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Things have gone and are going to be as far from “business as usual” for hopefully weeks, but probably months. In this podcast Paul Jarvis, designer and author of Company of One, has thoughtful conversations with small business owners and entrepreneurs negotiating new economic realities from the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you’ll join us as we shine a light on small business owners adapting, evolving and providing much needed bright spots of humanity.

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    • Sep 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Radical Transparency with East Fork

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 33:32


    Paul talks to Connie, CEO of pottery company East Fork, about defining your own success. For East Fork, that means growing from a staff of six to 106 while staying true to their founding principles.

    Small Business Spotlight: Just Add Honey Tea Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 8:46


    In this small business spotlight, Brandi Shelton, owner of Just Add Honey Tea Company, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company.

    Showing Your Work with Juniper Ridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 22:15


    Leah sits at the helm of Juniper Ridge, an incense company committed to sourcing its product sustainably. Hear how the business embodies the themes of the podcast – being authentic and knowing that bigger isn't always better.

    Small Business Spotlight: Latched and Hooked

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 9:17


    In this small business spotlight, Tiffini Gatlin, the owner of Latched and Hooked, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company -- mutant printer included.

    Making Your Own Rules with Ugmonk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 23:08


    Paul talks to Jeff, founder of Ugmonk and self-described “entrepreneur by accident” about what it's like to start a business when you're not all that crazy about, well, business. For Jeff, that means writing his own rules.

    Small Business Spotlight: Proper Gnar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 8:20


    In this small business spotlight, Latosha Stone, the owner of Proper Gnar, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company.

    Trust and the Power of Company Culture with Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 35:18


    Ariela Safira and Dr. Nina Vasan want to create a happier, healthier workforce, and they're starting with their own company. They provide and advocate for a renewed focus on mental health with classes, events and consultations.

    Small Business Spotlight: Totally Good Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 8:41


    In this small business spotlight, Kyle Menard of Totally Good Time, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company.

    From a Text to a Business with Capital B

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 29:28


    Akoto and Lauren, co-founders of Capital B, have worked long and hard to perfect their business model and product. By listening to consumers and pivoting when needed, they're reimagining the entire journalism industry.

    Small Business Spotlight: The Gathering Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 6:54


    In this small business spotlight, Kelli Daniels of The Gathering Spot, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a private club centered on Black community and collaboration.

    Making a Kickass App – and Charging for It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 28:00


    Entrepreneurs often talk in terms of rocket ships. But Benedicte Raae knows the best kind of business is more marathon than sprint. She created hers by prioritizing quality and sustainability over explosive growth.

    Small Business Spotlight: Adventure Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 8:40


    In this small business spotlight, Laura Moss of Adventure Cats shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a website that wants cats and their owners to explore the world together.

    Know Yourself, Know Your Customer with Another Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 25:40


    Sneakerhead spouses Adena and Chad Jones turned their passion for kicks into the lively marketplace Another Lane. They share how that passion translates to an innate understanding of their market and value proposition.

    Small Business Spotlight: Baronfig

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 9:09


    In this small business spotlight, Joey Cofone, co-founder and CEO of Baronfig, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company -- squeaky chair and trumpet included.

    The Line Around the Block with Kolkata Chai Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 27:37


    The opening night of Kolkata Chai Co. included over 700 patrons, a review in Eater Magazine and a Mindy Kaling tweet. Co-founder Ani shares how a focus on community, culture and customer connection made it possible.

    Small Business Spotlight: Brave and Kind Bookstore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 10:06


    In this small business spotlight, Bunnie Hilliard, the owner of Brave and Kind Bookstore, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company -- with a little help from volunteers and authors.

    Sharing is Caring with Austin Kleon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 26:52


    As a blogger, illustrator and author, Austin Kleon's work requires a wealth of creativity. But it also takes discipline to make it successful. In this episode, Austin explains how to reconcile the creative and commercial sides of entrepreneurship.

    Call Paul: Season 2 - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 4:01


    Small businesses owners have learned how to be resilient. As the dust of the past year settles, Paul Jarvis and a fresh slate of entrepreneurs explore what it takes to build a business – and the freedom, fear and fulfillment that comes with it. Tune in to learn how you can too. 

    How Do We Show Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 25:18


    In this final episode, Paul checks in with his first four guests to see how their businesses are doing, and how they are showing up for their communities amid yet another global crisis.

    Michelle from Blistering Pace Race Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 22:34


    Michelle, a race director, explains what it takes to plan and cancel a marathon.

    Tina from Tattly and Creative Mornings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 28:27


    Paul talks to creative force Tina Roth Eisenberg about how the pandemic has forced her to interrogate what matters, and knowing when to let go. Even if that means letting go of your business.

    Sarah from 816 New York

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 24:21


    How do you market during a pandemic with integrity? Paul talks to small agency owner, Sarah Williams, on how some big companies miss the mark communicating during a crisis, and how small businesses are critical to the community.

    Peter from SPUD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 22:46


    Paul talks to CEO Peter Van Stolk of Canadian online grocer, SPUD, about how they’re faring and how years of fine tuning their online grocery platform poised them for this moment.

    Martin from Cosmic Kids Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 24:40


    Paul talks to Martin, co-founder of Cosmic Kids Yoga, about the incredible spike in viewers during the pandemic and how it all points back to one thing: being of service.

    Archel from Bombchel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 25:36


    Paul talks to Archel, whose ethical fashion company, Bombchel, was on the verge of shutting down. Archel discusses running a business in Liberia, and what it’s like to be stranded stateside while her staff make masks in Liberia.

    Dan from Kin Ship Goods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 23:24


    Paul talks to Dan and Hillary about their business, Kin Ship Goods, and what it’s like to grapple with the things that matter most in the face of the pandemic, while keeping the lights on and supporting their community.

    Dave from Wayward Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 21:49


    Within a week Dave realized that his entire distillery business was coming to a complete halt. Paul talks to Dave about hard decisions -- ones that ultimately provided Dave’s community with a measure of protection against the pandemic.

    Matt from Xocolatl Chocolate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 23:40


    Paul talks to Matt, a small batch chocolate maker whose production facility was bursting at the seams when the pandemic hit, causing Matt to take a hard look at his retail space, reconsider online sales and figure out what a government intervention could mean for small businesses. 

    Call Paul - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 2:21


    Paul Jarvis has been a small business entrepreneur for the last 21 years, so he’s used to rolling with the punches of running a company. That said, this pandemic is a change unlike anything he or anyone else has ever seen. Paul talks to small business owners and entrepreneurs about the changing terrain.

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