In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Jimmy Smith, who is an extremely versatile & passionate cyclist. From growing up on the big island of Hawaii & relocating to the mainland as a teenager in Springfield, MO & spending summers in Colorado, where he had the tough choice of choosing to pursue BMX or baseball. After making the choice to go all in on BMX, Jimmy realized that he could build a career for himself on the bicycle & began to fully apply himself through competing where he quickly made a name for himself in the BMX industry after a handful of promising results as contests around the country. Jimmy's transition to mountain biking led him to win the IMBA National Enduro Series in 2017 & has allowed him to ride for top bike brands like Fuji, Specialized, & now Yeti Cycles. Not just a cyclist; Jimmy has full-on embraced content creation, which helped him gain more versatile support & sponsorships. He has helped produce unique content for some of the largest brands in cycling, while also starring in the content. As he's grown in his cycling career, his interest in other cycling disciplines has also grown to include gravel & cross country riding which showcases his newfound love for long endurance challenges.

We had a blast sitting down with Jimmy as he shared his inspiring story, lessons learned, & advice for aspiring athletes. He's always had such a rad 'if you want it, go get it' attitude & it's really cool to learn more about what makes him tick & what drives him to achieve his goals.

Tap into this episode & Jimmy's infectious positive attitude for a dope story & some solid motivation to help you get out there & follow your dreams.

Keep up with Jimmy at:
https://www.instagram.com/its_jimmy
or
http://jimmysmithmtb.com
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Guest:
Host:
Mike Murfitt //

https://www.instagram.com/mikemurfitt/

Co-Host:
Chase Willie //

https://www.instagram.com/chasewillie.1/

Traction Coffee //

https://www.instagram.com/tractioncoffee/

Join us as we dive into the flavorful world of Phunbar with founder Jason Cartwright, as he shares the story behind his journey from crafting bars as a side hustle to building his vision into a full fledged business which he founded in 2022 when he turned adversity into opportunity after being laid off. Throughout this episode we chat about what makes Phunbar unique from the marketing strategies to their strong wholesale partnerships!

Jason also shares his beautiful philosophy of entrepreneurship, where authenticity, community engagement, & sustainability take center stage. We also touch on his approach to problem-solving, how he finds inspiration through running, and the importance of staying true to one's values in a profit-driven world. This episode offers a rad glimpse into the world of Phunbar and the passion that fuels it, we're beyond stoked to share this one with you!

Learn more or connect with Phunbar at:
https://www.phunbar.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/phunbar/
Enjoying the podcast? These episodes are only possible with your support of Traction visit our site to learn more or purchase coffee: https://traction.coffee
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Guest:
Host:
Mike Murfitt //

https://www.instagram.com/mikemurfitt/

Co-Host:
Chase Willie //

https://www.instagram.com/chasewillie.1/

Traction Coffee //

https://www.instagram.com/tractioncoffee/

In this episode of Scared Of Normal we cover why the podcast has been dormant, what we've been up to day to day here at Traction, what's to come, & some of the big moves we've made over the last 6 months. We're also stoked to to formally introduce our Director Of Roastery Operations Ricky Aughenbaugh - we do a deep dive into Ricky's history with BMX & career in coffee, & much more.

We're stoked to share this episode with you, stay tuned for episodes dropping every other Tuesday from here on out!

All love,

-Mike