Beans & Banter

Behind The Scenes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] Episode 21 is a full catch-up with the usual chaos, including podcast updates, life talk, bad reviews, Facebook Live moments, and a lot of side tangents that go everywhere… as usual. We also touch on some real-life health/test result conversations before jumping right back into marketing, content ideas, and running a business. It’s funny, unfiltered, and a little deep at times. Thank you for hanging out with us while we figure things out in real time. We love this community.  Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and join us for this chaotic conversation. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

Our Liver Friend, Andy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] A lot of you know the story of our friend, Andy. He received a life-changing liver donation back in October from an amazing woman named Mandy (She'll be on an upcoming episode soon). Andy and NiCole have been friends since high school, so this episode dives deep into the past. You'll also discover in this episode that we are definitely not medical experts, so take what we say... lightly (don't come after us, UW-Health). Also, ladies, be on the lookout for when NiCole gets really mad at Keith later in the episode. You'll learn something in between all the bleeps. With that said... grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know our good friend, Andy. ______________________ Check out the story Fox 11 did on Andy and Mandy HERE [https://fox11online.com/news/local/successful-liver-transplant-highlights-power-of-community-and-friendship-shawano-county-bonduel-andy-drath-mandy-williams-nicole-fischer-mill-primary-sclerosing-cholangitis-autoimmune-disease-madison]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

Why Local News Still Matters

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] Savannah Wood from Good Day Wisconsin on Fox11 joins us for a conversation about how she got into journalism and what live TV is actually like. From starting in a middle school news program to working in local news, she talks about learning to think on her feet, building confidence on camera, and why being real matters more than being perfect.  The conversation also gets into early mornings, connecting with people, and the real impact local news can have on small businesses and the community. Unfiltered, a little chaotic, and a solid behind-the-scenes look at local news. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know Savannah with us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

The Secret TikTok Algorithm Tricks That Grew "Dang! That's Awesome" to Millions of Views

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sat down with Josh Russell, the guy behind “Dang That’s Awesome.”  He built a Wisconsin food/travel TikTok to 7.4M views in 8 months, and he actually explains how he did it without the usual fluff. We get into what’s actually moving the needle on TikTok right now: timing, hooks, why followers aren’t the metric people think they are, and how he turned simple food reviews into real revenue with restaurants and resorts. His backstory’s just as wild. West Virginia, Green Bay, country rap career, touring… now full-time content and photography. It all connects in a way that makes sense once you hear it. We also hit algorithm strategy, posting timing, going live locally, pricing your work, sponsored content without selling out, and yes… chicken wings and the “glazing” situation. Go follow him: @dang.thats.awesome If you’re running a business or trying to build something online, this one’s worth your time. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know Josh Russell with us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com

He Started With $1,000… Now Ships 5,000 Shirts Weekly

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/fan_mail/new] This is a real one with a guy who took a heat press, about a $1000, and turned it into a full-blown printing and design shop, DotCom Branding. Now he’s running thousands of shirts a week, doing wraps, branding, and anything else that comes through the door. But it didn’t come clean or easy. We get into the chaos of small-town business, scaling from nothing, setbacks like a house fire, and what it actually takes to keep things moving when the work never stops. It’s not polished. It’s just what it looks like when you build it from the ground up and keep it alive. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know KC with us.  -------------------- Check out KC's shop: https://www.facebook.com/dotcomvinyl/ [https://www.facebook.com/dotcomvinyl/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562052/support] Connect with us!  * Website [https://www.themillbonduel.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBonduel] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themillbonduel/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.mill.bonduel1] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BeansandBanterPod] * beansandbanterpod@gmail.com