Latest Micro business Podcast Episodes
Behind-the-Scenes: My Podcast Content Process
Small Business, Big Mindset - March 09, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe are coming up on ONE YEAR of our Small Business, Big Mindset podcast launch! As such, we're producing exclusive 'insider's look' episodes leading up to that one year anniversary all about how we create our podcast...including lesson's learned (there have been a few haha) and how we've fine-tu...
Set Achievable Goals | Will Winter, Owner of Winter Accounting & Advising
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 02, 2021 17:48 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWill Winter always felt that at some point he would own his own business. After relocating to Pittsburgh with his wife and family, he endured long commutes to work in the city. One day, he called the small accounting practice that he drove by on his route to the office, which led to his acquisit...
Double-Digit Growth Despite Catastrophic Events
Small Business, Big Mindset - March 02, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhere do I start with this one? Andrew Rincon is owner of CraigO's in Lakeway, currently one of the four independently owned locations in the Austin area. I was told of his heart and solid character and that we had to have him on the show! Our discussion reiterated what others had told me - hear...
Card My Yard
Small Business, Big Mindset - February 23, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy guests this week are not only inspiring, empowering business owners, but also my neighbors here in our Austin neighborhood! Amy Arnold and Jessica Stanley are the founders of Card My Yard. Chances are, if you've seen those fun letters in someone's yard celebrating an event, it was from Card M...
The Secret to Doing What You Want Is to Start Doing the Work | Jeff Lovett, Co-Owner of Lovett Sundries
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 15, 2021 20:02 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhen Jeff Lovett and his wife moved from New York City to southeastern Ohio, they got back in touch with small-town living. It was the early 2000s, and the DIY movement was in full swing. The Lovetts experimented with things like home brewing and soapmaking, among many other endeavors. Whenever ...
The Non-Negotiable Routines of Successful Entrepreneurs
Small Business, Big Mindset - February 09, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsBack in my late 90s/early 2000s start-up days - the 'real' dotcom start-up days that can never be recreated (and that's prob a good thing haha) - it was almost like a badge of honor to burn out. If you weren't burned out, if you didn't spend the night in the office, if you didn't eat, sleep, br...
Do Something That Adds Value to the Market | Jessie Tait, Owner of Enspra
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 05, 2021 22:36 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhen the pandemic temporarily shut down her home inspection business, Jessie Tait started looking for a way to give back to the community. She wanted to feel useful in a time of need, so she began volunteering to clean police vehicles at her local precinct. She felt like she was doing good work,...
How to Bring Your Story to the Stage
Small Business, Big Mindset - February 02, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFrom an abusive home in a Communist country to a keynote speaker and author, our guest this week took even herself by surprise. Csilla Muscan is an international speaker, author, and founder of Magnify Your Message Training Programs. Inspired by her challenging up bringing and encouragement fro...
Change Is the Only Constant in Life | Priya Amin, Founder of Flexable
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 30, 2021 01:02 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhen Priya Amin had her first child, the trajectory of her career was forever changed. After two years as a stay-at-home mom, she decided that she wanted to get back into the workforce. That’s when she experienced firsthand just how hard it was to obtain accessible and reliable childcare as a wo...
Becoming a Master of Building Communities
Small Business, Big Mindset - January 26, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week's guest is General Manager of CrossFit 2222 in Austin, TX, Keoni Subiono. Born and raised in Hawaii, Keoni founded and built CrossFit East O’ahu into an insanely successful gym - both financially and community-wise with his members. He's taken that business savvy mixed with a heart for...
Don't Try to Be Perfect | Wendy Gilch, Owner of SellingLater.com
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 23, 2021 00:09 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsA few years ago, Wendy Gilch and her husband were “move-up” buyers. They were selling a townhome and building a dream home for their growing family. This experience left Wendy frustrated, confused, and anxious about the entire process. Feeling rushed, they sold their townhome too fast and ended ...
Video Personalization for Incredible Business Growth
Small Business, Big Mindset - January 19, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsYou can call this week's guest 'Papa Bear' or Matt - which pretty much gives you a great indication of his personality. Matt Barnett is the CEO (Papa Bear) of Bonjoro. Bonjoro supports businesses in 'sparking meaningful conversations and powerful, lasting relationships with their customers' via ...
Have Patience to Develop Your Skills | Mark Mammone & Joe Bardakos, Co-Owners of Bridge City Brinery
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 15, 2021 22:32 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMark Mammone learned the art and science of fermentation while living in Los Angeles. As an aspiring actor, he practiced his culinary skills during downtime between gigs. After trying his hand at kimchi and making several batches of pickles, he decided to pick up a few books to really study and ...
From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Trading in the Corner Office for a Home Office
Small Business, Big Mindset - January 12, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week's guest was successful in accomplishing what so many would-be online entrepreneurs work toward - shifting from their full-time job to creating their own business. Veronica Sagastume is a content strategist for accountants and bookkeepers who moved from her lucrative CFO corporate caree...
Brand Identity Wins All in 2021
Small Business, Big Mindset - January 05, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week we're discussing establishing and maintaining a successful brand identity. Having a strong brand can make the difference between a successful business and one that falls prey to the growing competition. Some might think that your brand identity is simply your logo and design of your we...
Keep at It When Things Get Tough | John Tarallo, Owner of Steel City Salt Company
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 31, 2020 04:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJohn Tarallo was young when he discovered that salt could be mixed with herbs and spices to create unique flavors. His Sicilian grandfather often used an imported salt blend on his favorite dishes. This experience left an impression on John, as he realized the impact that spices could have on th...
Episode 42: Crushing 2021 with a Business Mindset
Small Business, Big Mindset - December 29, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWith 2021 a mere three days away, goal-setting is critical...but keeping your mind correct is instrumental to even having a chance at accomplishing those goals. This week we ask the question, 'What does mindset have to do with creating content that attracts your ideal clients?' From the moment ...
Episode 41: The #1 Business Changer for 2021
Small Business, Big Mindset - December 22, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe spoke with a dozen of our previous podcasts guests to ask, 'What new strategy, tool, process or idea are you looking forward to implementing for your business in 2021?' This episode is dedicated to all those entrepreneurs getting crystal clear on what their businesses will accomplish in the ...
Entrepreneurship Is a Long-Term Commitment | George Cook, Co-Founder of Honeycomb Credit
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 17, 2020 20:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsGeorge Cook comes from a long line of community bankers. His family has operated a small community bank in the Somerset, PA area for approximately 130 years. While he was earning his MBA at Dartmouth College, he met Ken Martin, an investment banker and main street business owner who would eventu...
Episode 40: Online Business Ideas for 2021
Small Business, Big Mindset - December 15, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe are mere weeks away from the new year - we made it! With 2021 around the corner, we know many people are getting their goals in order. For some, finally starting their own online business (or shifting to a new focus) is toward the top of the list. We put together a list of online business i...
Episode 39: Chiropractic Practice Owner and Single-Mom To Author
Small Business, Big Mindset - December 08, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week we have Dr. Andrea Luise, owner of Lakeway Spine Center and author. Andrea has been a practicing chiropractor for 17 years and for the past 8 years has been the sole owner of her practice and a single mom. An insightful question from her daughter two years ago sent her down the path of...
Episode 38: Finding Your Niche
Small Business, Big Mindset - December 01, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week features an excerpt from a Facebook Live training we did a little while back. It's a quick training on finding the right niche for your business, and therefore your content. We cover: The intersection of what your audience needs and the direction of the market What your audience wan...
Don't Take Anyone for Granted | Ian Rosenberger, Founder of Thread International
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 01, 2020 01:23 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe 2010 earthquake in Haiti had a lasting effect on Ian Rosenberger. During his volunteer trip to the devastated Caribbean nation, he kept a journal of his experiences there. One of his journal entries stated simply, “if Haiti could turn trash into money equals good.” This idea planted the seed...
Episode 37: Entrepreneur Roundup: The Top Thing We're Grateful We Learned for Our Business in 2020
Small Business, Big Mindset - November 24, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn one week we will enter the last month of 2020. In a few days millions in America will celebrate Thanksgiving, perhaps in ways they never thought they would, but celebrate and give thanks nonetheless. As such, we thought it fitting to take this time to reflect on a positive that this year has...
Surround Yourself With Excellent People | Fiore Moletz, Founder of Burgh'ers Brewing
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - November 19, 2020 01:56 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 2008, Fiore Moletz noticed that there was a gap in the Pittsburgh culinary scene. The city needed a gourmet burger restaurant that used high-quality beef and ingredients served in a friendly, hometown atmosphere. There was only one problem. He didn’t have the money to get it off the ground. I...
Episode 36: Holiday Content Insights
Small Business, Big Mindset - November 17, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMany of you may already have your content strategy in place to handle the holiday season the best way possible - showcasing how your product or service can serve your target audience. With Thanksgiving around the corner, though, we thought we’d go over some best practices and key insights, espe...
Episode 35: Growing a Profitable Wellness Brand
Small Business, Big Mindset - November 10, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMel Afflerbach is a self-described 'health nut, yoga teacher and mama who drinks green juice with a dash of Tequila'. A serial entrepreneur at heart, Mel has created and built multiple businesses in the health and wellness arena, from yoga instructor to women's retreat creator, to prepared meals...
Don't Wait for the Right Time | Mike Sharp, Owner of Sharp Insurance Agency
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - November 06, 2020 20:07 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMike Sharp didn’t let the pandemic stop him from starting his own independent insurance agency. In August 2020, he realized his dream and opened the doors to his office in the Brentwood borough. Both he and his wife did the bulk of the renovation work to the space, which needed considerable upgr...
Episode 34: Exponential Restaurant Growth in the Time of COVID
Small Business, Big Mindset - November 03, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe met Mo Pittle at his Austin brick and mortar restaurant, JewBoy Burgers. While born in Cleveland, Mo grew up in El Paso, Texas and meandered his way to Austin. From pre-med to advertising to now owning one of the most sought after and talked about diners in the Austin area, Mo has a wide brea...
Episode 33: Leveraging LinkedIn to Grow Your Business
Small Business, Big Mindset - October 27, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOur guest this week, Claire Davis, started out as a corporate warrior. After multiple lay-off situations (we joked that this episode was more like a cautionary tale) she turned to entrepreneurship. Claire founded Traction Resumes and began focusing on being a career coach and resume writer for p...
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