Latest Small business finance Podcast Episodes
Bet on Yourself | Jeff Krakoff, Owner of Krakoff Communications
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 08, 2024 19:41 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, Jeff tells the story of how his company evolved over its 30-year history. It all started with a life-changing phone call when he was just a budding copywriter for an independent agency. He decided to “bet on himself” and start his own firm. In 2007, after 14 years in business, J...
Surround Yourself With Good People | Toni Shelaske, Owner of Healthy Pet Products
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 16, 2024 01:03 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsToni Shelaske purchased Healthy Pet Products in 2008, and she has grown it to four locations. Her company stands out for its customer service and for specializing in raw pet food for dogs and cats. In our conversation, she explains the benefits of being a raw feeder and how she expanded that par...
Introducing Season 12 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 15, 2024 14:25 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe theme for this season is “in studio” as I’m back in the studio recording with all of my guests. Check out the incredible lineup that I have for you in Season 12: Toni Shelaske, owner of Healthy Pet Products Jeff Krakoff, owner of Krakoff Communications Steve Dawson, owner of Fat Butcher ...
Get Good First | Destin LeCornu, Owner of Sunset Place Studio
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 29, 2024 18:25 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsGetting to tour Destin LeCornu’s recording studio was an incredible opportunity. In this episode, he invites us behind the scenes to see everything that goes into making a state-of-the-art facility. The place has vintage vibes, and the multi-room setup gives you the sense that you walked onto a ...
Keep Nurturing Your Idea | Claire Landuyt, Owner of Chez Lapin
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 20, 2024 20:12 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDuring our conversation, Claire told the story of how she transitioned from theatre management to working for herself full time. She described how Chez Lapin evolved from a home-based Etsy shop to an established business with a full-fledged production facility. Claire’s focus on eco-friendly an...
Adopt an Abundance Mindset | Chi Ilochi, Owner of Styling By Chi
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - September 01, 2023 03:58 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsChi Ilochi is a one-of-a-kind fashion stylist whose work stands out in the local scene. Although Pittsburgh isn’t generally thought of as a fashion hub, Chi has managed to build a successful brand and business right here at home. Her refreshing approach has been one of inclusiveness and accessi...
You Have to Be Patient | Dean Privett, Co-Owner of Moments Climbing USA
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 25, 2023 14:29 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, I took a tour of Iron City Boulders in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Dean Privett, a co-owner of the indoor bouldering gym, showed me around while we talked about his impressive facility and the growing climbing industry. His journey to entrepreneurship was 10 years in the mak...
Spend the Time to Get Advice | Nikhil Asher, M.D., Founder of Aspirational Health
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 04, 2023 11:34 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDr. Nikhil Asher realized his dream of creating an integrated health and wellness center when he opened Aspirational Health in 2022. The brand new facility, which was the site of a former fast food restaurant, features a spacious on-site yoga and fitness studio. In addition to traditional medica...
Believe and You Can Achieve | Jill Garcia, Owner of The Hutton Group
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 20, 2023 22:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, I take a look at a beautiful local venue from a unique vantage point. My guest, Jill Garcia, owner of The Hutton Group, gives me a tour of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in downtown Pittsburgh. This is just one example of the many event spaces that she utilizes in and around the city ...
If You Have the Drive, Just Do It | Danielle Bombash, Co-Owner of Bombash and Earley
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 10, 2023 16:57 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this exciting “behind-the-scenes” episode, Danielle Bombash, co-owner of Bombash and Earley, gives us a tour of her store and production space. She and her husband, Tim, run the business out of a charming storefront that resembles a cottage-style home in McMurray, PA. Their impressive and ext...
Introducing Season 11 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 26, 2023 22:04 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSeason 11 consists of episodes that are all recorded “on location” at unique venues. I decided to get out of the studio and into the city in order to bring you behind the scenes of some amazing local businesses. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the nitty-gritty of how a business operates...
Let People Know That You Care | Donna Vilano (My Mom), Retired and Former Owner of Studio 507 Hair Salon
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 27, 2023 22:53 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIf you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doi...
Today Is the Day | Jim Shorkey, Former Owner of the Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 07, 2023 21:31 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIf you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doi...
Small Business Roundtable Discussion | Lauren Marts, Duztin Watson, and RJ Huebert
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - November 04, 2022 22:29 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsI’m pleased to welcome three incredible guests back to the show – Lauren Marts, owner of Baked True North, Duztin Watson, owner of The RiP Group, and RJ Huebert, owner of HBT Digital Consulting. In this in-depth episode, we cover a wide variety of topics, including the critical role that small b...
Small Business Roundtable Discussion | TJ Fairchild, Dr. Natalie Gentile, and George Cook
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 22, 2022 18:39 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this all-star lineup of Pittsburgh entrepreneurs, Dr. Natalie Gentile, TJ Fairchild, and George Cook are all back on the show. We cover a wide variety of topics including the importance of investing in our local communities, when to build team, how to navigate a hybrid work environment, deali...
Entrepreneurship Is a Game of Pivots | Ben Kander, Founder of Welly
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 01, 2022 01:28 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWelly was born from the lasting impression that Ben Kander’s late mother had on him and from his passion for addressing the water insecurity that is prevalent in much of the developing world. In fact, the name Welly stems from the combination of the word “wells,” which is central to the company’...
Figure Out What You're Good At | Christian Kahle and Matt Brudnok, Owners of Lucky Sign Spirits
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - September 21, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIf you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doi...
Introducing Season 10 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - September 17, 2022 12:13 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHello Pittsburgh. It’s your host, Darin Vilano, and I’m super excited to bring you the next season of the podcast. Season 10 is truly special. I will be bringing you some very unique episodes including a “live audience” recording, two group panels with prior guests, fascinating discussions with ...
Trust Your Gut | Samantha Story-Camp, Owner of Pip & Lola's
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - August 26, 2022 15:04 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSamantha Story-Camp’s purchase of a homemade soap recipe book was supposed to be a creative way for her to provide gifts to fellow theatre actors after the final night of performances. One evening, she found herself at a local small business association workshop on how to start a business. Her a...
Own Your Time | Brandon Gilbert, Owner of the Pittsburgh Mobile Tire Shop
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - August 10, 2022 15:53 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsBrandon Gilbert decided to put his business and mechanical engineering background to work in his own company when he started the Pittsburgh Mobile Tire Shop. After numerous subpar experiences at traditional repair stores, he decided that there had to be a better way to provide this important ser...
Believe That You Can Do It | Taylor Fowler, Owner of Taylor Fowler Writing and PR
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - July 29, 2022 16:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAt the beginning of 2020, Taylor Fowler was at a crossroads in her career. She had a full-time job, but she also had a few clients in her copywriting and public relations business. Unsatisfied with the feeling of burnout that this was causing, she made a decision to go all in as an entrepreneur....
Know What's Most Valuable to You | Jason DeRose, Owner of Gymsupps
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - July 18, 2022 15:34 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJason DeRose was working as a strength and conditioning coach for a local high school in 2005 when it became the focus of a nationally televised reality show on ESPN. The football team, which was once the pride of its Pittsburgh-area community, was on a perennial losing streak. This all turned a...
There's More Than One Way to Give Back | Carolyn Keller, Owner of Curio412
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 30, 2022 22:26 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 2019, Carolyn Keller decided that it was time to put her non-profit operational and curatorial background to work in her own firm. She launched Curio412 as consultancy designed for organizations that want to make a lasting impact with their philanthropic missions and giving strategies and pro...
See Your Idea All the Way Through | Jordan Schulz, Co-Owner of Lifeside Studios
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 25, 2022 20:55 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhen Jordan Schulz was introduced to Zach Miller in 2019, little did they know that their collaboration would take them far beyond the performance stages of Pittsburgh. At the time, Jordan was looking for a guitarist to complement his vocals, and Zach was open to trying out a few gigs with someo...
Be Tenacious and Committed to Your Idea | Elisabeth Leach, Co-Founder of The Women's Collective PGH
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 12, 2022 03:45 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhen Elisabeth Leach met Andrea Belen-Sandhorst in late 2019, they started a conversation about what they valued most in a networking group. Both were developing their own businesses and careers, and they were interested in meeting new people. Although there were other industry-specific and lead...
You Have to Do the Work | Emily Bezak, Owner of Emily Bezak Writes
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 03, 2022 19:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsEmily Bezak’s love for writing began at a young age with journaling and storytelling. She created and maintained a freelance writing business, while she developed her corporate career as a marketer and communications professional. In 2020, Emily wrote a blog post announcing that she would soon l...
We Manifest Our Own Reality | Jan Receski, Owner of OnPar Now
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 14, 2022 20:41 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAfter a successful 30-year career at prominent local company, Jan Receski was ready for a new challenge, not an early retirement. As she was contemplating her next move, inspiration struck following a poor golf club fitting experience. Selecting and trying out new equipment should be a fun and e...
Get Out of Your Own Way | James Mauler, Founder of Cadnetics
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 08, 2022 03:57 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJames Mauler was still early in his career when he decided to leave college and take a more hands-on approach with his education. Instead of completing a five-year degree in architecture, Jim realized that he could achieve his professional and financial goals by putting his drafting skills to wo...
Start With Why | Patrick Colletti, Refounder of Net Health
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 01, 2022 03:58 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn the beginning of his career at Net Health, Patrick Colletti was faced with an unexpected opportunity and a steep hill to climb. It was the early 2000s and the company was teetering on the edge of collapse when board members asked him and another colleague if they wanted one last shot at turni...
Be as Real as Possible | Jess Iacullo, Founder of Hungry Jess Big City
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 23, 2022 20:36 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJess Iacullo started her brand, Hungry Jess Big City, as a passion project. It also served to give her a leg up on internship opportunities while she was a student at the University of Pittsburgh. Little did she know at the time but in a few short years her Instagram page would explode to over 3...
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