This week on Been Trying to Meet You, we’re going international with our first guest from across the globe! Peter Banigo joins us from Nigeria to drop wisdom on everything from starting businesses and podcasts to growing veggies like a boss. Peter schools Robb, Toby, and Jim on harnessing solar power (literally), surviving as an introvert, and navigating life in the UK and Istanbul—because why stop at one continent?

Oh, and we couldn’t skip roasting the U.S. weather because apparently, it’s trash everywhere. This episode is all about leveling up, one laugh at a time. Don’t miss it—Peter’s brilliance might just inspire you to plant a garden and power it with the sun (or at least complain more efficiently about the rain).

Be sure to check out Peter's podcast at techyourbusinesspodcast.com.

On this week’s “Been Trying to Meet You,” we welcome Jon Karr, Philly’s photographer, filmmaker, and former corporate ladder-climber who threw his suit out the window (figuratively) to go full freelance. Jim and Robb get the inside scoop on Jon’s wild ride from boardrooms to balancing life with three kids, a wife, and a job that has him playing Scrabble on the regular to keep his sanity. Things get real about those “fun” pandemic times, growing up in Tennessee (hot chicken that’s too hot to handle), and Jon’s very suspiciously accurate math skills (who is he fooling?). There’s also a mystical parking spot, a disappearing guy named Steve, and a promise that no schoolwork was harmed in the making of this episode. Prepare to laugh, and maybe even shed a tear (or was that just from the fake hot chicken?).

This week on “Been Trying to Meet You,” we’re thrilled to host Sam Mirkovich, a Walla Walla-based artist and educator with a unique twist on connection. Sam spends his days crafting pottery, specifically mugs, during intimate, heart-to-heart “conversations” with friends and family. Each mug reflects the vibe of their talk and is shipped to its recipient as a lasting memento. In this episode, we get real about life’s quirky side—covering irrational fears, books we’ve totally never read, regrets, the teachers who shaped us, and foods that instantly bring us home. Sam’s vibe is inspiring, and he’s offering a limited chance for a few lucky listeners to snag a session! Just comment with the secret word to get in on this special offer.

Also, we’re on the lookout for guests who are as down-to-earth and cool as Sam. Head to beentryingtosignup.com and let’s make it happen!