Donald Reeser Jr. Interview - Part 1 (Ep. 007)

Episode 007 | Donald Reeser Jr. Interview - Part 1| January 2020

In this special three-part series of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle sits down with local entrepreneur and dart player Donald Reeser, Jr., the owner of Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream.

Recorded casually in the parking lot of their favorite local spot, Nick’s 114 Café, this first episode in the series dives into the mental challenges and unique pressures faced by small business owners. Donnie shares insights from his journey running a beloved community business, navigating stress, adapting to change, and maintaining resilience in an unpredictable world.

This episode is a fun departure from the usual format and offers valuable takeaways for anyone balancing the mental demands of leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Stay tuned for parts two and three, where Donnie discusses his remarkable weight loss journey and his life as a competitive dart player under the persona “Grimm Reeser.”

Topics covered:

• The mental side of small business ownership
• Coping with the stress and uncertainty of entrepreneurship
• Building community through local business
• The human side of leadership and resilience

Guest links:

• Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream on Facebook
• Nick’s 114 Café on Facebook

Contact the show: podcast@mentalcast.com

Follow Dan on social: @RealDanMickle and @717Soul