The Plug Podcast
Welcome to The Plug Podcast
Welcome to The Plug: the podcast where real people talk real business. I’m Jeff Kohl, a builder, entrepreneur, and connector who’s made plenty of mistakes and learned a lot along the way.
This show is for anyone who loves business, building, or just hearing how people actually figure things out. Every episode, I sit down with founders, CEOs, athletes, tradespeople, and wildcards to talk deals, careers, construction, comebacks, and everything in between.
It’s honest, sometimes messy, often funny, and always real. Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or just trying to figure out your next move… you’re in the right place. Subscribe and get plugged in.
Episode 010: From Assembly Line to CEO — A Real Entrepreneur Story
In this episode of The Plug Podcast, Jeff Kohl and Pat Schiller talk with Joe Chura, founder of Go Brewing, about the real story behind building companies, selling big, and starting over. Joe went from the Ford assembly line to teaching himself SEO, to building multiple businesses that sold to Cars.com in February 2018.
Episode 009: Scott Frauenheim – The Future of Learning with LEAP Innovations’
Jeff talks with Scott Frauenheim about how personalized learning, AI, and smarter classroom design are transforming today’s schools and what it all means for teachers, students, and the future of education.
Episode: 008 – Gene Therapy, Rare Disease & The Future of Medicine with Pat Girondi
When Pat Girondi’s son was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening blood disorder, Pat walked away from a successful trading career to chase a cure. That decision led him into a fight with big pharma and the launch of a company aiming to change the future of gene therapy. This conversation reveals how far a father will go when everything is on the line.
Episode: 007 – Beyond “Million Dollar Marco”: Betting, Business & Life Lessons
Marco Piemonte’s path wasn’t linear. From a turbulent childhood and military school to losing his identity as an athlete, his journey took unexpected turns. How he rebuilt, found success, and learned hard lessons along the way is what makes this conversation worth watching.
Episode: 006 – Riding for CUREage: Brad Beetham on Cal’s Angels and the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
A personal battle with childhood cancer sparked a mission bigger than one family. Brad Beetham shares how Cal’s Angels began, why every mile of the CUREage Ride matters, and how this movement continues to change lives. This episode shows what happens when purpose meets action.
Episode: 005 – Clay Harbor on His NFL Career, Overcoming Adversity, Finding Purpose Beyond the Game
Clay Harbor’s NFL career didn’t happen by chance. From a challenging upbringing to nine seasons in the league, he shares what it really takes to survive at the highest level of football. This conversation dives into the grind of making rosters, the impact of injuries, life after the NFL, and the unexpected turns that changed his path long after the final whistle.