The Champions of Small Business

About The Champions of Small Business

Business ownership can be a mixed bag like no other. From screaming highs to the lowest of the lows, each day can bring something new to a business owner. Every business and every person, has a story. From years in the trenches to one month in the fold, every small businesses has a story. Often a story of grit, hunger, determination and perhaps some undiagnosed ADHD. Join us each week as we sit down with local business leaders talk about where they came from, how it is going, and where they are headed.

Publisher

Charlie Anderson - Dreamworx Roofing

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2023

Latest episode

27 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Keeping It Local: Supporting Foster Families with Daikon Adoption and Foster Care

   Sarah Barr of Konhaus Print and Marketing and Jason Bacon from Diakon Adoption and Foster Care share the impact of their powerful partnership bringing joy and hope to foster children and families in need through a holiday toy drive and year-round support.

2. 

   20 Jul 2024

   Mermaid Car Wash - Cameron Alleman

   Today, we're sitting down with Cameron Alleman of Mermaid Car Wash. Cameron is an inspiration to myself and many young entrepreneurs. His story perfectly encapsulates what this podcast is all about. We talk about everything from the financial woes of starting up, balancing work/family, the impact of community, to finally understanding why there are so many car washes popping up in our area. Be sure to follow Cameron and Mermaid Car Wash on all major social medias. They are hosting their customer appreciation day today (July 20th, 2024) in Mechanicsburg. Be sure to stop by, get a wash and meet the man himself! http://www.mermaidcarwashpa.com/ (http://www.mermaidcarwashpa.com/) https://www.facebook.com/MermaidCarWash/ (https://www.facebook.com/MermaidCarWash/)

3. 

   15 Jun 2024

   Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub - Tim Myers

   In the latest episode of The Worx Podcast, formerly known as Champions of Small Business, Charlie Anderson sits down with Tim Myers of Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub in Mechanicsburg. Tim shares his journey from an uninspiring 15-year job to discovering his passion for home brewing, which eventually led him to creating hot sauces. He recounts how his initial experiments and community involvement paved the way for launching Revolutionary Hot Sauce in 2018. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Tim's dedication and creative approach helped him sustain and grow his business through local markets and collaborations. Tim also discusses his transition into the restaurant industry with the opening of Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub. He highlights the importance of quality ingredients and the careful balance between creativity and business sense. The conversation delves into various collaborations with local vendors and breweries, including a notable partnership with Troegs. Tim emphasizes the value of community support and the impact of local patronage on small businesses, urging listeners to shop locally to bolster the local economy.

4. 

   10 May 2024

   EP 11: EP 11 - Innovating Small Business Success with Storytelling and Strategy with Paul Schiffbauer

   In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of marketing for small businesses with Paul Schiffbauer of Schiffbauer Consulting Group. We explore a range of topics including the power of storytelling in brand culture, the significance of customer engagement through social media, and the challenges of shifting from digital to traditional marketing strategies. The conversation is rich with practical insights on utilizing AI tools like GPT prompts to generate content ideas without losing a personalized touch. Key Points Discussed: Storytelling and Brand Culture: The importance of creating a compelling narrative that resonates with customers beyond conventional promotions. Social Media Engagement: Techniques for maintaining authenticity and personal connections with customers through platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Flexible Marketing Strategies: How businesses can adapt their marketing approaches to align with their evolving goals and the changing digital landscape. AI Tools for Content Generation: Practical tips on integrating AI tools to enhance content creation while maintaining a personal touch in communications. Measuring Success: The shift from vanity metrics to tracking tangible outcomes to truly optimize marketing efforts.

5. 

   19 Mar 2024

   EP 10 - Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Challenges with Ashley Miller

   To say Ashley Miller is a force to be reckoned with, would be an understatement. In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Ashley, a life coach and the founder of Own Your Destiny Coaching. Ashley shares her personal journey from aspiring to work in exercise science to finding her true calling in life coaching after a pivotal life event. Join us as we explore the challenges of starting and running a business, the importance of authenticity, and the power of human connection. You can find Ashley and Own Your Destiny Coaching at these links! Web: https://www.ownyourdestinycoaching.org/ (To say Ashley Miller is a force to be reckoned with, would be an understatement. In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Ashley, a life coach and the founder of Own Your Destiny Coaching. Ashley shares her personal journey from aspiring to work in exercise science to finding her true calling in life coaching after a pivotal life event. Join us as we explore the challenges of starting and running a business, the importance of authenticity, and the power of human connection. You can find Ashley and Own Your Destiny Coaching at these links! Web: https://www.ownyourdestinycoaching.org/ Email: contact@ownyourdestinycoaching.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourdestinycoaching) Email: contact@ownyourdestinycoaching.org (To say Ashley Miller is a force to be reckoned with, would be an understatement. In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Ashley, a life coach and the founder of Own Your Destiny Coaching. Ashley shares her personal journey from aspiring to work in exercise science to finding her true calling in life coaching after a pivotal life event. Join us as we explore the challenges of starting and running a business, the importance of authenticity, and the power of human connection. You can find Ashley and Own Your Destiny Coaching at these links! Web: https://www.ownyourdestinycoaching.org/ Email: contact@ownyourdestinycoaching.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourdestinycoaching) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourdestinycoaching (To say Ashley Miller is a force to be reckoned with, would be an understatement. In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Ashley, a life coach and the founder of Own Your Destiny Coaching. Ashley shares her personal journey from aspiring to work in exercise science to finding her true calling in life coaching after a pivotal life event. Join us as we explore the challenges of starting and running a business, the importance of authenticity, and the power of human connection. You can find Ashley and Own Your Destiny Coaching at these links! Web: https://www.ownyourdestinycoaching.org/ Email: contact@ownyourdestinycoaching.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourdestinycoaching)

6. 

   24 Feb 2024

   EP 9 - Alex Stiffler - Stroll Magazine

   After a long hiatus for some personal matters, we're back! We have here an unreleased episode with Alex Stiffler from August of 2023. This episode got saved from the trenches of a crashed SD card by Disk Drill. In this episode of the Champions of Small Business Podcast, we're sitting down with Alex Stiffler, the force behind our local Winding Hills & Forest Hills Stroll Magazine. Stroll is a publication dedicated to celebrating small businesses and fostering community connections. With a background in insurance sales and restoration, Alex shares her journey to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of authenticity, community, and overcoming personal and professional challenges. Key Takeaways: The Power of Community: Alex discusses the importance of building strong community connections and how Stroll Magazine aims to highlight and support small businesses within the community. Overcoming Challenges: From personal hurdles to professional obstacles, Alex shares her philosophy on moving forward and embracing growth, highlighting her transition from insurance sales to launching her own publication. Authenticity in Business: With a focus on authenticity, Alex explains why she chooses to work with businesses that align with her values and how this approach has shaped the success of Stroll Magazine. Marketing Strategies: We talk effective marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of relationship marketing and staying top-of-mind with customers through positive engagement rather than direct sales tactics. The Importance of Networking: We discuss the value of networking events for building connections, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities within the small business community. Navigating the Industry: This episode also touches on the challenges faced by small businesses, including dealing with unlicensed contractors and the importance of understanding and navigating industry regulations. Personal Growth and Success: Alex shares insights into her personal journey, discussing the importance of setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and surrounding oneself with a supportive network to achieve success. Abundance Mindset: The discussion highlights the significance of fostering an abundance mindset, celebrating others' successes, and the impact of societal perceptions on personal and professional growth. Alex's story is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and authenticity in building a successful business and making a positive impact. Her insights provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to navigate the complexities of the industry while staying true to their values and vision. Connect with Us: Champions of Small Business: https://linktr.ee/champions_of_small_business Stroll Magazine: https://www.strollmag.com/locations/forest-hills-pa/ Follow Alex on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrollForestHills

7. 

   21 Jul 2023

   EP 8 - Capital Hearth Services - Cameron & Micah

   Cameron Worth and Micah Morrow are two of my favorite Central PA entrepreneurs. I got the chance to work with their company, Capital Hearth Services, for the first time in 2021 after I bought a home with a pellet stove. They showed me such great customer service that I knew I had to keep an eye on these guys to see what they do. Join us for episode 8 as we learn about their rags to riches story, how they're dealing with the trades labor problem and some exciting things they have planned for the future. Capital Hearth Services works with customers across Central PA with a variety of services from cleaning, repairing and replacement of gas or wood fireplaces. Check out their socials and help support these great young Central PA entrepreneurs. https://www.capitalhearthservices.com/ (https://www.capitalhearthservices.com/) (717) 678-9091 ((717) 678-9091) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084635079499 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084635079499)

8. 

   13 Jul 2023

   EP 7 - Zach Ausherman - Ausherman Painting

   Episode 7 is live and I'm pumped to be sitting down with Zach Ausherman of Ausherman Painting. I've been following Zach for a few years now and I have always been impressed by him and his company. Zach has such a true entrepreneurial spirit about him and it lends him very well to navigate business in our current climate. Join us as we talk about all things business from starting up, managing employees, EOS, leadership and much more. Ausherman Painting services customer across most of Central PA including York, Cumberland and Dauphin Counties. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for an honest and quality painting company in Central PA. https://www.facebook.com/AushermanPainting https://www.instagram.com/aushermanpainting/ https://www.aushermanpainting.com/ ________________________________________________________________ If you found this podcast entertaining, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. You can find us on most major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Amazon Podcasts.https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx

9. 

   23 Jun 2023

   EP 6 - Matt Lane - House of Gains

   Welcome to Episode 6 of the Champions of Small Business Podcast. Today, we're sitting down with Matt Lane of House of Gains. To say Matt is a force to be reckoned with would be an understatement. He has an infectious energy about him that lends to his supplement company, House of Gains, extremely well. Join me as we learn about where Matt came from, where he is going, what he has gone through getting there and everything in between. House of Gains carries a huge range of premium products from pre-workout and protein to smelling salts and apparel. All their products are American made and locally owned and operated right here in Central PA. https://www.facebook.com/houseofgainsllc/https://www.instagram.com/officialhouseofgains/support@houseofgains.com

10. 

    12 Jun 2023

    E5 - Linda Gaurvy, Taste Buds Personal Chef Service - Champions of Small Business Podcast

    Episode 5 of the Champions of Small Business podcast is live and today, I'm sitting down with Linda Gauvry of Taste Buds Personal Chef Service. Linda is such a kind hearted person that has a true kinship for providing her clients great value and tasty meals. Join us as Linda takes us through her humble beginnings of starting her business 10 years ago, raising children while running a business, how she deals with large competition, and much much more. Taste Buds services clients throughout the Central PA area and is looking to add more happy customers to their growing client base. You can reach them online at: Web: https://www.tastebuds-personal-chef.com/ (https://www.facebook.com/KonhausMarketing/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasteBudsPersonalChefService/ (https://www.facebook.com/yourspeakingvoice) Phone: (717) 736-2579 Email: lindagauvry@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you found this podcast entertaining, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. You can find us on most major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Amazon Podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945) https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx (https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx)

11. 

    30 May 2023

    E4 - Tyler Shaver, My Bath Guy - Champions of Small Business Podcast

    Episode 4 of the Champions of Small Business podcast is live and I'm pumped for this one! Today, I'm sitting down with Tyler Shaver of My Bath Guy and Beacon Business Builder. Tyler is an inspiring individual and great business leader. Tyler started My Bath Guy, a full service bath remodeling company in 2020 after an achilles tendon injury left him unable to walk and therefore unable to work as a roofing salesman as he had been doing. Tyler tells us his story of how he got started in this business, how he keeps his mindset in tact when challenges arise, a time when it all almost came crashing down and everything mindset and leadership. My Bath Guy is a local veteran-owned shower and bath home improvement company that offers bathroom remodeling services in the central Pennsylvania area around Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and York counties. https://www.mybathguy.com/ (https://www.facebook.com/KonhausMarketing/) https://www.facebook.com/BathGuy/ (https://www.facebook.com/yourspeakingvoice) Phone: (717) 753-0136 Email: mbg@mybathguy.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you found this podcast entertaining, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. You can find us on most major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Amazon Podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945) https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx (https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx)

12. 

    18 May 2023

    Ep 3 - Joshua Smith, Your Speaking Voice, LLC - Champions of Small Business Podcast

    Welcome to episode 3 of the Champions of Small Business Podcast. Today, we're sitting down with Joshua Smith of Your Speaking Voice, LLC. He provides services from public speaking coaching, to life coaching to business process development. Josh could fill a room with his energy. His burning passion for helping people and his business is really something special. Join us as we learn how Josh came to open up his own business, his struggles getting to that point and how he turned a dark period in his life into a shining passion for helping others. Josh and Your Speaking Voice, LLC helps businesses in the Central PA area and beyond with everything ranging from personal and professional development to public speaking and systems. Check them out at the following links and remember, 68% of your dollars stays local when you spend local. https://www.yourspeakingvoice.biz/ (https://www.facebook.com/KonhausMarketing/) https://www.facebook.com/yourspeakingvoice (https://www.facebook.com/yourspeakingvoice) Phone: 717-422-6724 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you found this podcast entertaining, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. You can find us on most major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Amazon Podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945) https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx (https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx)

13. 

    11 May 2023

    Ep 2 - Sarah Barr, Konhaus Print & Marketing - Champions of Small Business Podcast

    Welcome to episode 2 of the Champions of Small Business Podcast. Today, we're sitting down with Sarah Barr of Konhaus Print & Marketing. Sarah shares her story of how she fell in love with marketing, bought her company, navigated a pandemic and everything in between. Sarah is one of those business owners that inspires you and makes you want to work harder. Her passion for marketing and supporting her local economy is really something special. As a regular customer of Konhaus, I highly recommend them for print and marketing services. Konhaus Print & Marketing services customers of all sizes with their marketing. They can handle everything from direct mail and print materials, to graphic design and promo materials. You can find them online at https://konhaus.com (https://konhaus.com) and on all major social medias. https://www.facebook.com/KonhausMarketing/ (https://www.facebook.com/KonhausMarketing/) https://www.instagram.com/konhaus/ (https://www.instagram.com/konhaus/) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you found this podcast entertaining, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. You can find us on most major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Amazon Podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945) https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx (https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx)

14. 

    4 May 2023

    Ep. 1 - Chad Hopple, West Shire Decks - Champions of Small Business Podcast

    Welcome to episode 1 of the Champions of Small Business Podcast. Today, we're sitting down with Chad Hopple of West Shire Decks & West Shire Concrete. Chad shares his story of how he went from cooking to construction, how he deals with the unknowns of business, keeps himself motivated and accountable and much more. West Shire Decks/Concrete services customers across Central PA, including Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and surrounding areas. Find them online at westshiredecks.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/Westshiredecks. If you found this podcast entertaining, please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. You can find us on most major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and Amazon Podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@COSB_Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-champions-of-small-business/id1684768945) https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx (https://a.co/d/aNuVGfx)

15. 

    26 Apr 2023

    Champions of Small Business Podcast - Overview

    We are proud to introduce to you, The Champions of Small Business Podcast. Here, we aim to tell the story and meet the faces behind your favorite small businesses. Business ownership can be a mixed bag like no other. From screaming highs to the lowest of the lows, each day can bring something new to a business owner. Every business and every person, has a story. From years in the trenches to one month in the fold, small businesses and the people behind them are a story of grit, hunger, determination and perhaps some undiagnosed ADHD. Join us each week as we sit down with local entrepreneurs and business leaders to talk about where they came from, how it is going and where they are headed. Welcome to the Champions of Small Business Podcast.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings