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Plant Your Flag with Bean Media

Plant Your Flag with Bean Media

By: Mike Bean & Jeremy Mountain
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We wanted to start a show that helps tell the stories of the amazing people who chose to Plant Their Flag and become a business owner. We talk about what it means to plant your flag, through good and bad, and we meet internally and with guests around Western New York to hear what it means to them

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Episodes
  • PYF #8- The Engine Behind the Brand: Jeff Zoerb’s Passionate, Creative, Motorcycle Family
    May 15 2025

    Welcome back to The Plant Your Flag Podcast. In Episode 16, Jer speaks with Jeff Zoerb, the hardworking owner of Moto Z and the Ducati guru! Jeff shares his story about how he changed from a teenage motorhead to a wildly successful entrepreneur, recounting the hardships, successes, and stories that led him to where he is today.

    Jeff started as a kid who took apart everything. Through his experience in the military and working at other auto shops, Jeff took his unique skill set and started the motorcycle shop Moto Z. Jeff and Jer discuss what made Jeff so successful and the challenges of starting a business.
    Also, hear how Jeff became successful by being the only dealer to work in rare products like Clake.

    Join us for an engaging conversation, where we explore what it takes to own a business, do right by your customers, and plant your flag.

    Watch the video on YouTube on the Bean Media Channel!

    This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

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    56 mins
  • PYF #15- Key Takeaways: What We've Learned Episode 8-14 Recap
    Apr 16 2025

    Jeremy returns to the "Plant Your Flag" podcast with Mike to recap key takeaways from episodes eight through fourteen. They share unique insights from each guest's journey into business ownership.

    Jeremy also discusses his experience taking family leave for the birth of his son and the challenges of stepping away from Bean Media Productions.

    Throughout the episode, Mike and Jeremy reflect on recurring themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and finding purpose in both business and life, reinforcing the core message of "Plant Your Flag": to be unafraid, passionate, and driven by a greater purpose. They encourage listeners to explore the full episodes for more in-depth stories and valuable insights.

    Included in this episode are:

    EP 8- From Blueprint to Business: Jim from Kreative Kitchens and Baths

    EP 9- Workouts to Work Wellness: Jared Byer Made 2 Move Fitness

    EP 10- From Stage Lights to Legal Fights: Joe Nicastro from Cantor, Wolff, Nicastro & Hall

    EP 11- Building The Picture-Perfect Business: Paul Chisholm of Plan Administrators

    EP 12- Crafting Your Career Path with Purpose: Lindsey Zajac CEO of Ascendant

    EP 13- From Social work to spiritual work: Rev. Frederick Marschner, LCSW-R

    Ep 14- Baking Buffalo Dreams: How Ania Duchon Turned Polish Pastries into Prosperity



    Watch the video on YouTube on the Bean Media Channel!

    This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

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    47 mins
  • PYF #14- Baking Buffalo Dreams: How Ania Duchon Turned Polish Pastries into Prosperity
    Mar 25 2025

    In episode 14 of the Plant Your Flag podcast, Mike sits down with Ania Duchon, the owner of Chrusciki Bakery, Sto Lat, Simply Pierogi, and much more!

    Ania opens up about her experience moving to the United States as a child, recalling how she would come home from school and work alongside her family in the basement, making chrusciki. She also shares the challenges she faced while opening Sto Lat and the perseverance it took to get there.

    Throughout their conversation, Mike and Ania explore what drives her, the realities of being the owner of multiple businesses, and the passions that continue to inspire her journey.


    Watch the video on YouTube on the Bean Media Channel!

    This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

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    44 mins

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