Built on Cape Cod

In the final episode of Season 2, BOCC's creators come together for one final entrepreneurship discussion, this time focused on the process of opening a new business or starting a new business endeavor on Cape Cod (and some of the ways in which doing so here is different than in other places). We also touch on the way in which the initial excitement of opening a business can wane once you’re deep into the nitty-gritty operational side of running that business. Learn more at BuiltonCapeCod.com. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck.   Also, a HUGE thanks to everyone who listened, shared the show, + supported us in Season 2! We are so appreciative of our local community.

Terri Horn has been baking Oatmeal Raisin Salty Oat cookies for 20 years. It's been quite the journey, but today she has a thriving wholesale business (and growing online business), with her cookies being sold in over 70 locations across 7 states. Terri moved Kayak Cookies to Cape Cod in 2005 and since then, has grown her business immensely, finally landing in her own bakery/warehouse on Main Street in Hyannis. In today's episode, Terri shares the story of how she got to where she is today and where she hopes to take Kayak Cookies in the future. Learn more at KayakCookies.com or at BuiltonCapeCod.com.   A huge thank you to Rock Harbor Realty for sponsoring today's episode. Brought to you by Starr Struck + LoveLiveLocal. 

Sean Fitzpatrick started Cape Cloth in 2014 with the goal of making a quality clothing line that represents and supports Cape Cod. Inspired by his desire for a brand with an actual connection to his home, Sean embarked on quite a journey to launch and grow a sustainable apparel company here on the Cape. In this week's episode, Sean shares his entrepreneurial story, a lot of wisdom, and what he's focused on today as he continues to grow. Learn more at CapeCloth.com or at BuiltonCapeCod.com. This episode is sponsored by Cape Cod Home Remedies. Brought to you by Starr Struck + LoveLiveLocal.com.

Sarah Brassard has spent the past 20 years of her career focused on healing. She's been on both a personal and professional journey of physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic growth and learning, and most recently, she's authored her first book that explores these topics in more detail. In this episode, Sarah shares her story and how she went from boutique owner, to massage therapist, to yoga studio owner, to coach, author, and speaker. Learn more at SarahBrassard.com and BuiltonCapeCod.com. Brought to you Love Live Local and Starr Struck. 

Catherine and Dave Ferraresi opened Gustare Oils & Vinegars in 2009, just 4 years after moving back to the US from Europe, where they had lived for 10 years. In this week's episode, Catherine shares the process of opening up + running a very niche, European-style business on Chatham Main Street and what it was like to both expand and later, to consolidate that business as it grew and changed over the course of 10 years. Learn more at GustareOliveOil.com or at BuiltonCapeCod.com. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal and StarrStruck.

When you're a Cape Cod entrepreneur, it can feel impossible to separate your work from your life--especially when your business is greatly affected by the seasonality of our sandbar.  In this episode, Mary Catherine, Jen, + Amanda (the creators of BOCC), discuss time management, work-life balance, and how to take care of yourself when running a business on Cape Cod. Learn more at BuiltonCapeCod.com. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal and Starr Struck. 

Wellfleet resident Bruce Bierhans has been practicing law for 34 years and practicing on the Cape since the late 90's. Since then, he has not only grown his legal business, but has also become quite the mover + shaker in the nonprofit scene on Cape Cod, serving on numerous boards and as President or Chairman of a number of organizations. In this week's episode we learn about Bruce's business journey and what drives him to give back to his local community with such vigor. Learn more at BierLaw.com and BuiltonCapeCod.com. Brought to you by Starr Struck + LoveLiveLocal.com.

April Cabral bought Sundance Clothing & Accessories in 2009 and has grown the Chatham-based boutique into two locations with a devoted community of in-person and online followers. In this week's episode we talk to April about how she got the courage to buy an existing retail shop without any prior experience owning a business + why she's been so successful since doing do. Learn more at SundanceClothing.com + BuiltonCapeCod.com.    Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck.   

Four Seas is the oldest ice cream shop on Cape Cod. It opened in 1934, was eventually purchased by Doug Warren's father, and then in 2001, Doug + Peggy Warren bought the shop and have been running it ever since. In today's episode, Doug + Peggy share the inside scoop on how they've stayed true to Four Seas' legacy while also making it their own, taking it from seasonal to year-round, and growing their classic offerings. Learn more at FourSeasIceCream.com and at BuiltonCapeCod.com. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck. 

A huge part of being an entrepreneur is learning how + when it's time to let go--whether that means letting go of a business endeavor, a specific project, or even making the decision to close a business for good. In our first episode of Season 2, Mary Catherine, Jen, + Amanda (the creators of Built on Cape Cod), discuss this subject and how it relates to Amanda's recent decision to close one of her businesses, Shift Eco Boutique, after 9 years. Learly more at BuiltonCapeCod.com.  Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal and Starr Struck.

{Season 1 Finale!} Bart Weisman has always been a musician, but he didn't make a living from music until he moved to Cape Cod in 2003. Since then, Bart has made a name for himself by playing Jazz all over the Cape, creating a number of bands, and starting the Provincetown Jazz Festival. In this episode, Bart shares how he became so successful while starting over in a totally new place and how he earns a living being a creative and doing what he loves. Learn more at BartWeisman.com and BuiltonCapeCod.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance. Brought to you by Starr Struck + LoveLiveLocal.  

Sea Sports Cyclery + Outdoor has been open since 1993--since owner Jeff Craddock was in high school and began working for his dad's new business in his downtime. Jeff has now been running the business on his own for years and has grown it from a very small scuba + snorkel shop to a booming retail + repair shop and community hub for cyclists, paddle boarders, kayakers, and more. In this week's episode he shares how he got to where he is today and what it's like to run a growing business. Learn more at CapeCodSeaSports.com and at BuiltonCapeCod.com.  This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray and Sunderland Printing. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck. 

Beth Madden opened Therapeutic Bodywork in 2004 as a sole proprietor offering Massage Therapy services in a single office. In the 14 years since then, she has grown her business from a one-woman shop to a booming Wellness Center offering numerous holistic wellness services + employing 11 practitioners. In this episode, Beth shares how she grew slowly + thoughtfully and gives insight into the many lessons-learned and growing pains-encountered along the way.   Learn more at Therapeutic-Bodywork.com and at BuiltonCapeCod.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance + Cape Cod Home Remedies. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck. 

When he first opened in 2005, Michael Pearson had a vision for Harvest Gallery Wine Bar: he wanted to create a funky, upscale, creative haven for Cape Cod artists, musicians, and art aficionados. Fast forward 13 years and he has done just that (+ is looking to expand!). In this episode, Michael shares his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur on Cape Cod while also being realistic about the challenges that come along with running a restaurant, gallery, and music venue in such a seasonal place. Learn more at HarvestGalleryWineBar.com and BuiltonCapeCod.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance + Sunderland Printing. Brought to you by Love Live Local + Starr Struck. 

In 2009, Tom Nortz + Rick Garceau turned their dream of running a Bed + Breakfast into a reality when they bought Captain David Kelley House in Centerville. For the first 4 years that they were in business, they ran the B&B while both still working their 9-5 jobs, but when they hit a breaking point in 2013, they took it full-time and haven't looked back since. In this episode, Tom + Rick discuss their journey from dreaming about running a B&B to being the the faces of Captain David Kelley house, which was just named one of the Top 25 B&Bs in the world by TripAdvisor.   Learn more at CaptainDavidKelleyHouse.com and BuiltonCapeCod.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance + Sunderland Printing. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal and Starr Struck.       

Katie Clancy got her start in Real Estate in 2006, shortly before the housing crisis hit and right before she found out she was pregnant with her fourth child. Despite these challenges, Katie went on to make the big career change from teacher to real estate agent + persevered until she had grown The Cape House into a formidable real estate team--while simultaneously making a name for herself as a speaker and trainer in her field. In this episode, Katie shares her inspiring story and all of the ups-and-downs that have led her to where she is today. Learn more at TheCapeHouseTeam.com and BuiltonCapeCod.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance and The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. Brought to you by LoveLiveLocal and Starr Struck. 

Jamie Surprenant grew up in the restaurant business on Cape Cod and didn't waste any time becoming a restauranteur in his own right. He opened his first restaurant in 1995 and since then has gone on to open 5 more: Five Bays Bistro, Anejo (two locations!), Crisp, + Crisp Too. In this episode, Jamie shares how he became the owner of multiple restaurant concepts on Cape Cod + discusses some of the challenges associated with being in the hospitality business in such a seasonal community. Learn more at FiveBaysBistro.com, AnejoMexicanBistro.com, and CrispFlatbread.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance. Built on Cape Cod is brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck.

Jake Dewey started All Cape Boat Rentals in 2006 when he was looking for a way to offset the cost of his own boat by renting it out for a couple of weeks in the summer. Since then, the business has grown to a fleet of around 20 rental boats + 7 summer staff members. In this episode, Jake shares the story behind his boat rental business and the parallel growth of his rental property business, which isn't as public as All Cape Boat Rentals but is just as successful. Learn more at AllCapeBoatRentals.com.  This episode is sponsored by The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod and Rogers & Gray Insurance. Built on Cape Cod is brought to you by LoveLiveLocal and Starr Struck. 

Pat Clarke started Cape Clasp in 2013 while working a day job in banking. Now, just 5 years later, he is working on Cape Clasp full-time and has gone from selling just one bracelet to producing a number of different product lines, all with the mission to #makewaves for marine life causes (last year they donated over $10,000!). In this episode Pat shares the story behind Cape Clasp’s growth and makes a special announcement about a *brand new* product line that is coming out this fall. Learn more at CapeClasp.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogers & Gray Insurance. Built on Cape Cod is brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck.

Joe + Kristen Navas grew their wedding photography business slowly, from shooting just 1 wedding their first year (2010) to between 25-35 weddings per year over the the past few years. In this episode they share their origin story (which includes an epic love story!) and some of the wisdom that they’ve gained along the way. Learn more at OrganicPhotography.org and BuiltonCapeCod.com.  This episode is sponsored by The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod and Rogers & Gray Insurance. Built on Cape Cod is brought to you by LoveLiveLocal + Starr Struck.

Meet Mary Catherine, Jen, and Amanda, the creators of Built on Cape Cod, Cape Cod's first podcast focused on celebrating our community's inspirational + successful entrepreneurs. In this bonus pre-season episode, the show's creators discuss their reasons for starting the podcast, their backgrounds, and some of their personal experiences navigating the Cape Cod business world as entrepreneurs. Learn more and view the shownotes at BuiltonCapeCod.com.  *Stay tuned: Season 1 will be launching the week of 9/24!*