experience
- The biggest challenge(s) he faced
- His biggest breakthrough or breath of fresh air
- Other hurdles he had to overcome during & on the way home from the challenge
- Whether he'd do it again - and if so, when/where
...and your typical randomness and back & forth in between.
LINKS & MENTIONS:
- (Intro Song) Mt. Everest by Labrinth - https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZdhOMWyFR8Iv9eylMGYg2?si=c531644f8e5e448f
- 29029 Everesting Challenge: https://29029everesting.com/
- 29029 Snowbasin Week 1 | Recap 2022 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAFk64LCX80
- Connor’s current diagnosis: “spontaneous angiodema”
- The Jones Project - https://thejonesproject.org/
- Connor’s HOKA Hiking Boots (purchased via REI) - https://www.rei.com/product/167704/hoka-speedgoat-mid-2-gtx-hiking-boots-mens?color=ANTHRACITE%2FDARK%20GULL%20GREY
- Quotes by Coach Chris: “Fear is a manifestation of where our comfort level ends.” / “Fear is the energy behind great work.”
- Colin O’Brady - https://www.colinobrady.com/
- Garmin Fēnix Solar Sapphire 7 - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/735520
FIND US ELSEWHERE:
- For latest episodes & more: Winestainspod.com
- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/ - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/ - & https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
- Kaitlyn's blog: kaitlynhparker.com
- Kaitlyn’s business: http://copyuncorked.com/
- Connor’s business: https://parker-fg.com/
If you enjoyed today’s episode, we’d love for you to leave a review. Cheers!
39 min - 008. Fitness Challenges & Core Values
WE’RE DISCUSSING:
- The trip / fitness challenge / organization Connor is supporting with a trip to Utah next weekend
- More about said fitness challenge and what he’s doing to prepare …and why
- How it’s inspired both of us in many ways to lean in to discomfort and try new things
- Kaitlyn’s favorite form of exercise and (how/why it still makes her nervous each time)
- How this new challenge has deepened the meaning and purpose of core values
- The 4 core values we’ve identified for each of our businesses and the meaning behind each
- What’s new to our reading lists since the last episode
WE MENTIONED:
- 29029 in Snowbasin, UT - https://29029everesting.com/products/utah-2022
- Supporting & honoring the life of Josh Jones - https://thejonesproject.org/
- Connor’s book pick: Traction - https://rstyle.me/+5zdS5g6alRYUQ_HLym4CEA
- Kaitlyn’s book pick: The Sea We Swim In - https://rstyle.me/+cYf0hDgdX3QBYxo2lKO0kA
- The brand messaging & copywriting education courses Kaitlyn mentioned: https://copyuncorked.com/courses-and-guides
FIND US ELSEWHERE:
- winestainspod.com
- Kaitlyn's blog: kaitlynhparker.com
- Kaitlyn’s business: copyuncorked.com
- Connor’s business: parker-fg.com
If you enjoyed today’s episode, we’d love for you to leave a review. Cheers!
35 min - 007: Working With a Travel Agent & Our Reading Preferences
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- Our first time working with a travel agent, why we chose to do so & how it works
- What we thought about the experience and whether we'd do it again
- A quick download of our most recent big trip (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
- The great debate: Kindle vs. physical books (lottaaa comments on this)
- Thoughts about reading in general and the indecision that comes with choosing a book to read
- A list of what we’ve each been reading as well as further debate about fiction versus nonfiction - and what we like about each
- The techy new device Connor is excited about
- Thoughts on Dream Home Makeover Season 3 after we binged it in one sitting
Products/Things We Mentioned:
- Our travel agent: Ryan Corrigan of Corrigan Luxury Travel - https://corriganluxurytravel.com/
- Kaitlyn's blog post write-up reviewing the resort we stayed at (UNICO 20°87°) - https://kaitlynhparker.com/unico-2087-hotel-riviera-maya-a-review-of-our-stay/
- Books Read (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*, Liking Myself Back, How Are You, Really?, The Idiot, The Sea, Conversations With Friends, Feels Like Home, The Obstacle is the Way)
- Connor's book, Retirement Launchpad - https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Launchpad-Simplifying-Rocket-Science/dp/B09CRNPVDJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XHKSQ4HJI5U7&keywords=retirement+launchpad&qid=1659722192&sprefix=retirement+launchpad%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1
- The Remarkable 2 - https://remarkable.com/store/remarkable-2
STAY CONNECTED
Kaitlyn on Instagram - @kaitlynhparker - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/
Connor on Instagram - @connor_parker - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/
The Podcast on Instagram - @winestainspod - https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
Kaitlyn's newly designed blog/website: https://kaitlynhparker.com/
Our podcast website - http://winestainspod.com
If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to follow the show and leave us a review. 🍷 Thank you!
49 min - 006. Reintroducing Wine Stains & What We've Been Up To
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- What the heck we've been up to over the past year-ish (aka since Season 1 and since our summer 2021 road trip)
- Introducing Season 2 of the Wine Stains Podcast
- What we've learned from Season 1, why we brought it back, and what you can expect moving forward
- How we're finding the balance between "unfiltered" and "structured"
- Where we're recording from now, as well as other big updates in Connor's work life
- Our thoughts on 'consistency' and starting any new creative endeavor or passion project
- Connor's journey & experience with alcohol - and a major lifestyle change he's made
- The new look & branding for Wine Stains (cover, logo, website, etc.)
- Per usual, what we're sipping on while recording (and why)
- A preview of future episode topics (yep, we have an outline!)
THE WINE / BEVERAGES:
- Athletic Brew
- Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020
- Devil's Backbone Orange Smash
THINGS/PEOPLE WE MENTIONED:
- Our brand designer, Angela Mondloch of Saffron Avenue
STAY CONNECTED
- Kaitlyn on Instagram - @kaitlynhparker - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/
- Connor on Instagram - @connor_parker - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/
- The Podcast on Instagram - @winestainspod - https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
- Kaitlyn's newly designed blog/website: https://kaitlynhparker.com/
- Our podcast website - http://winestainspod.com
If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to follow the show and leave us a review. 🍷 Thank you!
33 min - 005: Client Experience, Expectations & Spontaneity
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- The unfortunate but very on-brand event that happened during our initial attempt at recording episode 5 while in Asheville, NC
- Debating how to count the days of a vacation (long story, ya just gotta listen)
- Luxury experiences + expectations
- Client experience + expectations
- How scarcity mindset as an entrepreneur can lead to taking on work that’s unaligned and sub-par
- Learning when and how to say no (and yes)
- How to identify when you’re out of alignment
- Things Kaitlyn takes into consideration when accepting clients outside of a ‘niche’
- Connor’s great one-liner about client experience
- Kaitlyn’s Airbnb booking mistakes and honest thoughts about the platform (it gets real passionate - ha)
- Spontaneity vs. making plans
- Takeaway lessons from our road trip so far
- Where we were headed next and why
- Bullet points / takeaways from the #winestainswisdom within the episode
THE WINE:
Stags’ Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2017 - https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/cabernet-sauvignon/stags-leap-cabernet-sauvignon-napa/p/13388750
THINGS/PEOPLE WE MENTIONED:
- Ozarks (tv show) on Netflix
- Bottleshock (movie)
- Vine to Voice (a brand voice & brand messaging course by Copy Uncorked) - https://copyuncorked.com/courses
- Notion Project Management software (Connor’s)
- Clickup Project Management software (Kaitlyn’s)
- The Copy House (a website copywriting course by Copy Uncorked) - https://copyuncorked.com/courses
- The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company - https://rstyle.me/+BtZVQlly8Rkb--W-lu86SQ
STAY CONNECTED
- Kaitlyn on Instagram - @kaitlynhparker - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/
- Connor on Instagram - @connor_parker - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/
- The Podcast on Instagram - @winestainspod - https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
- Website: https://kaitlynhparker.com/wine-stains-podcast
1 hr 5 min - 004: Announcement: How We're Spending the Next 30 Days
Sit down with husband and wife Connor & Kaitlyn Parker as they share a big announcement about their early summer plans and generally just banter about life, dating, and family heritage.
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- Our tasting, convo, and review of this week's wine; plus what we've learned about wine tasting from Kaitlyn's Dad
- #Wineofwisdom: Why copywriting/branding is so important to creating word of mouth buzz for your business
- Our spontaneous summer 2021 travel plans - what we're doing, why, and how
- The weirdness of the English language - I.e. Arkan-SAS (SAW) versus Kan-SAS
- Hillary Duff and our favorite old Disney Channel Original Movies + characters
- Our heritage and the nationality Kaitlyn thought she was (but isn't)
- The story of when/how we met and why I originally thought Connor wasn't American
THIS WEEK'S WINE:
- Quilt by Joseph J. Wagner (Napa Valley) - 2018 - https://www.wine.com/product/quilt-cabernet-sauvignon-2018/605800
THINGS/PEOPLE WE MENTIONED:
- Not much to note for this one!
STAY CONNECTED
- Kaitlyn on Instagram - @kaitlynhparker - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/
- Connor on Instagram - @connor_parker - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/
- The Podcast on Instagram - @winestainspod - https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
- Website: winestainspod.com
53 min - 003: What We Wish We Knew About Running a Business
Sit down with husband and wife Connor & Kaitlyn Parker as they share an honest reflection on what they wish they knew earlier about running a business, as well as some of what's gone well.
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- Today's wine (we'll be sharing it at the beginning of the episode from now on!) and just a bit about tasting wines in general
- Growth, accountability, rosy retrospection and staying in your lane with running a business
- (3) things we each wish we knew earlier / have learned since working for ourselves
- Bouncing back from mistakes/errors and learning where confidence really comes from
- The importance of results over just goals and understanding profitability
- Delegating, outsourcing, crafting SOPs and hiring
- #TEMPLATEEVERYTHING
- Systems, tools, and processes we use
THIS WEEK'S WINE:
- From Tinto VB (https://www.tintowineandcheese.com/) - R8 Cabernet Sauvignon - https://www.r8wineco.com/
THINGS/PEOPLE WE MENTIONED:
- Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey - https://rstyle.me/+-Ki2wJR08ZwlI6PuuEGYDA
- Birddogs (Connor's favorite pants and shorts) - https://www.birddogs.com/
- Dubsado (Kaitlyn's CRM) - https://www.dubsado.com/
STAY CONNECTED
- Kaitlyn on Instagram - @kaitlynhparker - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/
- Connor on Instagram - @connor_parker - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/
- The Podcast on Instagram - @winestainspod - https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
- Website: winestainspod.com
*Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you, should you choose to purchase.
58 min - 002: Quality Over Quantity & Completing the Stress Cycle
Sit down with husband and wife Connor & Kaitlyn Parker as they share a bit more on the personal front, from love languages, personal style, to weight fluctuations, and pretty much everything in between.
WE'RE DISCUSSING:
- "The 5 Love Languages" and what each of ours is
- How our personal style & shopping choices have evolved (quality over quantity, brands we love, and our day-to-day "uniform")
- Stereotypes within the financial industry and the "power suit"
- What to spend more on vs. where to save
- Body image, diets, and weight fluctuations over the years (and the difference between a cost + pay-off)
- Burnout and "completing the stress cycle"
- Coffee shop culture and random thoughts about reading
- Interior design and curating your home (aka after-work hobbies for Kaitlyn)
THIS WEEK'S WINE:
- Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon - https://www.imagerywinery.com/store/?view=product&slug=2019-Imagery-Cabernet-Sauvignon
THINGS/PEOPLE WE MENTIONED:
- Housewives video of the song we reference: https://youtu.be/kUONWrJ3wLk
- The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman - https://rstyle.me/+XDseUCm1YUIVLVGs-eymMw
- Connor's Favorite Veja Shoes - https://rstyle.me/+o4e23QbPq-dV8Isa-FiIDw
- Outerknown S.E.A Tee - https://www.outerknown.com/products/sea-tee-crew-indigo
- Amazon the Drop - https://www.amazon.com/thedrop/
- Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski - https://rstyle.me/+IQcf_96LWLnwc5WjNMb6RA
- The Kindle Paperwhite - https://rstyle.me/+01-XS8D7g8L8AsWFh0Ykyg
- Brooke Sager of The Blaire House - https://theblairehouse.com/
STAY CONNECTED
- Kaitlyn on Instagram - @kaitlynhparker - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparker/
- Connor on Instagram - @connor_parker - https://www.instagram.com/connor_parker/
- The Podcast on Instagram - @winestainspod - https://www.instagram.com/winestainspod/
- Website: winestainspod.com
- Kaitlyn's personal blog - https://kaitlynhparker.com
*Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you, should you choose to purchase.
1 hr 3 min
About Wine Stains
From the publisher's feed
Sit down with husband and wife, Connor & Kaitlyn Parker, as they discuss all things related to life, travel, entrepreneurship, & the beauty of wine stains.