The Kraft Your Life Radio Show - live empowered & trusted.
Kraft Your Life is the ultimate podcast for home service operators, blue-collar founders, and modern tradesmen who refuse to build a mediocre business. Hosted by Matt Kuehlhorn—owner of Kooler Garage Doors—this show is designed for the relentless leaders ready to transition from stressed-out operators to true masters of their craft.
Each episode delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with industry visionaries and game-changers who are actively scaling businesses, leading elite teams, and redefining excellence in the trades. If you are ready to reclaim your time, dominate your market, and build a legacy of true Kraftsmanship, this is your blueprint.
Tune in, get inspired, and start building with intention. Take the next step in your journey and subscribe to the Kraftsmanship Journal for actionable growth strategies at www.KraftsmanshipJournal.com.
Episodes

Jun 18, 2023
Jun 18, 2023
35 min
Join Matthew Kuehlhorn on the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast as he sits down with Kate Rau, the Executive Director and Founder of the Colorado High School Cycling League. Discover the incredible story of how Kate's upbringing in Nebraska led her to the world of cycling and ultimately to establish a groundbreaking youth development organization. In this engaging interview, Kate shares the challenges and triumphs that have shaped the league into what it is today, emphasizing the importance of easy trail access, sponsors and fundraisers, and dedicated coaches and volunteers. Prepare to be inspired as you learn about the league's mission to foster healthy habits, cultivate leadership, and strengthen family bonds through the exciting world of interscholastic mountain bike racing.
If you'd like to volunteer or find more information, check out their website and socials:https://coloradomtb.orghttps://www.facebook.com/comtbleaguehttps://twitter.com/comtbleaguehttps://www.instagram.com/comtbleague/
Sommar Garage Door Opener:https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Jun 11, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
38 min
In this episode of The Koolers Lifestyle Podcast, host Matthew Kuehlhorn dives deep into the extraordinary life of Chaz Wolfe, a self-made millionaire on a mission to help others achieve financial success. Discover Chaz's inspiring journey from growing up with a single mom to finding his long-lost father and realizing their shared ambitions. Join us as Chaz reveals the power of his "Gathering the Kings" program, designed to foster strong bonds and instill essential business skills in its participants. Gain invaluable insights into Chaz's unwavering drive and his profound understanding of the real world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true master of success!
Chaz Wolfe's Website:https://www.chazwolfe.com/
Gathering the Kings:https://www.chazwolfe.com/gathering-the-kings.html
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/
Sommar Garage Door Opener:https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:https://koolergaragedoors.com/

Jun 4, 2023
Jun 4, 2023
38 min
On this episode of the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast, Matt sits down with Al Levi, owner of 7 Power Contractor. Coming from New York City and born into the trades, he knew he was going into the family business. Now, all he wants to do is help people succeed in these trade businesses. Al discussed various training techniques that tend to throttle the overall performance of a company and he goes over ways to mitigate these issues through his "operating manuals" for all home trades. Al goes on to relay the message of "there's no shortage of ideas, there's a shortage of ideas implemented". He explains that a lot of the time, a business owner is stretched too thin when trying to work for perfection and instead motions toward the idea of implementing an idea 80% of the way to perfection and build onto the final 20% as it's life goes on.
If you'd like to meet with Al or have any questions, we encourage you to check his website here:www.7powercontractor.com
Sommar Garage Door Opener:https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:https://koolergaragedoors.com/

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
41 min
Welcome to Pod 51 of the Koolers Lifestyle podcast, hosted by Matthew Kuehlhorn. In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Anna Stout, the Mayor of Grand Junction and CEO of Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Join us as we delve into Anna's remarkable journey from growing up in Grand Junction to finding her passion for the town, and how her experiences, including a life-changing trip to El Salvador, shaped her into the inspiring leader she is today. Discover Anna's dedication to creating opportunities for community members, her commitment to addressing homelessness through innovative housing projects, and her invaluable contributions to running a humane society. Don't miss this empowering conversation that showcases the incredible impact one person can make in a community.
Website:https://rhhumanesociety.org/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/annaforgj?s=11&t=QIWzezTho-QR5obHr_0tBg
Sommar Garage Door Opener:https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:https://koolergaragedoors.com/

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023
34 min
In this episode of the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast, Matt has a deeply insightful conversation with Samantha Schmuck. She is the CEO and founder of Revived Living, a holistic life and embodiment coach. She discusses her painful upbringing, living with inflammation throughout her body with seemingly no solution until she really understood how the body heals. She then goes on to describe a common phenomenon she refers to as a 'soft knowing' that has helped her navigate life in many ways. Sam offers tools to reduce stress and process emotions as well as a safe space to help you feel less alone in your healing journey.
Website:https://revived-living.com
Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/groups/cleanandconsciousbyrlhttps://www.instagram.com/vibewithsamschmuck/
Sommar Garage Door Opener:https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:https://koolergaragedoors.com/

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
25 min
In this episode of the Koolers Lifestyle Podcast, host Matthew Kuehlhorn sits down with Lance Bachmann, the founder of LB Capital, for an inspiring conversation. Lance shares his remarkable journey from poverty to financial freedom, highlighting his passion for making as many multi-millionaires as possible. With an authentic perspective on life, Lance emphasizes the importance of quality time over quantity time with loved ones. If you're seeking financial independence or looking for partnership opportunities, don't miss this insightful interview with Lance Bachmann.
LB Website:https://lbachmanncapital.com
LB Socials:https://www.facebook.com/LanceBachmannOfficial/https://twitter.com/Lancebachmannhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lancebachmann/https://www.instagram.com/lancebachmann/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-JMbG56qFWiGRsmzGedCg
Sommar Garage Door Opener:https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:https://koolergaragedoors.com/

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
45 min
In this episode of the Koolers Lifestyle podcast, join host Matt Kuehlhorn as he delves into the incredible journey of Anthony Poponi, a renowned professional speaker and workplace consultant. From his humble beginnings in South Jersey to his current role in Oregon, Anthony shares his insights on mental health, workplace dynamics, and the power of positive thinking. Discover how Anthony's unique blend of humor, perspective, and stand-up comedy has transformed lives and improved work environments. Dive deep into the science of happiness and gain valuable strategies for fostering a positive and fulfilling attitude in your own life and career. Don't miss this conversation with Anthony Poponi!
AP Website: https://anthonypoponi.com/
AP Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPoponi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypoponi/
book@anthonypoponi.com
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
41 min
In this episode of the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast, host Matthew Kuehlhorn sits down with Dr. Terry Shliesman, Program Director of Adult Degree Completion and Professor of Communication Arts at Western Colorado University. Dr. Shliesman shares his personal journey from struggling student to successful educator, highlighting the impact of one inspiring professor. They also discuss Western's innovative Adult Degree Completion program, which allows adults to finish their degree online and at a heavily discounted tuition rate. If you're someone who's been thinking about going back to school, this conversation is not to be missed!
Adult Degree Completion program: https://western.edu/school/adult-degree-completion/
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website: https://koolergaragedoors.com/

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
36 min
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this episode of the Koolers Lifestyle podcast, host Matthew Kuehlhorn sits down with Sarah Armstrong, a marketing expert who has worked for Coca Cola and Google, and author of 'The Moms Guide To A Good Divorce'. Sarah shares her own experience with divorce and offers valuable advice to those going through it themselves. Learn how to navigate the legal and emotional aspects of divorce, find out how to cope with change, and discover how to move forward with positivity and grace. Don't miss this episode of the Koolers Lifestyle podcast
The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce Website: https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/
The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Moms-Guide-Good-Divorce-Children-ebook/dp/B083ZLNGTB
Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website: https://koolergaragedoors.com

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
37 min
Join Matt Kuehlhorn on the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast as he learns about Mandeep Bhalla, Owner/CEO of Grow Nearby, a digital marketing solution for small local home service companies such as plumbers, HVAC, and electricians. He is also the host of his own podcast, Born For The Trades, a home service podcast! Growing up in India, Mandeep was fond of helping his father with various construction trades and projects and later on after coming to the US in 2015, connected the dots and realized that he was born for the trade. Treating his clients like family is all but normal for him now as he strategically works to direct business towards those who need it. Mandeep puts a large emphasis on content creation on all sorts of social media channels, whereas you're more likely to get business if your brand is consistently uploading text, picture, or video content. He stresses it doesn't matter what people might think of the content, as long as they understand your story through your brand and they are consistently seeing evidence of that story.
Website:https://www.grownearby.com/schedule
Born For The Trades Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@grownearby3717/videos
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-1-welcome-to-born-for-the-trades/id1677216121?i=1000604198390
https://open.spotify.com/show/3qLXJ8JXHYVeZfu4dsh2zM?si=733eeb72f2ce469b
Sommar Garage Door Opener:
https://www.sommer-usa.com/
Koolers Garage Website:
https://koolergaragedoors.com/

The Kooler Garage Door's Lifestyle Podcast - A Garage Door Podcast Focused on Building Community Connections
We're a garage door repair company based in Gunnison and Grand Junction Colorado. So Why do we Podcast?
It's beacuase of our mission. We're on a mission to build stronger community where we live, work and play. And the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast is about getting to know the 'who' behind our community businesses and leadership. This way we develop and facilitate relationships that ultimately build the communities strength.
Join us as we get to know people who are influencing our communities. And reach out anytime you need garage door assistance. We're here to offer garage door repair, service and installation. And as a garage door podcast -- we're here to get to know the people who run businesses and who lead our communities.
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