Latest Central pennsylvania Podcast Episodes
Final Episode Reflections & A Framework for 'Strategic Quitting'
Happy Valley Hustle - December 15, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAfter four years, host Bill Zimmerman is calling it quits on "Happy Valley Hustle." He reflects on telling stories of entrepreneurship and innovation in Central PA, and the factors that influenced his decision to stop. Bill also breaks down advice from "The Dip" by Seth Godin on how to quit stra...
George Shea -- Competitive Eating's Master of Ceremonies On Building Media Buzz
Happy Valley Hustle - November 17, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThey say competitive eating is the battleground upon which God and Lucifer wage war for men's souls ... and George Shea is on the front lines. George is the boater hat-wearing hype man behind events like the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating Contest every July 4. He's also a founder of Major League ...
Nick Gilson -- Shredding The Status Quo With Gilson Snowboards & Skis
Happy Valley Hustle - November 03, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsNick Gilson's eponymous company is a testament to persistently adapting and tirelessly committing to a vision. Gilson Snow Inc. makes products from locally sourced wood and does it in the U S of A. Hear him discuss the importance of learning from failure, contributing to your community and build...
How to Get Started With Podcasting, from The SBDC Quick Connect Live Stream
Happy Valley Hustle - October 20, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsPresented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center, host Bill Zimmerman explains the various ways that podcasts can help businesses share messages to key audiences. Hear a discussion on brand storytelling, media outreach and the nuts-and-bolts of publishing a podcast. The talk is mode...
Cindy Kolarik -- Mixing Inspiration & Innovation In The Nonprofit Space
Happy Valley Hustle - October 06, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor 20 years, Cindy Kolarik has led a nonprofit that brightens the day for young hospital patients. Inspired by the selflessness of one child cancer patient, The Jared Box Project has distributed more than 900K care packages nationwide. Cindy discusses the inspiring story of the organization's n...
Anne Hoag -- Elevating Local Media With Entrepreneurial Thinking
Happy Valley Hustle - September 15, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsCommunications professor Anne Hoag is driving an initiative to connect community and community news called Centre News Digest. She discusses the challenges facing local media, the need for reliable community coverage and the entrepreneurial thinking that may bring solutions. Connect with Centre...
Chris Creamer -- How A Love Of Logos Became One Of The Most Helpful Websites In Sports
Happy Valley Hustle - September 01, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsChris Creamer launched his online museum of logos (Sportslogos.net) as a teenager -- now it's a full-time job that often puts him at the center of conversations around design in sports. His recent book, written with designer Todd Radom, "Fabric of the Game: The Stories Behind the NHL's Names, Lo...
Solocast: Your Business Should Embrace Coverage From Small, Local Media.
Happy Valley Hustle - August 18, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsNews coverage raises awareness and builds credibility for your business, however some ignore these golden opportunities. In this solocast, Bill discusses how news can travel in unexpected ways, including how coverage in a small publication can attract the eyes of big decision makers. You may be ...
REWIND: Zack Rackovan -- Powering Your Idea With Passion & Creation
Happy Valley Hustle - August 11, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsZack Rackovan eye for design and love of the outdoors inspired Ardor & Forge, his micro-brand watch company that's gearing up for the sale of its first line. With resolve as tough as his watches, Zack breaks down how passion and hard work fueled his idea. This episode first published in November...
Elise Pone -- The Discipline & Grit Of Entrepreneurship
Happy Valley Hustle - August 04, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFresh off her first victory in professional mixed martial arts, Elise Pone displayed her grit to a national television audience. She's new to the all-female Invicta Fighting Championship league, but she's not a rookie when it comes to fighting or entrepreneurship. As co-owner of the Central PA M...
Solocast: Embracing Strategy & Experimentation With Your Business' Social Media
Happy Valley Hustle - July 21, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsRecorded during a presentation and workshop with businesses supported by venture fund 1855 Capital, host Bill advocates for a mix of strategy and experimentation when it comes to social media. He also advises on why businesses should look for communication alternatives to social media and mainta...
REWIND: DJ Alex Nepa -- Why Humanity Is Crucial To Your Branding Mix
Happy Valley Hustle - July 14, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAlex Nepa is the owner of Mint DJ Events, offering a "boutique approach to event design, lighting and modern DJ talent, without the cheese." As a DJ, he's cultivated a strong personal brand that shows his talent along with the human side of the DJ/entrepreneur lifestyle. He also excels at genera...
Luke Cimbala -- Playing The Right Notes To Grab Attention
Happy Valley Hustle - July 07, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsLuke Cimbala created The Band Junkies to build up a thriving music scene in State College, Pa. He's helping local musicians land gigs and promote themselves all while using those same skills to boost his day job in sales. Hear Luke's insights on building a brand, producing video and adapting to...
Matt Maris -- A History Teacher's Lesson On Finding Your Best Side Hustle
Happy Valley Hustle - June 16, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMatt Maris is a history teacher with a side hustle celebrating local history. As co-founder of Local Historia, he's giving tours, organizing immersive experiences and consulting with businesses on the attention-grabbing power of history. Maris shares curious facts about the region, talks about ...
REWIND: Nick Bayer -- Serving Up Some Good With Saxbys
Happy Valley Hustle - June 09, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsNick Bayer is the founder and CEO of Saxbys, the coffee chain with a mission to "Make Life Better." The Philadelphia-based business boasts 30 locations and 500+ team of employees, including college students running cafes on campuses such as Penn State, Georgetown and Penn. Nick discusses unifyin...
Maddy Pryor -- Getting A Handle On Your Big Ideas & Posting With Purpose On Social Media
Happy Valley Hustle - June 02, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMaddy Pryor is immersed in social media, at work and in various side projects. Being ambitious and digitally plugged means having lots of avenues to explore -- but assessing all those ideas takes a lot of energy. In this episode, Bill and Maddy share business ideas and seek clarity when it comes...
Anne Yorks -- Baking A Business From Scratch
Happy Valley Hustle - May 19, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsCookie bakers and eaters are sweet on Anne Yorks' business, The Flour Box. She took a knack for baking and stirred up a Facebook following that's 1.5 million followers strong. Hear her story of turning passion into profit, tapping into vibrant online communities, and pivoting from baking to supp...
REWIND: Scott Walker & Joe Putnam -- Grabbing Attention & Engaging Fans With The State College Spikes
Happy Valley Hustle - May 12, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsScott Walker and Joe Putnam wear a lot of hats -- or ball caps -- in their roles with the State College Spikes minor league baseball team. That’s especially true now that the respective general manager and director of communications are fighting to keep their team alive. With one of 42 teams in ...
Seth Mason & John Comonitski -- Opportunities in E-Sports, Gaming Content Creation
Happy Valley Hustle - May 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe rise of electronic sports leagues and gaming content creators, has created opportunities for enterprising gamers as well as investors. Seth Mason, founder and chief marketing officer of The Esport Company, and John Comonitski, creator “JohnyJ25” on YouTube, share their experiences of turning...
The 100th Episode! -- Matt Swayne: Thinking Like A Futurist & Following Your Curiosity
Happy Valley Hustle - April 21, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsGuest No. 1, Matt Swayne, returns for the 100th episode of "Happy Valley Hustle"! Matt Swayne's day job is science writer but following his curiosity has lead to some exciting side projects. He's published several books on the paranormal, and is currently a writer for The Quantum Daily, diving d...
REWIND: Divine Lipscomb -- Moving On From Mistakes & Escaping Prisons of the Mind
Happy Valley Hustle - April 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsDivine Lipscomb is a student, an entrepreneur and a former inmate. He's dedicated himself to reforming the correctional system and setting up returning citizens for success through Penn State's Restorative Justice Initiative, the Centre County Re-Entry Support Group and his own organization, Cor...
Chris Uhl & Melissa DiJulio -- Awakening From The False Narrative Of Success
Happy Valley Hustle - April 07, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsChris Uhl and Melissa DiJulio have created a guide to help others resist the cultural narratives that can interfere with us finding meaning and happiness. Chris is a professor emeritus of biology and Melissa is a writer/teaching assistant, who have combined to write "Awaken 101: Discovering Mean...
Solocast: How The Story Of Two Scrappy Wrestlers Can Help Your Hustle
Happy Valley Hustle - March 24, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsHost Bill Zimmerman breaks down “Killing the Business: From Backyards to the Big Leagues," a new memoir from wrestling brothers The Young Bucks. The story of Nick and Matt Jackson's tenacity offers up insights on disruption, fan engagement and branding that can help those hustling outside of the...
Ashley Ferrara -- Finding Knowledge, Fulfillment & Community With The Weinermobile
Happy Valley Hustle - March 17, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhat can you gain from taking the road less traveled? What if you're behind the wheel of a 27-foot hotdog? Ashley Ferrara -- or "All-America Ashley," her handle as a Hotdogger for Oscar Mayer -- chose an unconventional job out of college, one that has left her enlivened while many of her peers s...
Jeremy Frank -- What To Know Before Taking The Entrepreneurial Path
Happy Valley Hustle - March 03, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsTwenty years ago, Jeremy Frank went from PhD student to founder of KCF Technologies. KCF uses cutting-edge tech to make industrial processes run more smoothly and is projecting significant growth over the next few years. Hear Jeremy share insights on the entrepreneurial mindset, give tips to you...
Ellen Matis – Social Media Insights For Your Small Business in 2021
Happy Valley Hustle - February 17, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsEllen Matis is returning to the podcast to give you her social media forecast for 2021. As owner of Hello Social, Ellen specializes in helping small businesses maximize the impact of social media and delivers an episode packed with insights. Additionally, Ellen discusses growing her business ove...
'Creating and Promoting Your First Podcast' panel from Schlow Labs
Happy Valley Hustle - February 10, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsRecorded last year, "Schlow Labs: Creating and Promoting Your First Podcast" brings together three State College podcasters -- including "Happy Valley Hustle" host Bill Zimmerman -- to guide you through that first podcast. Learn how to set realistic expectations, target the right listeners, prom...
Austin Thomas -- Balancing College & A Burgeoning Clothing Brand
Happy Valley Hustle - February 03, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsLegs are warm and Austin Thomas' brand is on fire thanks to a collection of sherpa-lined jeans. A supply chain student at Penn State, Thomas launched Jerpa (the "J" in jeans + sherpa), and his entrepreneurial venture is generating cash and creating buzz. Hear Austin discuss how innovation, hard ...
Matt Roda -- Sharpening Athletes' Minds With Tech
Happy Valley Hustle - January 20, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsReflexion is a startup in the cutting-edge space of neuro-fitness, using technology to help athletes improve their reactions times and coaches to assess players' abilities. Matt Roda, co-founder and chief marketing officer, went from juggling classes with entrepreneurship to partnering with Majo...
Anatomy Of A Side Hustle No. 5 -- Learning From Failing At Shopify, Social Commerce
Happy Valley Hustle - January 13, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsHost Bill Zimmerman reflects on an end-of-year failure: selling vintage ugly Christmas sweatshirts using Shopify through his side hustle, Cool School Vintage. In this solocast, he outlines what went wrong and what three pieces of information would have predicted that selling this particular item...
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