• The Build - Ep 23: Start Asking: "What Needs to Be True?"
    Feb 19 2026

    “What needs to be true?”
    It’s a simple question — but it’s changed how I think, plan, and move forward.

    In this quick episode, I break down why this phrase has become my go-to filter when I’m stuck, overwhelmed, or facing a decision clouded by noise. It helps cut through emotion, guesswork, and second-guessing — and brings you back to clarity.

    We talk about:

    • How this question simplifies complex decisions
    • Why it helps separate signal from noise
    • When to use it in business, leadership, or daily life
    • A few examples from my own process right now

    If you need a simple mental reset that leads to real action — this one’s worth your next six minutes.

    Go get it.

    Jeff

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    7 mins
  • The Build - Ep 22: The Struggle to Be Present (Especially as a Parent)
    Feb 12 2026

    I came home from the kitchen at 1 AM and reflected how much I missed at home.

    Those moments hit hard — and I don't forget them.

    In this episode, I talk about the quiet, ongoing struggle to be present as a parent while building something that demands your full attention. It’s not just about time. It’s about presence — and the pain of missing what matters most, even when your work has purpose.

    We get into:

    • The difference between quality time and quantity time
    • What that 1 AM moment showed me about how I’m leading at home
    • The quiet guilt that can creep in — and what to do with it
    • How I’m learning to shift without slowing down what I’m building

    If you’re building something that matters but struggling to stay present with the people who matter most — this one’s for you.

    Cheers.

    Jeff

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    8 mins
  • The Build - Ep 21: Feedback is a Gift (Don't Avoid Hard Conversations)
    Feb 5 2026

    used to avoid hard conversations — and it hurt my leadership more than I realized.

    Whether it was fear of conflict, wanting to keep the peace, or just hoping things would “work themselves out,” I stayed quiet when I should’ve spoken up. And it cost me clarity, trust, and growth.

    In this episode, I share how I’ve grown through that, what shifted in me, and why feedback — even the uncomfortable kind — is one of the greatest gifts in leadership.

    We talk about:

    • The hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations
    • How to give (and receive) feedback with strength and care
    • What changed when I stopped fearing conflict
    • Why clarity and accountability create real trust — at work and at home

    If you’ve ever struggled to speak the truth — or wished someone had spoken it to you sooner — this episode is for you.

    Hope you enjoy.

    Jeff

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    9 mins
  • The Build - Ep 20: Why I Started Pure Yums
    Jan 30 2026

    I didn’t start Pure Yums because I wanted to be in the food business.

    I started it because my son couldn’t eat most of what was on the shelf — and I knew we could do better.

    In this episode, I share the real story behind Pure Yums:

    Where it started, what pushed me to act, and why this mission matters more than ever today.

    It’s a story about family, food, and fighting for something better — one ingredient, one label, one product at a time.

    We talk about:

    • What I saw (and didn’t see) in the allergy-safe food space
    • Why Pure Yums had to exist — and what I wanted it to feel like
    • The values that still shape the decisions we make
    • What’s hard, what’s worth it, and what keeps me going

    Whether you’re a parent, a builder, or someone who wants to create with conviction — this one’s for you.

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    15 mins
  • The Build - Ep 19: The Bottleneck I Didn’t See Coming
    Jan 10 2026

    When you think about scaling a food brand, you expect the hard parts to be production, marketing, or demand.
    What I didn’t expect? That finding the right co-packer would be the biggest bottleneck so far.

    In this episode, I share where I’m at right now in the process — the calls that went nowhere, the red flags I couldn’t ignore, and why I’m choosing to wait instead of rushing a deal that doesn’t feel aligned.

    This isn’t just about operations. It’s about protecting what you’re building.

    If you're growing a product-based brand, or thinking about partnering with a manufacturer, this episode gives you a real look inside the part of scaling no one talks about enough.

    We cover:

    • Why co-packing is more personal than people think
    • The tension between growth and trust
    • How I’m staying clear in the face of pressure to “just move”
    • What this bottleneck is teaching me about patience, alignment, and long-term thinking

    This is the part most people skip over. I’m walking through it with you — in real time.

    Enjoy.

    - Jeff

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    8 mins
  • The Build - Ep 18: What I’m Leaving Behind in 2025 (Hard Truths + Fresh Starts)
    Jan 2 2026

    As the year closes, I’m not just making plans for 2026 — I’m choosing what not to carry with me.

    In this episode, I share the real, sometimes uncomfortable truths I’ve had to face this year — as a founder, a father, and a human trying to build something meaningful without burning out.

    This is less of a highlight reel, more of a mirror. The lessons that cost me time, energy, and peace — and what I’m letting go of so I can lead better and live lighter.

    Inside:

    • What I finally had to release in business this year
    • Leadership habits I won’t bring into 2026
    • How fatherhood re-centered my ambition
    • The invisible weight of doing too much, too long
    • What it takes to move forward with clarity and conviction

    If you're tired of carrying what no longer fits — this one's for you.

    Let's make 2026 our best year ever, together.

    - Jeff

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    9 mins
  • The Build - Ep 17: Faith as Foundation: How I Lead My Business and Family from a Deeper Place
    Dec 25 2025

    In this deeply personal episode, I share how my faith has impacted every part of my life — not just on Sundays, but in how I lead my family, build businesses, and navigate the daily pressure of being a founder.

    This isn’t about religion.
    It’s about conviction, grounding, and serving a higher purpose.

    I'm leading from something deeper than ambition.

    Inside the episode:

    • Why I filter leadership decisions through faith, not fear
    • How prayer and discernment shape my decisions as a founder
    • What spiritual strength has taught me about fatherhood
    • The way I hold peace in pressure — and stay anchored when things feel chaotic

    If you’re building something bigger than yourself — something that requires grit, grace, and grounding — this one’s for you.

    Let me know if it hits.

    - Jeff

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    10 mins
  • The Build - Ep 16: Christmas Reflections 2025
    Dec 19 2025

    This one’s slower. Quieter. Honest.

    In this episode, I pause to reflect on what this season is revealing — in business, in family, and in me.

    I talk about the pressure to keep building… even when your soul needs rest.

    What I’m learning about presence, not performance.

    What’s changing in how I lead.

    And how this Christmas, and Christmas' of the past, have helped clarify what really matters — in business and at home.

    Whether you’re sprinting to the finish or feeling the weight of the year, I hope this conversation gives you space to breathe.

    Enjoy.

    - Jeff

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    14 mins