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The Daily Grind
The Daily Grind is a weekly goal-driven podcast hosted by Midwest native Kelly Johnson, motivating YOU on your ‘daily grind.' Every episode she sits down with a startup founder, business owner, sports professional, industry expert, or social media influencer giving you everyday tips and key takeaways to reaching your goals. Make every day count and as always, keep up the grind! #dailygrind
Episodes
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S6 Episode 37: Mollie Engelhart | Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery | Founder + CEO
“Stop trading your convenience for your resilience. Ask yourself, is this convenient or is this resilient in all of our choices? Keep your resilience, keep…
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S6 Episode 36: Robert Deering | Camellia Grove Kombucha | Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer
“Perseverance. Everyday there are challenges or there are not challenges, there's just a bunch of work to get done. Just go do it! Stick to it!” on the Daily…
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S6 Episode 35: Christiane Constantineau | Author | Speaker | Business Coach
“My mission is to empower others to achieve their goals despite their obstacles” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features…
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S6 Episode 34: Aidan Sowa | Sowa Marketing Agency | VelvetVoice PR | Founder
“Be able to constantly be moving forward and becoming a better version of myself, that's what I view as the daily grind” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly…
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S6 Episode 33: Trevor Shin | Reyleigh | Founder
"As long as I am developing and growing as an entrepreneur and person, it's a good idea" on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode…
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S6 Episode 32: Kathya Irias | Spirit Animal Coffee | Co-Founder
“When you find purpose, things are going to change. Try to find your purpose, try to find your passion, and try to help others” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your…
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S6 Episode 30: Adam Rosen | Email Outreach Company | Founder
“If you can persevere and have a good attitude and spirit, [I think] more good things are going to come for you” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S6 Episode 29: Chris Papin | Papin CPA | Owner and Advisor
“It's not about competing with others, it's about improving yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly…
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S6 Episode 28: Anisha Apte & Suvir Grover | UNCUT Madison | Student-led Athlete driven Nonprofit
"Finding consistency in my productivity." - Anisha Apte and a bonus quote this week, "Never compromise in something you can do better in or pursue." - Suvir…
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S6 Episode 27: Matt Barkoff | Cold Bear Plunge | President + CEO
“Do things that are outside of your comfort zone.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns…
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S6 Episode 26: Renan Devillieres | OSS Ventures | Founder + CEO
“Scale. Searching for scale is searching for greatness.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S6 Episode 25: Eric and Destiny Rowell | Grit + Grind Coffee | Founders
"Consistency. You keep pushing through and figure out a way to keep going" -Eric Rowell and a bonus quote this week, "Growth and comfort can never coexist" -…
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S6 Episode 24: Skip Wilson | DRAFT Ad Tech | Founder
“There's no failure, only feedback” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S6 Episode 23: Patty Godoy and Lilly Travieso | ELLA Sports Foundation | Founders
“Ask for advice, you get money and ask for money, you get advice. Be curious and stay humble” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…
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S6 Episode 22: Jarrod Lopiccolo | Noble Studios | CEO + Co-Founder
“Ask for advice, you get money and ask for money, you get advice. Be curious and stay humble.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…
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S6 Episode 21: Luke Van Der Veer | Website Rental Company | SEO Expert & Founder
“You're the change for the change you want to make.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns…
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S6 Episode 20: Cheyenne Foster | Between Clean Sheets | Fan Vlogger and American Soccer Fanatic
“What your perspective and opinion on anything was and you take ownership of it. That's the important thing.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S6 Episode 19: Andrea Diaz | Eat Pretty | Coffee Shop + Bakery | Founder
“That's the best way to grow, when you're already in it" on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S6 Episode 18: Spencer Brons | Schmidt Family Vineyards | Operations Manager
“Be realistic and don't have imposter syndrome. As soon as you're getting paid to do something, own it!” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S6 Episode 17: Landon Glenn | ASA Financial | CEO + Founder
“Never give up and have that drive” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S6 Episode 16: Courtney Meyers | Omni Interactions | Co-CEO
“This is why I am here.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Courtney…
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S6 Episode 15: Parker Conrad and Garner Evans | Buni Boards | Co-Founders
“Be better. Have more fun!” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests…
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S6 Episode 14: Mara Baldissoni | TOZZO Coffee Shop | Founder + Owner
“Be curious and try new things.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest…
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S6 Episode 13: Daniel Mensch | Pier Wines | Owner
“Be patient and work hard.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Daniel…
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S6 Episode 12: Nick Jain | Idea Scale | CEO
“Do what you enjoy” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Nick Jain…
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S6 Episode 11: Christy Prezinger | WG Content | Owner + CEO
“Appreciation for the privilege of leading a group of such brilliant, creative, innovative people - that is probably the biggest gift of my life!” on the Daily…
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S6 Episode 10: Tom Melillo | Olea Vineyards | Co-founder + Winemaker
“First and foremost, do it because it's something you are passionate about and love to do or want to love to do. Be patient. Use the network” on the Daily…
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S6 Episode 9: Kyle Kuderewski | WebStreet | Operations Manager
“Mood follows action.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kyle…
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S6 Episode 8: Adria Marshall | Clean Beauty Day | CEO | Eco Slay
“Start really small. Then ask, what do you need next? Is there a quicker or easier way to accomplish this goal?” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven…
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S6 Episode 7: Stine Smith & Kristy Hunter | Water Saving Week | Founders | Good Change
“Be better than yesterday. Be one incremental step better than you were yesterday and through making small changes.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly…
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S6 Episode 6: Chris Mossa | Founder | Chief Strategy Officer | Graphite Financial
“Be really mindful of distraction” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest…
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S6 Episode 5: Anne Carlson | Founder | CEO | Jiminy's | Dog Food + Treats
“You can make a difference” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Anne…
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S6 Episode 4: Anne Ebenreiter Hubatch | Founder | Winemaker | Helioterra Wines
“Perseverance is key. At the end of the day, I can't complain; anything about my day to day I have done to myself so if I don't like it, it's my choice to…
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S6 Episode 3: Tiffany Buzzato | Founder | CEO | Dew Mighty
“Simplicity is best. You can really do a lot with what you have” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S6 Episode 2: Allison Callaway | Founder | Activist Skincare
“Love is my word of the year. Love is essentially positive energy, a force for good. Love is an action word and it's love not fear or anger that drives your…
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S6 Episode 1: Golden Mic Awards | Marta Miller | Taylor Morrison | Derek Videll
“Trust the people that surround you.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S5 Episode 50: Ken Bright | Founder | Rally Hopper
“Give better than your best.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Ken…
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S5 Episode 49: John St. Pierre | Entrepreneur | Author | The $100M Journey
“Everything is a mindset. Life is a mindset. It is your perspective on everything. Have the proper mindset to be an entrepreneur is very important. Have the…
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S5 Episode 48: Lynn Clary & Monica Olson | Co-Founders | Little Bird Media Solutions
“Just keep moving forward.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guests Lynn…
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S5 Episode 47: Kamelah Adams | Founder | Mimi’s Fresh Tees
“I attract abundance and prosperity. Everything meant for me is always on time.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features…
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S5 Episode 46: Annette Sollars | Optician | President | Eye Want 👁
“Give of yourself to other people and have the respect for them. Give of yourself as much as you can.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast…
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S5 Episode 45: Scott Holden | Founder | Business Owner | Mind Trek
“When you have a lot of compassion for yourself, it's easier to have compassion for others.“on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…
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S5 Episode 44: Taylor Ross | Founder | Furniture Designer | Chronicle Home Furniture
“Doing springs from being. If I know who I am, then I can be doing just about any[thing] and be happy. “on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast…
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S5 Episode 43: Nate Robert-Eze | Founder | Author | Coach | VSN
“I've always been striving to change the things I can change.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson…
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S5 Episode 42: Layshia Clarendon | WNBA | Professional Basketball Player 🏀 | Los Angeles Sparks
“To be really good at something, it’s more about consistency. Measuring your goals is important and holding yourself accountable.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your…
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S5 Episode 41: Victoria Kennedy | CEO | Founder | Victorious PR
“You have permission to try. You have permission to succeed. Give yourself permission” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode…
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S5 Episode 40: Avery Carl | Founder | CEO | The Short Term Shop
“It really does make a difference to be able to get your to-do list [and] get those done before all the other people wake up, then you’ll be much more…
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S5 Episode 39: Danny Maloney | Founder | CEO | Tailwind
“Keep focusing on building more momentum today and then it will be even greater from tomorrow” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…
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S5 Episode 38: Mark Musselman | Founder | CEO | MX5 Consulting
“My daily grind is about showing up, being present, asking questions, and being in conversations” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This…
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S5 Episode 37: Michelle Mora | Founder | Owner | Baby Ease Therapy
“Keep it simple” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Michelle Mora!…
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S5 Episode 36: Rob Braiman | CEO | Founder | Cogent Analytics
“Raise others up and you will rise” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S5 Episode 35: R.T. Custer | CEO | Co-founder | Vortic Watch Company
“It's the why. Why are we doing this? I have a couple of kids, I have a bunch of awesome customers, and I have a great team. That's what keeps me going” on the…
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S5 Episode 34: Carlo Cisco | CEO | Founder | SELECT
“One word, persistence. Entrepreneurs break down walls, which tends to separate great entrepreneurs from standard entrepreneurs” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your…
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S5 Episode 33: Isabelle Miller | Content Creator | Model | Influencer
“Be kind to yourself” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Isabelle…
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S5 Episode 32: Nicole Kawell | Charity Auctioneer | Fundraising Consultant | Founder | Chicago Dance Institute
“Be intentional with your time [and] with your life. What do you want to spend your time doing and what matters to you?” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly…
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S5 Episode 31: Tessa Mudd | Princeton University | Track & Field | Pole Vaulter
“The daily grind means to me…being my best in whatever way I can be that day” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features…
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S5 Episode 30: Tara Williams | CEO | Dreamland Baby
“Companies don’t fail, founders quit” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…
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S5 Episode 29: Elliot Kallen | Founder, Financial Advisor, and Wealth Manager | Prosperity Financial Group Inc
“Let’s make Tuesday better than Monday, [and] Wednesday better than Tuesday...I want to have a better day than yesterday. How do you define a better day?” on…
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S5 Episode 28: Michael Pan | Founder | Pan’s Mushroom Jerky
“Perfection is the enemy of progress” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special…