Stories Behind The Grind

With over 2.7 million coffee cups going to landfill every day in Australia. Something had to be done. Enter Damien and Martin, founders of Green Caffeen who have designed reusable swap-and-go coffee cups which are being used in over 150 cafés across NSW and QLD. So far they have saved over 10k cups from going to landfill!! We discuss: How Damien and Martin got to know each other and how they came up with the idea for Green Caffeen The challenges they faced since launching Green Caffeen The misconception of the recyclability of coffee cups Alternatives to the takeaway coffee cup. Common excuses people have why they don’t use reusable cups How the Green Caffeen system works Benefits for participating cafes   What unintended consequences Damien and Martin experienced after launching Green Caffeen   Links: Green Caffeen on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greencaffeen/ Green Caffeen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencaffeen/ Green Caffeen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/greencaffeen Gre

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Alan Borges, founder of Alan Borges Hospitality and Leadership Consulting and State Operation Manager of Zambrero.   We discuss: How Alan worked his way from Hungry Jacks to coaching high-performing restauranteurs  The massive realisation Alan had at the age of 30 Qualities of a high performing team   Qualities of a leader that can help transform a low performing team to a high performing one Learnings from the hospitality industry that can be applied elsewhere The responsibilities of a leader What franchise owners can do to boost their chances of success What determines the growth of the business   How to have tough conversations to help grow your team The importance of culture in the restaurant Zambrero values that they live by Hiring on personality vs skill What Alan wants to see change in the hospitality industry Why this one trait needs to be part of every hospitality venue   Alan’s definition of the grind Reach out to A

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan Vuocolo, listen to my conversation with Aaron Birkby, CEO of Startup Catalyst and co-founder of peak persona. We discuss qualities to look for when hiring, how to improve founder mental health and when should a business define its culture. Also discover: How the evolution of Yes can save you from becoming overwhelmed. What emphasis should be placed on mindset compared to raw talent What motivated Aaron to start, Startup Catalyst and Peak Persona    Links: Startup Catalyst - www.startupcatalyst.com.au/ Peak Performance Persona - www.peakpersona.com/ Venturer Program - https://advance.qld.gov.au/venturer-program High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard - https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852 Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can sup

After a year of podcasting, I share my Five Top Lessons learnt. It's honestly been one of the most enjoyable things I've done, and can't wait to share with you more episodes in 2019. Always great to hear from you, let me know who you are by sending an email to storiesbehindthegrind@gmail.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind. Listen to my conversation with Amanda Biccum, we talk about the secondary benefits of meditation, the importance of finding one’s self and how to move away from the scarcity mindset. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Discover what is the safest investment you’ll ever make is Find out where to start when all you have is a burning desire to be more Where physical symptoms can come from Amanda’s biggest learnings over the last 10 years So listen here to find out how you can begin to uncover your Life’s purpose. Links: Amanda's Website - http://amandabiccum.com/ Amanda on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vitalitywithbiccum/ Amanda on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/amandabiccum Driven For Purpose – Reconnecting Mankind Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-for-purpose-reconnecting-mankind/id1438178877?mt=2 Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your pod

Welcome back to Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan vuocolo. Today on the show I talk to Bronwen who is the founder of sheIQ Life, an internationally recognized Author and Simplicity Expert. We delve into Overwhelm, the stresses of the modern world, how valuable clarity can be.   Apologies in advance for the audio quality on this episode. We discuss Finding the whole version of ourselves What happens after you accept who you are, as you are How to ask that questions that matter The Importance of Changing focus How to Develop your intuition What the "The Economy of Enough" is all about Bronwen's Definition of the Grind   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passi

Welcome back to Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan Vuocolo. On this episode I talk to Tony Whatley, who founded an online community with over 300k members and he’s a number 1 best selling author on Amazon. We delve into the entrepreneurial mindset and what to do when negativity shows up. We talk about Tony's background and how he got to where he is today How the SideHustle Millionaire book came about How small actions can result in big changes Limiting beliefs that can hinder growth The crowd mentality Paying attention to pain On making time for our priorities Staying in the first endeavour Vulnerability as a strength Evaluating your circle of friends His definition of the grind Learn more about Tony 365 Driven: https://365driven.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and se

On this episode listen to my conversation with Celina Celeste who runs a successful podcast agency, helping others to launch their very own podcasts.  We discuss Celina's backstory and how she got to where she is today How Celina started her podcast The biggest change Celina saw when she started to change Attracting the right people by being who you really are What Celina does to foster strong mental wellness What Celina’s willing to sacrifice to be the person she could be On becoming a friend to yourself Controlling self-hatred Changing negative emotion into positive ones What Celina’s definition of grind is Connect with Celina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamconfidently_lost/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-celeste/id1404904957?mt=2   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast T

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Henry Wilson, CEO of the world’s leading coffee publication, Perfect Daily Grind, with over 5.5 million page views in 2018. Perfect Daily Grind was founded in 2014 with the aim of increasing transparency, collaboration and innovation within the industry.  We Discuss: Henry's backstory and how Perfect Daily Grind came about Key learning experience that he learned when he was traveling Accessing the market for the farmer and connecting with the buyers The growth of coffee events across the world On the growing local consumption market Where's the movement is being driven from Where he sees the coffee industry going in the future How he sustained his company's growth over time Empowering people on the supply chain  Links (Perfect Daily Grind) Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter YouTube   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find

Welcome back to the Stories Behind the Grind podcast with Aidan Vuocolo. Today I'm going to talk about 4 ways that you can implement immediately to help you gain consistent and reliable results. Without spending any money. I'd love to hear from you. Send any questions you have to storiesbehindthegrind@gmail.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode listen to my conversation with Grayson Marshall Junior. Grayson is the “Coach” of coaches. He is sought after by “C” suite level executives to shift their personal and professional paradigms. Professional athletes, educators, the military and youth all benefit from his platform and approach which is a true contrast to the motivation genre that exists today. Grayson has the unique talent of “Getting you to Believe in you.” He is called “The Metacognition Expert,” Topics: Grayson's journey On being surrounded by people who are helping other people What faith means to him How he deals with people who have negative emotions towards him How to foster joy in your day The attitude of serving and giving Why he does not consider himself a motivational speaker On being a life changer The common hurdles his clients deal with  Links (Grayson Marshall) Website Facebook Twitter  Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to

On this episode listen to my conversation with Melissa Forziat, a small business marketing coach and event manager with international experience in event and brand management. Through her experiences with the biggest brands in the world, Melissa has learned the principles of building a brand, creating a marketing message, and reaching the right target markets. Access The Guide To Building Your Business Brand And Reaching Your Target Market Discover Melissa's backstory and how she came to specialise in small business marketing How Melissa accidentally started her business How Melissa approaches her clients Is Marketing the same as Sales? Why businesses need to have an effective marketing strategy Melissa's principles in terms of building a business brand  What's involved when building a high functioning marketing funnel Roadblocks Melissa encountered while helping her clients How Melissa balances her Business How Melissa contributes back to the economy Creating opportunities for ourselves  What Meli

On this weeks episode Aidan talks about a phrase he commonly hears from others and what it really means. Small business owners share their top tips. Get the edge at Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

This week on Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Zach Benson who travels the world teaching others the Art of Dance and the systems behind how he built a 6 figure business. Zach previously competed on America’s So You Think You Can Dance, becoming a fourth round finalist On this episode: Zach’s challenging upbringing as a kid How Zach fell in love with Dancing The importance of taking initiative Barter trading in the 21st Century Zach’s small but powerful habit to make an impact in this world Zach’s style of travelling and the places he likes to visit How life changed after Zach found his voice The point in time where Zach’s career took off Why mastering the fundamentals is critical before trying the more advanced moves Contact Zach at: benson.zac@gmail.com Zach Benson - Facebook Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here.

On today's episode Aidan talks about what caused him to start the Stories Behind the Grind podcast and how he found his first guest. Small business owners share their top tips.   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Rohit, founder of Playbook media and Startup Playbook podcast. We discuss how to find mentors when you’re an entrepreneur and go in depth on marketing advice for startups and small businesses, and what Data Drive Storytelling really is. Also Discover How Rohit went from Engineering to Marketing What kickstarted Rohit’s Startup journey Intentional vs adaptive entrepreneurial approaches One of Rohit’s biggest takeaways from 90+ podcast episodes How to find a mentor the right way What is Data Driven Storytelling? Is there a rule of thumb of when to update marketing/advertising? Benefits of Facebook advertising and tips and tricks on how to use it Connect with Rohit at Website rohit@playbookmedia.com.au https://twitter.com/RohitBhargava7 https://www.instagram.com/rohit_bhargava/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Sam Holman, one of the founders of Black Lab Coffee co roasters and of the New Black in Fortitude Valley Brisbane. We discuss how to truly build your staff members up into the best versions of themselves that also helps build the business at the same time, advice for hiring staff and the technological changes in the hospitality industry. For a full edited transcript, click here  Also Discover Who Sam Holman Sam's journey in terms of his coffee business How he felt leaving his day job to build his own business On the space they're leasing How the place was designed and set up His advice when it comes to finding the right people to hire The importance of keeping good people On staff training His take on technology changing the hospitality industry  https://www.theblacklabcoffee.com.au/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can

On this podcast, I talk to Amy who is dedicated to helping business women and mum-preneurs create successful, happy lives by providing coaching and meditation services For a full edited transcript, click here  Discover Amy's entrepreneurial journey Her two-week depression journey The realization she had when she saw freedom The beliefs she needed to rethink along her journey The importance of having support How she found her mentor What she loves about personal development On balancing her life being a mother, a wife, and an entrepreneur The importance of scheduling Developing powerful habits The perspective she finds very useful Her view on exercise and meditation The six-step process that creates change Commitment statements versus affirmations Links Amy Applebaum Website - https://amyapplebaum.com/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode her

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Gerard Doyle, founder of Fractal, and whose mission is to help innovators, creators and dreamers find their market and deliver to those that will benefit from their products and services. Gerard is a seasoned marketer with 20 years experience and founder of three previous startups. For a full edited transcript, click here  In this episode: Outsource vs marketing in house for startups? How to know when to pivot? What is growth hacking and what tips Gerard has to get started with growth hacking? How to prevent yourself over-investing into ideas that fail Qualities of successful founders What comes first, the idea or the problem? And which is better for long term success Advice on hiring people or choosing investors that seem confident What is smart money? What founders can learn from Shark Tank Gerard’s definition of the Grind Find more about Gerard and Fractal: www.fractal.com.au Gerard Doyle - LinkedIn Twitter: Gerard Doy

Welcome back to Stories Behind the Grind. My name is Aidan Vuocolo and today on The Grind I talk to Giorgina Venzin, Co-Owner of the Venzin group currently managing 6 hospitality venues in Brisbane. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)