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Local Matters

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“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana.

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An Update from Mel

November 03, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

“Local Matters” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today’s special episode, I am going to give you an update on what we have been up to at Indiana Owned, share our special promotion for Indiana Gifts, and let you know how you can help me raise $450,000 for our neighbors in need through the WIBC Radiothon for The Salvation Army. Thanks for lis...

Midwest Marketplace

October 20, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, Co-Founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today, we will hear an interview conducted by Joe LePage, Community Development Director for the City of Lebanon who had the opportunity to interview Karla Gosche-Williams with Midwest Marketplace, a shopping event taking place at the Boone County Fairgrounds on November thir...

Sandy Ziebold, Beacon of Hope Crisis Center, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 13, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Sandy Ziebold, Chief Executive Officer of Beacon of Hope Crisis Center, a domestic violence and sexual assault services agency. They talk about statistical trends in Central Indiana, how Beacon of Hope positively impacts lives, and how you can make a diffe...

Art and Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel

October 06, 2023 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today, we are chatting about a very powerful documentary making its World Premier at Heartland International Film Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023. “Art and Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel” shares the life story of the former Zionsville resident who was an inte...

Martin's Market

September 15, 2023 11:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Blair and Mary Martin of Martin’s Market. They talk about coming back home to Indiana and how Martin’s Market came to be, the surprises of running your own business, and how Martin’s Market is more than just a store to the residents of Mitchell, Indiana. I...

Hi. We're Indiana Gifts. Nice to meet you.

September 08, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this special episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Cody Adams of WISH-TV8’s “Life.Style.Live!” about the idea for Indiana Gifts, how the brick-and mortar location in Lebanon, Indiana came to be, and the importance of community support for small businesses. It’s all about the mission—creating health...

Karen Young, Hayes Young Law

September 01, 2023 11:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you the stories of Indiana Owned business owners and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Karen Young of Hayes Young Law about moving from corporate environments to owning her own practice, helping business owners be proactive as opposed to reactive, and how supporting other Indiana-owned businesses and local non-profits helps communities thriv...

Big George, The Greek Islands Restaurant and Giorgio's Pizza

May 19, 2023 15:27 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I'm Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts and today we're going back to a podcast originally recorded in 2021. We're going to talk to Big George, he and his family will be celebrating the 37th year of business for the Greek Islands restaurant. Can you believe it? Make your reservations and come help them continu...

Lucas Molloy, Brothers Molloy Events | Uncork Me Indiana

April 28, 2023 18:26 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Lucas Molloy, Founder of Brothers Molloy Events. We'll get the story of how he started Brothers Molloy, we'll talk about bringing Uncork Me Indiana to Military Park on June 24, and the goal of keeping customers happy and smiling. It’s all about the mi...

Chad Peterman, Peterman Brothers

April 21, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

“Local Matters with Mel McMahon” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. On this episode, Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Chad Peterman, CEO of Peterman Brothers about the phone call that changed his career path, getting better versus getting bigger, and how growing your people will grow your company. It’s all about the mission—creating healthier, stronger communities an...

Missy Krulik, Heart of Lebanon and Claire Collett, Boone County Economic Development Corporation

April 07, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today, we are chatting with Missy Krulik of The Heart of Lebanon and Claire Collett of Boone County Economic Development Corporation. We’ll talk about the influence of entrepreneurship in both of their roles, the appetite for more locally businesses in Lebanon, and how Indiana Owned...

Pat Sullivan of Sullivan Hardware & Garden and Allisonville Home & Garden By Sullivan, Replay

September 23, 2022 13:08 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Pat Sullivan of Sullivan Hardware & Garden and Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan. They talk about taking over the family business, the support he has had while transitioning from traditional hardware stores to lifestyle stores, the importance of giving back to the importa...

An Update from Mel McMahon, Co-Founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts

September 09, 2022 19:26 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this special episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon gives you a few more details about the changes going on with Local Matters and what’s to come. Thanks for listening!     Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal    Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned...

Vincent Aguirre, Distinct

September 02, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way.  On this replay episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Distinct founder Vincent Aguirre about the motivation to return to Indiana after college graduation, how his agency works to keep small businesses competitive against the big guys, and the importance of controlling your marketing message. Learn more about our me...

Sharon Hashim, Fluid Life by Sharon

August 26, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Sharon Hashim, creator and owner of Fluid Life by Sharon, original art specializing in fluid painting with poured acrylic paints. They discuss starting a business while being a stay-at-home mom, what it takes to break into the “local” art market when you are not from In...

Georgetown Market Community Day

August 19, 2022 13:31 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this special episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon shares Part II of the LIVE broadcast from Community Day at Georgetown Market.    Mel chats with:   Aaron McNicholas, Co-Host, “Awaken Indy” Podcast  Julia Rutland, The Gifted Gown  Emily Freimuth, Indiana Birth Coalition  Colleen Murphy, Marketing Director, Georgetow...

Andrew Montieth, Georgetown Market

August 12, 2022 15:28 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this special episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with third generation owner Andrew Montieth LIVE at Georgetown Market’s Community Day. They discuss growing up in the family business, how knowledge and passion for healthy and sustainable grocery options keeps them ahead of their competitors, and the significance of...

Nancy Beck, Beck Financial Strategies

August 05, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Nancy Beck, founder of Beck Financial Strategies and #1 best-selling author of “The Art of the Plan.” They discuss having three strikes against her when starting out in the financial planning world almost 40 years ago, the importance of investing in your team, and what ...

The Great Indiana State Fair

July 29, 2022 13:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Mel McMahon previews the Great Indiana State Fair. She had the privilege of attending the Media Preview Day, and boy do they have a lot in store this year! The 165th Indiana State Fair opens Friday, July 29 and will continue through Sunday, August 21. The Fair opens daily at 9 a.m. (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesday...

Joan Carney, Lilly’s Wearable Art

July 22, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Joan Carney, owner of Lilly’s Wearable Art. They chat about the fear of opening a store and introducing the community to something unfamiliar, the value of listening to those willing to mentor you, and the impact of being grateful for every single day. Learn more about ...

Martha Latta, Stomping Ground, Sunday Afternoon Housewife, Lanters Foundation, Inc.

July 15, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Martha Latta, the owner of Stomping Ground, creator and printer of the Sunday Afternoon Housewife brand of State Pride and Social Justice tee shirts, and Co-Executive director of Lanterns Foundation, Inc., the non-profit which organizes the annual Feast of Lanterns Fest...

Joey Bauchle, JoHenna Design

July 08, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Joey Bauchle of JoHenna Design. They chat about where her love of henna art began, the process of transitioning her hobby to a full-time business, and having the courage to try something new. Learn more about our member JoHenna Design at https://www.johennadesign.com/. ...

Megan Martin, Indiana Gifts

July 01, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Indiana Gifts Creative Manager Megan Martin. They talk about the process of selecting the unique items featured in the online store, the impact supporting Indiana-owned businesses has on our community, and the challenges facing local e-commerce stores. Learn more about ...

Anjelicia Spencer, Worthy by Nature Candle Company

June 24, 2022 12:51 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Anjelicia Spencer, founder and owner of Worthy by Nature Candle Company. They chat about going from social work to launching a DIY candle company, wanting to connect with youth to help them know they matter, and her mission to increase self-care and self-worth in our co...

Leah Severson, SEO & Local Search Consultant

June 17, 2022 12:25 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Leah Severson, a Carmel SEO & Local Search Coach and Consultant who works with business owners to increase their free exposure on Google. Leah shares how running her coaching business came out of her own experience of owning a photography studio for more than 20 years, ...

Adam Hampton, Hampton Designs Studio & Shop

June 10, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Adam Hampton of Hampton Designs Studio & Shop. Adam discusses the importance and impact of creating an exceptional customer experience, the lessons learned by starting with a small storefront, and what it truly means to “welcome all.” Learn more about our member Hampton...

Indiana Owned Father's Day Gift Guide

June 03, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Amber Hankins of WISH-TV8’S Life.Style.Live! about this year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide. Dad’s special day is approaching and Indiana Owned is here to help you find the perfect gift sure to be appreciated by any father figure in your life. Every featured product comes fr...

Jennifer Rubenstein, Edible Indy

May 27, 2022 12:45 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Jennifer Rubenstein, Publisher of “Edible Indy” Magazine. Jennifer discusses covering “farm-to-table” before it became a social movement, the challenge of “never turning it off” when you are the boss, and how kindness and gratitude set the stage for doing business with ...

Carl Doninger, Co-Founder, PopCon

May 20, 2022 14:10 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Carl Doninger, Co-Founder of PopCon. Carl talks about starting the event big from the very beginning, how what used to be geeky is now mainstream, and the positive economic impact of this annual event. Learn more about our member PopCon and get your tickets at https://p...

Lori Cardwell, Lori Cardwell Photography

May 13, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Lori Cardwell of Lori Cardwell Photography. Lori shares tips for a perfect smile in every photo, the rewards of capturing not only how people look but how they feel, and the difference between competition and collaboration. Learn more about our member Lori Cardwell Phot...

Keisha Harrison, Executive Director, Indianapolis City Market

May 06, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Keisha Harrison, Executive Director of the Indianapolis City Market. They chat about the importance of doing your research, using a listening ear to build trust, and how the history of the City Market makes it prime for success in the future. Learn more about Indianapol...

Keianna Rae Harrison Williams, HER Home Design LLC

April 29, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Keianna Rae Harrison Williams, Principal and Lead Interior Designer at HER Home Design. They chat about the next addition to the HER Home Design business, the battle of courage versus fear when it comes to making business decisions, and overcoming diversity obstacles. T...

Indiana Owned Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April 22, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Amber Hankins of WISH-TV8’S Life.Style.Live! about this year’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Mom’s special day is approaching and Indiana Owned is here to help you find the perfect gift sure to be appreciated by any mother figure in your life. Every featured product comes fr...

Kim Harvey, Kim’s Key Lime Cookies

April 15, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Kim Harvey, creator of Kim’s Key Lime Cookies. They chat about not having to start your business at the bottom, being okay with saying “no,” and how confidence can take you where you didn’t even know you were going to go. Learn more about Kim’s Key Lime Cookies at http:...

Tawni Reller, unsoaped

April 08, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Tawni Reller, creator of unsoaped. They chat about how what you put on your skin is as important as what you eat, growing fond of failure, and the challenge of asking people to change their skincare routine. Learn more about unsoaped at https://unsoaped.com/ and use cod...

Lisa Schmitz, Where Pigs Fly & Such (and more)

March 25, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Lisa Schmitz of Where Pigs Fly & Such and Mars Hill Art Center (and a few other brands). They dig into the impact the location of your business can have on a neighborhood, how flipping a saying upside down became a business name, and the pressure and responsibility of b...

Jason Heath and George Mallet, Life.Style.Live!

March 18, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Jason Heath, Executive Producer of “Life.Style.Live!” and Co-Host and Associate Producer, George Mallet. They go behind the scenes of the live TV show and talk about the reasons behind the rebrand of “Indy Style,” the importance of universal appeal AND sharing local sto...

Lea Durbin, Executive Director of Beyond Homeless

March 10, 2022 18:55 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Lea Durbin, Executive Director of Beyond Homeless, a program based care for individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. They discuss the startling statistics of the largest growing homeless population, the unique ways Beyond Homeless is serving m...

Laurren Darr, Zachary Tinkle Racing

February 25, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Laurren Darr, Manager of Operations and Marketing for Zachary Tinkle Racing, the team for the 19-year-old stock car driving sensation based in Speedway, IN that currently races in NASCAR®s ARCA Menards series. They discuss being the only female in the pits at the start of Zachary's career, their Racing for Rescues initiative, and the benefits of being slow to hire and quick to fire. Learn more about ou...

Kristina Mazza, Hoagies & Hops

February 11, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Kristina Mazza, owner of Hoagies & Hops, the only authentic PA Hoagie & Philly Cheesesteak Shop in Indy. They discuss Kristina’s big move to Indiana and the inspiration for the restaurant, making small mistakes along the way and avoiding big ones, and the difference one little restaurant can make thanks to its customers’ loyalty and generosity. Learn more about our member Hoagies & Hops at https://hoag...

Matt Baggott, Spoke Locally

January 07, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Matt Baggott, Chief Marketing Officer of Spoke Locally. They discuss the challenges social media creates for business owners and their customers, the process of simplifying marketing for businesses so they can target their most valuable audience, and what comes along with starting a business before graduating college. Learn more about our member Spoke Locally on our website and on https://www.spokelocally.com/.   Thank you fo...

Stacey McCreery, ROI Search Group

December 17, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Stacey McCreery, President of ROI Search Group. They discuss the challenge of recruiting nurses and healthcare workers during a pandemic and how the workforce has changed, what she would have done sooner in her business knowing what she knows now, and the secrets you need to know before uploading your resume to an online job application. Learn more about our member ROI Search Group on our website and on https://www.roisearchgr...

Dr. Rachael Holliday and Dr. Lindsay Moore-Ostby, Indy Direct Docs

December 03, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Dr. Rachael Holliday and Dr. Lindsay Moore-Ostby of Indy Direct Docs. They discuss their unique business model for healthcare, finding the courage to leave the hamster wheel of primary care, and the importance of being proactive with your healthcare to create healthier, stronger communities. Learn more about our member Indy Direct Docs at https://www.indydirectdocs.com/.  Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possib...

Alex and Michael Noël-Kosene

November 26, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

On this special episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Alex and Michael Noël-Kosene, sons of the late Nancy Noel. They talk about the new exhibition now open at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, some of the challenges and successes Nancy had throughout her career, and being remembered as Indiana’s great painter. Learn more about Nancy Noël at https://nanoel.com/ and find exhibit information at https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/na-noel. Thank you for listening ...

Brian Schutt and Griff Housemeyer, Homesense Heating & Cooling

November 19, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Brian Schutt, co-owner, and Griff Housemeyer, Marketing Manager, of Homesense Heating & Cooling. They talk about the journey from marketing gurus to HVAC specialists, the responsibility local businesses have when it comes to their communities, and the number one thing you can do consistently to keep your HVAC system in tip-top shape. Learn more about Indiana Owned member Homesense Heating & Cooling at https://trusthomesense.co...

Steve Sanner, Jiffy Lube of Indiana - Part 2

November 12, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

On part two of this two-part episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Steve Sanner, franchise owner of Jiffy Lube of Indiana. They talk about the hardest part about being a business owner, the positive impact of the Jiffy Lube Cares Fund, and the imperative need for more tradespeople. Learn more about Indiana Owned charter franchise member Jiffy Lube of Indiana at https://jiffylubeindiana.com/.  Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and I...

Steve Sanner, Jiffy Lube of Indiana

November 05, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

On part one of this two-part episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Steve Sanner, franchise owner of Jiffy Lube of Indiana. They talk about the first few years in business and the growth plan of Jiffy Lube, the email that led to the rebrand of Indiana Owned, and the importance of creating opportunities for our fellow Hoosiers to succeed. Learn more about Indiana Owned charter franchise member Jiffy Lube of Indiana at https://jiffylubeindiana.com/.  Thank you for listening...

Jennifer Seffrin, Indy Holistic Hub

October 29, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Jennifer Seffrin, founder of Indy Holistic Hub. They talk about the growing curiosity of holistic health and wellness, Wellbeing Fest returning in person to the Biltwell on Sunday, November 7, 2021, and what Jennifer would have done differently in her business knowing what she knows now. Learn more about Indiana Owned member Indy Holistic Hub at https://indyholistichub.com/.   Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made ...

Beth Clary Schwier, Beth Clary Schwier Fine Art

October 22, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Beth Clary Schwier of Beth Clary Schwier Fine Art. They talk about how joining the circus at age nine changed her career goal of becoming a teacher, the journey to becoming a nationally recognized artist, and the joy (and commitment) of opening your own gallery. Learn more about Indiana Owned member Beth Clary Schwier Fine Art at http://www.bethschwier.com/home.html.   Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible...

David Glenn, CoasterStone

October 08, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with CoasterStone owner David Glenn about acquiring the Indiana Original business, the growth from four employees to 40+, and some of the sacrifices you make as a business owner. Learn more about CoasterStone at https://www.coasterstone.com/. Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive imp...