02:40 – Justin introduces their guest, Brogan talks about the new patron shirts, and Scott shares where listeners can find other GCP t-shirts. Jeff shares what BaseHubs does, Justin talks about his grandfather being stationed in the PNW, and Jeff talks about the plans to expand the company to other areas of the country. He talks about the downfall of the groups on Facebook and Justin talks about the fights that have broken out on Discord.

16:10 – Jeff talks about how the company got started, how connecting the military community is essential, and the requirements for signing up for the app. He talks about the different cities that have reached out asking about bringing the app to their community, the types of questions BaseHubs ask to filter out a business that applies to advertise, and Brogan discusses how helpful BaseHubs would be for a business like his. Jeff talks about the company's price models, Brogan talks about the complexity behind search engine optimization, and Jeff highlights some of the popular companies on the app.

30:06 – Jeff explains how the military community can recommend businesses to be added to the app, their partnership with companies in the community, and how they are rewarding businesses working with them. He talks about getting started in marketing and technology in the '90s, growing up in a newspaper family in eastern Washington, and appreciating how small communities work. Brogan talks about his favorite restaurant app, the frustration with the app, and Jeff talks about deciding not to have ads within the BaseHubs app.

43:06 – Justin talks about his plans for Valentine's Day dinner, Scott talks about the benefits McDonald's has had with only doing drive-through and take-out, and they talk about the crazy things that happen in downtown Seattle. Justin reflects on their conversation with Streetball Supe, Jeff talks about what got him involved in the veteran community, and the nationwide failures with supporting the mental illnesses in our country.

Thanks Jeff, for stopping by to share with our listeners the benefits BaseHubs brings to local military people and families in our community!

Special Guest: Jeff Lanctot.

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01:32 – Justin welcomes JP, shares where people can find GCP online, and the different support tiers available to Patreon Listeners. They talk about their concerns of Mount Rainer, the fault that runs through Tacoma, and Justin gives a shout out to Brian at the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Justin shares how listeners can submit coaster questions, JP explains what Real Art does, and how long it’s been in the Tacoma area. Justin talks on the lack of all age venues in Tacoma, JP explains Real Art’s connection with other venues in the area, and Justin expresses the culture differences between Seattle/Bothell and Tacoma.

15:23 – JP shares the other things Real Art offers including clothing, the other locations Real Art management is considering in the Tacoma area, and their recent deal with a barber shop. He discusses other businesses they have had in the past, the best way for people to approach Real Art with their creative ideas, and how long he has been with them. JP shares the unique challenges to being in Tacoma, the most difficult parts of booking, and then talk turns to beer IBU’s.

32:04 – Justin discusses what lead him to discovering his dislike of pumpkin spice, kicks off coater questions, and JP speaks on the members of his master local band list. He recommends bands people should tune into, Justin talks on how he promotes local Tacoma businesses, and his love of karaoke. JP shares his strangest experience living in Tacoma, watching a video online of someone in Tacoma driving a quad down 38th street pulling a lawn mower, and Jeff expresses his hate of people putting free TV’s out in the neighborhood.

45:35 – Scott gives props to Andrew with Tacoma Ghost Tours, Gritty City Tours, and the other Tacoma tours that are going on. They comment on their love of The Church Cantina, JP talks on the new BBQ bar in Tacoma, and other places he loves in the area. Scott talks on his love of Rock the Dock, Justin shares that Tacoma is getting a Flat Stick, and how he would like the GCP group to at some point visit Parkland Putters. JP discusses where people can find Real Arts online, how they can help out, and the intern ship credit Real Arts offer to students.

Thanks JP for joining the guys for a great conversation and information on Real Art!

Special Guest: Jean-Pierre Garcia.

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