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Small business owners share their stories of survival that propel them to survive and the community service passions that drive them.

The PEOPLE Chronicles Project


    • Oct 14, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 202 EPISODES


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    Merra Lee - DJ'ing is not a spectator sport!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 12:06


    Merra Lee talks to Rich Weilacher, DJ Extraordinare with Times Gone By Entertainment, about the "customer experience" needed when you are a DJ and in charge of a party!

    Merra Lee - DJ'ing is not a spectator sport!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 12:06


    Merra Lee talks to Rich Weilacher, DJ Extraordinare with Times Gone By Entertainment, about the "customer experience" needed when you are a DJ and in charge of a party!

    Merra Lee - Serving your technology needs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016 13:33


    Merra Lee talks to Dan Canton of CMIT of Reading, about the convenience of a trusted company that can service all of your small business technology needs.

    Merra Lee - Serving your technology needs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016 13:33


    Merra Lee talks to Dan Canton of CMIT of Reading, about the convenience of a trusted company that can service all of your small business technology needs.

    Merra Lee - Adventures as a Landlord!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2016 14:32


    Merra Lee brings back Dean Reber for an informative conversation about being a landlord. The same level of customer service applies - as a renter and a landlord. Find out more by listening this part two of a conversation with Dean Reber.

    Merra Lee - Adventures as a Landlord!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2016 14:32


    Merra Lee brings back Dean Reber for an informative conversation about being a landlord. The same level of customer service applies - as a renter and a landlord. Find out more by listening this part two of a conversation with Dean Reber.

    Merra Lee - Replacing without destroying! - Dean Reber - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 12:25


    Merra Lee talks to Dean Reber about his journey to owning Surface with a Smile! He allows you to remodel without destroying!!

    Merra Lee - Replacing without destroying! - Dean Reber - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 12:25


    Merra Lee talks to Dean Reber about his journey to owning Surface with a Smile! He allows you to remodel without destroying!!

    Merra Lee - Metrics for Storytelling - an interview with Gamalier Nieves, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2016 14:25


    Merra Lee continues her conversation with the Creative Director of The PEOPLE Chronicles, Gamalier Nieves. Gamalier shares with her the innovative and creative ways to measure the success of your storytelling efforts.

    Merra Lee - Metrics for Storytelling - an interview with Gamalier Nieves, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2016 14:25


    Merra Lee continues her conversation with the Creative Director of The PEOPLE Chronicles, Gamalier Nieves. Gamalier shares with her the innovative and creative ways to measure the success of your storytelling efforts.

    Merra Lee - How did an Entrepreneur from Puerto Rico end up a Community Storyteller?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 11:20


    Merra Lee talks to Gamalier Nieves, Creative Director and Co-Owner of The PEOPLE Chronicles about his journey to becoming a premier community storyteller for business owners.

    Merra Lee - How did an Entrepreneur from Puerto Rico end up a Community Storyteller?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 11:20


    Merra Lee talks to Gamalier Nieves, Creative Director and Co-Owner of The PEOPLE Chronicles about his journey to becoming a premier community storyteller for business owners.

    Merra Lee - The Journey of Becoming a Franchisee - with Jason Milbrandt - Part Three of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2016 12:30


    Discovery Day! You are ready to accept the franchise, now what? Jason talks to Merra Lee about the next steps in securing your franchise!

    Merra Lee - The Journey of Becoming a Franchisee - with Jason Milbrandt - Part Three of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2016 12:30


    Discovery Day! You are ready to accept the franchise, now what? Jason talks to Merra Lee about the next steps in securing your franchise!

    Merra Lee - The Journey of Becoming a Franchisee - with Jason Milbrandt - Part Two of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 12:57


    Understanding the franchise process. The process for each franchise awarded is different. Learn why working with a consultant will help you navigate this process a bit easier! Merra Lee and Jason Milbrandt break it all down in part two of this three part series.

    Merra Lee - The Journey of Becoming a Franchisee - with Jason Milbrandt - Part Two of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 12:57


    Understanding the franchise process. The process for each franchise awarded is different. Learn why working with a consultant will help you navigate this process a bit easier! Merra Lee and Jason Milbrandt break it all down in part two of this three part series.

    Merra Lee - The Journey of Becoming a Franchisee - with Jason Milbrandt - Part One of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2016 11:25


    Finding the right franchise. This is part one of a three part series Merra Lee talks to Jason Milbrandt about how to find the right franchise to meet your mission, values and goals.

    Merra Lee - The Journey of Becoming a Franchisee - with Jason Milbrandt - Part One of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2016 11:25


    Finding the right franchise. This is part one of a three part series Merra Lee talks to Jason Milbrandt about how to find the right franchise to meet your mission, values and goals.

    Merra Lee - Rebooting your comeback!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016 15:59


    Merra Lee talks to Zane Szurgot, Owner of Hypnosis in Berks, about the steps a small business owner must take when they need to protect their business during a health crisis.

    Merra Lee - Rebooting your comeback!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016 15:59


    Merra Lee talks to Zane Szurgot, Owner of Hypnosis in Berks, about the steps a small business owner must take when they need to protect their business during a health crisis.

    Merra Lee - Is Direct Mail a dinosaur- Meet Jason Milbrandt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2016 14:54


    Jason Milbrandt, Owner of Money Mailer, Berks, talks to Merra Lee about the many benefits of using Direct Mail as your go to source for Marketing your business or service!

    Merra Lee - Is Direct Mail a dinosaur- Meet Jason Milbrandt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2016 14:54


    Jason Milbrandt, Owner of Money Mailer, Berks, talks to Merra Lee about the many benefits of using Direct Mail as your go to source for Marketing your business or service!

    Merra Lee - Tourism is good business for small business!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 13:44


    Merra Lee talks to Crystal Seitz, President of Go Greater Reading, about how tourism supports the growth of small business in our community.

    Merra Lee - Tourism is good business for small business!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 13:44


    Merra Lee talks to Crystal Seitz, President of Go Greater Reading, about how tourism supports the growth of small business in our community.

    Merra Lee - Growth, Value and The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 12:37


    Merra Lee talks to Executive Director, Lori B. Donofrio-Galley about the strategies and outcomes that have taken place during her 14 month stay with The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce!

    Merra Lee - Growth, Value and The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 12:37


    Merra Lee talks to Executive Director, Lori B. Donofrio-Galley about the strategies and outcomes that have taken place during her 14 month stay with The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce!

    Merra Lee and her Internet Maven - Alyse Mitten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2016 15:13


    Alyse Mitten, Owner of Interlace Communications, Inc., provides valuable tips for using graphics in your social media strategy!

    Merra Lee and her Internet Maven - Alyse Mitten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2016 15:13


    Alyse Mitten, Owner of Interlace Communications, Inc., provides valuable tips for using graphics in your social media strategy!

    Merra Lee - Handwriting Tutoring and your child's education - Meet Cheri Dotterer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2016 13:25


    Merra Lee talks to Cheri Dotterer, Therapy Services, about how she helps children be more successful using the skill of handwriting tutoring.

    Merra Lee - Handwriting Tutoring and your child's education - Meet Cheri Dotterer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2016 13:25


    Merra Lee talks to Cheri Dotterer, Therapy Services, about how she helps children be more successful using the skill of handwriting tutoring.

    Merra Lee - Getting chip card ready - an interview with Franco Vella-Gatt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2016 11:59


    Merra Lee talks to Franco Vella-Gatt, Owner of Eagle Enterprises. This is an important conversation for small businesses to understand how to avoid processing charges and how to keep up with the latest technology and safety issues with credit card processing.

    Merra Lee - Getting chip card ready - an interview with Franco Vella-Gatt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2016 11:59


    Merra Lee talks to Franco Vella-Gatt, Owner of Eagle Enterprises. This is an important conversation for small businesses to understand how to avoid processing charges and how to keep up with the latest technology and safety issues with credit card processing.

    Merra Lee - Ensuring (play on insuring) you are covered for all the right reasons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2016 12:44


    Merra Lee talks to Ron Rothenberger, owner of Rothenberger Insurance Services! Ron shares with Merra Lee very valuable information and tips that small business owners need to consider when looking for the right and comprehensive insurance coverage!

    Merra Lee - Ensuring (play on insuring) you are covered for all the right reasons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2016 12:44


    Merra Lee talks to Ron Rothenberger, owner of Rothenberger Insurance Services! Ron shares with Merra Lee very valuable information and tips that small business owners need to consider when looking for the right and comprehensive insurance coverage!

    Merra Lee - Sharing new web marketing trends with Alyse Mitten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2016 17:19


    Merra Lee talks to Marketing Guru Alyse Mitten about the new trends in digital marketing. Valuable and timely information!

    Merra Lee - Sharing new web marketing trends with Alyse Mitten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2016 17:19


    Merra Lee talks to Marketing Guru Alyse Mitten about the new trends in digital marketing. Valuable and timely information!

    Merra Lee - Bridging the gap in customer service! Meet Mark Turner!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2016 13:01


    Merra Lee talks to Mark Turner of MDT Heating and Air Conditioning about how to provide the best service to his customers. What works for him just work for you!

    Merra Lee - Bridging the gap in customer service! Meet Mark Turner!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2016 13:01


    Merra Lee talks to Mark Turner of MDT Heating and Air Conditioning about how to provide the best service to his customers. What works for him just work for you!

    Merra Lee - Cold calling - stop stalling!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 14:37


    Merra Lee brings back Wes Linton of LAMAR Advertising to talk about how to overcome the fear of cold calling. Great advice and tips are shared - a must tune in episode!

    Merra Lee - Cold calling - stop stalling!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 14:37


    Merra Lee brings back Wes Linton of LAMAR Advertising to talk about how to overcome the fear of cold calling. Great advice and tips are shared - a must tune in episode!

    Merra Lee - Do billboards still work? An interview with Wes Linton, LAMAR Outdoor Advertising

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 13:26


    Merra Lee talks to Wes Linton of LAMAR Outdoor Advertising about the powerful messaging and exposure a small business can get with outdoor advertising!

    Merra Lee - Do billboards still work? An interview with Wes Linton, LAMAR Outdoor Advertising

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 13:26


    Merra Lee talks to Wes Linton of LAMAR Outdoor Advertising about the powerful messaging and exposure a small business can get with outdoor advertising!

    Merra Lee - Talking about the ever changing benefits market with Betsy Brooks of Bost Benefits.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 11:10


    Merra Lee talks to Betsy Brooks about what small businesses need to know about the changing benefit marketplace.

    Merra Lee - Talking about the ever changing benefits market with Betsy Brooks of Bost Benefits.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 11:10


    Merra Lee talks to Betsy Brooks about what small businesses need to know about the changing benefit marketplace.

    Merra Lee - Grow and Prosper with the SBDC - Meet Mark Rentschler!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2016 14:27


    Merra Lee talks to Mark Rentschler, Finance Specialist, for the Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, about how the SBDC helps small businesses every day to grow and prosper!

    Merra Lee - Grow and Prosper with the SBDC - Meet Mark Rentschler!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2016 14:27


    Merra Lee talks to Mark Rentschler, Finance Specialist, for the Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, about how the SBDC helps small businesses every day to grow and prosper!

    Merra Lee - Professional wisdom needed when looking for a house with an office!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2016 13:13


    Merra Lee talks to Dana Riegel, REMAX of Reading, about the do's and don't's of house hunting and needing an office too!

    Merra Lee - Professional wisdom needed when looking for a house with an office!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2016 13:13


    Merra Lee talks to Dana Riegel, REMAX of Reading, about the do's and don't's of house hunting and needing an office too!

    Merra Lee - Working with small businesses who need loans for fixed assets - meet Marie Shires!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2016 12:01


    Merra Lee talks to Marie Shires, V.P. of The Pennsylvania Community Development and Finance Corporation. The PCDfc specializes in SBA 504 loans for small businesses. This episode is a must listen to if you are a small business who is thinking of looking for finances for your fixed assets!

    Merra Lee - Working with small businesses who need loans for fixed assets - meet Marie Shires!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2016 12:01


    Merra Lee talks to Marie Shires, V.P. of The Pennsylvania Community Development and Finance Corporation. The PCDfc specializes in SBA 504 loans for small businesses. This episode is a must listen to if you are a small business who is thinking of looking for finances for your fixed assets!

    Merra Lee - Understanding the Affordable Care Act - Meet Stephen Burgoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2016 12:51


    Merra Lee talks to Stephen Burgoon and helps you understand and navigate the Affordable Care Act!

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