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

Rethinking Your Limiting Beliefs Ep 37

March 23, 2026 • 4 mins
 The sentences we repeat about ourselves quietly shape the way we show up in work and life. In this episode, Jason reflects on insights from Atomic Habits and how small daily habits—and the beliefs behind them—compound over time. Sometimes the biggest obstacle isn’t a lack of skill or opportunity, but a story we’ve repeated so often that it feels like truth. From sales confidence to personal organization, Jason explores how limitin...
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Working with Couples in Business Ep 36

March 19, 2026 • 3 mins
 Working with couples who run a business together requires a little more awareness than a typical client relationship. In this episode, Jason shares practical lessons from decades of consulting with partner-led companies. Decision-making dynamics can be subtle, and the person speaking most in a meeting isn’t always the one making the final call. The key is thoughtful communication—engaging both partners, respecting their individual...
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Keep Opening New Doors Ep 35

March 16, 2026 • 4 mins
 Momentum in business rarely comes from the deal you just closed—it comes from the conversations you start next. In this episode, Jason reflects on his early days in staffing sales and the lesson that took time to learn: success can quietly stall when we relax after a win. Deals fall apart, priorities shift, and opportunities disappear faster than we expect. The professionals who stay steady are the ones who keep prospecting—whethe...
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When Life Disrupts Your Business Ep 34

March 12, 2026 • 5 mins
Running a business is already unpredictable, but life has a way of adding unexpected challenges—especially when illness enters the picture. In this episode, Jason shares personal reflections and practical ideas for navigating seasons when you or someone close to you is sick. Drawing from years of balancing work alongside hospital visits and family health struggles, he offers five grounded practices: staying ahead on tasks, protecti...
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Network Where You're The Outlier Ep 33

March 9, 2026 • 2 mins
Most professionals network where it’s comfortable—surrounded by people in the same industry. But there’s a smarter approach. In this episode, Jason shares a simple shift that can dramatically change how you build relationships and uncover opportunities: spend time in the places your clients already gather. By stepping into their world, you gain a deeper understanding of their challenges, language, and priorities. Even more importan...
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Turn Simple Introductions Into Trust Ep 32

March 5, 2026 • 2 mins
A well-made introduction can do more than connect two people—it can quietly build trust. In this episode, Jason shares a simple four-step formula for making thoughtful introductions that actually serve both sides. Instead of sending vague “you two should meet” emails, he explains how to add context, highlight why each person matters, and clearly connect the dots between them. The final step may be the most generous of all: giving b...
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Are You Fishing In The Wrong Pond? Ep 31

March 2, 2026 • 3 mins
Not all good advice is good advice for you.In this episode, Jason shares a story about a fractional CTO who was diligently networking at chamber events—only to realize his ideal clients weren’t there. The chamber wasn’t wrong. It just wasn’t aligned. Together, they reframed his strategy around companies that could actually afford and understand his services—and the trusted advisors already connected to them. Business development is...
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How To End A Meeting Gracefully Ep 30

February 26, 2026 • 3 mins
Ending well is just as important as starting strong.In this episode, Jason shares a practical, respectful way to close conversations without awkwardness or abruptness. After years of discovery calls and relationship-driven business, he’s learned that listening 70% of the time builds trust—but ending well protects it. Whether you’re in person or on Zoom, small physical signals can create a natural transition while honoring both peop...
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The Small Kindness That Changed His Day Ep 29

February 23, 2026 • 2 mins
Some days, you don’t need a solution—you just need someone steady.In this episode, Jason shares a story about a friend caught between delayed payments and a strained partnership, overwhelmed by problems he couldn’t immediately fix. What he wanted wasn’t strategy—it was kindness. A simple stop for a Diet Coke became a reminder that presence, tone, and steadiness matter more than we realize. Your clients aren’t just experiencing your...
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They Want You to Succeed Ep 28

February 19, 2026 • 4 mins
The audience you’re afraid of may actually be cheering for you. In this episode, Jason reflects on the quiet fear that holds many of us back—imagining judgment where there may only be neutrality or encouragement. From hesitating to post about his business, to feeling intimidated walking into a gym, to standing backstage before a big speaking event, he shares how projection can distort reality. A simple reminder changed everything:...
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Assume Innocence Before You React Ep 27

February 16, 2026 • 4 mins
The story you tell yourself isn’t always the truth. In this episode, Jason reflects on the quiet habit many business owners develop: assuming the worst before the conversation even begins. From a live charity event with unexpected tech issues to sending a higher-priced proposal and bracing for pushback, he shares two moments that reshaped how he shows up. When we assume negative intent, our confidence shifts and our posture change...
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Why Losing Was the Best Coach Ep 26

February 12, 2026 • 3 mins
Most growth doesn’t come from winning—it comes from staying in the game long enough to learn. In this episode, Jason shares a story about his ultra-competitive college roommate and nine straight months of foosball losses that quietly built resilience, patience, and real skill. What started as frustration became a lesson in reps, humility, and not comparing your beginning to someone else’s mastery. Jason connects that experience to ...
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Handling On-No Moments Like a Pro Ep 25

February 9, 2026 • 5 mins
Bad news is inevitable in business—but how you handle it determines what happens next. In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about a software shutdown that blindsided both him and his clients, and the fast, intentional response that preserved trust. He connects that experience to a real-world crisis response during a historic ice storm, showing how clear communication, visible process, and empathy can steady even anxious s...
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The Voice That Builds a Business Ep 24

February 5, 2026 • 4 mins
Starting your own business can feel like a constant swing between confidence and doubt—and the voices around you often tip the balance. In this episode, Jason reflects on the words that shaped his journey as an entrepreneur: encouragement that restored perspective, comments that stung more than intended, and moments that clarified what success really means. Through honest stories about risk, relationships, and redefining achievemen...
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Be Frank in Your Communication Ep 23

February 2, 2026 • 4 mins
Some people leave an impact not by what they do, but by how they show up. In this episode, Jason reflects on his friend Frank—a man whose quiet presence made everyone feel like the most important person in the room. Through stories of kindness, listening, and unexpected opportunity, we explore how genuine attention can open doors, build trust, and leave a lasting legacy. Frank never chased recognition, yet his way of being shaped l...
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Choose Authority Over Expertise Ep 22

January 29, 2026 • 4 mins
Many people stall before they ever start because they believe expertise has to come first. In this episode, Jason reframes that belief and offers a more practical path forward. He explains why authority is built through experience, proximity to the work, and taking responsibility—not waiting until everything feels complete. Through real examples from teaching, web design, and marketing, he shows how authority grows when you stop di...
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The Power of Your Unique Experiences Ep 21

January 26, 2026 • 3 mins
What if your next business idea isn’t something new to invent, but something familiar you’ve been overlooking? In this episode, Jason explores how meaningful opportunities often come from combining experiences that don’t usually belong together. Through everyday examples—from coffee and chocolate to music and road trips—he shows how simple mashups can create something far more powerful. Jason shares how his own framework grew out o...
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When The Answer Is Not Yet Ep 20

January 22, 2026 • 3 mins
We often assume that when something doesn’t work out, it means we missed our chance. But sometimes the answer isn’t no—it’s simply not yet. In this episode, Jason reflects on a long-held desire for his father’s guitar and what it taught him about timing, readiness, and stewardship. He draws a parallel to business moments when the client, contract, or opportunity we want doesn’t arrive on our preferred schedule. Through a mix of per...
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The Danger of Introductions Ep 19

January 19, 2026 • 2 mins
Introductions carry more weight than we often realize. In this episode, Jason shares a moment when a well-intentioned introduction went slightly sideways—and the lesson it reinforced about relational equity. He reflects on how rushing past reconnection can create awkwardness, why presence matters more than efficiency, and how even a quick check-in can change the outcome of a meeting. This conversation is a reminder that relationshi...
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Doing the Leadership Dishes Ep 18

January 15, 2026 • 1 min
Leadership doesn’t always look impressive from the outside. Sometimes it looks like washing mugs in a shared kitchenette when no one asked you to. In this episode, Jason shares a small moment from early in his career that reshaped how he thinks about service, leadership, and respect. What one person dismissed as a menial task became a lasting reminder that culture is built through small, intentional acts. Jason reflects on why serv...
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