Latest Small business finance Podcast Episodes
Get Clear With What You Want | Adam Williams, Founder of Rust Belt Business Law
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 16, 2022 17:05 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDeep in his heart, Adam Williams always knew that he was an entrepreneur. After a relatively short stint working for others, he decided that it was time to hang his own shingle. At first, like with many startups, Adam launched his business as a side gig. But six months later, he was making more ...
Take It One Step at a Time | Dr. Shayla Cammarata, Owner of Ignite Yoga
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 02, 2022 16:13 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsAn intensive weeklong yoga teacher training in Costa Rica served as a major turning point in Dr. Shayla Cammarata’s relationship to her yoga practice. She was dealing with several very difficult circumstances in her personal and professional life, and this retreat proved to provide the breakthro...
Surround Yourself With People Who Share Similar Goals | Sydney Smyers, Co-Owner of The Maverick Co-Working Space
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 27, 2022 00:25 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSydney Smyers is a serial entrepreneur with three businesses under her belt. Her latest venture, The Maverick Co-Working Space, is a modern and comfortable co-working office located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. She and her husband did the bulk of the renovation work to get the location clea...
Introducing Season 9 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 19, 2022 14:37 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsHey, everyone. Season 9 is here! It’s full of in-depth conversations and inspiring stories that I know you will enjoy. Sydney Smyers, owner of The Maverick Co-Working Space, talks about the need for co-working locations in the suburbs. Dr. Shayla Cammarata, owner of Ignite Yoga, describes the i...
Small Business Roundtable Discussion | Kristen Ricupero, Wendy Gilch, and Jessie Tait
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 12, 2022 23:38 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsKristen Ricupero, owner of Financial Fitness Coaching, Wendy Gilch, owner of SellingLater.com, and Jessie Tait, owner of Enspra, are my guests for this small business roundtable episode. All three of them have been on the show previously, and each contributes generously to a dynamic, relevant, a...
Small Business Roundtable Discussion | Matt Marietti, Fiore Moletz, and John Vella
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 01, 2022 04:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsI’m excited to debut a new interview format that I plan to bring you periodically throughout the year. Many of you have reached out to me asking for updates on previous guests. There has also been tremendous interest in hearing from small business owners with respect to current events and topics...
Small Business Roundtable Discussion | Matt Marietti, John Vella, and Fiore Moletz
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 01, 2022 04:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsI’m excited to debut a new interview format that I plan to bring you periodically throughout the year. Many of you have reached out to me asking for updates on previous guests. There has also been tremendous interest in hearing from small business owners with respect to current events and topics...
Darin's Guest Appearance on the Evolution of Brand Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 18, 2022 21:39 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsI had an amazing time sharing my story on Evolution of Brand, a podcast created and hosted by Jason Cercone. People often ask me why I created the Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast. In fact, it’s one of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from listeners and guests. So, it was incr...
Keep Moving Until You Find a Way | Corry Smith, Owner of CorEats | LIVE Podcast Event
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 10, 2022 22:14 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsCorEats, a packaged food company founded by Corry Smith, had its roots in her family’s health journey which began fifteen years ago. What started as a series of strange systems experienced by her eldest daughter turned into major dietary and wellness changes for everyone in the household. Replac...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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, ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How Can Small Business Owners Set Aside Savings?
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - August 26, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Vanessa Acosta, owner of Wasi Clothing, a sustainable, ethical, and slow fashion brand based in Los Angeles, California Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management f...
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...
Finding Balance: How to Better Manage Debt
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - August 19, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Billal Sidiq, owner of Bolani, a family-owned, Afghani filled flatbread, dips, and sauce maker based in Concord, California Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment manageme...
Marketing Online : How Small Businesses Are Connecting with Customers
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - August 12, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Kamala Allison, owner of Fybr Bamboo, a bamboo apparel, bedding and gift retailer based in Santa Cruz, California Today's expert: Jessica Baker, an SEO consultant with Apiary Digital, a collaborative network of independent marketin...
Why Profit and Loss Matters for Small Businesses
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - August 05, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Leyla Khanahmad, co-owner of The Black & Caspian, a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar based in Chicago, Illinois Today's expert: Ellen Cornish, Lead Client Associate of Bench Accounting, a professional bookkeeping service for s...
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...
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