Behind The Business
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAre you ready to discover the local businesses that move and shape this community? Behind The Business takes an inside look at the people, stories, history, and vision behind some of the area's most successful companies. Hosted by Nicole Alverson, President of The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce, this show features local owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who share their stories of success, failures, regrets, goals, dreams, and everything in between. Come along on their journey, and learn how they transformed an idea, a work ethic, and even a bit of luck, into a thriving local business!
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Ep. 46 - Amy Mucha, DaisyPops
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBOn today's episode, we are joined by Amy Mucha, creator of DaisyPops, who talks about how the cake pop company started and how it has grown since!
Ep. 45 - Kathy Romito, Western Reserve Hospital
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBKathy Romito joins the podcast to talk about all the opportunities Western Reserve Hospital takes to be patient-focused, caring for you not only when you are sick or in need, but caring for your whole healthy lifestyle.
Ep. 44 - Jeff Bradish, Hudson ECS
April 05, 2022 05:20 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBJeff Bradish joins the podcast to talk about starting businesses, his love of dogs, taking a leap of faith, finding a entrepreneurial mentor, making moves in real estate, the unique nature of his business, and why co-working makes sense for so many!
Ep. 43 - Real Estate and Relocating with Shaun Castillo, Howard Hanna
March 29, 2022 07:10 - 35 minutes - 13.3 MBShaun Castillo from Howard Hanna drops by to talk about moving to Hudson, the unique nature of the city, relocating during a pandemic, throwing yourself into a new community, why Farmer's Markets matter, and the exciting things ahead!
Ep. 42 - Mike Buynak, Partner, Union Capital Mortgage next week
March 15, 2022 08:48 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MBMike Buynak from Union Capital Mortage stops by to talk about how he got into the mortgage business, the operations of their office, misconceptions people have about financing, the keys to being a qualified buyer, how the market has shifted, keeping your emotions even, and much more!
Ep. 41 - Gail Greening, AAA Hudson
March 08, 2022 10:42 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MBGail Greening drops by to talk about her life at AAA, the benefits of the business, how she helps people make memories, the proper way to plan, changes at her office, why she loves Hudson, and more!
Ep. 40 - Leigh Maxa and TJ Evans, Attorneys at Krugliak Wilkins
February 22, 2022 10:45 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBAttorneys in the house! Leigh & TJ from Krugliak Wilkins drop by talk about their areas of practice, their challenges as lawyers, mistakes business make, resolving disputes, why business law is so interesting, protecting your assets, and much more!
Ep. 39 - Behind The Business LIVE at Pod-A-Palooza!
February 16, 2022 15:22 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBWe take the show to Comida Hudson to take part in Pod-A-Palooza, a special live event featuring 8 local podcasters. HudsonChamber board "ChairQueen" Alea Barr - owner of The Shoppe an Alea Michelle Salon - returns to the show to talk about the importance of community involvement, her hopes for 2022, what is happening in the city, the challenges of owning a business, and what you can do to make Hudson even more special this year!
Ep. 38 - Liz Murphy, Executive Director, Destination Hudson
January 31, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MBEveryone in town knows Liz. She's a tremendous asset to our town and the community. On this episode she and Nicole discuss upcoming events, the visitor center and the lasting impact Liz has on the downtown community.
Ep. 37 - Andrea Nayman, owner, Orange Rose Apothecary
January 26, 2022 18:10 - 26 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this episode, local store owner and entrepreneur, Andrea Nayman joins Nicole to talk about her skincare line and her new "Schitts Creek" themed apothecary.
Ep. 36 - Kim Malin and Chelsea Ruiz - Realtors, RE/MAX Above and Beyond
December 20, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 10.8 MBKim and Chelsea make up the Cuyahoga Valley Homes team. They work together to give their clients the best home buying or selling experience. Listen and learn what sets them apart from other agents in the area and how they work hard to find the right homes for their clients and give back to the communities they serve.
Ep. 35 - Eleni Manous - Owner, Transformational Beauty
December 17, 2021 00:19 - 23 minutes - 10 MBEleni joined Nicole to discuss her new brow and beauty business. Listen and learn about her passion for helping people look and feel their best!
Ep. 34 - Bernard Heating and Cooling
December 07, 2021 18:26 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBEric Bernard and Jess Schussler joined Nicole to discuss their growing family business. Listen and learn about their recent entry into the residential heating and cooling industry, their commitment to the communities they serve and their passion for taking care of their clients and employees. Check them out online at bernardmech.com and learn more about their commitment to the community and their Holiday Toys for Tots drive.
Ep. 33 - Dana Ferrell - The Green Room Fumoir
November 18, 2021 23:07 - 23 minutes - 9.4 MBDana Ferrell is the owner of the Green Room Fumoir, a holistic medicine boutique. Dana is working hard to get the word out about the medical benefits of hemp, CBD and medicinal marijuana and trying to erase the stigma so many people are clinging to. Listen to learn more about the growing industry and some of the products and services Dana has to offer.
Ep. 32 - Dennis Boswell, Owner, CleanPro Janitorial Services
November 11, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 9.38 MBDennis Boswell started his business 12 years ago after spending most of his adult life working in the printing business. Learn about his passion for working with local clients, providing exceptional service and how he grew his small business from a one-man show to what it is today!
Ep. 31 - Tameika Wynter: Owner Hiz Essence
November 08, 2021 19:57 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this episode, Nicole interviews Tameika Wynter and learns about her skincare and wellness business. Tameika has a background in corporate Human Resources but had been wanting to take her skincare business to the next level. Listen and learn about her passion for great skin and how the pandemic forced her to take the leap and go into business for herself.
Ep. 30 - Ray Felton – Like a good neighbor, Ray Felton is there!
October 25, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 22.9 MBChamber Member Ray Felton joined Nicole to discuss his new StateFarm office that opened in Hudson on September 1st. Listen to learn about his big career change, opening his own office, and his passion for helping people as they navigate insurance products!
Ep, 29 - Jessie Obert, Realtor, Howard Hanna
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 10.9 MBJessie Obert is a local real estate agent who works hard to get to know her clients and help them get what they want. Having grown up in Hudson, she knows the community inside and out and loves to share her knowledge and love of Hudson with her clients.
Ep. 28 - Mike Snellenberger and Greg Kalikas, Your Business Marketer
October 12, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 10.5 MBMike Snellenberger is the owner of Your Business Marketer, a local digital marketing agency. that focuses on small, local businesses and giving them access the to high-level digital marketing tools. Greg Kalikas is their Director of Sales. With their team, they help local businesses tackle digital marketing. They also have programs for city-wide digital marketing campaigns and businesses that need help attracting new employees.
Ep. 27 - Justin Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices
October 01, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJustin Hayes is a professor and published author who founded Voices for Voices in the summer of 2021. His organization works make mental health a non-negotiable priority for people everywhere. You can learn more about Voices for Voices and their upcoming event at voicesforvoices.org
Ep. 26 - Travis Bauman, Owner, Wireless Zone Hudson
September 14, 2021 08:30 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBTravis Bauman, owner of the Verizon WirelessZone in Hudson joined Nicole to talk about his store, the latest in cell phones, and all he has to offer the community!
Ep. 25 - The Chamber Played Golf!
September 07, 2021 07:30 - 18 minutes - 6.5 MBDid you miss the Chamber golf outing? "Living Hudson" host Jessie Obert joined me in the golf cart to check in on all the fun and games with our members, and here’s a recap of all the fun we had!
Ep. 24 - Celebrate Hudson
August 31, 2021 18:55 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBThere is so much to love about living and working in Hudson. City of Hudson Community Relations Manager, Rhonda Kadish, joined Nicole to talk about the upcoming Labor Day Weekend celebration, Celebrate Hudson. Festivities include live music, an art show, a car show, a parade and much more! All to celebrate our local community. See you this weekend in Downtown Hudson!
Ep. 23 - Kelly Gadzinski, owner, KG Career Services
August 16, 2021 20:21 - 31 minutes - 25 MBOn this episode, new Chamber Member, Kelly Gadzinski shares details on her journey from working in corporate HR to owning her own career services company and how she helps her clients through all aspects of job searching and making career moves. You can find out more about Kelly and her business on her website https://www.kgcareerservices.com/
Ep. 22 - Frank Favaro, Licensed CX Coach and Founder of ServeCentric
August 11, 2021 18:07 - 36 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, Frank and Nicole talk about customer service and the customer experience. Frank shares some of the industry secrets behind how companies like Chick-Fil-A create their customer experience and how others can implement some of their strategies!
Ep. 21 - Rick Keller: President, Peg’s Foundation
August 06, 2021 01:53 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBRick and Nicole are both K-12 Hudson Alumni and love that they are able to work in and support the community they grew up in. In this episode, they discuss growing up in Hudson, Peg’s plans for the Baldwin-Buss property and the rewarding work the foundation does in and around our community.
Ep. 20 - Dan Washburn: Director of Community Relations at Regents of Hudson
August 06, 2021 01:50 - 24 minutes - 20 MBSet to open this fall, Regents of Hudson is a new senior living facility located in the old Baymont Inn on Hines Hill Road. Dan gave us some insight into what amenities the facility will have and how it will different from other senior facilities in and around Hudson.
Ep. 19 - Talk Insurance with Strachan Novak
July 13, 2021 18:30 - 42 minutes - 16.8 MBRob Strachan and Rob Kallstrom from Strachan Novak Insurance joined Nicole to talk insurance. Listen for great tips on purchasing insurance, what everyone forgets to insure and just how important having the right policy and the right agent can be.
Ep. 18 - The Alzheimer’s Association
July 06, 2021 13:02 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBMarcy Schulman and Lindsay Walker of the Alzheimer’s Association joined Nicole to discuss their mission, services and events. They discussed their new caregiver relief program, the Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer’s events and the approval of a new drug to help slow the effects of the disease. You can learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association, their services and annual events at alz.org.
Ep. 17 - Cindy Holzheimer, President and CEO, NOACC
June 29, 2021 13:01 - 38 minutes - 15.7 MBCindy Holzheimer joins Nicole to discuss their partnership and how the Hudson Area Chamber’s membership with Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) benefits all of its members. Learn about cost-savings chamber benefits and how the Chamber works to help your business.
Ep. 16 - Kathy Schreiner, Sales Director at Summit Point
June 22, 2021 07:30 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBKathy Schreiner has spent 30 years in the Senior Living industry. Now in her role as Sales Director at Summit Point in Macedonia, she works to help families and their loved ones plan for their futures. She has been a Chamber Member for four years and serves on the Board of Directors.
Ep. 15 - Jim Stifler, Economic Development Director, City of Hudson
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBNicole talks with Jim Stifler about Hudson’s tax revenue, recruiting new businesses to move to Hudson and some of the struggles and trends businesses are seeing today.
Ep. 14 - Banking on Hudson
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode three local bankers - Tara Murphy, SBA Business Development Officer, Michelle Ciancio, Business Banking Community Banker, and Tiffany Brady, Hudson Branch Manager - share how they help businesses navigate the crazy world of finances. Learn about how they shifted to serve their clients during the pandemic and how they can help you and your business achieve your goals.
Ep. 13 - John Wood, Owner, CycleBar Hudson
May 18, 2021 07:30 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBCycleBar Hudson was one of Hudson’s first boutique fitness studios. Owner, John Wood, opened CycleBar in January 2018 and started building a community of fitness enthusiasts from day one. In this episode, he talks about the great community at CycleBar, their Cycle Stars and how they strive to give back and support the community that supports them.
Ep. 12 - Lena Samuelson, Realtor, The Royster Group, Howard Hanna
May 11, 2021 08:30 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBIn her seventeen years as a realtor, Lena has learned a thing or two about the industry. In this episode, she talks about the home buying process, some of her craziest experiences with helping her clients buy and sell their homes and how she has had to play “matchmaker” to help her clients find exactly what they are looking for.
Ep. 11 - What Does A Chamber Actually Do?!
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode, Nicole dives into what a Chamber of Commerce actually is, what its role is in the community and the different programs and benefits offered for members to take advantage. Every Chamber of Commerce is different. Find out what makes the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce unique!
Ep. 10 - Mark W. Boslett, CPA, CEPA, CVA, CM&AA
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBInterested a business valuation or thinking about planning for the future of your business? Mark W. Boslett is your guy! On this episode Mark talks taxes, buying and selling businesses, valuations and exit planning.
Ep. 9 - First & Main – Rebecca Molyneaux, Vice President and General Council and Debra Sherman, Marketing Director
April 20, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBEver wonder who works behind the scenes to make First & Main a destination shopping and dining location? In this episode, Rebecca and Debra take us through the new businesses coming to town and the fun plans for the summer months!
Ep. 8 - Amy Jordan - President, The Hudson Community Foundation
April 16, 2021 21:13 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBHudson is fortunate enough to have its very own Community Foundation. Founded by two community members in 2000, HCF has been around for just over 20 years and holds more than 25 million dollars in funds to support our community. President, Amy Jordan gives us an inside look at what the foundation is and how it has supported our community throughout the years.
Ep. 7 - Brian Howie and The Art of Podcasting
April 06, 2021 15:38 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode, Nicole chats with PodPopuli owner and podcast pro, Brian Howie. Brian lets us know about how he got started podcasting, his plans for more PodPopuli locations, and why he thinks everyone should have a podcast!
Ep. 6 - Jessica Lahey, PT, DPT, OCS - Physical Therapist, Nova Care Rehabilitation
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 13.6 MBJessica Lahey talks to us about her career, what brought her here to Nova Care Hudson and how she adapted to motherhood, new COVID protocols and learning how to serve her patients via teletherapy all in less than one year.
Ep. 5 - Ruth Barnum, Director of Marketing at Apex Dermatology
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, Ruth Barnum shares the history of Apex Dermatology and why founder Doctor Garcia started his business. Today Apex specializes in both medical dermatology and aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology. Ruth identifies the difference and importance of both.
Ep. 4 - Bob Pontius, Regional Director of Marketing & Development at Danbury Senior Living
March 16, 2021 17:35 - 34 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode, Bob Pontius explains the “Danbury Difference” as we learn about his career, the history of Danbury Senior Living, and how Bob landed at Danbury in Hudson!
Ep. 3 - Tammy Bennett, Manager, Springwood Living
March 09, 2021 20:11 - 28 minutes - 11.5 MBMeet Tammy Bennett, Springwood Living's manager extraordinaire! Learn about over-55 lifestyle communities, and how Tammy goes above and beyond to give her residents the best service possible.
Ep. 2 - Kristina Dooley, Owner, Estrela Consulting
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 15.4 MBKristina Dooley, Owner of Estrela Consulting, discusses how her love of teenagers and helping them achieve their goals turned into her own educational planning business here in Hudson. Kristina started her business in 2008 in Brazil. Today, she employs a team of Independent Educational Consultants who help students all over the country with the college planning process.
Ep. 1 - Alea Barr, Owner, The Shoppe Salon
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBAlea Barr, owner of The Shoppe Salon in Hudson brings to light the craziness of the salon industry as she shares her experiences and expertise that comes with 20 years in the business. After working hair shows and educating for more than 15 years, Alea started her business in 2019 and is a Master Stylist and Educator. In just 2 years the salon has seen significant growth and has expanded three times. Alea serves as Chair Women of the Hudson Chamber Board of Directors.
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