Business networking and networking only work when trust comes first—and Dr. Shpendi Lluhani has built both. In this episode of Connections That Matter, Shpendi shares how he and his wife run Reconnect Chiropractic in Loveland with a family-first approach (including pediatric and prenatal care), why referrals have become their #1 growth driver, and how community-centered networking (like Hustle Hour) creates real relationships—not just transactions.

🔹 What we cover: chiropractic for the whole family, building trust in the community, and why consistent connection beats “working the room”
🔹 Shpendi’s story: from Kosovo to Connecticut to Colorado—how his family rebuilt from scratch and what that taught him about leadership and humility
🔹 Hustle Hour: why men need community too, and how a relaxed monthly meetup can become a powerful referral engine
🔹 For listeners: if you’ve been curious about chiropractic (or nervous because of what you’ve seen online), this episode breaks down what it really is—and why “gentle and specific” is often the point

Why You Should Listen

If you’re a business owner who wants better referrals, stronger relationships, and a healthier rhythm of life, this conversation delivers practical insight on trust, consistency, and community-building—plus a fresh perspective on leadership, family, and personal wellbeing.

Connect with Dr. Shpendi (Reconnect Chiropractic)

🔹 Office: 970-775-2903
🔹 Direct (text/call): 860-967-2675
🔹 Hustle Hour group: “Hustle Hour NoCo Men’s Networking” (Facebook)

Businesses “Dr. Shpendi Lluhani” Recommends

🔹 Acupuncture — Bloom Acupuncture (Chloe Goldberg): Shpendi highlights Chloe as a trusted provider and a genuinely caring person—exactly the kind of partner he wants in a future health-centered space.
🔹 Venue — 477 Distilling (Loveland): The consistent Hustle Hour home base—great drinks, great service, and a welcoming spot that supports local community gatherings.

Timestamps

0:00 Men need community too (why Hustle Hour exists)
0:27 Introduction to Dr. Shpendi and Reconnect Chiropractic
1:05 Family chiropractic + pediatric and prenatal focus
1:50 Why Shpendi shifted from sports chiro to kids and nervous system health
2:41 From Kosovo to the U.S.: refugee story and rebuilding from scratch
6:11 Starting over, adapting, and the work ethic he learned from his parents
8:17 One lesson: adapt—and don’t be too proud to do what it takes
8:34 Hustle Hour: monthly men’s networking at 477 Distilling
9:02 The long-term vision: a health-centered “one stop shop”
10:10 Shoutout: Chloe Goldberg (Bloom Acupuncture) and choosing partners by character
11:01 Working with his wife: complementary strengths and specialties
12:32 Separating business and home life (and why it’s always evolving)
13:52 Protecting what matters: Fridays as family day
14:12 Fatherhood, pressure, and what kids really want
15:40 Client growth: referrals first, networking as the community net
16:47 Why he hosts Hustle Hour and the need it fills
20:36 Why the name “Reconnect Chiropractic”
22:14 Competition mindset: “rising tide” and collaborating with other chiropractors
23:54 Staying connected: small gestures, referral partners, and thank-yous
26:47 Shoutout: John Passion and the power of trust-based referrals
27:50 How to contact Reconnect Chiropractic
29:11 Hustle Hour details + invitation

From rusty car frames to smoke-damaged heirlooms, Jim Ford of Bison Laser Cleaning is using high-tech laser cleaning to bring metal, wood, concrete, and more back to life—without harsh chemicals or mess. In this episode, we talk about how Jim carved out a niche with a truly unique service, how he partners with other trades, and why old-school, door-to-door sales still works in 2025.

Why You Should Listen
🔹 Learn how laser cleaning works (in plain English) and when it beats sanding, blasting, or chemicals.
🔹 Hear how Jim partners with painters, restoration pros, and furniture specialists to create win–win projects.
🔹 Get ideas for using demos and education to sell a service most people have never seen before.
🔹 See how Jim is building systems and SOPs now so he can scale Bison Laser Cleaning to multiple locations later.

In This Episode
🔹 What Bison Laser Cleaning actually does and why it’s different from traditional blasting
🔹 Real projects: classic car frames, kitchen cabinets, graffiti, concrete markings, and more
🔹 How Jim educates painters and trades through demos so they trust him with their clients’ projects
🔹 The nuts and bolts of the laser equipment and how he adjusts settings for different surfaces
🔹 Collaborating with restoration companies and Furniture Medic to save damaged furniture
🔹 Lessons from exploring franchises vs. building his own systemized, scalable business
🔹 Balancing inbound “I’m tired of sanding” calls with old-school, door-to-door outbound
🔹 Who Jim is looking to connect with next in Northern Colorado

Businesses Jim Ford Recommends
🔹 Furniture Medic (Fort Collins + Centennial) — They helped drive real collaboration and referrals. Jim did demo/testing with their Centennial team, and that relationship turned into ongoing project opportunities and a strong referral channel for furniture restoration work.

🔹 Kern Painting — Jim partnered with Thomas Kern on a classic car project, and it’s a good example of how his laser cleaning supports painters by stripping/cleaning surfaces faster than sanding so they can move straight into prep and paint.

Connect with Jim Ford & Bison Laser Cleaning
Phone: 970-699-3535
Social & Website: Bison Laser Cleaning
– Instagram & YouTube: search Bison Laser Cleaning for project videos and demos
– Website: bisonlasercleaning.com

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro to Jim Ford & Bison Laser Cleaning
01:05 – Why Jim chose laser cleaning and skipped the franchise route
02:17 – Types of projects: cars, cabinets, graffiti, concrete markings
03:13 – Residential clients vs. partnering with painters
04:11 – How the laser actually works on different surfaces
05:14 – Using networking to educate people about laser cleaning
07:05 – Tricky materials (like white paint) and collaborating with other laser pros
07:52 – Referral partners: home inspectors, realtors, Furniture Medic, and restorers
09:02 – How the Furniture Medic partnership started with a demo
10:08 – Jim’s sales approach: building comfort and trust with customers
11:02 – Franchise lessons and building his own SOP-driven company
12:15 – Service area, warehouse plans, and long-term vision for multiple branches
13:17 – Rust, classic cars, and uncovering hidden details with a laser
14:50 – Inbound vs. outbound: why Jim still goes door to door
15:40 – Who Jim wants to meet and collaborate with next
16:25 – How to connect with Jim and final thoughts

Serial entrepreneur Tim Jordan has bought six businesses, started three more, and sold five of them—most in the service space. In this episode, he shares how he went from a 21-year-old buying a small window tint shop to leading 100+ employees at Palmer Flowers and now building Service Catalyst, a national peer community for service-based business owners.

Tim breaks down how he uses systems, scorecards, and culture to get himself out of day-to-day chaos and into true ownership—while staying intentionally accessible to help other entrepreneurs win. If you’re growing a service business and feeling stuck, this conversation will feel uncomfortably relatable in the best way.

🔹 Why Tim bought his first business at 21 (and how an early banker took a chance on him)
🔹 The systems shift that took him from “doer” to “leader” at 100+ employees
🔹 How one beer with a stranger (Michael from NOCO Pet Doors) sparked Service Catalyst
🔹 What early-stage service owners really need: community, scorecards, and clear next steps
🔹 Tim’s networking philosophy: show up helpful, energetic, and insightful—without expecting a return
🔹 How he sees Northern Colorado as a “big small town” and why that matters for relationships

Guest Recommends (Connections Tim Highlights)

🔹 Michael Weant – NOCO Pet Doors (service entrepreneur Tim mentored from early stages)
🔹 Spiro Palmer – Palmer Flowers (foundational Northern Colorado business leader)
🔹 Chris Burns – Bank of Colorado (commercial banker who backed Tim’s first acquisition)

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About Connections That Matter

Connections That Matter highlights Northern Colorado’s best networkers and the real relationships behind their success—so you can learn how to build a referral-driven business, one conversation at a time.

Timestamps

0:00 – Why running a business is lonely (and why community matters)
0:51 – Tim’s journey: 9 businesses, 5 exits, and a flower shop powerhouse
3:30 – Getting people to believe in you: banks, sellers, and key advocates
4:26 – Giving value first as Tim’s core networking strategy
7:10 – Going from “doer” to leader: systems, SOPs, and empowering a team
9:02 – The Michael Went story and the birth of Service Catalyst
10:15 – Why community trumps courses for early-stage service owners
13:38 – Cross-selling, upselling, and building real revenue levers
19:47 – Breaking goals into weekly scorecards (and why most owners don’t)
22:33 – Intentional, targeted networking vs. random events
25:08 – Staying accessible even after success
29:18 – Northern Colorado as a “big small town” and how that shapes business