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Jeffrey Krentzman, A Man Who Does It All

Published

4 years ago

November 20, 2021

“People who didn’t believe in my vision, only added fuel to the fire and made my hunger to succeed even greater.”

– Jeffrey Krentzman

It has been observed that oftentimes criticism gives people a fresh perspective, opening their eyes to things they might never have considered or would have overlooked. Feedback and constructive criticism certainly help people grow by giving them the chance to improve. Unfortunately, the feedback mostly received is not constructive. Jeffrey Krentzman, an American entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of BBQ Cleaner, is one such person who did not receive any constructive feedback or criticism in his life, but this is where his success began.

Born on January 14, 1980, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Krentzman acquired his degree in Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Boston University. Soon after graduating, Jeffrey started his very own business. Krentzman does not regret pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies because he believes that a background in communication is key to starting a business. He believes that his degree has helped him find a way to converse with potential clients.

Before starting his own business, Krentzman worked in a marketing firm. The experience he gained in the marketing firm is what helped him decide to quit and start his own business. Krentzman found the idea of building a nationwide structure of operators in an international franchise magazine, which featured a company called Ovenu in the UK that had a similar business. What makes Krentzman stand out is the fact that the people who did not believe in his vision only added fuel to the fire and made him hunger for success even more. He envisioned building a nationwide network of operators who would use this structure in their markets across the country. Krentzman faced various struggles on this road to success. For instance, just getting the word out to let people know the type of service that Krentzman was providing was one of the major struggles that the American entrepreneur faced. He did not give up and made sure everyone knew about his company. It is because of his efforts that he has a vast network of consumers, customers, and clients. According to Krentzman, “If you don’t believe in yourself, you don’t believe in anything.” This was the American entrepreneur’s motto in his senior yearbook in high school which he has practiced throughout his life.

Practicing Effective Leadership

Leadership has never been easy for anyone, ever. This is because leaders are always exposed to risks and are continuously responsible for managing these risks. Another thing that is worth noticing about leaders is that they can find it challenging to connect with the people that they are leading. This then illustrates why Krentzman never regretted getting a degree in Communications.

Krentzman serves as an example of a leader. He has always liked to help people and make their lives better. Not only this, but he also believes that being in a leadership position grants him the opportunity to enhance other people’s lives and impact various people across the country. Since the American entrepreneur is skilled in the art of communication, he can achieve what other leaders are unable to.

Building a Perfectly Balanced Life

Krentzman has always been fond of sports. As a child, he has loved hockey the most, but now that he is an adult, he plays an adult league. As a speaker too, Krentzman mostly speaks of hockey and sports, along with small businesses that help people gain exposure. His podcasts can be heard on Youtube, iTunes, and Spotify where people from all over the world can ask him questions for every episode he does. In his podcasts, Krentzman mostly talks about hockey and sports but also focuses on entrepreneurship and small businesses. For instance, several businesses have received help from Krentzman’s podcasts such as Curbside Confections and D’erole Donuts.

Moving forward, Krentzman aims to keep growing his business across the country and help people achieve their dreams of running their businesses successfully. His BBQ cleaning business is one thing that he is most known for. As the pioneer and leader of the barbeque cleaning industry, he also ensures that when people work with him to set up their own BBQ grill cleaning business, he makes sure that he offers people his commitment and help at each step.

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When Seasons Shift: Dr. Leeshe Grimes on Grief, Loneliness, and Finding Light Again

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2 hours ago

February 22, 2026

Michelle Langton

Some emotional storms arrive without warning. A sudden change in weather, a holiday approaching, or even a bright sunny day can stir feelings that don’t match the world outside. For many people, the hardest seasons are not defined by temperature; they are defined by what’s happening inside, where grief and loneliness often move quietly.

This is the emotional terrain where Dr. Leeshe Grimes has spent her career doing some of her most meaningful work. As a psychotherapist, registered play therapist, retired U.S. Army combat veteran, and founder of Elevated Minds in the DMV area, she understands how deeply seasonal shifts and unresolved grief can affect people. Her upcoming books explore this very space, guiding readers through the emotional weight that can appear during different times of the year.

What sets Dr. Grimes apart is her ability to see clearly what many people overlook. Seasonal depression, for example, is usually tied to winter months. But she often sees it appear during warm, bright seasons, the times when the world seems happiest. For someone already grieving or feeling disconnected, watching others travel, celebrate, or gather can create its own kind of heaviness. Sunshine doesn’t always lift the mood; sometimes it highlights what feels missing.

The same misunderstanding surrounds grief. Society often treats it as a short-term experience with predictable phases and a clean ending. But in her practice, Dr. Grimes sees how grief keeps evolving. It doesn’t disappear on a timeline. It weaves itself into routines, memories, and milestones. People learn to carry it differently, but they rarely leave it behind completely. And that’s not failure, it’s human.

Her approach to mental health centers on truth rather than pressure. She encourages clients to acknowledge the emotions they try to hide: sadness that lingers longer than expected, moments of joy that feel out of place, and the waves of loneliness that return even when life seems stable. Instead of pushing for quick recovery, she focuses on helping people understand how emotions shift and how to care for themselves through those changes.

Much of her insight comes from her military years, where she witnessed the emotional toll of loss, transition, and constant survival. She saw how people continued functioning while carrying pain that had nowhere to go. That experience shaped her belief that healing requires space, space to feel, to speak, and to move through emotions without judgment.

In her clinical work today at Elevated Minds, she encourages people to build small, steady habits that anchor them during difficult seasons. Journaling helps them recognize patterns and name what feels heavy. Community support breaks the cycle of isolation. Therapy creates a place where emotions don’t have to be minimized or explained away. And intentional routines, daily sunlight, mindful breaks, and calm evenings help rebuild emotional balance.

Her upcoming books expand on these ideas, offering practical guidance for navigating both grief and seasonal depression. She focuses on helping readers understand that healing is not about escaping pain. It’s about learning how to live with it in a healthier way, honoring memories, acknowledging loneliness, and still allowing room for moments of light.

What makes Dr. Leeshe Grimes a compelling voice in mental health is her ability to bring language to experiences that many struggle to explain. She reminds people that emotional seasons don’t always match the weather and that there is no single path through grief. But within those shifts, she believes there is always a way forward.

The seasons will continue to change. And with the right tools, compassion, and support, people can change with them, finding steadiness, softness, and light again, one step at a time.