Small Business Origins

About Small Business Origins

Small Business Origins is an engaging podcast series that delves deep into the heart of American entrepreneurship. Every week, our host, John the Marketer, provides an intimate look into the journeys of entrepreneurs and small businesses across the nation, giving listeners a taste of the hard work, passion, and resilience behind every successful enterprise. Our content ranges from stories of quaint 'mom and pop' shops to those of thriving million-dollar companies, highlighting the diverse spectrum of business landscapes in America. Each episode explores the 'why' behind what these businesses do, uncovering their origins, challenges, triumphs, and the dreams that fuel them. It's not just about business; it's about the human spirit that dares to dream and turn those dreams into reality. The theme of the podcast is to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, to inspire through real-life examples of grit and determination, and to showcase the stories that often go untold, but form the backbone of American economy. **The views expressed here are solely representative of those stating their opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of John Kelley or Beefy Marketing. Small Business Origins invites guests to speak of their experience and offer personal opinions on a range of topics, none of which is censored or scripted. Nothing expressed in any episode should be taken as advice for any subject including financial decisions, medical decisions, or life choices. Please consult an appropriate expert if you have questions regarding any topic discussed on the show.**

Publisher

Beefy Marketing/Small Business Origins

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2021

Latest episode

23 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

4 of 144 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Building a Winning Sales Team: Key Strategies Revealed featuring Walter Crosby with Helix Sales Development

   Sales expert Walter Crosby shares sales strategies with host John Kelley, discussing team dynamics and the mindset needed to thrive in business, in this interview episode.

2. 

   17 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Community Creators: How Developers Shape Our Cities and Neighborhoods featuring Jason Hassenstab with Elevated Development

   Host John Kelley interviews Jason Hassenstab of Elevated Development, who shares his journey into real estate development in Tomball, discussing community building and creative investment structures, in this interview episode.

3. 

   12 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Tomball EDC Success Stories: The Legacy of Entrepreneurship featuring Teresa Hutson Latsis and Bryan Hutson with The Hutson Group

   Host John The Marketer interviews Teresa Hutson Latsis and Bryan Hutson of The Hutson Group about their family's real estate legacy and commitment to preserving Tomball's charm.

Inside a recent episode

Building a Winning Sales Team: Key Strategies Revealed featuring Walter Crosby with Helix Sales Development

Published 23 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You know, I want to know that it's a nice quality drill and that it's going to make sure it doesn't overheat. It's going to do all these things. It's going to last long enough that you can drill more than just that one hole. But, ultimately, I want to know that there's going to be a hole in the wall when I grab that drill. And I want to know why I should buy it and not the cheap Chinese knockoff that came from overseas. It's going to explode and cause damage to my face and hands. That's the thing I need you to sell me. And if you can give me some of those tips and tricks that are going to help me make an educated decision for free or for a discount or as that first, you know, top or middle of the funnel thing that says, Hey, here's a free resource. […]

Who has been a guest on Small Business Origins

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Walter Crosby
• Jason Hassenstab
• Teresa Hutson Latsis
• Bryan Hutson
• Matt Lawrence

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

33 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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