#90 - Soda Jerk - Teal Hoffman

#90 - Soda Jerk - Teal Hoffman

From The 318 Experience by Brian Bendily

April 30, 2026 · 1h 41m · Episode 90

About this episode

Teal Hoffman shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights on building a community-focused brand.

Teal Hoffman, owner of Soda Jerk, joins The 318 Experience to share the journey behind her business—one that began with a calling at just 16 years old. After spending years as a stay-at-home mom and navigating personal challenges, Teal found herself stepping into entrepreneurship at exactly the right time. What started as a leap of faith with her sister quickly turned into a business embraced by the entire community. In this episode, Teal talks about building a brand that’s fun and welcoming, leading with authenticity, breaking free from the competition mindset, and what it really looks like to trust the timing of your life. This conversation is for anyone waiting on their moment—and wondering if it will ever come.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Bendily

Guest: Teal Hoffman

Topics covered

  • entrepreneurship
  • personal journey
  • community engagement
  • authenticity
  • business branding

Keywords

  • Soda Jerk
  • Teal Hoffman
  • entrepreneurship
  • authenticity
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soda Jerk

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