February isn’t just the shortest month—it’s one of the most strategic. In this episode of The Fresh Pot Podcast, we’re talking about what Cup O Code is focusing on in month two of the year and what other businesses should be doing right now to set themselves up for long-term success.

This month’s conversation covers:

• 💡 February business strategy: Should you be running promotions—or holding steady?

• 🎥 Vertical vs. horizontal video and where each format actually performs best

• ⚙️ Systems that improve customer experience (and why they matter more than ever)

• 🛠️ Tim and Nick introduce Brew Path—a new Cup O Code system that lets website clients choose their own experience, from communication style to project pace, with real-time build updates along the way

• 🍻 A recap of January’s Business Bytes & Brews with Gilson Snow, plus key takeaways on company culture—especially why you should make decisions like everyone’s watching

• 🌟 Announcing our Glow Up of the Year winner: Root 11!

• ⚔️ A sneak peek at what’s next: Glow Up is evolving into Battle of the Brands—a quarterly showdown where one business wins a free 30-day billboard placement, with year-end winners battling it out on social media for an even bigger prize

As always, it’s part strategy session, part real-talk, and part community spotlight—all brewed fresh for business owners navigating 2026.

☕ Find everything the team is working on and what’s coming up next at cupocode.com, and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Substack, and YouTube.

Press play and pour yourself a fresh perspective. 🎧

We’re kicking off 2026 with a full cup and a fresh perspective. In our first episode of the year, the team dives into New Year’s resolutions—both personal and professional, sharing what we’re leaving behind and what we’re committed to brewing stronger in the year ahead.

We also spill the tea on:

• 🚫 Marketing trends we’re ready to see disappear in 2026

• 🔁 Trends we’re begging to make a comeback

• ⚠️ The Google Business Profile scam you need to know about

• 🍻 The return of Business Bytes & Brews on January 28th, featuring Gilson Snowboards

• ✍️ Our brand-new Substack blogs, starting with Local SEO: Standardizing the Pillars
  👉 https://cupocode.substack.com/p/local-seo-standardizing-the-pillars

• 🔮 Our fun and fan-favorite Marketing Horoscope, Cosmic Grounds

• 🌟 The Glow Up of the Year Facebook contest—where one lucky local business will win a free placement on one of our digital billboards

It’s marketing insights, industry hot takes, community love, and a little cosmic energy—all brewed fresh for 2026. Pour a cup and press play. ☕🎧

This month on The Fresh Pot Podcast, we’re turning curiosity all the way up. We’re joined by special guest Kevin Langdon, the creator of Ball2 — the world’s first AI-powered, sensor-packed smart ball you can literally code into any game you can imagine. Kevin breaks down everything from branding and product building to the incredible tech hidden inside the ball, sharing wins, roadblocks, and the wild journey of reinventing something as simple—and iconic—as the ball.

And yes… the team got to test Ball2 live on air. Spoiler: we were blown away.

You can purchase your own Ball2 here: https://shop.ball2.ai/

We also welcomed back Tinsel Time with Eloise, the magical holiday segment everyone’s been waiting for. Submit your child’s official Tinsel Report at tinseltimemagic.com, and while you’re there, check out Tim’s latest creations:
🎄 The 24 Days of JavaScript-mas advent calendar
⏳ Reflections Roast, a personal time capsule launching in January to help users pause, breathe, and move forward with intention. It takes less than five minutes and delivers a perfectly timed emotional moment right when you need it.

Grab a mug, settle in, and enjoy the ride.
We’ll see ya in 2026!

Pour yourself a cup and join the Fresh Pot crew (with special guests John Esenwein and Dave Tamkus) for a Thanksgiving-sized serving of conversation! 🥧

We’re dishing on everything from favorite holiday traditions and fixin’s to the digital side of business — what services matter most, when to delegate before burnout hits, and how to tell when your plate’s just too full. 🍽️

Then we dig into authenticity vs. AI, why human interaction still matters, and the hot topic everyone’s talking about — the Great AI Art Controversy. 🎨🤖

So grab your mug, loosen that belt, and settle in — it’s time for a hearty helping of laughs, insights, and fresh-brewed perspective on the Fresh Pot Podcast! ☕💬

Things got spooky in the studio this week as we brewed up a Halloween special with guest host John Esenwein! John joined us to share what it really takes to own your own business — and gave a sneak peek at what’s coming at the next Business, Bytes & Brews event on October 29th.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Fresh Pot without some laughs — we swapped spooky season traditions, costume ideas, and favorite local haunts like Roushville in New Berlin and the Elysburg Haunted House. Plus, we tackled the great Halloween candy debate (spoiler: Norm has strong opinions). 🍬

We also chatted about the new Click or Treat game for businesses and entrepreneurs — play daily at clickortreat.boo to win prizes toward your business! 🎁

And don’t miss our talk about Reader Roast, where you can earn rewards just for reviewing books at your favorite local coffee shops and bookstores — sign up at readerroast.com. ☕📚

So grab your favorite fall drink, press play, and join us for a frightfully fun episode of The Fresh Pot Podcast!

☕🎙️ The Fresh Pot Podcast is back, and this one’s overflowing with hot takes and fresh ideas!

In this episode, we sip and spill on everything from our very strong opinions about pumpkin-flavored treats 🎃 to the productivity apps we can’t live without. We’ll talk about how to handle “maybes” in sales, the importance of strong calls-to-action on your website (plus other must-haves), and the little things that make our web developers go “hmmmmm.” 💻

We also share our favorite keyboard shortcuts, the funniest things customers have said to us, and the ways we’ve been able to give back through community programs like Sam’s Coffee Jam Madness, Cup O Cuddles, and Business, Bytes & Brews.

Plus — we’re giving you a sneak peek at what’s next, including Business, Bytes & Brews on September 24th and some exciting new things brewing with Reader Roast!

So grab your mug and join us — because this episode is equal parts fun, useful, and community-driven.

Sign up for Reader Roast at www.readerroast.com

☕ The Fresh Pot Podcast – Episode: Brewed with Brains & Boundaries

This week, we poured ourselves a fresh pot and dove into the big topics brewing in business today. From protecting your data with smart cybersecurity practices, to closing more deals with sales tips that actually work, to boosting your visibility with SEO strategies that keep you ahead of the curve — we covered it all.

But we didn’t stop there. We also tackled the dreaded scope creep — what it is, how to spot it, and how to keep your projects (and sanity) on track.

It’s a mix of practical tips, candid conversation, and the kind of business wisdom you can actually use before you finish your next cup.

🎙️ Pour yourself a mug and join us — it’s time to talk shop.

In this high-energy episode of The Fresh Pot Podcast, we’re coming in hot with rapid-fire Q&As designed to give you quick, actionable sound bites to fuel your business momentum. 💥

We cover:

• 🎯 Influencer tips that actually move the needle

• 💻 Website building secrets most people overlook

• 🤝 How to sell with transparency (and still close the deal)

• ⚙️ Our favorite productivity tools — and how to pick what actually works for you

Plus, we break down this month’s Business, Bytes & Brews event featuring Dan Rearden on all things email security — a must-hear if you want to keep your biz protected in 2025 and beyond. RSVP on Facebook!

☕️ Don’t forget to sign up for our weekly Reader Roast at readerroast.com — your curated shot of marketing tips, tech trends, and business inspo straight to your inbox.

Tune in, take notes, and let’s get to work.