A deep-dive narrative series exploring the idealism, private fears, and "North Star" motivations of the people who keep our main streets alive. The podcast focuses on core “Whys."
Open Signs
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5 episodes
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Podcast Overview
A deep-dive narrative series exploring the idealism, private fears, and "North Star" motivations of the people who keep our main streets alive. The podcast focuses on core “Whys."
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Publishing Since
3/18/2026
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May 9, 2026
Open Signs | Renee Collins Cobb, Listen Locally
<p>This week I speak with Renee Collins Cobb, the owner of Listen Locally, LLC, which is a broadcasting, media and consulting business featuring diverse products, speaking engagements, platforms, radio shows, podcasts, event production and career planning services that encourage folks to listen to locally to each other via engagement in music, theater, poetry, dialogue, shared learning and conversation.</p><p>She is also a business consultant.</p><p>We talk about how she got into this duality of music and business consultations, and the lessons she's learned over the years.</p><p>Listen Locally LLC is one of nearly 400,000 small businesses in Kentucky and part of the more than 32 million small businesses across the United States. Businesses like Listen Locally are local, independent, community-rooted.</p><p>This is Open Signs, a Southwest Ohio-based podcast that highlights the entrepreneurs and independent businesses shaping neighborhoods. Each episode features in-depth conversation with local entrepreneurs and small business leaders who are redefining what community means.</p><p>For more about Renee and her business, visit https://www.reneecollinscobb.com/about</p>
April 21, 2026
Open Signs | Pour House
<p>This week I speak with Toni and Rafael Salem, the owners of the Pour House in Hamilton, Ohio. We talk about why they started this restaurant and bar when they didn't need to do so, and why they believe it's successful.</p><p>Pour House is one of nearly 1 million small businesses in Ohio and part of the more than 32 million small businesses across the United States. Establishments like Pour House--local, independent, community-rooted-- are what keep communities like Hamilton vibrant and connected.</p><p>This is Open Signs, a Southwest Ohio-based podcast that highlights the entrepreneurs and independent businesses shaping neighborhoods. Each episode features in-depth conversation with local entrepreneurs and small business leaders who are redefining what community means.</p>
April 1, 2026
Open Signs | Hue Mane
<p>I sat down with Biz Jarvis, the owner of Hue Mane, a salon in the Hamilton, Ohio, neighborhood of Lindenwald, We talk about how she transitioned from social work to being the owner of a successful hair salon, and why her business is a Safe Space.</p><p>Hue Mane is one of nearly 1 million small businesses in Ohio and part of the more than 32 million small businesses across the United States. Shops like Hue Mane--local, independent, community-rooted-- are what keep communities like Hamilton vibrant and connected.</p><p>This is Open Signs, a Southwest Ohio-based podcast that highlights the entrepreneurs and independent businesses shaping neighborhoods. Each episode features in-depth conversation with local entrepreneurs and small business leaders who are redefining what community means.</p>
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