What's scarier than a haunted house? Owning a business! 👀

This month on The Fresh Pot, the Cup O Code crew is getting spooky and talking about the REAL fears that come with running a business. From handling negative reviews and losing clients to navigating the unknown future of AI and knowing when to play it safe versus taking a leap of faith, we're spilling the coffee on the things that keep business owners up at night.

But it's not all tricks and scares! We've got plenty of treats to share, too! ☕

📸 Tim shares some exciting news about his photography awards from Salem!

🎭 We're officially the new owners of the Sunbury Arts & Curiosities Festival! We're thrilled to carry on this beloved, decade-long tradition and bring some fresh magic to the festivities.

🍻 We're gearing up for this month's Business Bytes & Brews! Find all the details at businessbytesandbrews.com.

🤫 And finally, we've been keeping a BIG secret... We're not quite ready to spill the beans, but trust us, you'll want to stay tuned for this reveal!

Grab your favorite fall brew, settle in, and join us for an episode full of business fears, exciting announcements, a few laughs, and maybe a little suspense. 🎃☕

The coffee’s fresh and the takes are HOT. 🔥

In September’s episode of The Fresh Pot, the Cup O Code team is tackling a question every business owner has probably asked themselves: Does being busy actually mean your business is growing?

We sound off with team questions, hot takes, and a few business paradoxes that had us thinking. We’re talking customer retention vs. chasing new business (and where the balance actually is), the rise of hustle culture and whether we think it’s motivating or just plain toxic, plus those weird contradictions that come with running and growing a business.

We’re also recapping Sam’s latest Business Bytes & Brews presentation, Content That Clicks, and introducing September’s guest speaker, Josh Bradley! Head to businessbytesandbrews.com to find out what Josh will be bringing to the table this month.

And, of course, there’s plenty brewing at Cup O Code. 👀 We’re talking the upcoming Salem Photo Contest, the Reader Roast Little Library, and a few other fun things we’re keeping under wraps for now.

You’ll just have to stay tuned. 😉

☕ Grab your coffee, settle in, and join us for another round of business talk, questionable opinions, and whatever else makes it into The Fresh Pot.

Conflict in business is inevitable—but it doesn't have to be a bad thing.

In this episode of The Fresh Pot, the Cup O Code crew dives into the reality of conflict resolution in the workplace. From navigating difficult conversations and avoiding common mistakes to recognizing the opportunities that can come from healthy conflict, the team shares practical insights from their own experiences.

Plus, we catch you up on everything brewing at Cup O Code! Tim is heading to our Salem location, Sam is this month's featured speaker at Business Bytes & Brews, where she'll be sharing how to use social media management to grow your business, and we've got exciting new Reader Roast announcements coming soon.

We're also celebrating a community partnership we're incredibly proud of. Thanks to the generosity of Aimee Buehner of Bowen Agency Realtors, The Backpack Project will provide 25 fully stocked backpacks to the children of The Refuge in Sunbury, helping local students head back to school ready to learn.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us for another episode filled with honest conversations, practical business advice, and the latest from Cup O Code.