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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business
Alan Belniak | Interviews with small, local, and independent business experts and entrepreneurs across North America. Also passionate solopreneurs, small/medium businesses (SMBs), and small business owners (SBOs)
Welcome to Local Business Stories by Alignable, where real business owners and leaders share real stories from Main Street. Each show, Alignable sits down with one of the local independent businesses that fuel the nation’s economy to understand what got them motivated, how they got started, what fuels their passion, and what keeps them going. You’ll hear stories from others just like you about some of the same issues you face, so you can learn from one another to move your business forward. ...
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How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business
Grant Baldwin interviews Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, Dan Miller, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins, & Scott Harrison with aspirations of Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Richard Branson, Lewis Howes, Marc Maron, Michael Hyatt, & Dave Ramsey
Grant Baldwin interviews people doing interesting and inspiring work to learn more about their journey. You’ll gain inspiration, tactics, strategy and hope to find and do work you love. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, solopreneur, or employee, this is the podcast for you!
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Careers in America- The Funeral Business
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This episode, we educate listeners with knowledge on the funeral business.
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Ep #19: Why Small Business Should Marry New School and Old School Tactics with Jim Blasingame
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Jim Blasingame covers a wide range of subjects, including advice about hiring and where you should find capital to invest in your business. We also talk about what big companies do better than small businesses (and how you can change this), the most important characteristics of successful small business owners, and why tapping into the age of the c…
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Ep #18: Celebrating Small and Locally Owned Businesses with Bill Brunelle of Independent We Stand
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Today's special edition of the Local Business Stories by Alignable podcast highlights another industry luminary. Bill Brunelle, co-founder of Independent We Stand, is doing amazing work supporting small businesses around the country. IWS is inspiring small businesses to celebrate their locally owned status and helping them compete with big box reta…
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Ep #17: Alternative Funding and Small Business Success with Jared Hecht
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In this episode, Jared Hecht talks about the experience that inspired his business Fundera, which provides alternative funding to small business owners. We talk about the common ways that small businesses raise money, and how alternative funding can be a wiser and more cost-effective lending option. If you're a small business owner struggling to ge…
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Ep #16: A Holistic Approach to Marketing with CJ Rapp of 1 Click Solutions
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In this episode, CJ shares how he leveraged the power of the internet, combined wit his 20 years of business savvy, to help other businesses expand. He also talks about how a holistic approach to marketing can impact business growth, why his strategies drive instant results, and provides excellent resources that small business can use now to acquir…
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Ep #15: Politics, Economics, and Small Business Positivity with Gene Marks of The Marks Group
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In this episode, we spoke with Gene Marks, a writer and small business aficionado in his own right. We talked about which presidential candidate could be best for small businesses, which business sectors are flourishing vs. floundering, and happy small business stories that deserve more attention.
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Ep #14: Tuning Into Location-Based Marketing with Raj Lakkaraju of Beeker
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Raj Lakkaraju describes the failures he encountered in pursuit of his most successful venture to date. If you're looking for a simple yet effective new way to market, listen in!
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Ep #13: Dancing to the Tune of Repeat Business with Ben Domena of Create Excitement
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Ben Domena shares his strategies for generating repeat business and pivoting to be resourceful during cycles of slow times. Business owners who regularly face customers will find Ben's local business story helpful and insightful.
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Ep #12: Custom Service Turns Around a Failing Business with Steve Dreiling of EaglesNest Wood and Pottery Shop
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Today, we're talking with Steve Dreiling from EaglesNest Wood and Pottery Shop. Steve talks about his experience buying an existing business on the verge of failure. By adding his custom approach to woodworking and pottery, Steve has been able to turn the business around. In addition to the custom development service, he added a component to the bu…
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Ep #11: How To Use Daily Deal Marketing for Massive Profits with Stacey Riska From Daily Deals for Massive Profits
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We are excited to have Stacey on to show us how she leverages sites like Groupon and Living Social to help small businesses increase their reach, advertising, and exposure. We also discuss integration strategies for building customer retention with customers that come in for daily deals.
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Ep #10: The Value of Content Marketing for Small Businesses with Rieva Lesonsky of GrowBiz Media
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Tune in to learn about learn about alternative funding sources and why small businesses have a treasure trove of resources available to them beyond banks and the SBA. We also dig into the differences between marketing and advertising and just why small business owners need to focus on a content marketing strategy.…
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Ep #9: Making Yoga Simple with Anita Perry of YogaAnita
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This week, we are joined by Anita Perry, Founder of YogaAnita and Author of YogaMinute. She has a master’s degree in education and is a frequent presenter at Title I and education conferences. Anita has been in the yoga and fitness industry since 1978 and today she shares with us how it has evolved for her over the years. Get full show notes and mo…
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Ep #8: Old-School Manners Meets New-School Technology with Marcia Whyte of Send Out Cards
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Marcia Whyte joins us to share her small business experience, what got her started in the business world, and how she stayed with the idea until it became a success. Tune in as Marcia shares stories seizing opportunities and how creating authentic relationships can positively impact your company's bottom line. Get full show notes and more informati…
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Ep #7: Overcoming Fear and Thriving in Online Marketing with Lisa Parziale of Portside Marketing
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In this conversation with Lisa, we talk about her computer training with the military and the business knowledge she gained from her time in the corporate world. Lisa shares how she has combined both experiences to establish a marketing firm with customer satisfaction at its heart, and how to overcome fear when building your business. Get full show…
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Ep #6: Harnessing the Power of Content Marketing with Ann Handley
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In this episode of Local Business Stories, Ann Handley tells us some excellent stories about local businesses she's worked with that take content marketing to impressively unique places. From Snapchats about pizza, to smartphone apps, to music videos about cleaning carpets, Ann details how any local business can harness the customized opportunities…
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Ep #5: From Navy to Online Marketing Consulting with Viktor Nagornyy of ProjectArmy
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Viktor joins us to share his journey that led him to become an entrepreneur and launch ProjectArmy. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover Victor’s biggest successes, as well as the challenges that shaped him into a thriving business owner. He also shares his unique process for hiring and training new team members. Get full show notes, resourc…
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Ep #4: Nurturing Your Intuition with Pat Helmandollar of Savvy Salon and Day Spa
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We invited Pat to share the story of how she embarked on the path of entrepreneurship, how she started each one of her businesses, as well as the peaks and valleys she experienced on that journey. Pat also shares how she was able to build up her clientele and create a team-based approach to better serve her clients. Get full show notes, resources, …
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Ep #3: Say “Yes!” to Opportunity: Catching the Entrepreneurial Bug in Costa Rica with Eddie Davis of FINSYNC
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Eddie joins us to share his small business story, what got him started with entrepreneurship, and what fuels his passion for being a business runner. Tune in as Eddie talks about his transition from his Costa Rican real estate businesses to joining the Atlanta-based team of FINSYNC. He also recounts his most impactful moments in business, as well a…
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Ep #2: From Airport Security Holding to Entrepreneurship with Andre Harrell of AH2 & Beyond Consulting
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Today, we’re excited to welcome Andre Harrell, the founder of AH2 & Beyond Consulting, based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Andre’s consulting organization offers expertise in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Sales Training, and Business Operations. Get full show notes, resources, and more information here: http://bit.ly/28JzQv6…
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Ep #1: Why Sharing Works Better than Selling with Kristine M. Smith of Word Whisperer
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Kristine joins us to share her unique entrepreneurial journey and the story of her road to success. Tune in for Kristine’s incredible insights into building up the “know, like, and trust factor” with your audience and why it’s an absolute must as a part of the process of customer acquisition, retention, and marketing. Get full show notes and more i…
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142 – How to Wrap Up a Podcast with Grant Baldwin
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Have you enjoyed hearing the stories and journeys of over 100 different entrepreneurs? Have these interviews inspired you to take your business to the next level? I hope you’ve enjoyed our time together on How Did You Get Into That. It’s been a pleasure being here with you and I’m so excited to announce our new podcast series coming soon! In this e…
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141 – How to Be a “Fit Nerd” with Steve Kamb
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Do you identify as being slightly nerdy? Are you interested in fitness or being fit? Then you will love hearing today’s guest, Steve Kamb. Steve is the founder of NerdFitness.com, a site that provides fitness/wellness tips and articles to people who identify as being a bit nerdy. In this episode, Steve shares how and why he decided to launch NerdFi…
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140 – How to Start and Grow a Digital Magazine, with Nathan Chan
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You’d never know it by his success but Foundr’s creator Nathan Chan had never started a business prior to starting the digital magazine! If The Impostor Syndrome has ever shown up in your life, or if you haven’t yet taken the entrepreneurial plunge but really want to, this episode is for you. Nathan Chan was a support engineer in the IT field befor…
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139 – How to Build a Business From Ikea Furniture, with Nick Ray
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Do you love Ikea furniture, but not the long trips to the store? Nick Ray, founder of ModerNash in Nashville, Tennessee, is your answer! ModerNash specializes in the distribution of Ikea products to the greater Nashville area, with great materials such as the composite doors bristol offers including other services like delivery, installation, and h…
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138 – How to Be Successful Selling on Amazon, with Scott Voelker
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Have you ever wondered how you could sell something on Amazon? There are various ways to do so and our guest for today shares about the model that has been so successful for him. Scott Voelker of The Amazing Seller is here to talk about what FBA selling is, how he generates a healthy profit with it and how he passes his lessons on to his audience. …
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137 – How to Create a Leather Company, with Dave Munson
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Are you a leather aficionado? Do you enjoy and appreciate well-made leather goods? Then you’ll enjoy hearing from Dave Munson, CEO and founder of Saddleback Leather. Dave is an expert in all things leather. Through his online retail site Dave sells all types of goods includ…
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136 – How to Be a Professional Organizer with Lisa Woodruff
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Do you think you could be a little less messy? Do you struggle to get through your daily life because you aren’t organized enough? Then Lisa Woodruff has the answers to help you! As a professional organizer, Lisa helps people organize and straighten their spaces, minds, and…
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135 – How to Create a Brand in the Fashion Industry, with Barron Cuadro
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever noticed how a certain outfit will make you feel more confident? Our guest today knows how to help you create that feeling every time you get dressed. In fact he’s created an entire business model around it. Barron Cuadro of Effortless Gent has built his brand …
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134 – How to Be a Puzzle Editor For a Living, with Emily Peck Prokop
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wondered who edits your favorite crossword puzzle? Did you ever think that was even a real job? Today’s guest is Emily Peck Prokop, a puzzle editor from Penny Press, a company that produces different crossword, Sudoku and other game books, and other games Find…
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133 – How to Be Successful in Real Estate, with Josh Altman
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Has real estate ever caught your eye as a potential career path? Or perhaps you’re a fan of the Million Dollar Listings show on cable. If so you’re in for a special treat: Josh Altman, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and high end realtor is here! In this episode,…
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132 – How to Be a Freelance Writer, with Catherine Alford
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever wanted to make a living as a writer or blogger? Today’s guest is here to tell you how you can. Catherine Alford of Budget Blonde spends her days writing and getting paid for it. In this episode, she shares how her love of writing has never left her, why she de…
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131 – How to Be Successful and Significant, with Aaron Walker
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Many of us strive to be successful at our chosen profession and to make a good life for ourselves and our families. But what if part of true success means also being significant to others? Our guest for today’s show has dedicated his life and business to helping people be b…
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130 – How to Write Convincing Copy, with Joanna Wiebe
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. What if your words could persuade people to take action? Our guest for today’s show, Joanna Wiebe, is a successful copywriter who does just that in her business. In this episode, Joanna tells her story of how she fell into copywriting, and eventually started Copy Hackers. C…
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129 – How to Use Story In Your Business, with Donald Miller
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Storytelling has long been how people create connection and share common bonds. Before the written word we told stories and passed them on from generation to generation. The way we use story today in business is no different: we use to create connection, establish and expan…
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128 – How to be a Suitcase Entrepreneur, with Natalie Sisson
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Did you enjoy this episode? Click here to get the exclusive bonus material. Have you ever fantasized about spending your days traveling the world – and still running a successful business? Our guest for today’s show has done and continues to do just that – she’s the suitcase entrepreneur. She didn’t start out as an entrepreneur, but she’s had an ad…
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