This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, we celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary, recorded at Hopworks Urban Brewery, the Birthplace of The BOB, with Founder and Head Brewmaster, Christian Ettinger. Christian has been brewing beer for over 25 years and first experienced the brewpub as the center of the community while living abroad in Cologne Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., as the craft beer scene was exploding here in the Pacific Northwest, Christian knew by the age of 19 that he wanted to start this business. Combining the European style brewpub experience with the more modern craft brewing approach, Hopworks Urban Brewery opened in Portland, OR in 2007.  We already knew going into this episode that we loved Hopworks, and we were pleasantly surprised that Christian shares our love of quoting Seinfeld and movies, hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording.  Prost!   In this episode: People have been gathering around beer for the last 9000 years since the ice age receded.  The plural of Sasquatch is Sasquaii, the second "i" is silent.  Company culture starts with the founder and the things you stand for, and then build a team that is like minded and thoughtful.   A camel is a horse designed by committee B Corp provides a way to benchmark themselves and focus on local neighborhoods and environmental groups and to be profitable in a meaningful way, as well as spotlight areas where more work needs to be done.   The pandemic is a shared experience for all small businesses, but you have to get scrappy, be resourceful, surround yourself with great people, and really get back to basics.   Getting lean is about getting rid of dead weight and focusing on what can you reasonably accomplish yourself and what you need help with. Both are ok, but don't ever be all in one pot.      Guest Beers: Hopworks Urban Brewery - Portland, OR Abominable Winter Ale, 7.3% abv, 65 IBU "Abominable is a perfect blend of caramel malts and Simcoe, Azacca, and Centennial hops, creating a complex, spicy, and citrusy winter ale."   Hopworks Urban Brewery - Portland, OR Fresh Hop Abominable Winter Ale, 7.3% ABV, 65 IBU "You've never tasted Abominable like this before! Fresh Hop Abominable stays true to its namesake with fresh Centennial hops that add juicy notes of pine for a perfect PNW fresh hop ale."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Hopworks Urban Brewery - Portland, OR Fresh Hop Ace of Spades, Imperial IPA, 8.6 ABV, 100 IBU "This fresh hop beast is hopped out with Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Amarillo hops to balance beautiful citrus notes, a dank fresh Strata hop addition, and a clean malt bitterness."   Episode Links: Hopworks Urban Brewery Beer Time  Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale Wyeast Labs B Corp Leed for Buildings Angie's Mystery Beer  

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#47. 1 Year Anniversary Special at Hopworks Urban Brewery with Founder Christian Ettinger #Sasquaii

This week on The Business Over Beer Podcast, we welcome Life & Business Strategist, Lindsey T. H. Jackson. She shares how she started a dance and theatre troupe in Galway Ireland, which became a catapult for everything she's doing now as CEO of LTHJ Global, an organization committed to creating tools, resources and programs around the limitations that hold us back from reaching our highest potential as individuals and in our school systems, workplaces and community groups.   Prost!   In this episode: We explore the construct of race in this country, how we normalize bias, the impact of failure, and how we can reach our fullest potential. There is no "White" and "Black", but instead there is a rich fabric that makes up each and every one of us; we must continue to explore and name that fabric, and stop propping up a system that asks us to simply tick a box. We are all intended for this world, for this time, for this moment, as we are.  We need to move away from individualism to WEism We must unlearn decades of biases and conditioning in order to understand the difference between the person I want to be and how I actually act in the moment, and to start being the person on the outside that I am on the inside.  A cultural framework exists in which love is earned through achievement, and if I fail, I risk losing love. We are indoctrinated from an early age that the worst thing any of us can do is to be seen to fail; failure denotes weakness, and weakness in failure means that YOU are a failure, as opposed to you are intact and your failure is separate. When I focus on human connection and make space for people to tell their story, they become open and accessible to my story. "To love someone is not the opposite of holding someone accountable" - Brene Brown   Guest Beer: Guinness & Co. - Ireland Guinness Draught, Irish Dry Stout, 4.2% ABV, 45 IBU "Rich and creamy. Distinctively black. Velvety in its finish. This iconic beer is defined by harmony. Sip after sip, sweet counters bitter as the malt arrives on cue to compliment a base of roasted barley. Just as the unmistakable white head sits flush atop the dark beer, so do the flavors counter and combine perfectly. This is our greatest innovation."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Rio Bravo Brewing Co. - Albuquerque, NM Lobo Louie's IPA, Session IPA, 4.5% ABV, 40 IBU "Official IPA of the University of New Mexico. The Perfect Day Drinker."   Episode Links: LTHJ Global #EnlightenedAF WE Dubois Double Consciousness Enneagram Ingersoll Gender Center Mattie Mooney - Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network   

#46. An invitation for discomfort & reaching your full potential with Lindsey T. H. Jackson #OhMyGuinness

This week on the Business Over Beer Podcast, we welcome The Vibesmith, Ryan Reed, founder of HAFLife Entertainment, an independent record label and entertainment company focused on music, film, live events and lifestyle. Ryan shares with us that writing poetry at a young age combined with his love of hip hop turned into a love of putting words to rhythm and music and ultimately into an entrepreneur with a business focused on Hope, Ambition, & Fortitude. Prost!   In this episode: Ryan thought he'd go into the military because he knew that a traditional path to college didn't suit him. Ryan was reinvigorated with the love of music late in High School, then his first live performance sealed his desire to pursue it as a career. HAFLife offers opportunities to other musicians and showcasing talent from the Pacific Northwest in a grander way than just through his own music. A willingness to do something different, to take a different path takes a lot risk and sacrifice, and the courage to continue to get up from being knocked down.    You have to be willing to be hated for every little thing you do, success takes a relentless warrior attitude.   Are a creature of circumstance or a creator of circumstance? People don't realize how in charge of their lives, emotions and mentality that they really are.  Having a third person perspective on yourself helps you come to terms with your demons and downfalls which allows a person to grow.     Guest Beer: Future Primitive Brewing - Seattle, WA NPFO Pilsner, German Style Pilsner, 5.4% ABV "100% German hops and malt, this bright German Pils is pale in color and has a bursting billowing white head. Perfectly balanced with a German malt back bone that gives way to a very clean, dry finish. Never leaning too sweet or too hoppy, this Pils dances in the middle, making it a truly drinkable, refreshing bier. Brewed in true German traditional methods to be as authentic as possible."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Lucky Envelope Brewing - Seattle, WA Peanut Butter Cream Stout, 6% ABV, 34 IBU "Real peanut butter is infused into our seasonal Cream Stout. The rich, peanutty flavors play beautifully with the chocolate, roast, and caramel notes of the base stout, backed by the mouthfeel provided by added lactose."   Episode Links: HAFLife Entertainment New Music Video after Diabetes Diagnosis  HAFLife on Spotify Hopwork Urban Brewery Roulette Delgado "Take The Stage Winner" KGW Great Toy Drive YWCA of Clark County Doernbecher Children's Hospital Jim Morrison Friedrich Nietzsche - The Birth of Tragedy Apollonian/Dionysian Kendrick Lamar wins the Pulitzer Prize Wild Roots Spirits Kristina With A K

#45. Hope, Ambition & Fortitude with Indie Music Label Founder Ryan Reed #TheVibesmith

This week on The Business Over Beer Podcast, Bradley Richardson, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, stops by to share his story. We learn that despite having a closed building for many months as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Museum has been able to successfully run digitally and still provide their core offerings of events, programs, exhibits and preservation.   A portion of all September proceeds from our Patreon subscriptions will be donated directly to the Clark County Historical Museum. Also, as a Business Over Beer patron, you will get exclusive access to view our behind the scenes walk through with Bradley of the History A Brewin' exhibit.  Please subscribe now and help us support this incredible local gem.  Prost!   In this episode: Museums are centers of memory that help people think critically about history. There is a long line brewing in Clark County and current day brewers now acting in very similar patterns to the original brewers. The understanding of where we've come from creates stewardship and a desire to become a better caretaker of things going forward.  The Clark County Historical Museum is working to be as much about discourse as it is about dissemination. There is a misconception that something is not worth saving if it's not out on display. The museum is not an antique store; it's not just a collection of old stuff, but rather it's a bunch of old stuff with story and context. The museum is not just committed to preservation for their own collection, but also they offer outreach and tools for people in the community to preserve their own historical items. The past is like a foreign country. History is not the book or roadmap that has to fit perfectly today as it did in a past situation, but instead it's more of a toolkit that we can pick out the bits and pieces that can inform us on how to manage this moment.  Running the museum is part Macgyver and part streetfighter. A museum's role is to act as a bridge between academia and the public    Guest Beer: Collaboration between 54°40' Brewing - Washougal, WA & Barlows Brewery - Vancouver, WA Daredevil Davidson Pre Prohibition Lager     Angie's Mystery Beer: Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY Three Philosophers, Quadruple & Belgian Kriek Blend, 9.7% ABV, 21 IBU "Rich and complex, its malty depth and gentle sweetness enhanced by sparkling carbonation and a serendipitous touch of cherry. Pouring a mysterious chestnut brown, a perfect beer for leisurely sipping and quiet contemplation. The meaning of life? Even if you don’t quite get there, this beer is sure to sweeten the journey."   Episode Links: Clark County Historical Museum Business Over Beer Patreon Hudson's Bay Company Star Brewery & Lucky Lager Digital Collection program History on Tap Pat Jollota - Local Vancouver, WA Historian Washington State Museum Association Winchester Mansion   

#44. Creating centers of memory with Museum Director Bradley Richardson #HistoryABrewin

This week on an all new Business Over Beer, we welcome Douglas Levin of Morning Marketing Machine to the program. Douglas went from professional musician to entrepreneur, jumping into the ecommerce game, doing everything from arbitrage selling to wholesale to private label. Now he wants to pass on what he's learned through a new course helping make ecommerce reselling accessible to anyone.   Prost!   In this episode: When getting started, be clear on who is my ideal customer, what brand values I bring to the table, who are my competitors and how can I do things differently. Don't waste time getting ready to get ready - just go. A negative mindset and imposter syndrome, as well as dwelling on the negative, will impact your overall quality of life.  Change your mindset so when setbacks happen you're in a position to learn and grow from it instead of holding you back. Just like being in a band, you have to practice the fundamentals so when you go on stage you can show your best. Think about things to be grateful for, even if something goes wrong, instead of looking at it negatively, think about it instead what did I learn, or what could I have done better or do better next time. Don't worry about being smartest guy in the room, instead surround yourself with people that you can learn and grow from. If you're going against big go small, if you're going against small go big. Chatbots and Messenger Marketing to personalize service experience and walk thru your products with your customers.   Guest Beer: Bell's Brewery - Kalamazoo, MI Two Hearted Ale, American IPA, 7% ABV "Brewed with 100% Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest and named after the Two Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this IPA is bursting with hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit. Perfectly balanced with a malt backbone and combined with the signature fruity aromas of Bell's house yeast, this beer is remarkably drinkable and well suited for adventures everywhere."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Dwinnel Country Ales - Goldendale, WA Gold Dust, White Ale, 4.4% ABV "A hazy, creamy Belgian classic with notes of honey and vanilla. Hints of orange zest and roasted coriander balanced by a tart, dry finish."   Episode Links: Morning Marketing Machine Morning Marketing Machine on YouTube Silver Moon Brewing, Bend, OR - IPA  Claim 52 Brewing, Eugene, OR - Juice Station Flash, Pale Ale Heater Allen Pils, McMinnville, OR - Pilsner Queen Flash Gordon Jeff Bezos getting started Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Mindset by Carol Dweck Michelle and Mariah Martinez on The BOB Radio Shack Everlong Foo Fighters Bringing on the Heartbreak Def Leppard Black Pearl Jam Desperado Eagles - Seinfeld  Eruption Van Halen Business Over Beer Patreon 

#43. Marketing, Mindset & Music with Douglas Levin #Ecommerce

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, we welcome business partners, and sisters, Michelle and Mariah Martinez of The M Agency. Their 15 year age difference led them down very different paths, both personally and professionally, and when their paths brought them back together, they began building a business partnership that packs an incredible 1-2 punch, drawing on their unique experiences to serve their clients and the community.   Prost!   In this episode: When you you're young, go do what you got to do so you don't regret anything when you're older. Do not just provide a service, be OF service.  Be part of your client's team, help and support them broadly. It's not just a one way relationship. Be picky with who you work with. Business partnership is like a marriage, respect each other's strengths, make sure values are aligned and that you are working toward the same goal Growing your business doesn't always mean adding things on, sometimes it's about getting more efficient and allocating your resources properly. Schlitz: I wish I wouldn't have smelled it first. What you learn traveling abroad you could never learn in a classroom. In other countries, business is built on relationships and personal trust, you need need to be able to break bread together.   In a partnership, understand each other's strengths and weaknesses. There is power in allowing each person to shine at what they do best instead of trying to get better at what the other is already great at.   There's no work life balance, especially if you're an entrepreneur, it's just life.  People crave authenticity, you should always try to be yourself wherever you are. If we're fun people, we should be fun people at work too.     Guest Beer: Grupo Modelo - Mexico Cerveza Pacifico Clara, Lager, 4.5% ABV "Pacifico Clara Mexican Beer is adventurous with a hearty, crisp taste of citrus and ocean mist."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Pabst Brewing Co. - Los Angeles, CA Schlitz Lager, 4.6% ABV "Crisp and light with a faint sweetness, the beer that made Milwaukee famous is finished with a prime blend of Cascade, Mt. Hood and Williamette hops. This refreshing icon is for those who appreciate heritage and premium craftsmanship."   Episode Links: The M Agency M Agency on You Tube Deepak Chopra 21 day challenge Another mention of Bradford Batten on The BOB  

#42. Old school meets new school with Michelle & Mariah Martinez #GangstasOfHazelDell

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific NW behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, we welcome former Portland Timbers defender, Futty Danso, to the program - RCTID! Futty shares with us his story of how he got started playing soccer in his native country of Gambia West Africa, how he made his way to the States for college and ultimately playing professional Soccer in the MLS, making a home in Portland, where he is now starting a new Soccer Camp. We talk about some of the challenges he encountered adapting to American culture and he shares his views on the current state and future outlook of Soccer in the US. Special thanks to Caitlin Wilson, dear friend of the show, for hosting the recording from In Light Hyperbarics in Vancouver, WA. Check out the Episode Links below for a SPECIAL OFFER from In Light.   Prost!   In This Episode: Coming from a loose culture in Gambia, being on his own for the first time, and acting the same way as he did in his home country, Futty had some trouble adapting to his new life as a college student in America.   It was a life changing moment when his "American Parents" took him in and helped him adapt to life in the U.S.   Futty and Caitlin Wilson became fast friends while neighbors in Portland, and their friendship saved his career after he fractured his fifth metatarsal (baby toe) and he used the light therapy from In Light Hyperbarics that healed his career threatening injury. With television exposure of worldwide soccer leagues, American's love of BIG stadiums, European leagues playing MLS teams in preseason games, soccer will continue to gain popularity in the U.S.  The business side of club soccer in america means that those who can afford to join clubs, not necessarily the best players, get the opportunities, so some great talents never get the chance to play and advance.   Futty is currently training with T2, the Portland Timbers development team, with his eye on a comeback to the field, where he hopes to play until the age of 40.  But with an understanding that official retirement is not far off, he plans on becoming a coach after his playing days are over. During Covid quarantine, Futty began coaching kids in North Carolina, helping kids who could not afford proper club soccer, giving him the idea to begin coaching his new Soccer Camp.  His Soccer Camps will be true developmental training, committed to one on one training, teaching the fundamentals and technical skills, not just the spectacle of being trained by a professional.   Guest Beer: Baerlic Brewing - Portland, OR Dream Life, Farmhouse Ale, 4.9% ABV "Meyer lemon farmhouse ale, with sea salt, meyer lemons and triskel hops."   Host Beer: Fort George Brewery - Astoria OR Sunrise OPA, Oatmeal Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV "A good beer for drinking any time of the day, even when the sun is rising. Slightly bitter with a lovely hop aroma, OPA is based on the first beer ever brewed at Fort George, Beer #1. We added oatmeal to make it even better."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Gigantic Brewing - Portland, OR collaboration with Weathered Souls Brewing - San Antonio, TX Black Is Beautiful, Imperial Stout, 8.7% ABV "A collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of color face daily and raise funds for police brutality reform and legal defenses for those who have been wronged."   Episode Links: Futty Soccer Training Southern Polytechnic State University USL  Timber T2 English Premier League Alphonso Davies 2026 World Cup co-hosted by USA Michael Ballack Edgar Davids SPECIAL OFFER FROM IN LIGHT HYPERBARICS

#41. The long journey to Portland & back again with Pro Soccer Player Futty Danso #VeryLemonadey

This week on an all new Business Over Beer, Emily Chenery of Naeco Creative stops by to talk about what it takes for businesses to effectively produce content and manage social media. As Owner and Executive Producer for her own freelance production company, Emily has done work for ESPN, CBS Sports, the SEC Network,The University of Florida and The Granite Games.   And no, she doesn't have Covid-19.   Prost!     In this episode: Never stop learning - always be curious about how to use things more efficiently, or differently or better. Allowing these different things to work together is the adventure of it all and allows you to meet great people and tell better stories.  You are who you surround yourself with. Find people who are smarter faster, stronger than you, those are the people who will challenge you as a human being and who will help you grow. The faster you fail the faster you learn. You can teach people new tools and new skills, but you cannot teach people how to give a shit. Everyone's corner of the internet is different, so define yours and provide context to your audience that is true to your corner of the internet.   The ROI on social media is in the data - if your business is clear on  why it exists and who you are trying to target, the data you get from social media will tell you who those people are and how they behave.  No one has been through a pandemic like this before and it's ok to grieve of what we knew as normal. But now we are building a new normal together, and even though it's uncomfortable, we all must be vulnerable enough to try new things and ask for help. Cancel culture has created a fear of saying the wrong thing and is driving down social media engagement numbers Experimenting and being curious are the keys to successful social media management, especially using the new tools by the specific social platforms, because they will reward users of the new tools with reach and impressions.   Brands fall trap to creating content that is wildly different than how they use the platform themselves and then can't understand why their posts are not as successful as they expected. Time is a currency when trying to engage with your audience on social media.     Guest Beer: Swamp Head Brewery - Gainesville, FL Midnight Oil, Oatmeal Coffee Stout, 5% ABV, 34 IBU "Quiet and sensual like a moonlit night, this complex blend of toasted oats, roasted barley, chocolate wheat malt and dark roast coffee imparts an intense aroma and complex flavor profile. We brew a traditional English style oatmeal stout with a rich malt profile, then add locally roasted coffee while this ale is cold conditioned. Perfect for burning the midnight oil."     Angie's Mystery Beer: Fremont Brewing - Seattle, WA Dark Star, Imperial Oatmeal Stout, 8% ABV, 50 IBU "Inspired by the wandering tribes scattered through the terrible journey of time and space and adrift in the dark matter between the spaces of then and now. Dark Star is a dark, mysterious yet silky oatmeal stout of grand proportions balanced by a firm hop handshake...go ahead, enjoy the journey...Because Beer Journeys Matter! "     Episode Links: EmilyChenery.com The Granite Games Great Notion Brewing, Portland, OR - Afterglow IPA, 7%ABV Hellbent Brewing Co., Seattle, WA - Seattle Sunshine, Hazy Pale Ale, 5.7% ABV, 34 IBU Zoiglhaus Brewing Co., Portland, OR - Zoigl-Pils, 4.8% ABV "I have 12 big brothers" Crossfit apology letter Breakfast with a view Bondi Beach Pool Australia Drakes Coffee Cake - Seinfeld "Cinnamon Toast Crunch is F'n great man"  

#40. Owning Your Corner of Internet with Social Media Manager Emily Chenery #BrunchIsLife

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, we welcome Jamie Young of Jamie Young Swag & Strategy. Jamie built a huge book of business as Sales Director for the Portland Womens Expo and struck out on her own as a promotional products broker. But Jamie is more than just a reseller of pens and notepads, she serves her community by offering full fledged marketing strategy and developing campaigns with her clients, ensuring they are getting the right promotional materials to fit their business and delivering ROI.   Prost!   In this episode: Getting to small business ownership wasn't planned, it was an accident, more so an evolution. Gain competitive advantage by stepping into the fear Have confidence that what you offer has value for your potential client The simple, but not easy, sales philosophy is understanding that it's just two people talking. When you come across desperate or commission hungry, clients will quickly sniff that out. Success comes from understanding what's the opportunity (leads or clients?), what's your engagement plan, and what's your follow up process (where you convert lead to sale). Networking is a great way have business brought to you and have others raise their hand for you. There is tremendous power in joining communities together - it's not a competition, rather an ecosystem where there enough for everyone.     Guest Beer: Deschutes Brewery - Bend, OR Fresh Squeezed IPA, 6.4% ABV, 60 IBU "A juicy citrus and grapefruit flavor profile. As if fresh Citra and Mosaic hops were squeezed straight into the bottle."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Breakside Brewing, Portland OR - collaboration with - Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA Teamwork/Dreamwork, Imperial Coconut Stout, 9.4% ABV, 45 IBU   Episode Links: Jamie Young Swag & Strategy Portland Women's Expo The BOB Holiday Spectacular Bradford Batten brings Corona to Business Over Beer    

#39. Stuff we all get with Promotional Products Strategist Jaime Young #Generosity

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, Emily Austin of Three Sixty Interiors stops by the program. Emily shares with us how she went from working in healthcare, to being a stay at home mom, and ultimately starting her own interior design business. And how she survived being abused and oppressed for 12 years to being free and empowered as a successful single mom and small business owner.    In this episode: Beauty and function go hand in hand and you shouldn't have to sacrifice one for the other. When working with clients, work with all the decision makers together to find common ground for the best solution. Abuse is abuse, and verbal and emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse. Having courage to find your voice can be a great first step to getting out of an abusive situation. Don't worry about your kids listening to what to say, worry about your kids seeing what you do. Better an oops than a what if.   Guest Beer: Belching Beaver Brewery - Oceanside, CA Peanut Butter Milk Stout, 5.3% ABV, 30 IBU "America’s Favorite Peanut Butter Milk Stout: this silky-smooth beer put us on the map. Troy came up with the idea of combining Peanut Butter with our Beaver’s Milk Stout and he nailed it. Don’t let the dark color fool you, this beer is delightfully easy to drink with cascading aromas of roasted peanuts, dark chocolate and coffee. We appreciate your continued support for helping make this style our #1 seller."   Angie's Mystery Beer: AleSmith Brewing Company - San Diego, CA Speedway Stout, 12% ABV, 70 IBU "A HUGE Imperial Stout that weighs in at an impressive 12% ABV! As if that's not enough, we added pounds of coffee for a little extra kick."   Episode Links: Three Sixty Interiors National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Kringle Surf Idaho    

#38. Safe & comfortable spaces with Interior Designer Emily Austin Powers #GoodStoryOrGoodBeer

This week on Business Over Beer we welcome back Caitlin Wilson of In light Hyperbarics, a healing oasis of alternative therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen, infrared light, and tissue regenerative therapy. We discuss the importance of managing mental health as well as how to integrate alternative medicine into the mainstream. Prost!    This episode should be used for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation for or against any specific medical treatments. Please contact your health care provider and/or In Light Hyperbarics directly to see what therapies, if any, might be appropriate for you or your specific situation.     In this episode: Close to 800k people die each year from suicide globally. (1 every 40 seconds) On average, there are 132 suicides per day in the US with men being more that 3.5x more likely to commit suicide than women. Hyperbaric oxygen dates back to 320 A.D. Your gut health is directly related to your brain health. Wellness is a lifelong journey and it's a customized journey for yourself. You're not stuck with the brain that you have, and if you acknowledge that, you can improve your quality of life. Healthcare at home is a growing trend, and therapies like light and hyperbaric oxygen can part of your daily lifestyle.  Stress from a constantly connected world leaves our mind in a chronic state of fight or flight that our brain was not designed for and can be critically harmful to our health.   Guest Beer:  Fortside Brewing - Vancouver, WA Sunshine Dreamin', Hazy IPA, 7.1% ABV, 38 IBU "Sunshine Dreamin’ throws big juicy aromas of ripe mango, bright citrus, smooth strawberry, and tart kiwi from a profuse bounty of dry hops- Citra, Galaxy, El Dorado, and Mosaic. Rounded out with more Mosaic and Amarillo in the whirlpool, this heady juice bomb presents ultra soft and creamy with next to no bitterness, but the 6 pounds per barrel of hops creates its own flavorful and balanced tingle as this beer washes over the pallet and deeply satisfies."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Gilgamesh Brewing - Salem, OR The Terry Porter, American Style Porter, 6.3% ABV, 20 IBU A Beer For Everyone: "In January 2016, family-owned Gilgamesh Brewing unveiled a new collaboration beer, The Terry Porter. The American-style Porter was named after Portland Trail Blazer’s legendary point guard Terry Porter. While it started out as a seasonal winter brew developed to help raise money for a good cause, it has become much more than that."    Episode Links: Suicide Prevention Lifeline In Light Hyperbarics Caitlin Wilson on The BOB Happy Hour Amen Clinics Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation Elizabeth Bentley on The BOB Happy Hour  Dr. Paul Harch SPECIAL OFFER from In Light Hyperbarics - CLICK HERE

#37. A space for Hope and Rejuvenation with Caitlin Wilson #SneakyAF

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, The BOB broadcasts live from Ridgefield Craft Brewing Company with brewery owner Steve Dronen and special guests Mike Bomar and Max Ault. Mike and Max help us understand their roles at The Port of Vancouver (WA) and Washington State University, respectively, and the importance of Economic Development in our community.  Prost!   In this Episode: Economic Development is about: Helping implement a long term vision for the community. Understanding where the community wants to go and connecting the right people to make it happen.  Coordinating efforts from both the grass roots level and through higher level policy to grow and sustain the areas we want to live and work and play in. Ensuring the education pipeline aligns with the workforce needs of employers. Connecting educators to employers and policy makers and bridge gaps between those folks and their interests. Supplying the supply chain which supports all the small businesses that touch a given industry. A Common challenge from small businesses in our community is finding the right people, and not just those with the right technical training but also those that have proper training to navigate the corporate world. You can't fake passion and you can't fake love.   Guest Beers: Ridgefield Craft Brewing - Ridgefield, WA Norse Code, New England Style IPA, 6.4% ABV, 44 IBU "Our family roots sprout from Norway, as well as the Kveik yeast that contributes a wonderful tropical haze in this New England style IPA. Our hop contributions leave a strong presence of tropical citrus, stone fruit and a bit of tangerine."   Ridgefield Craft Brewing - Ridgefield, WA Str8 Up Lager, 5.1% ABV, 9 IBU "German styling throughout makes for a straight forward, pale colored, malty sweet Lager with gentle notes of honey, light caramel and bread. This full-bodied beer has a smooth mouthfeel with a light, crisp finish."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Stillwater Artisanal - Brooklyn, NY On Fleek, Imperial Stout, 13% ABV  "Big, overhyped imperial stouts, amirite? This one on fleek tho. The most amazing collaboration ever with Casita Cerveceria."   Episode Links: Port of Vancouver Washington State University Ridgefield Craft Brewing SouthBound Distributing United Grain Great Western Malting Loowit Brewing Fourth Plain Forward Why Oregon (and Washington) is still so White - OPB/NPR Michael Jackson - Black or White Casita Cerveceria Duo NYC Heathen Brewing North Bank Brewers Alliance Ridgefield Raptors What is a balk?

#36. Max and Mike in the Morning live from Ridgefield Craft Brewing #EconomicDevelopment

This week on Business Over Beer, we welcome big time Hollywood (Assistant) Director, Jason C. Brown. He shares with us how he went from a Zoology degree at Miami University of Ohio to working on some of the biggest shows in Hollywood. Most notably, Jason has been the First Assistant Director on Drunk History and has directed the short films Panic Button, Imaginary Friends and soon to be released Meet Cute. Other credits include Brews Brothers, The Mindy Project, NCIS LA, Awkward and Medium, among many others. We get a little sneak peek into what it's actually like working in Hollywood, the actual "work", not the perceived glitz and glam. Prost!   In this episode: Jason talks about the "Midwest work ethic", and how that helped him stand out when he was getting started. Preparation is key to success in any industry; Nothing ever goes as planned, so everyone on set, on a team, in a business, has to have some element of thinking outside the box. Plan for all contingencies, see it before it happens and respond. Networking. Do it (That's it, that's the whole bullet point). Don't say "No" to any job that might help you learn your craft or industry. There's learning to be had from all situations; Learn from the good AND the bad directors/managers/business owners you work with. Don't be afraid to tell people what you want and go for it.     Guest Beer: Boulevard Brewing - Kansas City, MO Jam Band Berry Ale, 5.9% ABV, 6 IBU "Accompanying a simple malt base, blueberry, raspberry and tart cherry play in perfect harmony to create a slightly tart ale that sings with ripe, bursting fruit flavor. Aromas of dark berries, citrus and melon open the show, bridging to zippy fruit flavors that meld into an easy-drinking summer beer worthy of an encore."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Stone Brewing - Escondido, CA  Enjoy By 07.04.20 IPA, 9.4% ABV, 90 IBU "For this version of Stone Enjoy By IPA we thought: “We don’t always have a filter, so why should our beer?” By skipping a step and letting this devastatingly fresh, golden-hued double IPA go unfiltered, the beer takes on a hazy appearance and its peach and tropical fruit hop aroma are intensified. So though it may sound like it, this missed step was no misstep."   Episode Links: Jason C. Brown IMDB Panic Button - Short Film Directed by Jason C. Brown Drunk History Miami (OH) University  Jonathan's brother's band Ben Rothlisberger Cincinnati Zoo Northern Kentucky University Avenging Disco Vampires York Street Cafe Proctor and Gamble Christopher Nolan Mythic Quest KFC/Colonel Sanders on Drunk History Soldiers with broomsticks instead of guns Into the Wild

#35.The BOB goes Hollywood with Director Jason C. Brown #DrunkHistoryStyle

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only those pesky Sasquatch Hunters, Business Over Beer welcomes Don Elliott, Owner of the digital marketing agency, Gravitate. An entrepreneur from a young age, Don got started in business by building and selling computers at the age of 14, but his road to success was not without its challenges. Despite his love for teaching and learning, Don was not great at school and became involved in a gang. Although he never finished high school (or college), he credits his independence and drive to becoming a successful business owner. In addition, Don also shares with us his views on education and solving social issues as well as how he is implementing more racially diverse hiring practices in his own organization.  Prost!   In this episode: In true entrepreneurial spirit, Don always wanted to be the one calling the shots; He would rather be the one making the mistakes than dealing with the mistakes of others. Independence and drive is at the heart of entrepreneurship, especially combined with an active mind.  Your own drive will only take you so far, but your own drive plus being pushed by others can take you to a whole different world. Teaching independent thinking and rewarding drive is better in the education system than just teaching kids how to start a business.   Don't use hard work as an excuse for bad choices.  Overcoming a deficiency in a business by working harder is not solving the problem and your machine may still be broken. You are over taxing yourself, employees and business and not leaving yourself time to actually work on the business.   Affect something rather than be affected by it.   Give a shit and solve the problem. If we focus on our own emotional satiation and catharsis, we're just kicking the can down the road and not actually solving the problem. We can solve social problems using the creative process the same way we do in business and science.   In hiring, applicant pools must reflect the broader societal demographics, and it's the responsibility of business owners and hiring managers to connect with organizations that support minority candidates.    Guest Beer: Varietal Beer Co. - Sunnyside, WA Coral Motel, Hazy NW Pale Ale, 5.9% ABV "Pale Ale featuring Loral & Comet hops. The aroma of lemon blossom leads to a bright citrus flavor & an easy, refreshing finish."   Angie's Mystery Beer: Ballast Point Brewing - San Diego, CA High West Barrel Aged Victory at Sea, Imperial Porter, 12% ABV, 35 IBU "From a blend of Ballast Point Victory at Sea aged in High West’s own bourbon & rye whiskey oak casks, new layers of complexity emerge with notes of soft caramel and smoky oak over a dark chocolate and roasted almond body."   Episode Links: Gravitate Almar Tool Running start SXSW EDU Daava Mills on Business Over Beer Business Over Beer Panel Discussion on Racial Inequality Linchpin  Black Girls Code  

#34. Leading from Independence & Drive with Digital Marketer Don Elliott #GiveAShit

This week on Business Over Beer, we have invited a panel of Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to discuss the issue of racial inequality. Business Over Beer provides a platform for small business owners, entrepreneurs and other passionate professionals to tell their stories, participate in real conversations and to build a community that helps small businesses succeed. Given recent events, we felt compelled to lend some voices to this issue and to stand in solidarity with the members of our community to listen, learn and combat racism and oppression.   There are so many layers to this issue that impact different segments of our communities, from segregation and integration, to incarceration and voting rights; from education to recruiting and hiring; from access to capital to professional networking. There is obviously no way we could even begin to look at all the angles of this issue much less solve the problem in this discussion.   Our goal for this panel and discussions going forward is three fold: Define systemic racism and understand the issue broadly. Create a safe space to have open, public and productive conversations about race. Start developing action items to support racial equality, especially as it relates to the small business community and entrepreneurship.   Panelists: Katie Augsburger, Future Work Design Deena Pierott, iUrban Teen & Black Women in STEM 2.0 Joe Sanders, Old Town Brewing Keith Sconiers, Northwest Advisory Group & The Catalyst Course Gregory Walls, Primerica Financial Services   In this episode: Look at all of our systems that we currently have in place with an equity lens and see who is missing from the table. Fixing this issue will require the right people at the table. It's our collective work to dismantle the racist systems. Many systems are so deeply rooted in the oppression of others that we actually have to rebuild them and re-sync them in order for us to actually make important movement. For white people, being anti racist has been seen as benevolent exercise that they do for black and brown folks, it's a kindness. The reality is now that relationships will never be aligned and white people cannot be in an authentic relationships with black people if racism exists.  For kids from mixed race families, it is critical to allow your kids to be who they are, but teach them their rich heritage of all sides of their background; that will help prepare them navigate situation where society tries to determine for them how they show up in the world. When the conversation is controlled by the media and controlled by politics, it becomes more difficult to solve the problem.   You can't pull your boot straps up if you don't have boots. Rioting is the language of the oppressed, if you kill me with impunity and will it listen decade after decade, rioting is a way to get attention. Historically the consequence of racism fell on black people, now the consequence of racism is falling on the racists which is a significant shift The power of the movement today is with the integration of white people walking hand in hand with black people, the people are uniting; Broader societal integration can be just as powerful for positive change.   Episode Links: Future Work Design iUrban Teen Black Women in Stem 2.0 Old Town Brewing NW Advisory Group The Catalyst Course Gregory Walls Registered Representative  Amy Cooper News Article Me Too Movement NFL Stance on kneeling 2018 vs. 2020 Crossfit CEO Steps Down Burn the boats Requiem of the American Dream 13th I am Not Your Negro  Joe Sanders on Business Over Beer Part 1  Joe Sanders on Business Over Beer Part 2

#33. Panel Discussion on Racial Inequality #BlackLivesMatter

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