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

Trust Walks The Hallways Ep 65

August 10, 2026 • 2 mins
Sometimes the most important conversation happens before the meeting even starts. After getting invited back by a former client, I found myself catching up with employees we'd worked alongside years earlier. We talked about family, celebrated milestones, and heard honest perspectives about what had changed inside the company. By the time the meeting began, we understood far more than any agenda could have revealed. Those conversa...
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Sometimes You Gotta Work Hot Ep 64

August 10, 2026 • 4 mins
Sometimes the conditions aren't ideal. The deadline is tight. The client is waiting. The weather is miserable. The solution isn't elegant. You still have to get the work done. This episode started with a memory of one of my early mentors finishing a client proposal on the way to the airport because the work couldn't wait. That memory came back to me while I was sweating through a weekend project at home, building a simple pulley s...
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Refrigerator Rights Ep 63

July 27, 2026 • 3 mins
Every new business relationship begins with an invisible question. Are we on the same side of the table? I've been working with a lot of contractors during our recent move, and I've noticed how small gestures can completely change the tone of a relationship. A handshake. A bottle of water. Telling someone they have "refrigerator rights." Those simple moments communicate something bigger than hospitality. They say we're partners,...
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The Wisdom Inside the Worry Ep 62

July 23, 2026 • 4 mins
Anxiety has a way of trapping us in the same conversation over and over.A client hasn't called back. A project has stalled. A decision feels bigger every time we think about it. Before long, our minds are running laps without getting anywhere. This week I share a story from my friend Terrence, whose journey through burnout, loss, and recovery gave me one of the most practical ways I've ever heard to deal with anxious thinking.Firs...
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Small Towns Remember Something Ep 61

July 20, 2026 • 3 mins
We recently packed up and left the Nashville area for a mid-century modern home in the country where three generations of our family now live under one roof. The house has a sunken living room, four dogs, and plenty of stories already. But the biggest surprise hasn't been the move itself. It's been the people. From Home Depot to Walmart to the local fence company, we've been met with simple kindness everywhere we've gone. It rem...
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The Words We Carry Ep 60

July 2, 2026 • 2 mins
Building a business comes with highs and lows. Sometimes all it takes is one conversation to remind you that you're on the right path. In this episode, I share two moments that have stayed with me for years. One came from a friend who offered a few encouraging words when I needed them most. The other was a conversation with a business owner who discovered that building relationships is a lot more effective than chasing every sale....
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My Lady Liberty Ep 59

June 29, 2026 • 4 mins
Every year around my birthday, I take some time to reset. I look back at the first half of the year, think about where I'm headed, and remember one of the luckiest moments of my life. It all started on a first date, a Fourth of July party, and a sparkler. One unexpected step turned into a story my wife and I still laugh about today. Looking back, that moment reminds me of something much bigger. Since the day we met, Shelly has be...
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When Fear Gets Loud Ep 58

June 22, 2026 • 5 mins
Fear doesn't usually announce itself. Sometimes it sounds like worst-case scenarios. Sometimes it looks like procrastination, perfectionism, or hesitation. And sometimes it starts with something that happens in your business that sends your mind racing. Recently, two clients put their contracts on pause in the same week. My first reaction wasn't calm confidence. It was fear. But after slowing down and asking a few simple question...
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The Most Underrated Business Skill Ep 57

June 18, 2026 • 3 mins
Want a business superpower that doesn't get talked about nearly enough?Learn how to tell a great story. Stories help people understand who you are, what you believe, and why you do what you do. They make your marketing more memorable, your onboarding more effective, and your sales conversations more persuasive. In this episode, I share why storytelling matters more than ever, how I use my own 100 Cups story to build connection, a...
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The Push Before The Pitch Ep 56

June 16, 2026 • 3 mins
Most people think business development starts when someone asks for a proposal. I think it starts much earlier. In this episode, I share two simple ideas that have been working well in my business lately: what I call "the push" and "the energy transfer." The push is bringing someone a thoughtful idea before they ever ask for it. Not because you're trying to sell them something, but because you know their business well enough to ...
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Most People Just Want To Be Heard Ep 55

June 11, 2026 • 3 mins
Family vacations, holiday gatherings, and reunions have a way of bringing old dynamics back to the surface. In this episode, Jason shares a simple communication strategy that can help reduce conflict and strengthen relationships during those moments. Instead of feeling obligated to agree, disagree, or debate every opinion that comes your way, he explores the power of acknowledgement. By helping people feel heard and shifting conver...
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Lead With Questions, Not Fear Ep 54

June 8, 2026 • 3 mins
A simple termite inspection turned into a powerful reminder about trust, communication, and modern sales. In this episode, Jason shares an experience with an inspector who led with worst-case scenarios before taking time to understand the situation. What followed was a lesson that extends far beyond crawl spaces and repair estimates. Whether you're in sales, service, leadership, or simply trying to build stronger relationships, cur...
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Relationships That Compound Over Time Ep 53

June 4, 2026 • 5 mins
Some relationships seem to grow stronger with every passing year while others slowly fade away. Why? In this episode, Jason reflects on a conversation with a friend that led him to consider what creates lasting connection. Through stories about parenting, clients, networking, and everyday interactions, he explores practical ways to invest in other people's worlds. From learning what matters to them, to checking in without an agenda...
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The Foundation Beneath Success Ep 52

June 1, 2026 • 3 mins
Most breakthroughs look sudden from the outside, but they’re usually built on years of unseen effort. In this episode, Jason reflects on a deck project that seemed stalled until the final pieces came together almost overnight. That experience sparked a deeper conversation about business, relationships, and growth. Through stories of a coffee roaster building a dream facility, website projects that appear to launch instantly, ...
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What Makes a Great Guest Ep 51

May 28, 2026 • 3 mins
Not every great mastermind needs an outside expert to create value. In this episode, Jason shares what actually makes a guest speaker memorable—and why the best guests don’t try to dominate the room. From showing up prepared to bringing positive energy and creating real conversation, he explains how thoughtful guests elevate the experience instead of turning it into a promotion. Jason also reflects on the overlooked wis...
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Fifty Stories To Build Bridges Ep 50

May 25, 2026 • 5 mins
What starts as a small creative habit can quietly become something much more meaningful. In this milestone 50th episode, Jason reflects on the stories, relationships, and unexpected moments that grew out of consistently sharing these micropods. From reconnecting with old friends to honoring mentors and encouraging clients, this episode explores how storytelling creates connection, preserves meaning, and helps people feel seen. Jaso...
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The Power Of Daily Check-Ins Ep 49

May 7, 2026 • 2 mins
Sometimes the biggest communication problems inside a business aren’t caused by a lack of tools — they’re caused by a lack of connection. In this episode, Jason shares a conversation with a friend struggling to keep global teams aligned despite using modern systems and workflows. That discussion led to a simple but powerful lesson from a construction CEO named Eric Poulin, whose daily phone check-ins kept projects...
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The Little Things ARE The Big Things Ep 48

April 30, 2026 • 2 mins
Big loyalty is often built through surprisingly small moments. In this episode, Jason reflects on a handwritten note from a friend, an unforgettable experience at a neighborhood hardware store, and a simple Sunday client text that all point to the same truth: thoughtful service still stands out. He explores how small gestures create trust, why care is often communicated through attention, and how businesses can differentiate themse...
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Practicing Until It Feels Natural Ep 47

April 29, 2026 • 3 mins
Expertise often looks effortless, but it’s usually built one repetition at a time. In this episode, Jason shares a simple roadside repair story that became a lesson in mastery, trust, and what happens when experience turns hard things into second nature. Through the lens of relationship building, he explores how consistent practice creates confidence, why generosity matters in every conversation, and how “putting in the...
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Turning Trade Shows Into Real Opportunities Ep 46

April 23, 2026 • 2 mins
Trade shows can feel like a blur of handshakes, badge scans, and missed follow-ups—but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Jason shares a more intentional way to approach these events, focusing less on foot traffic and more on meaningful connection. He unpacks why the real opportunity often lies with fellow exhibitors, how preparing simple follow-ups in advance can save valuable relationships, and why creating energ...
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