1 Coffee with 1 Person, Every Day. It's my Hustle. 1+1+1=hustle

These are the stories of the people I meet.

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One of the things I really enjoy about traveling around to speak at conferences is meeting up with new friends that you feel like you’ve know forever. . Yesterday I got to hang out with Binita, Chad, and Rich, all part of the @entrearchitect community. . . . . #architect #architecture #architecturelovers #modernarchitecture #future #futureready #professionalservices #designintelligence #atlanta #whatarchitectsdo #ilookup #storyofmyday #roadtrip #design #designlover #architectlife #architects #ig_architecture #professionalpractice #propractice #entrepreneur #entrearchitect #speakerlife #eventprofs #keynotespeaker #egoVempathy #Coffeeaday https://instagr.am/p/CHiCY3MglUE/

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Look who made it to town! My buddy, THE Young Architect, Mike Riscica. . Delicious breakfast and fun hanging out with @youngarchitxpdx . Glad you made Indianapolis one of your tour stops, Mike! I'm looking forward to your “Getting Started with the ARE” presentation for @yafindianapolis tonight. . . . . #CoffeeADay #architecturelover #photooftheday #storyofmyday #Entrepreneur #Hustle #Social #Relationship #Networking #Marketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #DigitalMarketing #MarketingOnline #InstagramMarketing #OnlineMarketing #Branding #ContentMarketing #InboundMarketing #Storytelling #design #architecture #podcast #whatanarchitectdoes #success #coach #mentor http://ift.tt/2FTgOG2

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Thanks for the reminder, @whiteswancoffeelab . . . #CoffeeADay #Coffee #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeShop #InstaCoffee #Entrepreneur #Social #Relationship #Networking #Marketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #MarketingDigital #DigitalMarketing #SignArt #InstagramMarketing #Art #Branding #ContentMarketing #QualityContent #Storytelling #Local #evansville #brew #storyofmyday #latteart #best #leagueoflattes #quoteoftheday http://ift.tt/2FeVRSa

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Stopped into @csoarchitects this morning for coffee with their new Senior Interior Designer (and former colleague), Michele Meregaglia. . Happy Holidays indeed! . . . . . #whatarchitectsdo #coffeeaday #ilookup #storyofmyday #networking #architecture #interiordesign #architect #interiordesigner #design #designlovers #architectlife #architects #storytelling #ig_architecture #architecturedesign #jj_architecture #architecturewatch #creative_architecture_ #moderndesign #moderarchitecture #architecturelover #architecturelovers #indianapolis #indiana | http://ift.tt/2Chwy07

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I’m pretty sure this is the same coffee machine that was here the day I walked in as a Freshman. . I’m also pretty sure no one’s bought a cup since my last one 24 years ago ... until now! . . . . #coffee #coffeemachine #willisurvive #coffeeaday #whatarchitectsdo #ilookup #storyofmyday #roadtrip #architecture #architect #design #designlovers #architectlife #architects #storytelling #ig_architecture #architecturedesign #jj_architecture #architecturewatch #creative_architecture_ #leader #leadership #mentor #architecturelover #education #design #college #university #ballstateuniversity | http://ift.tt/2yKXfgj

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Finally! After only 300 #CoffeeADay conversions, friends like @joeshoe and @theseanapple finally convinced me to turn this effort into a podcast. . Joe and I recorded Episode 1 today. Stay tuned! . #Coffee #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeShop #InstaCoffee #igers #photooftheday #instafollow #Entrepreneur #Hustle #Social #Relationship #Networking #Marketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #DigitalMarketing #MarketingOnline #InstagramMarketing #OnlineMarketing #Branding #ContentMarketing #InboundMarketing #Storytelling #businessdevelopment #business #future #podcast #indianapolis http://ift.tt/2xDQdFY

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Mike Miklozek and I talked about how he hustles to care. .  My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day. .  Mike Miklozek is a Sales and Business Development Pro. His is the story you might expect to hear from a Sales and Business Development Pro, but I knew it was going to be interesting when he told me he graduated from college and his Mom said, "I hoped you would graduate with a skill." . Since then, he's enjoyed a successful career in sales and, like many in sales, he talks about how much he enjoys building relationships with people; his clients. Where Mike's story really gets interesting is when he talks about being a caregiver for his now aging mother. . When he talks about this new, albeit part-time, role Mike's story takes on a whole new light. It's opened up new explorations and ignited interests he never knew he had. . I believe that caregiver that's manifest itself, now out of necessity, is what has made Mike so successful. If you talk to people that know Mike, they mention not only his ability to build relationships but also how he cares for the needs of others. .  Who are you caring for? .  Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below! . .#Coffee #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeShop #InstaCoffee #igers #photooftheday #instafollow #Entrepreneur #Hustle #Social #Relationship #Networking #Marketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #DigitalMarketing #MarketingOnline #InstagramMarketing #OnlineMarketing #Branding #ContentMarketing #InboundMarketing #Storytelling #businessdevelopment #business #management #sales #indianapolis #caregiver http://ift.tt/2nYL6M1

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Headed to TNG this morning to tell my story and talk about what I've learned from over 250 #CoffeeADay conversations, the difference between Networking and Connecting, and the importance of listening. . Are you a networker or a connector? . Do you know the difference? . #illbringthecoffee #Coffee #CoffeeCulture #CoffeeShop #InstaCoffee #photooftheday #instafollow #Entrepreneur #Hustle #Social #Relationship #Networking #Connecting #Marketing #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #DigitalMarketing #MarketingOnline #InstagramMarketing #OnlineMarketing #Branding #ContentMarketing #InboundMarketing #Storytelling #publicspeaker #indianapolis #indiana #speaking #milestone http://ift.tt/2nXpWOe

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Paul Reynolds and I talked about how he hustles through the whole process.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Paul Reynolds is an Architect, a Construction Manager and a Maker. He works for HAUS @hausarch, WERK and, the newest addition, Mach.

That's three hats for three companies, under one umbrella.

Playing all three roles allows Paul to be involved in the design and construction process from the first sketches all the way through fabricating the parts and pieces that bring designs to life.

That realization and process is Paul's dream and his passion. It's also a rare opportunity. There are not that many Architect, Construction Manager, Makers out there.

How are you making converting your dreams and passions into reality?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Connect with Paul Reynolds on LinkedIn.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Anna Stumpf and I talked about how she hustles to build next level marketers.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Anna Stumpf is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and the Director of the Residential MBA program at Anderson University.

Anna’s had an interesting career path that started with a Marketing degree but then veered into an immersive exploration of the breadth of business, management and marketing aspects of Wal-Mart Stores.

When it was time for something new, Anna knew she needed to share her experience and passion. Teaching seemed like the natural answer.

If you’re one of Anna’s students, you know about your ‘Golden Ticket’: “I’m a college student and I need …” It’s her device to remind the students, not only about their potential, but also about their built-in story. It’s a tale designed to resonate with their most important audience … employers.

Anna is also in charge of Special Projects for Marketing students at Anderson. It’s where she’s helping students leverage their passions and talents to become next level marketers.

Who are you helping to level up?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Connect with Anna Stumpf on LinkedIn.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Paul and Neal Warner and I talked about how they hustle to elevate the coffee game in Indianapolis.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

I called Paul and Neal the Coffee Brothers. I’m pretty sure I’m not the first to label them as such.

Paul and Neal along with Paul’s wife, Audreyalice are the Co-Owners of Indianapolis’ newest craft coffee bar, Coat Check Coffee. It’s always interesting to learn where small business owners’ journeys begin. None of the Coat Check Co-Owners came from the coffee industry. In fact, Paul and Neal have music education and production backgrounds.

Neal had a coffee awakening in 2010 that eventually led him on a journey from Madison, Wisconsin to Athens, Georgia and finally to Indianapolis. It’s been a whirlwind education that’s placed him in the who’s who of coffee in Indianapolis.

When the brothers decided to team up and then also team up with the Athenaeum Foundation, their goal became to not only elevate the coffee game but the coffee experience in Indianapolis.

Now, surrounded by the richness of the historic Athenaeum building, Young Actor’s Theater, Indy Metro Church, the Rathskellar and the YMCA, Paul and Neal are combining high-quality local roasts, grass-fed milks and award-winning baristas to give city-dwellers and theater-goers a family-friendly coffee experience like no other.

What are you trying to elevate in your community?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Learn more about the Coat Check Coffee story on their website.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Caleb Sorrell and I talked about how he hustles to practice.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Caleb Sorrell is a Marketing Student at Anderson University.

Caleb and a buddy are launching a Vintage Clothing search, find and re-sell venture. He seemed to think this was a small thing; something a little bigger than a hobby.

I disagree.

I believe that no matter what becomes of the vintage clothing venture, it is the type of effort that will set Caleb and company apart. The act of launching and marketing and experimenting and pivoting makes Caleb a practitioner.

That’s something that the vast majority of Caleb’s contemporaries won’t be able to say. They’re learning. They’re being educated, but they’re not practicing their art.

Caleb is practicing his art.

Are you practicing your art?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Connect with Caleb Sorrell on LinkedIn.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Ash Robinson and I talked about how she hustles to make dialogue real.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Ash is an Artist. By day, she designs and builds exhibits for The Eiteljorg Museum @eiteljorgmuseum in Indianapolis. By night, she works on her own artistic expression from her studio in Ruckus Makerspace.

If you meet Ash, she may talk about using her art to make discussions about social change tangible.

What I really appreciate about her is the empathy that allows her to help people see their own strengths and values through their struggles. She has an innate ability to take expressions of the social issues that face all of us and express them in tangible, three dimensional forms.

I believe that if we all process thoughts, emotions, struggles and experiences and make them tangible, the world would indeed be a better place.

Are you working to make the world a better place?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Patrick Miller and I talked about how he hustles for the right solution.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Patrick’s title at RICS Software is “Solution Consultant.” That’s completely appropriate.

As Patrick told me about his journey from Political Science at Xavier University to Improv Comedy at Second City in Chicago to an MBA at Butler University, the one thread that jumped out from the tapestry of his tale, was improv.

It may not have been what Patrick thought we would talk about, but it intrigued me. An ‘IT guy’ in Improv?

The first rule of improv is: agree. Responses start with: ‘Yes, and …’

Until I met Patrick, I hadn’t thought much about the power that ‘Yes, and …’ brings to problem solving and customer service.

As it turns out, Patrick is dedicated to finding the right solution for his clients, even if that solution is a combination that takes him outside his company’s offerings. He said solutions come from listening, understanding and sometimes building on an existing system by saying ‘yes, and …’

Have you ever tried answering with ‘Yes, and…’?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Connect with Patrick Miller on LinkedIn.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Andrew Pelloso and I talked about how he hustles for understanding.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Professionally, Andrew is a ‘an environmental guy.’ He’s a Clean Water Act specialist and a Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell outside Chicago. That's what I thought we’d talk about.

When Andrew began telling me that Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee owned and how that affects relationships, I knew there would be another dimension to his story.

We spent a lot of time discussing the role that listening and understanding play in supporting relationships and shaping our society.

It's obvious that Andrew’s passion lies not only in understanding the needs of his clients and his co-owners, but also in understanding opinions and points of view that differ from his own.

He’s not someone that thinks we all need to agree, but Andrew does believe that we need to come to understand where each other are coming from.

He may never like my yellow shirt and may never wear a yellow shirt, but if he takes the time to understand why I wear it, at least we can have a starting point for a civil conversation, maybe even for building a relationship. (In the spirit of full disclosure, I don't own a yellow shirt … not that there’s anything wrong with yellow shirts.)

What are you trying to understand?

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Connect with Andrew Pelloso on LinkedIn.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Wes Janz, architecture students and I talked about how they hustle for Social Justice.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Wes Janz is an Architecture Professor at Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning. These are a few of the 4th Year Students in his Social Justice Studio.

Over the course of a couple combined days with them and other students and faculty at Ball State, we talked a lot about what Social Justice is.

We talked about the fact that for these young people, simply having a Corporate Social Responsibility Statement isn’t enough. . We talked about the fact that for many of these students they simply want to have an impact.

All these students are doing amazing work addressing issues that impact our communities in many ways. Issues like: incarceration, homelessness, education and care for returning veterans. They’ve explored solutions including: a restructured judiciary, tiny houses, community centers, greenhouses and sharing meals.

If you want to know what the future looks like, sit down and talk to one of these students!

Are you making an impact?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Learn more about Wes Janz's One Small Project work on Archinect.

Learn more about Ball State University's College of Architecture and Planning on their website.

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Today for My #CoffeeADay Initiative, Nina Falcone @NinaFalcone and I talked about how she hustles to tell the big story.

My CoffeeADay Initiative: 1 cup of coffee with 1 person, every day.

Nina Falcone is a Social Media Community Manager. That’s not what she expected to be.

Nina grew up in L.A. in a family full of communications pros and entertainers and hockey fans. It seems natural that when she left for college in Chicago, she’d major in communications. Almost as an afterthought, she decided to throw a ‘new media’ major into the mix.

As expected, she had plenty of opportunities around radio and television and then came the Chicago Blackhawks. As she tells it, she “had the opportunity to cover the Blackhawks during the best 3 years … ever.”

Growing up at hockey games in The Forum and the Staples Center, Nina relished the opportunity to dig deeper. She liked to tell the stories that you didn’t necessarily get just watching the broadcast. She loved being around the excitement but didn’t love the Sportscaster lifestyle.

When she realized it was time for a change, Nina tapped into her new media training and turned her focus to telling brand stories.

Today she’s living the agency life and loving the variety and creativity of helping clients tell their stories.

Nina says she loves to break new ground for her clients and feels, as she puts it: “the great responsibility of telling the big story?”

What do you do that you feel a great responsibility for?

Want to join me for a cup and a conversation? Comment below!

Follow Nina Falcone on Twitter and check out one of her favorite clients, Alpolic on Twitter.