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Uniquely Small Biz

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings

Starting a small business is a unique journey for every entrepreneur. Join Carolyn McArdle for inspiring conversations with real small business owners as they discuss how they got started and what drives their success. Each episode closes with helpful tips from series sponsor Selective Insurance on how small businesses can grow.

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Episodes

A Unique Series Finale

December 12, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Welcome to the final episode of Uniquely Small Biz presented by Selective Insurance.  As our journey of meeting unique small business owners and hearing their stories comes to a close, we want to thank our listeners for joining us along the way. In this last episode, we’ll be revisiting each season, hearing from all the small business owners and Selective experts we’ve met, and highlighting some of the unique perspectives they brought to our conversations. So, get ready to relive some of the...

Inspired Wood Design with Brandon Work

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with Brandon Work, owner of Authentic Grain. As a fourth-generation artisan, Brandon is dedicated to the craft of fine woodworking, and from countertops and shelves to one-of-a-kind heirlooms, Brandon’s approach to every project is to view it as a unique opportunity to create each distinctive piece his customers are looking for – which is what makes Brandon so unique himself. Adam Snoke...

Committing To Quality with Mike Lawlor

October 10, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with the owner of Superior Shower Doors, Mike Lawlor.  After many years working for others in the construction and remodeling industry, Mike decided to make the jump and go out on his own, founding Superior Shower Doors, and he’s been busy ever since. What makes Mike so unique is his commitment to a customer-oriented business that prides itself on having just what its name implies: an e...

Churning Unique Flavors with Adam Brackbill

September 12, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with the owner of Urban Churn Craft Creamery, Adam Brackbill.  Since childhood, Adam has had an entrepreneurial spirit, and on the road to find a calling, he went from web development to landscaping to eventually landing on churning ice cream. Adam creates unique ice cream flavors with fresh, local ingredients, inspired by his family's recipes and their tradition of churning ice cream o...

Melissa Krudwig, “The Bear of Real Estate”

August 15, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with Melissa Krudwig - or ‘The Bear of Real Estate’ as she is known by her team and clients. Melissa operates a full-service real estate agency in the Atlanta area. Melissa has decades of experience in the industry and she and her team have won countless awards and accolades for their success, but what really makes Melissa and her business so unique is her commitment to community servic...

The Fun Kid’s Dentist with Dr. Angela Trochlell

July 11, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with Dr. Angela Trochlell - or Dr. Angie as she is known by her patients at The Fun Kid’s Dentist. Angela discusses the unique dental practice, which focuses on establishing trust and genuine, personalized care for each child and their family. Later, Carolyn sits down with Heidi Mastellone, Director of Customer Experience at Selective, to explore the importance of focusing on the custo...

Season 4 Coming Soon!

June 13, 2023 04:00 - 45 seconds - 704 KB

Welcome to the fourth season of Uniquely Small Biz by Selective Insurance, a podcast for small business owners to share their inspiring stories. Join host Carolyn McArdle as she brings you a new season of great conversation with small business owners who are as unique as their ventures.  So be sure to hit that subscribe button and get ready for season four of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance, coming soon! Follow Us Twitter @selective Instagram @selectiveinsurance ...

Good Nature Organic Lawn Care with Alec McClennan

March 14, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

On this episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance, Carolyn McArdle speaks with Alec McClennan, owner of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care, an organic and chemical-free lawn care and landscape service. Alec discusses how his organic lawn care business differs from his competitors and how hiring people who are as passionate as he is has helped his company grow and deliver an improved customer experience.  Later, Carolyn is joined by Jim Albi, Assistant Vice President of th...

FIT & NU with Joslyn and Brittney Rae Reese

February 14, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

On this episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance, Carolyn McArdle speaks with Joslyn and Brittney Rae Reese, two sisters who teamed up to revolutionize wellness for women of color in Colorado and beyond. Together, they are the founders of FIT & NU, a habit-based fitness & nutrition company and boutique wellness club. They join Carolyn to share their story, discuss building this empowering business from the ground up, and give a little insight into how they are suppor...

Your Next Jump with Timothy Lo

January 17, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

On this episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance, Carolyn McArdle speaks with Timothy Lo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Your Next Jump, an SBA 8(a) certified company that helps job seekers develop professional branding and provides career coaching and resume-writing services. Tim and Carolyn discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, and how he built his innovative business with the goal of building confidence in his clients. Tim also shares some insights into som...

The Lance CPA Group with Joshua Lance

December 13, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ from Selective Insurance, Carolyn McArdle talks with Joshua Lance, Managing Director of the Lance CPA Group, a virtual certified accounting firm built to help craft breweries and digital agencies grow and manage their businesses. Together, Josh and Carolyn chat about his story, discuss his work with the Lance CPA group, and even share a little bit of insight into what's driving his entrepreneurial spirit.  Later, you’ll hear from the Assistant Vice Pr...

Swatara Coffee Co. with John and Joanna Noll

November 15, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance, the show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the owners of Swatara Coffee Company, John and Joanna Noll. John’s idea for a coffee shop began as an idea he had while deployed in Afghanistan with the US Navy. After deployment, and with help from his wife Joanna, Swatara became a reality when he returned home. Together, the...

Passion With A Purpose with Christine Allen

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Welcome back to another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance, the show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the owner of Mo’Pweeze Bakery, Christine Allen! Using her own custom recipes, Christine creates vegan and Kosher treats free from the top ten allergens including, dairy, eggs, gluten/wheat, and nuts. Christine joins Carolyn to share the passion and the purpose behind Mo’Pweeze...

The Co-working Cafe with Mike Keith

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

It’s time for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the CEO of The Office Coffee Shop, Mike Keith. Mike is here to share how The Office Coffee Shop is changing the very definition of what a workspace can be. The Office provides business resources, workspace, and a sense of community for entrepreneurs, along with a full-service ca...

Auto Care for All with CC and Faith Haug

June 14, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

It’s time to get excited for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this special Pride Month episode, Carolyn McArdle sits down with CC and Faith Haug, owners of Good Judy Garage, an innovative auto repair business. Hear first-hand how they established their small business, and the driving force behind ensuring their garage is a safe, inclusive space for their LGBTQ+ employee...

Building an Experience with Michael Shirley

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

It’s time for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the Owner and Chief Empowerment Officer at Family Pet Health PLLC, Michael Shirley. Michael is here to share how Family Pet Health is changing the veterinary field and providing new and insightful experiences to both pets and their owners during a trip to the vet. You’ll also he...

Cultivating Inspiration With George De Jesus

April 12, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

It’s time for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. In this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the Owner and Operator of George’s Drains, George De Jesus.  George shares how he is changing the way people view trades, and how he educates and inspires the next generation through mentorship and volunteer work. George also shares his unique approach to utilizing social media...

Pulling The Pin with Thomas Mattaini

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. In this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the President, Owner, and Operator of Pull the Pin Golf Shop, Thomas Mattaini. Thomas is here to share his story and talk with us about how he offers services that big box stores cannot, while helping cultivate confidence on the course. Hear first-hand how Thomas and the Pull the P...

The Scent of Success with Regina and Dom Pasqualone

February 15, 2022 05:26 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ from Selective Insurance! We’re thrilled to be bringing you another season full of inspiring stories from small business owners. Today, Carolyn McArdle is joined first by the owners of “Tiny Kitchen Candle Co.” Regina and Dom Pasqualone as they share the story of starting their home-based business, how they mastered the science behind creating their scents, and got their candles onto the shelves of well-known retailers. Hear ho...

Small Business Sustainability with Kaylen Wissinger and Tracy Morato

October 14, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Welcome to the fifth episode of the insightful podcast series Uniquely Small Biz from Selective Insurance and this week features Kaylen Wissinger, the Owner of Whisk: A Sustainable Bake Shop and Tracy Morato, the Environmental, Social and Governance Manager at Selective. This is a show for small business owners to share their journey and different stories about the small businesses that they own! Today Carolyn McArdle is first sitting down with Kaylen Wissinger, the Owner of Whisk: A Sustain...

A New Kind of Law Firm Built with Love

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

This week, Carolyn talks with Francine Love, the founder and managing attorney of “Love Law Firm,” a firm founded on the idea that your lawyer should be someone you trust and someone you actually like! Francine tells about how she came up with the idea for “Love Law Firm,” the spark behind their mission, some of the unique work/life balance policies at her company, and the special story of how her coming out impacts her community work today. Later on the show, Chalina Acosta, VP of Total Rew...

Giving and Growing with Happy Box

August 17, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Sisters Ariel and Hannah, owners of Happy Box, show us the power of gift-giving, and how to turn a side hustle into a thriving business. 

Giving and growing with Happy Box

August 17, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Sisters Ariel and Hannah, owners of Happy Box, show us the power of gift-giving, and how to turn a side hustle into a thriving business. 

The Petal Effect with Tobore Oweh

July 15, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week Carolyn sits down with the owner and creative director of The Petal Effect in Los Angeles, Tobore Oweh. Together they discuss her unique story of coming to America at such a young age and starting her creative business from the ground up. We hear why she chose the path that she chose in business and the deeper behind it all.  00:00 - Intro  00:57 - Interview Tobore Oweh Follow Us on Social Media: Twitter @selective Instagram @selectiveinsurance  Facebook @selective Presented...

Adam Shapiro & Shappy Pretzel Co.

June 15, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In our premiere episode, host Carolyn McArdle sits down with actor Adam Shapiro to discuss his newest venture, Shappy Pretzel Co. Like anyone during the pandemic, Adam had a lot of time to spend at home away from his normal routine. He took that time to turn his childhood obsession, the Philly soft pretzel, into his own small business. He shares with Carolyn how his pandemic hobby turned into an emerging pretzel empire.   Presented by Selective Insurance   00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Intervie...

Welcome to Uniquely Small Biz

May 19, 2021 01:42 - 47 seconds - 753 KB

Starting a small business comes with its challenges and rewards. Join Selective Insurance, in conversation with small business owners, as they discuss the wide variety of obstacles they have had to face on their journeys. You’ll hear real stories from real people about their successes, challenges, and will learn about how each small business can manage its own risk.

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