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The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind

By: Kelly Johnson
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The Daily Grind is a weekly goal-driven podcast hosted by Midwest native Kelly Johnson, motivating YOU on your ‘daily grind.' Every episode she sits down with a startup founder, business owner, sports professional, industry expert, or social media influencer giving you everyday tips and key takeaways to reaching your goals. Make every day count and as always, keep up the grind! #dailygrind Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailygrindpod/supportKelly Johnson Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • S9 Episode 27: Eric Salmonsen | Founder | Everything is a Primary Source
    Jun 30 2026

    “Everything is a primary source.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Eric Salmonsen @everything_is_a_primary_source. Eric is a social studies educator, public historian, and the creator of the Everything is a Primary Source method, an inquiry-driven framework that helps people connect with history through artifacts, pop culture, and everyday objects.

    With nearly two decades of classroom experience, Eric has built a unique approach to historical learning that bridges education, civic storytelling, and public engagement. He’s also the host of The Everything is a Primary Source Podcast, where he explores history through the lens of pop culture, memory, and material culture.

    S9 Episode 27: 6/30/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Eric Salmonsen

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    Website: everything-history.com

    Instagram: @everything_is_a_primary_source https://www.instagram.com/everything_is_a_primary_source/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442569384035973

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    39 mins
  • S9 Episode 26: Kendall Peterson | Founder | Elemental Strategies
    Jun 25 2026

    “Desperation is expensive” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kendall Peterson @elementalstrat. Kendall is the founder of Elemental Strategies— a company that helps leaders stop treating symptoms inside their businesses and start solving the actual root causes.

    Kendall is often called a ‘business doctor’ because his work goes deeper than surface-level growth tactics. Over the course of working with more than 300 organizations, he’s developed a framework called the 7 Essential Elements — a practical approach to helping overwhelmed founders simplify growth, strengthen leadership, improve systems, and build organizations that can actually scale sustainably.

    S9 Episode 26: 6/25/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Kendall Peterson

    Follow Our Podcast:

    Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/

    X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod

    Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod

    Follow Our Special Guest:

    Website: https://www.elementalstrat.com/

    Instagram: @elementalstrat https://www.instagram.com/elementalstrat/

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    28 mins
  • S9 Episode 25: Nin Desai | Owner | NIN Ventures
    Jun 23 2026

    “Desperation is expensive” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kendall Peterson @elementalstrat. Kendall is the founder of Elemental Strategies— a company that helps leaders stop treating symptoms inside their businesses and start solving the actual root causes.

    Kendall is often called a ‘business doctor’ because his work goes deeper than surface-level growth tactics. Over the course of working with more than 300 organizations, he’s developed a framework called the 7 Essential Elements — a practical approach to helping overwhelmed founders simplify growth, strengthen leadership, improve systems, and build organizations that can actually scale sustainably.

    S9 Episode 26: 6/25/2026

    Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Kendall Peterson

    Follow Our Podcast:

    Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/

    X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpod

    Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod

    Follow Our Special Guest:

    Website: https://www.elementalstrat.com/

    Instagram: @elementalstrat https://www.instagram.com/elementalstrat/

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    24 mins
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