Plant Your Flag with Bean Media
We wanted to start a show that helps tell the stories of the amazing people who chose to Plant Their Flag and become a business owner. We talk about what it means to plant your flag, through good and bad, and we meet internally and with guests around Western New York to hear what it means to them
Episodes
15 episodes
PYF #15- Key Takeaways: What We've Learned Episode 8-14 Recap
Jeremy returns to the "Plant Your Flag" podcast with Mike to recap key takeaways from episodes eight through fourteen. They share unique insights from each guest's journey into business ownership.Jeremy also discusses his experience tak...
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46:52
PYF #14- Baking Buffalo Dreams: How Ania Duchon Turned Polish Pastries into Prosperity
In episode 14 of the Plant Your Flag podcast, Mike sits down with Ania Duchon, the owner of Chrusciki Bakery, Sto Lat, Simply Pierogi, and much more!Ania opens up about her experience moving to the United States as a child, reca...
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43:54
PYF #13- From Social work to spiritual work: Rev. Frederick Marschner, LCSW-R
In episode 13 of the "Plant Your Flag" podcast, Mike sits down with Rev. Frederick Marschner, LCSW-R. This episode is like no other Fredrick dives into his experience as a psychic medium and social worker. People around the world re...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:33
PYF #12- Crafting Your Career Path with Purpose: Lindsey Zajac CEO of Ascendant
In episode 12 of the "Plant Your Flag" podcast, we are joined by Lindsey Zajac, CEO of Ascendant. We explore Lindsey’s journey to the top and how Ascendant, previously known as Career Partners International, helps people plant their...
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41:08
PYF #11- Building The Picture-Perfect Business: Paul Chisholm of Plan Administrators
Our 11th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast we sit down with Paul Chisholm of Plan Administrators.In this episode, Mike sits down with Paul, our oldest guest on the podcast so far, to dive into his journey of entrepreneurship. Paul ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:36
PYF #10- From Stage Lights to Legal Fights: Joe Nicastro from Cantor, Wolff, Nicastro & Hall
Our 10th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces Joe Nicastro a partner at Cantor, Wolff, Nicastro & HallMike sits down with Joe to talk about how he ended up planting his flag as an attorney. He takes us through his time ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:28
PYF #9- Workouts to Work Wellness: Jared Byer Made 2 Move Fitness
Our 9th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Made 2 Move Fitness, Jared ByerIn this episode, Jared Byer talks with Mike about his business transformation from personal training and guiding folks through effecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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44:49
PYF #8- From Blueprint to Business: Jim from Kreative Kitchens and Baths
Our 8th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the co-owner of Kreative Kitchens and Baths, Jim Blendowski!Jer sits down with Jim to talk about how he planted his flag in the Kitchen and bath design space. Jim talks about how...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:48
PYF #7 - Jer & Mike Recap EP 1-6
Our 7th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast recaps the most memorable business and life advice and challenges our guests faced in episodes 1-6. Hosts Jer and Mike sit down to talk about the most impactful advice and stories fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:08
PYF #6 - Eric Conrad Owner of Junkluggers of Buffalo
Our 6th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Junkluggers of Buffalo, Eric Conrad!Mike sits down with Eric to talk about how the Junkluggers flag was first planted here in Buffalo. Eric dives into how th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:37
PYF #5 - Tony Luckoski Owner of Advanced Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Our 5th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Advanced Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Tony LuckoskiJer sits down with Tony to talk about how he ended up being the face of the company, and how he's had to grow as a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:10
PYF #4 - Cathy Piciulo President/CEO of Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce
Our fourth episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the President/CEO of Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce, Cathy Piciulo!Mike hosts this episode and speaks in depth with a friend of the company and a superstar in the WNY flag-planti...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:15
PYF #3 - Jenn Ickowski Owner of Spark Fitness
Our third episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Spark Fitness, Jenn Ickowski!Jer hosts this episode and speaks with Jenn in depth about how Spark Fitness was born, and what obstacles needed to be overcome to tur...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:14
PYF #2 - Jared Webber Owner of Bradley Tree & Landscaping
Our second episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Bradley Tree & Landscaping, Jared Webber!Mike hosts this episode and speaks in depth with Jared on what it takes to be a successful business owner. He speaks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:00
PYF #1 - Mike Bean Owner of Bean Media Productions
We figured we'd kick off our first Plant Your Flag podcast with the owner and creator of Bean Media Productions, Inc. Mike BeanWe talk about what/who inspired him to plant his flag, and who he was when he first started the company...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:01