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Extra/Ordinary Small Business - Podcast

Extra/Ordinary Small Business

 Happenings Media

Are you a small business owner? This podcast is for you. Welcome to the Extra/Ordinary Podcast, where together we'll discover extraordinary small businesses and the stories behind them. Pop culture has become obsessed with the entrepreneurship stories of Silicon Valley, glorifying enormous investment rounds and worshipping venture capitalists. But the backbone of our economy is made up of small businesses. Their stories might not include an IPO or exit strategy. They may never become a billion-dollar business. But each and every day, millions of small business owners wake up in the morning to deliver a quality product or service, support the local economy, employ their neighbors and follow their passion. We think their stories are worth telling. Join host Angela Giovine as she connects with local business owners who excel at what they do so that you can hear their Extra/Ordinary story.

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Management Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Business Interviews
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
24
Years Active
2018 - 2020
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23: Sarah Ford, Ranch Road Boots

23: Sarah Ford, Ranch Road Boots

Sarah Ford loves boots. It’s a key ingredient in many startup stories, a passion for the product. We talk to Sarah Ford about her business journey, from Harvard Business School to management consulti…

00:53:55  |   Thu 10 Sep 2020
22: David Beahm, David Beahm Experiences

22: David Beahm, David Beahm Experiences

In the world of special events, he is a legend. Today on the show, a chat with world-renowned event designer David Beahm.

David Beahm. Famous for his white beard and round glasses, he truly is an unf…

00:53:12  |   Thu 03 Sep 2020
21: Angela Giovine, Happenings Media

21: Angela Giovine, Happenings Media

Plot twist!  In this week’s episode, host Angela Giovine turns the mic on herself to share her small business journey.  Angela leads Happenings Media, a media organization devoted digital, social & e…
01:06:07  |   Thu 27 Aug 2020
20: Tess Miller, The Nest Reno

20: Tess Miller, The Nest Reno

Tessa Miller has owned and operated The Nest in Reno's up-and-coming West District for 10 years. She often supplies the most sought-after vintage shops in San Francisco with her finds in Nevada's rur…

00:55:32  |   Thu 20 Aug 2020
19: Brian Orakpo, Michael Griffin, Bryan Hynson -- The Cupcake Guys

19: Brian Orakpo, Michael Griffin, Bryan Hynson -- The Cupcake Guys

Who doesn’t love cupcakes?  That’s the thought that former NFL stars Michael Griffin and Brian Orakpo had one day as they enjoyed some tasty treats.  Griffin and Orakpo both spent part of their profe…
00:35:13  |   Thu 13 Aug 2020
18: Ben Scrivens, Fright-Rags

18: Ben Scrivens, Fright-Rags

It is dizzying to think about the way the internet has shaped, and reshaped, the way we do business, make money, and lead our lives. One of the more interesting aspects of e-commerce is the ability t…
01:00:44  |   Thu 06 Aug 2020
17: Jen Andruzzi, Joe Andruzzi Foundation

17: Jen Andruzzi, Joe Andruzzi Foundation

There are over 1.5 million registered nonprofits in the United States alone.  And just like the world of business, nonprofits come in many shapes and sizes. While profit may not be a driving force wh…
00:48:46  |   Thu 30 Jul 2020
16: Ross Brunson, BookEase

16: Ross Brunson, BookEase

Taxes.  Business structures.  These seemingly straightforward topics are actually ANYTHING but simple.  Large corporations all across the world employ teams of people to develop the ideal business st…
00:58:52  |   Thu 23 Jul 2020
15: Tom Kulzer, AWeber

15: Tom Kulzer, AWeber

Today, email marketing is a tool used by all businesses, big and small. But back in 1998, Tom Kulzer was a college student looking for an automated way to keep in touch with his clients. AWeber was b…

00:52:43  |   Thu 16 Jul 2020
14: Debbie Yuengling, Yuengling, America's Oldest Brewery

14: Debbie Yuengling, Yuengling, America's Oldest Brewery

How did craft brewing company Yuengling survive almost 200 years, through prohibition and the dawn of the mega brewery? This is the story of how Yuengling deployed character, community, grit, and res…
00:32:53  |   Thu 09 Jul 2020
13: Leslie Polizzotto, The Doughnut Project

13: Leslie Polizzotto, The Doughnut Project

It started with a cocktail, a chance meeting, and a love for doughnuts.  What resulted was a doughnut phenom that took New York City by storm.  By pushing the boundaries with recipes like the "everyt…
00:52:14  |   Thu 25 Jun 2020
12: Fred Beans, Fred Beans Auto Group

12: Fred Beans, Fred Beans Auto Group

In 1959, his mother helped him get a business loan to open his first service center.  Today, Fred Beans sits at the helm of a self-made empire with more than 14 auto dealerships supplying 19 vehicle …
00:30:32  |   Thu 18 Jun 2020
11: Mark Kuhn, Oat Foundry

11: Mark Kuhn, Oat Foundry

"I can't believe this product doesn't exist."  That thought, or some variation of it, is the origin point for many entrepreneurial journeys.   While most entrepreneur stories may begin that way, the …

00:56:54  |   Wed 27 Feb 2019
10: Greg Esterhai, US Hole in One

10: Greg Esterhai, US Hole in One

Have you ever attended a sporting event where one lucky spectator has the chance to win a car if he or she could bank a half-court shot? Have you ever gone to a charity event where you could win $25,…
00:47:57  |   Mon 18 Feb 2019
9: Valerie Weber, Dermagrafix

9: Valerie Weber, Dermagrafix

If you mention the name Valerie Weber or Dermagrafix in permanent cosmetic circles, you may get a look of recognition or admiration.  Valerie Weber is an international name in her industry, a talente…
00:34:39  |   Mon 11 Feb 2019
8: Steve Gannon, Gannon Insurance Agency

8: Steve Gannon, Gannon Insurance Agency

Insurance.  We all need it…. Few understand it.  Do I have enough?  Is every circumstance covered?  Am I going to end up one of those horror stories where I was underinsured in a crisis?  For most bu…
00:43:02  |   Tue 05 Feb 2019
7: Zanya Gissler & Filomena Cook, Zanya Spa Salon

7: Zanya Gissler & Filomena Cook, Zanya Spa Salon

Guests today on the Extra/Ordinary Small Business Podcast: Zanya Gissler and Filomena Cook, the dynamic duo behind Zanya Spa Salon. This extraordinary small business is headed by 2 yin and yang busin…
01:01:02  |   Tue 29 Jan 2019
6: John Fezzuoglio, Owowcow Creamery

6: John Fezzuoglio, Owowcow Creamery

A long-time artist and graphic designer, John Fezzuoglio decided later on in life that he needed to make a change for the sweeter. Influenced by his childhood memories of authentic homemade food in B…

00:48:34  |   Mon 21 Jan 2019
5: Mary Dougherty, Nicole Miller Philadelphia

5: Mary Dougherty, Nicole Miller Philadelphia

In this episode, how Mary Dougherty turned her natural business savvy and hunger for success to into profitable small businesses in the fashion space, first as a successful retail wholesaler, and lat…
00:58:36  |   Mon 14 Jan 2019
4: David Waldman, Rojo's Roastery

4: David Waldman, Rojo's Roastery

Coffee roaster David Waldman of Rojo’s Roastery joins us for a truly memorable conversation about what it takes to brew the best cup and make money doing it.  Once a red-haired touring musician, Davi…
01:03:00  |   Mon 07 Jan 2019
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