Best Durango Joes Podcasts (2024)

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The Dilemmas of Daisy Dimple 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

A smile and a flower can change lives. Daisy Dimple can't smile enough. At age 10, she plants flowers everywhere she goes, even in parking lots and sidewalks. She loves their scent and the beauty they bring to the world. Her 13-year-old brother Billy is a bully who’s jealous of her daisies and magic “hypnotizing” dimple. He calls her “Crazy Daisy,”…

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Mandy Dandie's Pink Lemonade 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

19:29

With a little pink lemonade and a little musical magic, one special little girl can save her endangered neighborhood. Mandy Dandie refuses to let Sherwood Neighborhood—which is going downhill fast—be turned into a major freeway. People are unemployed and don’t talk to each other except to fight. Ruben Gruff offers to buy their backyards, and they’r…

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The Potter's House 12:01

1+ y ago12:01

12:01

Being a willing vessel in the hands of the Potter can bring never-ending miracles. As legend has it, anyone who is a pottery student of Sage Conrad, a renowned potter in Charleston, South Carolina, is sure to experience a miracle, not like a hokey, made-up one, but a deep, mystical encounter that caused the person to change from the inside out. She…

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Father Time 15:36

1+ y ago15:36

15:36

Everything is made beautiful in its time, even if the Hours tries to steal your minutes. Time flies! In an abandoned lighthouse on the coast of Great Point in Nantucket, Massachusetts, an elderly bearded man opens the windows to a bright morning. Over time, he has converted the tower and its nearby buildings into The O’Clock Shop, where he makes an…

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All Angels 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

One girl’s love, faith, and courage turn the tides of Heaven. Fourteen-year-old Joan Orleans is the wonder of the ages. In Medieval France, she has fallen madly in love with Michael, the youngest archangel. She loves to pray with him in the fields of France. Although she lives on Earth and he lives in Heaven, he visits her every day by traveling on…

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Shiny Nose 20:21

2y ago20:21

20:21

When a little girl’s mother dies of cancer, a Christmas reindeer makes the world a brighter place. In 1939, when Robert May, a Montgomery Ward copywriter, decides to write a poem about a reindeer with a shiny nose, he hopes the world will become a brighter place. Many families could still feel the effects of the Great Depression. Instead of making …

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The Peaceable Kingdom 18:47

2y ago18:47

18:47

Unlikely friendships, personal courage, and loyalty can save the day and bring peace to a troubled Kingdom. Eight-year-old Shirley the Lamb doesn’t think she matters much to anyone. She doesn’t have a tail because a lion bit it off. Her family always makes fun of her, teasing her because she lacks the wooly waggler and looks incomplete to them. Whe…

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The Mary Nose Mysteries 19:14

2y ago19:14

19:14

A magic camera leads a young photographer into mysteries only she can solve using the unexpected images that develop on her pictures. Talented but gawky 14-year-old Mary Nose— also known as “Nosy Mary”—inherits her photojournalist grandmother’s magic camera and sets up a secret darkroom. Mary loves feeling special but is troubled by the extra peopl…

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Dealing With The Hiring Slump of 2021 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

In this episode of The Durango Joes Podcast, the Durango Joe’s leadership team discusses the hiring of slump of 2021. As our country tries to get back to normal and businesses are reopening, many retail businesses, restaurants and coffee shops are finding it extremely difficult to find the help they need to get their business back on their feet. Jo…

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Investing In Leadership w/ AuthenticUS 36:32

3+ y ago36:32

36:32

In this episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, we had the distinct pleasure to chat with Marshall Snider of AuthenticUS and Don Kellum of Safety Electric, who joined us in the recording studio during a visit to shadow Durango Joes. Not only are Joe, Marshall, and Don great longtime friends, but they're also all leaders and entrepreneurs. As such, the…

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How Social Media (And Community) Saved Anthem Coffee w/ Bryan Reynolds 36:36

3+ y ago36:36

36:36

You've heard him before sharing bite-sized advice on "At the End of the Day", but Byran Reynolds is back to share a wealth of knowledge this week. With roughly 10,000 followers on their Instagram page, they're clearly doing something right online. We talk to Byran about how Anthem Coffee built their following, why bringing your personality to work …

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Minuet 11:48

3+ y ago11:48

11:48

Magic silkworms spin love in the most romantic way. Night and day, Emma Souster spins thread on a spinning wheel in her home, causing calluses on her hands. Her thread makes cotton frocks for the women of Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds in England. Because she is always too busy spinning for someone else, her daughter, Velvet Briar Rose Soust…

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Behind the Scenes Science of Syrups and Sauce w/ Barista 22 43:29

3+ y ago43:29

43:29

If you haven't met Anna Gutierrez at Coffee Fest before, you need to make sure to swing by the Barista 22 booth the next time you attend. Anna is so passionate about coffee, flavor, and crafting drink combinations that delight, it's no wonder she's built the amazing career she has. As the Director of Brand Development at Barista 22 (a relatively ne…

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The Unicorn Cure 9:32

3+ y ago9:32

9:32

The strength of a unicorn makes you strong enough to achieve anything. Twelve-year-old Sunshine lives in the land of Gras whose best friend is a unicorn named Penrose. Because her father is King of Gras and her mother is the queen, she lives in a Scottish medieval castle. Penrose goes with her everywhere, protecting her from harmful beasts in the e…

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Shoes 14:32

3+ y ago14:32

14:32

If you ever wanted to live in a shoe, now is your chance! Over the river and through the woods, there is an old woman who lives in an ankle boot in the Shoes Neighborhood, a neighborhood of footwear. Although her five children—the parents of her twelve grandchildren—live nearby, her grandchildren enjoy staying at her home more than any other place …

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When Dunkin' is on Your Doorstep: How to Take On the Competition w/ Woods Coffee 34:19

3+ y ago34:19

34:19

What happens when the big dogs move in across the street from your cafe? When Starbucks, Dutch Bros, or any of the heavy hitters move in, you need to know how to compete. With a brand new Dunkin' moving in across one of our locations, Durango Joes is grappling with this very issue. To help us work through it, we've brought Wes Herman, founder and o…

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The Great Magician's Feather Pen 13:39

3+ y ago13:39

13:39

If the Evil Squid Ink doesn’t steal the Great Magician’s story magic, Ink Fairies just might deliver a book to your beside from the Timeless Library. When the Great Magician in the Kingdom of Reynes runs out of ink in his jar, he calls the Ink Fairies for help. Like all magicians, the Great Magician has a special gift that distinguishes him in the …

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Bubblegum Taffy Hot Pink High Heels 11:51

3+ y ago11:51

11:51

Time-traveling shoes offer a twelve-year-old girl a world of adventures, but her first mishap-ridden journey warns her to seek some experienced advice before her next trip. Twelve-year-old Aiyana Mitchell has her Bubblegum Taffy Hot Pink High Heels on. She loves to sit on the back porch in the suburbs of Philadelphia. With her time-traveling shoes,…

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Looking Back at Quarter 1 and Ahead at 2 34:28

3+ y ago34:28

34:28

We're bringing a new episode to you this week where we review the previous quarter for the company, reflect on the Big 3 goals we set, and catch up on how we did with them. We also cast the vision for the quarter ahead and think about how we're going to measure that success. To help us, we bring Steve Crnkovich (Leadership Director) back to the mic…

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Frederick the Seahorse 14:30

3+ y ago14:30

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For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also, even at the bottom of the sea. Frederick the Seahorse loves to scour the ocean floor, looking for the Titanic’s lost sea chest. Although Frederick’s father King Maris, and his father before him have ruled the Kingdom of Kaimana they have not been able to find the lost treasure. Afraid of ru…

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Don't Gossip (At the End of the Day) 4:59

3+ y ago4:59

4:59

At the end of the day, gossip is one of the most toxic things in life and leadership. In this episode, Joe discusses a few of the things we can do to avoid and douse gossip in our own lives. Please take a moment to rate and review if you enjoyed this episode! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for future episodes! You can subscribe to At the…

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Six Strings 15:00

3+ y ago15:00

15:00

A beloved six string guitar travels from person to person, magically helping them out in their time of need with inspiration, encouragement, and comfort . . . then makes its way back to the little girl who dreams of playing it in Carnegie Hall. When 11-year-old Lyric Lark loses her beloved guitar Six Strings in a New York City taxicab, she is worri…

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Conflict Happens, Here's How We Manage It at Durango Joes 46:54

3+ y ago46:54

46:54

No matter where you go in life or what you do, conflict in the workplace is a universal adversary to deal with. Or is it? In this episode of the Durango Joes, we talk to Durango Joes Culture Leader, Tiffany DeBoer, to answer questions about what conflict in the workplace is, what types of conflict you'll find in the workplace, and how to manage con…

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Handwritten 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

27:41

Handwritten letters bind young lovers together despite hardships and tragic loss, from grade school through World War II and into a life-long marriage. Young Dorothea Mildred Mengel walks three miles to church every Sunday, where she meets unruly and charming Wilson Moyer, three years older. He passes her notes which she keeps between the pages of …

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Don't Forget to Unplug (At the End of the Day) 4:10

3+ y ago4:10

4:10

Joe just got back from a beautiful trip to Hawaii, along with LeAnna and a few of their closest friends. The lesson? It's okay, if not imperative, to unplug from work and take some quality time for yourself and your loved ones. Better yet, it's good for your team as well! Please take a moment to rate and review if you enjoyed this episode! Subscrib…

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Hoops Time 18:11

3+ y ago18:11

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A talented but arrogant young basketball star learns to lead, to share, and to love. Johnny B. Good is at Lehigh College on a basketball scholarship for the Mountain Eagles men's team. Nancy Jones, daughter of the college president, is pursuing a degree in education and has a serious crush on Johnny. She’s there at all the games supporting him, but…

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What it Takes to Serve Award Winning Coffee w/ Phil Beattie, Dillanos Coffee Roasters 40:10

3+ y ago40:10

40:10

It's no secret that Durango Joes Coffee partners with Dillanos Coffee Roasters to bring award-winning coffee to our customers. But what, or who, makes our coffee so remarkable? In many ways, it's everyone from the coffee farmers and producers to the baristas serving it here in our cafes. But Phil Beattie plays an especially fascinating and vital ro…

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Rembrandt 8:34

3+ y ago8:34

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A world-famous painter reveals his methods and encourages artists to paint with truth and light and to value each individual with all their strengths and weaknesses. Dutch painter Rembrandt introduces himself to his students, saying he wants to teach them everything he knows. As an artist, he understands the human condition which puts him in a uniq…

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Know Your Why, At the End of the Day 5:55

3+ y ago5:55

5:55

Sometimes, we need to spend time getting to the root of our purpose. We need to understand why we do what we do. We need to consider what it is that drives us. Please take a moment to rate and review if you enjoyed this episode! We'll be moving At The End of the Day to its own podcast over the next month, so be sure to stay tuned and subscribe to b…

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Monotone Monkey Melodies 12:03

3+ y ago12:03

12:03

Like the professor who bought a monkey with a tuba for a nickel, sometimes you get more than you bargained for, but if you think creatively, you can often find more than one good solution to a problem. Old Professor Tumnus bought Monotone the monkey at the Grantville Circus from a retiring organ grinder for a nickel, thinking the monkey will be ins…

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The Warrior Ethos and Entrepreneurship w/ Carl Churchill, Alpha Coffee 51:43

3+ y ago51:43

51:43

In today's episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, we're joined by Carl Churchill. Carl founded Alpha Coffee (formerly Lock 'n Load Java) back in 2010 with his wife Lori after a long and successful career in the Army. With his military background, Carl brings a wide range of wisdom and drive to his business, which has evolved from an online-only coffe…

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Gwen the Alligator 9:25

3+ y ago9:25

9:25

Some legends seem so real that they can capture lives and spark great loyalty. At Caerleon in Southern Wales, Gwen the Alligator who lived her whole life in the moat around castle Camelot, welcomes visitors to King Arthur’s realm for a retelling of the famous legends, including the quest for the Holy Grail. Gwen’s mom loved legends, tales, and folk…

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At the End of the Day, Don't Worry About What Others Think 3:58

3+ y ago3:58

3:58

It's human nature to want to fit in, so sometimes it doesn't make sense to rock the boat. But with that said, there comes a point where you just have to let go of what others might think and be authentic to yourself. At the end of the day, don't obsess over the impression you leave (as long as it's left with integrity). After all, even the best lea…

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Romeo the Cat and Juliet the Dog 10:06

3+ y ago10:06

10:06

Can star-crossed lovers Romeo the Cat and Juliet the Dog ever find true love’s happiness? One day when climbing a maple tree, Romeo the Cat feels a prick in his thigh. He sees a red arrow stuck in his back leg. A blindfolded, tiny red boy with wings tells him he has been “shot by Cupid.” The angel-like creature says that soon Romeo will be overtake…

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Rebecca Buttons 9:23

3+ y ago9:23

9:23

A teacher who believes in children’s dreams can help make those dreams come true in spite of discouraging thinking—especially if she gives them magic buttons from her magnificent collection. Dainty teacher Rebecca Buttons is Headmistress of Wormwood School for Higher Learning. When parents give her trouble, she is quick to set them straight, tellin…

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How We Develop Self Awareness and Stronger Teams 43:28

3+ y ago43:28

43:28

If there's one thing that is critical to teamwork, it's a common language. If everyone is on the same page, and understands the same concepts, then there is harmony in the communication. One of the key languages that we teach our leadership teams to speak at Durango Joes is DiSC. DiSC is a personality assessment, similar to Meyers-Briggs or Enneagr…

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Beautiful Ballerina Slippers 14:31

3+ y ago14:31

14:31

With enough faith and courage even a dream of the impossible can come true. Young Christina Rose worries she will need to wear leg braces all her life. Grandfather Renato, a shoemaker who fibs to her often, tells her no one ever notices her clumsy legs and puts roses behind her ears every morning. Christina’s parents run a barbershop and never have…

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At the End of the Day, Don't Say Something You Might Regret 2:49

3+ y ago2:49

2:49

Who hasn't been in a position where they've wanted to say something (or actually said something) that they're likely to regret. It takes discipline to bite your tongue! But at the end of the day, being careful with your words and thoughtful with your actions is a sign of leadership and maturity. So take a deep breath, and don't say something you mi…

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Shamrocks 11:23

3+ y ago11:23

11:23

An Irish Faerie teaches a pig, a goat, and Leprechaun Elves that luck simply isn’t enough to get you by—you also need faith, hope, and love. Long ago in a land called Shamrocks lives a pink pig Mr. Hancocks and his closest friend Basil, a goat that sells fool’s gold near the end of the rainbow where luck and faith blend. Then there are Leprechaun E…

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Working ON Your Business, Not IN It: How Leaders Maximize Their Efforts 37:02

3+ y ago37:02

37:02

We all know what it means to work in our business. It's the day to day, the grind, the primary operations of what you do. But in order to work smarter, not harder, we need to remember to make time to work on the business as well. While it may not help the bottom line in the here and now, working on the business is an investment in your future that …

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The Turtle Who Became A Princess 9:07

3+ y ago9:07

9:07

Anyone can change if they have determination, vision, and guidance—even a turtle who wants to be a princess. Once there was a turtle who wishes she could get rid of her very heavy shell. She meets a mermaid who was also once a turtle. The mermaid tells the turtle to swim to the bottom of the ocean and eat as many starfish as possible as they had fa…

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At the End of the Day, Don't Play the Victim w/ Marshall Snider 4:12

3+ y ago4:12

4:12

Look, everyone spends some time in the drama triangle, especially as a victim. It's part of life! But at the end of the day, the ability to shift our mentality from victimhood to curiosity, where we can be open to solutions, is what separates the winners from the losers. If you're a victim, you're saying you don't have faculty over the situation. T…

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Handprints 6:44

3+ y ago6:44

6:44

A young artist encourages others to do like she does and make their unique mark with vibrant handprints that tell the world who they really are, for all time. Twelve-year-old Juliana Nelsen is an artist who puts her handprints on the walls, thumbprints on the ceiling, and footprints on the floor. She thinks her prints reveal who she is, where she’s…

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Everything is Negotiable: Leases, Vendors, and Buy Outs—Oh my! w/ Jasper Welch 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

32:45

At Durango Joes, we've been through our fair share of negotiations. It's just part of the business. Negotiating is one of the best skills you can hone as an entrepreneur, leader, or business owner. From your relationship with partners and employees to the bottom line of your business, it can have far-reaching implications when done right or wrong. …

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The Orchestra's Tale 12:44

3+ y ago12:44

12:44

True Love demands expression, in the very best way. The whole world needs to know The Orchestra’s Tale! Giuseppe the Violin and Johann the Flute are sick of sitting on the shelf. Retired Conductor Franz Melodia of the Luneburg Symphony Orchestra lost his funding, so he cannot put on performances for the community. Even his son George has been more …

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At the End of the Day, Start Creating (Happy New Year) 4:49

3+ y ago4:49

4:49

Happy New Year from ours to yours! I'm sure for many of us looking back on the year, it's easy to think about everything that could've and should've been, but at Durango Joes we're looking forward to turning the page into the new year and turning our energy towards the year ahead. Frankly, we're excited! At the end of the day, it's time to stop com…

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The Nativity Spider 10:25

3+ y ago10:25

10:25

An ancient Christmas tradition of beauty and blessing is upheld by a brave little girl and a family of spiders. On Christmas Eve, 11-year-old Betsy Lobb’s mother tells her to kill the pet spiders she had befriended out in the fields after admiring their work. Betsy brought them home to the Lobb’s three-story mansion, but her mother doesn’t want Chr…

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Take Your Communication Strategy from Zero to One Hundred 26:07

3+ y ago26:07

26:07

If you've been listening for a little while, you've probably heard that Trevor is leaving Durango Joes to start his own business. Well, the time has finally come! BRWD Up is Trevor's new consulting business, tasked with helping independent coffee businesses (and other small businesses) communicate better internally and externally. He's taking all t…

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Born on Christmas Day 9:54

3+ y ago9:54

9:54

A Christmas princess expands the kingdom of joy and helpfulness to many other children with her own generosity and dedication. Natasha Bell shares her birthday with King Jesus, believes she is a princess, and is inspired to do good everywhere and change the whole world! By age 10, she spreads love and kindness to people with all kinds of serious pr…

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At the End of the Day, Stay Present Where You're Planted (feat. Bryan Reynolds) 4:26

3+ y ago4:26

4:26

These days, it's all too easy to want to shed the 'now' and wish for whatever's coming next. After all, there's hope around the bend! But in this week's episode, our guest, Bryan Reynolds of Anthem Coffee, advocates for "staying present where you're planted." After all, there are important lessons to learn around every success OR loss! You can chec…

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