Latest Micro business Podcast Episodes
Choosing the Best Email Marketing Platform for Your Business
Small Business, Big Mindset - February 03, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt might surprise you to hear this but: you don't need a fancy website and logo to get your business going…nor to grow it substantially. Honestly, creating your email list is one of the most important things to do early on. Grabbing an email service provider and then creating a landing page or ...
Use Your Fear to Motivate Yourself | Edgar Snyder, Founder of Edgar Snyder & Associates
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 28, 2022 17:43 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAlthough Edgar Snyder is a Pittsburgher who needs no introduction, his personal and professional story may surprise you. In his candid conversation with me, Edgar talks about the challenges he went through and the negativity he endured as a result of doing something new and different in the lega...
How 3 Entrepreneurs Are Winning 2022
Small Business, Big Mindset - January 27, 2022 06:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe have a very special episode for you this week! We talked to a few of our guests from last season and asked them to share with us their goals and plans for 2022. I think we can all agree that 2020 and 2021 were a little bit off-kilter. I'm so interested to hear everybody's though...
Introducing Season 8 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 20, 2022 21:31 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHello, Pittsburgh. I’m excited to introduce a brand-new season for you – and it’s jam-packed with unique episodes and bonus content. Season 8 has been an incredible one for me to record and produce, and I can’t wait to share the full episodes with you. I had the great honor and privilege of int...
Honesty Is Always the Best Policy | Matt Dayton, Co-Owner of Pure Air
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 31, 2021 20:16 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAfter working for a number of years in the mold remediation industry, Matt Dayton decided that it was time to start his own company. He saw an opportunity to offer both an affordable and high-quality service to the many low-income households that were being neglected in the Greater Pittsburgh ar...
Running a Business Is About More Than Just Following a Passion | Russell Michelson, Owner of Paper Box SEO
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 19, 2021 02:27 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAfter a short stint working in a corporate job, Russell Michelson knew that he wanted to start his own business. He just had to figure out where to focus his energy and skill development. He gravitated to technology, but he quickly realized that website design wasn’t his thing. Instead, search e...
Sometimes You Just Have to Take a Chance | Sara Ponsoll, Owner of Boheme Pittsburgh
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 02, 2021 16:32 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSara Ponsoll applied her years of experience working the craft and maker markets of NYC when she launched Boheme Pittsburgh earlier this summer. Operating Kitschtopia, her vintage jewelry business, taught her a great deal about what it takes to create a thriving venture as a curator in the world...
Entrepreneur Roundup: The Top Thing We're Grateful We Learned for Our Business in 2021
Small Business, Big Mindset - November 23, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn one week we will enter the last month of 2021. In a few days, millions in America will celebrate Thanksgiving, gathering with friends and family for (hopefully) some relaxation and fun. As such, we thought it fitting to take this time to reflect on a positive that this year has brought to sm...
Never Be Afraid to Pivot | Sarah Kaminski, Owner of Best Ever Granola
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - November 20, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDuring the pandemic, Sarah Kaminski successfully pivoted her business from The Veg Out Project to Best Ever Granola. After multiple iterations, she eventually nailed the final recipe which she and her family affectionately dubbed as the “best ever.” As a brand-new food entrepreneur, Sarah appro...
Set Yourself Apart From the Competition | John Graf, Owner of the Priory Hospitality Group
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - November 05, 2021 20:32 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 1984, John Graf’s parents purchased a condemned monastery and church in the Deutschtown neighborhood. After pouring lots of hard work, passion, and money into the project, they were able save the properties and turn them into a beautiful hotel and event space. After a massive renovation and a...
A Fitness Empire Defies the Decades
Small Business, Big Mindset - November 02, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA looooong time ago...I'm talkin' 15-20 years ago, my sister Jen told me about this incredible fitness pro named Lauren Brooks. Jen is one of the fittest people I know, so when she recommends someone, I listen. She mentioned that Lauren focused on fitness with kettlebells, had a ton of expertis...
Do What Is Authentic to You | Natalie Gentile, M.D., Co-Founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 30, 2021 21:53 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAs Natalie Gentile, M.D. was planning to move back to Pittsburgh with her family, she began searching for a way to practice medicine that fit her desire for a patient-focused approach. The type of comprehensive and wellness-centered care that she was interested in seemed to be disappearing from ...
Money Manifestation, Mindset, and Science
Small Business, Big Mindset - October 26, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week I get to chat with Emily King, wealth and abundance coach. She focuses on helping women entrepreneurs with their money mindset to grow their income and impact doing what they love. After years of hoarding money and coming from a scarcity mindset, Emily learned about money mindset. ...
Find a Partner to Compliment Your Skill Set | Kelly Sanders & Monica Yope, Owners of love, Pittsburgh
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 23, 2021 20:17 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 2017, Kelly Sanders and Monica Yope met at a tech conference. As the two lone, non-tech creatives in the room, they quickly became friends. As they got to know each other, they discovered their common passion for supporting local makers. Inspired by a shared vision, they realized that the cit...
From Home Biz to Bustling LLC
Small Business, Big Mindset - October 19, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAngie Clarke went from full-time corporate warrior to full-time quilter. The mom of three began her t-shirt quilting business, Crafted Angles, on the side and has now turned it into a bustling LLC. The passing of her brother inspired her to expand her already impressive sewing skills to include ...
Know What You're Getting Into | Derek Davies, Owner of Cafe Conmigo
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 15, 2021 20:51 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDerek’s inspiration to create Café Conmigo originated from a trip he took to Argentina. It was there that he fell in love with a quaint little cafe, which featured delicious coffee served in a tranquil space and enveloped with ample arrangements of lush green plants. During his time in college, ...
Becoming a Represented Author
Small Business, Big Mindset - October 12, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week I get to chat with author, Mike Geraghty. Mike also happens to be my cousin - love it when my business intersects with family time! Mike is an accomplished author having been represented by an incredible publisher for years now. Having written multiple books available online and via a...
Go Get It | Mark Caskey, Founder of Steel Nation
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 08, 2021 19:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 2008, Mark Caskey took a risk and left his employer and the coal industry he knew so well in order to make a fresh start in the oil and gas industry. Frustrated that his former company didn’t want to take advantage of the Marcellus Shale natural gas field that had recently started to develop,...
The Keys to Building a Successful Online Quiz
Small Business, Big Mindset - October 05, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhat if there was a way to grow your email list, learn about your audience to offer them the exact solutions they need, AND have a shareable, reusable lead magnet for years to come? You probably know where I'm going with this…there is! An online quiz checks all these boxes, and this week we ha...
Introducing Season 7 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 03, 2021 00:21 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHello, Pittsburghers. The line-up for Season 7 is impressive. I will be talking to Mark Caskey, founder of Steel Nation – a remarkable company that designs and constructs steel buildings in the oil and gas industry. I also have Derek Davies on the show. He is the owner of Café Conmigo – a tranqu...
How to Create Top-Performing Lead Magnets
Small Business, Big Mindset - September 28, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA lead magnet, a freebie, an opt-in - whatever you want to call it, it's a strong tool to leverage when growing your email list. And growing your email list means growing your audience base and growing your audience base means increasing those qualified leads (if your lead magnet brings in your ...
The Ability to Adapt Is More Important Than Ever | Mike Sharp, Guest Host
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - September 27, 2021 19:16 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIf the past year and a half has taught us anything, it’s that the ability and willingness to change are critical attributes for every business owner. Adaptation is important to survival, and it’s always been a mantra in modern business. But the pandemic has challenged us more than any other even...
How to Find Quality Guests for Your Podcast or Video Series
Small Business, Big Mindset - September 21, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMaybe you've started a podcast or video series...or perhaps you're in the planning stages. Regardless of your topic, you're probably like - what the heck am I going to talk about every week (or whatever cadence you choose)? Perhaps consider a format that allows you to welcome guests onto the s...
How to Boost the Power of Your Headlines
Small Business, Big Mindset - September 14, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week, I thought we'd talk a little bit about creating headlines, subject lines, your call-to-action - you know, the stuff that gets your ideal audience to DO WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO DO. Whether it's an opt-in page, sales page, social media post, email, blog post, etc... it's super important ...
Why Every Entrepreneur Is Also a Salesperson | Mike Sharp, Guest Host
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - September 09, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIf you own a business, then the inevitable reality is that you are also a salesperson. You may not think of yourself as one, and you probably didn’t get into business to hone your sales skills, but this is a fact of entrepreneurship. Understanding this distinction can mean the difference between...
7 Ways to Automate Business Critical Tasks
Small Business, Big Mindset - September 07, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn order to grow a sustainable business that won't have you pulling your hair out (at least maybe not every day), automating processes is critical. It saves you time, money, and your sanity. No matter if you're new to business, or an experienced entrepreneur or in your career, building systems t...
The Power of Mindset | Mike Sharp, Guest Host
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - September 01, 2021 03:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMike Sharp, owner of the Sharp Insurance Agency, is back on the show in this new Season 6, but this time he is a “guest host.” In this episode, we discuss the book “Mindset” by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. During a recent phone call, we both realized that we just read it and thought it would make an ex...
Introducing Season 6 and the State of the Podcast | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - August 24, 2021 22:49 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHey, Pittsburghers! I just wanted to say a few words about the pandemic, the state of the podcast, and what we’ve all been through this past year-and-a half. Season 5, which I started at the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, has been a season of learning and adaptation. Like everyone else...
Assemble a Great Team From the Start | Matt Blistan, Owner of The Blistan Group
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - August 01, 2021 03:35 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsGrowing up, Matt Blistan was surrounded by family members who would play an instrumental role in his choice of career. His uncle, father, and grandfather each taught him lessons in finance, accounting, and entrepreneurship. As someone who was attracted to business and eventually starting his own...
Continue to Work on Yourself | Karen Bartos, Owner of Luxe de Fleur Boudoir Photography
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - July 23, 2021 18:16 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsKaren Bartos became fascinated with photography at the age of nine when she received her first camera. Her love for the art form grew with her discovery of Ansel Adams, which inspired her own landscape work. Years later, she was asked by friends if she would consider taking their son’s high scho...
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