100 Cups MicroPod

100 Cups MicroPod

A sip of calm inspiration for business owners, solopreneurs, and leaders. The 100 Cups Micropod is your short pause in a noisy world. Take a few intentional minutes to breathe, refocus, and reconnect with your purpose. Each episode is like a quick coffee chat with Jason Elkins. It is filled with honest stories, meaningful insights, and gentle reminders to help you: ● Lead with clarity and confidence ● Serve with heart and intention ● Stay grounded in what truly matters. It's not just another business podcast. It's a rhythm of reflection and encouragement designed to keep you aligned and inspired.

Episodes

When Internal Conflict Drains Momentum Ep 17

January 12, 2026 • 3 mins
Most of the hardest work in business isn’t what clients ever see. It’s the internal tension, miscommunication, and unresolved conflict that quietly drains momentum before the day even begins. In this episode, Jason reflects on why internal drama is one of the most underestimated costs of unhealthy workplaces—and why protecting culture matters as much as delivering great work. He shares what he’s learned from building a small, ego-l...
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Tricking Your Clients Ep 16

January 8, 2026 • 3 mins
There’s a quiet line between being an expert and hiding behind complexity. In this episode, Jason shares a conversation with a business owner who proudly used confusion as a sales tactic—and why that approach no longer works. He reflects on how trust has shifted in a world where information is accessible and transparency matters more than clever positioning. You’ll hear why authority today is less about sounding smart and more abou...
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When You're the Side Project Ep 15

January 5, 2026 • 4 mins
 Not every meaningful project pays you right away—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. In this episode, I reflect on starting Transparent Christian magazine and what it taught me about building something simply because it mattered. From writing honestly about faith and doubt to learning how to lead creatives, publish consistently, and grow an audience, that season shaped far more than my resume. It clarified what kind of work I...
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How the Rich Folks Do Business Ep 14

December 29, 2025 • 3 mins
 Some opportunities look enormous from the outside, but the real story is often much simpler: trusted people working together. In this episode, Jason shares a moment that shifted his understanding of how big visions actually come to life through existing relationships, proven systems, and people who already know what they’re doing. He also reflects on a recent experience inside his own mastermind that revealed how years of quiet co...
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Striking Out When You Don't Listen EP 13

December 22, 2025 • 4 mins
 Some moments in business quietly reveal what truly matters, and this was one of them. A pushy sales rep walked into a bowling center expecting a transaction—but what he really demonstrated was the cost of ignoring context, cues, and basic humanity. This short story unpacks why curiosity, kindness, and awareness matter far more than any binder full of features. You’ll hear how showing up misaligned with the room can shut do...
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Becoming The Mentor You Imagined EP 12

December 18, 2025 • 4 mins
Sometimes the thing we wished someone would give us becomes the thing we’re meant to build ourselves. In this episode, Jason reflects on the early dreams, detours, and small-town influences that shaped his relationship with entrepreneurship. He shares how a long-held fantasy of being “chosen” by a seasoned business owner eventually transformed into becoming that stabilizing presence for others. Along the way, he explores the re...
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The Power of New EP 11

December 15, 2025 • 4 mins
 When things in business finally feel steady, it’s tempting to coast — but that’s often the moment when fresh creativity matters most. In this episode, Jason shares how launching the micropod rekindled a sense of possibility, reopened old creative muscles, and sparked entirely new projects, including a tactile mailer rooted in community and connection. He reflects on why small experiments can revive momentum and how following a...
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Keith's Seed Planting Strategy EP 10

December 11, 2025 • 3 mins
In this episode, we explore how quiet mentors shape us long before we realize we’re being influenced. Jason shares the story of Keith, a colleague who modeled a simple, consistent habit of planting possibilities in every interaction.Through his example, we see how gentle prompts, generous ideas, and low-pressure invitations can open meaningful doors in business and relationships. The episode also highlights how seed planting show...
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Coffee's for Closers AND Openers EP 9

December 8, 2025 • 3 mins
In this episode, Jason reframes one of sales culture’s most famous lines by showing why the real work isn’t in closing fast—it’s in opening with intention. He shares early memories from his staffing days, where discovery meetings taught him that trust creates more momentum than pressure ever could. We hear how an old client relationship unexpectedly grew into his biggest project of the year, and why small acts of service compound o...
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Be More Human, Be More Memorable EP 8

December 4, 2025 • 3 mins
unforgettable in business and life. Show Notes: People do business with people, not brands. Be human, be creative, be real - and you’ll stand out. Key Ideas: Authenticity, vulnerability, humor, connection. Quote: “People don’t remember boring.”
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How To Talk Yourself Out of a Sale EP 7

December 1, 2025 • 2 mins
Jason tells the story of his first big sales mistake and how one small slip almost cost him the deal, and what it taught him about knowing when to stop talking. Show Notes: After closing a deal, Jason made a rookie mistake: he kept talking. The lesson stuck. Learning when to stop talking is important for sales. Key Ideas: Listening, confidence, communication. Quote: “Once they say yes - stop selling.”
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Why I Changed the Name of This Podcast EP 6

November 27, 2025 • 3 mins
Jason shares the story behind the 100 Cups MicroPod name - and a key leadership principle: protect your focus by limiting who gets a say in your vision. Show Notes:From a coach’s advice to a designer’s insight, Jason learned that too many voices can dilute clarity. Key Ideas: Focus, decision making, leadership, brand alignment. Quote: “Protect your focus by limiting the inputs around you.”
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The Day a CFO Brought a Bat to Business EP 5

November 24, 2025 • 3 mins
A true story from Jason’s staffing days - when a baseball bat, a bad deal, and karma taught a lasting lesson about integrity and relationships. Show Notes: A client once strong-armed Jason out of a fee. Later, the tables turned. Integrity wins every time. Key Ideas: Integrity, reputation, long-term thinking, relationships. Quote: “Never burn bridges - and definitely don’t smash them with a bat.”
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The Rhythm of Success EP 4

November 20, 2025 • 2 mins
Jason reflects on a coffee shop encounter that revealed a truth about success - it doesn’t show up all at once; it leaks out slowly through rhythm and daily habits. Show Notes: From drummers to writers to leaders - those who love their craft keep the beat, every day. Key Ideas: Consistency, purpose, daily rhythm, mastery. Quote: “Success leaks out slowly from daily habits.”
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Why My Most Important Meetings Aren’t on My Calendar EP 3

November 17, 2025 • 3 mins
A story from the car rider line turns into a lesson on priorities, presence, and redefining productivity. Show Notes: Jason learned the best meetings aren’t on your calendar - they happen when you put the phone down and look up. Key Ideas: Work-life balance, priorities, family, intentional living. Quote: “The meeting is with YOU.”
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The Late Gene EP 2

November 13, 2025 • 3 mins
Jason opens up about his struggle with lateness - and how one honest moment with his son reshaped how he thinks about time, respect, and trust. Show Notes: A story about showing up late and realizing it was costing more than time - it was costing trust. Key Ideas: Accountability, respect, time management, integrity. “Being late was costing me trust.”
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Better Than AI: The One Skill That Never Gets Replaced EP 1

November 10, 2025 • 2 mins
Tools and tactics come and go - but trust, connection, and genuine relationships are what truly set professionals apart. Jason shares why learning to build authentic relationships is the most powerful skill you can develop - especially in the age of AI. It’s not the newest tool or trend—it’s connection. In this short episode, Jason explains why relationships, not technology, open doors and sustain success. Key Ideas: Building tru...
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100 Cups MicroPod with Jason Elkins

November 7, 2025 • 57 secs
A sip of calm inspiration for business owners, solopreneurs, and leaders. The 100 Cups Micropod is your short pause in a noisy world. Take a few intentional minutes to breathe, refocus, and reconnect with your purpose. Each episode is like a quick coffee chat with Jason Elkins. It is filled with honest stories, meaningful insights, and gentle reminders to help you: ● Lead with clarity and confidence ● Serve with heart and i...
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