Behind The Business
Are you ready to discover the local businesses that move and shape this community? Behind The Business takes an inside look at the people, stories, history, and vision behind some of the area's most successful companies. Hosted by Nicole Alverson, President of The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce, this show features local owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who share their stories of success, failures, regrets, goals, dreams, and everything in between. Come along on their journey, and learn how they transformed an idea, a work ethic, and even a bit of luck, into a thriving local business!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Ep. 46 - Amy Mucha, DaisyPops
On today's episode, we are joined by Amy Mucha, creator of DaisyPops, who talks about how the cake pop company started and how it has grown since!
Ep. 45 - Kathy Romito, Western Reserve Hospital
Kathy Romito joins the podcast to talk about all the opportunities Western Reserve Hospital takes to be patient-focused, caring for you not only when you are sick or in need, but caring for your whol…
Ep. 44 - Jeff Bradish, Hudson ECS
Jeff Bradish joins the podcast to talk about starting businesses, his love of dogs, taking a leap of faith, finding a entrepreneurial mentor, making moves in real estate, the unique nature of his bus…
Ep. 43 - Real Estate and Relocating with Shaun Castillo, Howard Hanna
Shaun Castillo from Howard Hanna drops by to talk about moving to Hudson, the unique nature of the city, relocating during a pandemic, throwing yourself into a new community, why Farmer's Markets ma…
Ep. 42 - Mike Buynak, Partner, Union Capital Mortgage next week
Mike Buynak from Union Capital Mortage stops by to talk about how he got into the mortgage business, the operations of their office, misconceptions people have about financing, the keys to being a qu…
Ep. 41 - Gail Greening, AAA Hudson
Ep. 40 - Leigh Maxa and TJ Evans, Attorneys at Krugliak Wilkins
Ep. 39 - Behind The Business LIVE at Pod-A-Palooza!
Ep. 38 - Liz Murphy, Executive Director, Destination Hudson
Ep. 37 - Andrea Nayman, owner, Orange Rose Apothecary
On this episode, local store owner and entrepreneur, Andrea Nayman joins Nicole to talk about her skincare line and her new "Schitts Creek" themed apothecary.
Ep. 36 - Kim Malin and Chelsea Ruiz - Realtors, RE/MAX Above and Beyond
Kim and Chelsea make up the Cuyahoga Valley Homes team. They work together to give their clients the best home buying or selling experience. Listen and learn what sets them apart from other agents in…
Ep. 35 - Eleni Manous - Owner, Transformational Beauty
Eleni joined Nicole to discuss her new brow and beauty business. Listen and learn about her passion for helping people look and feel their best!
Ep. 34 - Bernard Heating and Cooling
Eric Bernard and Jess Schussler joined Nicole to discuss their growing family business. Listen and learn about their recent entry into the residential heating and cooling industry, their commitment t…
Ep. 33 - Dana Ferrell - The Green Room Fumoir
Ep. 32 - Dennis Boswell, Owner, CleanPro Janitorial Services
Dennis Boswell started his business 12 years ago after spending most of his adult life working in the printing business. Learn about his passion for working with local clients, providing exceptional …
Ep. 31 - Tameika Wynter: Owner Hiz Essence
On this episode, Nicole interviews Tameika Wynter and learns about her skincare and wellness business. Tameika has a background in corporate Human Resources but had been wanting to take her skincare …
Ep. 30 - Ray Felton – Like a good neighbor, Ray Felton is there!
Chamber Member Ray Felton joined Nicole to discuss his new StateFarm office that opened in Hudson on September 1st. Listen to learn about his big career change, opening his own office, and his passio…
Ep, 29 - Jessie Obert, Realtor, Howard Hanna
Jessie Obert is a local real estate agent who works hard to get to know her clients and help them get what they want. Having grown up in Hudson, she knows the community inside and out and loves to sh…
Ep. 28 - Mike Snellenberger and Greg Kalikas, Your Business Marketer
Mike Snellenberger is the owner of Your Business Marketer, a local digital marketing agency. that focuses on small, local businesses and giving them access the to high-level digital marketing tools. …
Ep. 27 - Justin Hayes, Founder of Voices for Voices
Justin Hayes is a professor and published author who founded Voices for Voices in the summer of 2021. His organization works make mental health a non-negotiable priority for people everywhere. You ca…