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Documenting the Journey Part 2: The Cost of Doing Business the Right Way - Interview with Trish

Julius Filez

Release Date: 04/26/2025

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The Cost of Doing Business the Right Way -  Documenting the Journey Season #2 Ep#17- Trish
In this unfiltered, deeply personal episode, Trish and Jasan dive into what it really takes to build a business rooted in reputation, accountability, and character. From bold decisions and personal sacrifices to funny stories and real talk about relationships, this conversation hits hard.

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Timestamps & Hot Key Moments:

00:00 - Intro: Scaling the Business with Purpose 01:08 - "I don't need income, I need infrastructure."
03:11 - Building a business that doesn't fail other small businesses
05:24 - On refusing to sell products you donā€™t believe in
08:35 - Why being a one-stop shop can kill your brand
10:00 - The power of specialized businesses under one roof
12:57 - Smart distribution: cutting out the middlemen
15:40 - Garage space debates & car dolly jokes
18:02 - Classic car appreciation meets business logic
20:10 - The $6M banana art rant
23:12 - "Flavor wow" only ā€“ what makes Coffee Junkiez special
26:55 - Loyalty through accountability: how mistakes are handled
30:20 - Trish on what sets Scared Rabbit and Vickers apart
34:42 - Training a team to own their screw-ups
37:50 - Why reputation is worth more than short-term profits
41:22 - The difference between a hire and a ride-or-die team member
45:30 - Jasan opens up about grief, business, and destiny
50:04 - Reflecting on paths not taken
53:30 - The search for a partner who accepts ā€œtoo muchā€
56:44 - Funny behind-the-scenes manager battle talk
01:00:00 - Hands, feet, noses ā€” Jasan's quirks in attraction
01:04:10 - On natural beauty and feminine energy
01:07:00 - Dating reflections: three times he felt ā€œthe sparkā€
01:10:42 - "I'm not chasing. I'm building."
01:13:30 - Crazy recognizes crazy ā€“ and thatā€™s not a bad thing
01:16:28 - Boring businesses win; boring relationships donā€™t
01:19:20 - The bold bus purchase story šŸ˜‚
01:21:15 - Creating ā€œfirst-timeā€ moments for your team
01:23:40 - Private jet vs prop plane: two different life lessons
01:26:13 - Wrapping up the ride: full circle reflections on team, love & legacy

 

 

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