Latest Small business finance Podcast Episodes
The Basics of Pricing for eCommerce
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - July 29, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Chris Duncan, co-owner and marketing manager of Honor Roll Clothing, a unisex lifestyle apparel brand in Atlanta, Georgia Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management...
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...
What is Payroll and Why Does It Matter?
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - July 22, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Matt Kreutz, founder and CEO of Firebrand Artisan Breads, an artisan bread company in Oakland, California Today's expert: Ellen Cornish, Lead Client Research Associate for Bench Accounting, a professional bookkeeping service for sm...
Don't Get Discouraged Too Quickly | Jason Cercone, Owner of Cercone Consulting
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - July 15, 2021 15:46 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsJason Cercone’s experience with podcasting expanded in 2019 when he launched the Breaking Brews Podcast. He transitioned his existing blog, which he started in 2014 to highlight the business side of the craft beer industry, into a podcast format in order to take advantage of the rapid growth hap...
Should Your Small Business Take On a Loan?
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - July 15, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Megan Marron, owner of Salon Madison Jane, a hair salon in Taylorville, Illinois. Today's expert: Jessica Jiang, Head of Capital Markets and Investor relations for Square Financial Services, Square’s de novo bank. More resources: ...
Why Should You Separate Business and Personal Finances?
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - July 08, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesGuests featured in this episode: Today's small business owner: Alison Kenis, owner of Sugar Lab Bake Shop, a made-to-order bakery in Ventura, California Today's expert: Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, a financial planning and investment management firm in New York, New York Mor...
Find Something That Moves You | Katy and Jose Rosa, Owners of Everest Eats
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 30, 2021 15:38 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWhen Katy and Jose Rosa found themselves out of work in 2019, they decided to try something completely different. After years of working in oil and gas, they were worn out by the ups and downs of such a cyclical industry. Much to Jose’s surprise, Katy had just started to feed their family 100% p...
Don't Overcomplicate What You're Doing | Kelly Bender, Owner of Total Business Solutions
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 23, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTen years ago, Kelly Bender was a single mother looking for a flexible way to continue her career in tax advising. After exploring several options, she decided that entrepreneurship was the right path for her, and she launched Total Business Solutions. Kelly eventually remarried, and her husband...
Paying It Forward Trailer
Paying it Forward, a podcast by Square - June 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 minuteWhen it comes to running a small business, tackling financial decisions can be daunting and often overwhelming. Each week, we'll focus on a common financial issue bringing in an expert in the field with actionable insights and a fellow business owner who has tackled it first hand.
Do Your Research Before Starting a Business | Sara Makin, Founder of Makin Wellness
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 18, 2021 16:58 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSara Makin has always been an entrepreneur at heart. As a kid, she didn’t just run a lemonade stand. She did door-to-door lemonade delivery as a way to boost her sales! Sara was probably on track to go to business school and create the next big startup when she found herself in a battle with dep...
Novel Experiences Will Help You as an Entrepreneur | Samantha Post, Co-Owner of T&M Hardware & Rental
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - June 10, 2021 21:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsSamantha Post is a second-generation co-owner of T&M Hardware & Rental, which was started by her parents in 1991. The “T&M” stands for Tim and Mary, and they raised their four kids in the family business. After a career of moving around the U.S. with his employer, Tim decided that it was time to...
Take Time to Recharge | Gina Vensel, Owner of Easy Street PGH and Co-Founder of Plant Media Project
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 31, 2021 20:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsGina Vensel is a multifaceted entrepreneur who is involved in several organizations and numerous projects. In 2006, she started Easy Street Promotions, an event planning and marketing company. Her love for music inspired her to create Live Music PGH, an online database of Pittsburgh-area bands a...
Be Authentic and Be You | Ruthann Bowen, Owner of Wix DesignHer
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 21, 2021 19:06 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsRuthann Bowen started her career in public relations, which was a natural fit given her personality and interests. After a twenty-year hiatus to raise her children, she decided to get back into the workforce by starting her own agency. A few years in, Ruthann realized just how much the industry ...
Work on Yourself Every Day of Your Life | Duztin Watson, Owner of The RiP Group
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - May 07, 2021 21:07 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsDuztin Watson’s military career has influenced his leadership style and mindset, but it’s not the only thing that defines him. In our conversation, he was clear to point out that his military experience is just one part of his lifelong journey, which has been characterized by many ups and downs ...
Be Open and Share Your Knowledge | RJ Huebert, Owner of HBT Digital Consulting
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 27, 2021 14:50 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsRJ Huebert, a Pennsylvania native, started his marketing career in the Tampa Bay / St. Petersburg area after finishing graduate school at the University of South Florida. It was there that he decided to put his entrepreneurial instincts to work by creating, organizing, and marketing several 5K r...
Stay True to Your Moral Compass | John Waldron, Founder of Waldron Private Wealth
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 14, 2021 15:47 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 1990, John Waldron had his “light bulb” moment. After working with a potential client to create a comprehensive tax, investment, and business restructuring strategy, John was asked by the client to execute the plan. There was only one problem. Regulations in place prohibited accounting firms ...
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help | Kristen Ricupero, Owner of Financial Fitness Coaching
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - April 02, 2021 18:59 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn 2013, Kristen Ricupero reached a turning point as her mounting debt finally reached a level where it could no longer be ignored. It was at that moment that she decided to educate herself on the subject of personal finances and to put a plan into place to take control of her spending. Within e...
Make Sure You Have a Support Team | Michael Wholihan, Associate Director of the Pitt Small Business Development Center
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 27, 2021 16:48 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMichael Wholihan is the Associate Director of the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center. This important non-profit organization is part of a wider network of small business development centers that span the nation and fall under the leadership of the U.S. Small Business Admi...
Remember to Bring Joy to Whatever You Offer | Naomi Hoppel, Owner of the Pittsburgh Juice Company
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 15, 2021 21:09 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsNaomi Hoppel’s love for design and the use of space led her to a career in architecture. She earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the profession, although graduating into a difficult job market in the wake of the 2007 – 2008 financial crisis gave her reason to consider alternate optio...
Darin's Guest Appearance on The Third Growth Option Podcast
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - March 10, 2021 22:21 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThis week, I have a special treat for you. Recently, I was a guest on The Third Growth Option Podcast hosted by Benno Duenkelsbuehler. I had the opportunity to talk about growing up in a family of small business owners and the influence it had on my life. I’ve wanted to be a business owner from ...
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...
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 ...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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