Small Business Stories

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode we talk to Kelly Polanco, owner of RootedBody Co. Learn how she scaled her business from a passion project to a thriving side-hustle, and hear about her plans for the future.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Chef Karl Holl started a company to give others the education, inspiration and community needed to begin foraging.Learn more about Forager Goods & Company.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Hear how Ryan Aguirre left his job to follow his passion and how his business has evolved and thrived over the years.Learn more about Knotty Nuff Wood.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Get inspired by the hustle and attitude this owner had to open up a unique fitness business that has blossomed in the area.Learn more about btone FITNESSSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Nate Pontious and Remi Ishizuka share how they've chased their passion & grown a small business over the last year - all thanks to COVID-19 gym shutdowns and some Instagram Live know-howFollow HomeBodies, Remi and Nate on Instagram.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Mark left his corporate job to follow his dream. In this episode you'll learn how he's grown his business, built a professional image & uncovered a niche market in his neighborhood.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com 

Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode we were joined by Realtor Amy Balewicz who spoke to us about the adjustments she made due to COVID-19 and the innovative ways she's supporting her community. Check out Amy's business.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode, hear how woodworker Mike Lauf created a business selling custom charcuterie boards while trying to find a hobby during quarantine.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges hear how award-winning cut-paper artist Owen Gildersleeve learned to take risks, ask for help, and turn a passion for fine art into a flourishing business.View Owen's Holiday Cards HEREView Owen's Portfolio HERESmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode, guest hosted by Brand Strategist Olivia Christian, hear how photographer Kathy Schuh has grown her business (even in COVID-19 times), learned to value her work, and crafted a deeply personal brand story.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode we talk to Aishetu Dozie, the Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics. Learn how a health scare caused her to leave her career as a finance executive and follow her true passion.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode learn how branding expert Olivia Christian helps small business owners tell their stories through her OWN YOUR STORY workshop.Click HERE for the article mentioned in this episode.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode we talk to Scott Lee, CEO & Founder of Gooroo, the Uber of virtual tutoring. Here, you'll learn about the persistence of a teenage entrepreneur, how to build a team that shares your passions, and what it’s like to run a business that’s actually thriving during a pandemic.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Small Business Stories is the podcast where entrepreneurs share their goals and challenges. In this episode we talk to Gail Ockerbloom, the owner of Studio on the Common, about the innovative methods she’s employed to evolve her studio and retail store during a pandemic.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

The Inner Cycle, a multi-location spin studio on Boston’s North Shore, quickly adapted their business model to continue serving customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. From socially distanced studio spaces to all-new virtual classes, hear how this small business has continued to thrive in uncertain times.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Rebirth Body Transformation Center isn't an ordinary gym - they offer coaching services that range from spiritual wellness to nutrition. In our latest podcast episode, hear how the owner, Julian, expanded offerings and changed up his marketing tactics during the COVID-19 pandemicSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Asia Mei, the Chef/Owner of Moonshine 152, shares how COVID-19 impacted her restaurant in a matter of weeks. From laying off her staff to re-opening under new restrictions, hear how she tackled difficult decisions and adapted her business model in a post-pandemic world.Learn more about Moonshine 152Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Rahanna Gray is the founder of Stylish Pooch, a mobile dog grooming company. In this episode she talks about her appearance on Season 5 of Netflix’s Queer Eye and how she’s been empowered by her new brand identity. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Maddy Zanetti is the co-owner of two wildly popular retail shops, Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile In this episode she shares how the store pivoted to continue making a positive impact during the quarantine.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

There’s a lot more to yoga than downward dog and deep breathing – there’s an ambient atmosphere that teachers create in the studio. Lisa Natale, Founder and Owner of Some Yoga Studio, managed to re-create that atmosphere virtually. Learn more About Some Yoga Studio HERELearn more about Some Yoga Studio's online classes HERESmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com 

Chef Johnny Burke is the owner of the restaurant Johnny’s Takeaway. In this episode, he talks about changing focus to offer food delivery, keeping his staff engaged and his plan to help support medical workers on the frontlines. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Ashley Driscoll is the owner of the dance studio Nashoba Valley Movement. In this episode, she talks about how COVID-19 has impacted her business, how she operates classes virtually and how she stays in touch with her students.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Evan Georgopoulos owns The Barber’s Den, a cutting edge salon with sleek branding to match. In this episode, he shares how he went from cutting his friend’s hair in school to owning a successful chain of barbershops.Learn more about The Barber's Den.Follow The Barber's Den on Instagram. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Jess Ekstrom is the owner of Headbands of Hope – a business that helps children battling cancer and other illnesses. Hear how Jess took a dorm room dream and turned it into a reality and how she handled a few surprising bumps along the way. Learn more about Headbands of Hope.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Khaki Paquette is the owner of Face Food Natural Skincare. In this episode, Khaki shares her experience of starting a natural skincare brand in her kitchen, expanding to a brick-and-mortar space, and becoming a businesswoman...all while balancing her duties as a mom.Learn more about Face/Food Natural Skin CareSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

This is a rerun of one of our most popular episodes. In it, we talk to Heather Yunger, the Owner of Top Shelf Cookies, about turning her passion into her full-time job.Learn more about Top Shelf Cookies.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Freddy Papen is the Co-Owner of Saffron & Rose ice cream. In this episode, Freddy gives us the scoop on what it means to keep his grandfather’s legacy alive while offering his customers authentic Persian ice cream with a modern twist.Learn more about Saffron & Rose.Follow Saffron & Rose on Instagram. Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Brittany Cobb is the Founder & CEO of Flea Style. In this episode you’ll learn how she continues to evolve her two brick & mortar retail spaces and how she manages her thriving Instagram presence. Learn more about Flea StyleCheck out Flea Style's InstagramLearn more about Heirloom HaulCheck out Heirloom Haul's InstagramSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Kaitlin Maud is one of the Co-Founders of Current Forward, a strategy collective working with some of the world's biggest brands.In this episode you'll hear Kaitlin's approach to work-life balance, learn what it's like to be a small business that works to impact major companies and get expert advice on understanding your brand.Follow Current Forward on:TwitterLinkedInInstagramSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

As the host of national television show Start-Up, Gary Bredow has traveled coast to coast and around the world interviewing small business owners. His motivation for creating his show was to inspire people to follow their own dreams of becoming small business owners.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Brit and Sean Wilkins run a wildly successful Etsy store for the wild-hearted. They do so with an important mission in mind: improving the lives of Veterans.The Wilkins want to combat the painful statistic that 22 Veterans take their own lives everyday and aim to do so with their business Freedom Found Co.Listen to the episode to hear Brit's tips on becoming an expert Etsy seller and how their "Battle Rhythm" helps them run their business and their day to day lives.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Tskenya-Sarah Frazer didn't study fashion design. But that didn't stop her from starting a successful footwear brand.Learn more about TSKENYAFollow TSKENYA on Facebook | InstagramLearn more about The Prince's TrustSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Megan and Meagan started Hello Pride to make a difference in the LGBTQ+ community. Along the way, they became expert Etsy sellers. Hear their expert tips and get inspired by their story.Learn more about Hello Pride here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloPridehttps://www.facebook.com/hellopridehttps://www.instagram.com/hellopridebaby/Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

When you see products from Carla Sue Greeting Cards and Gifts, you'll be shocked - in a good way!In this episode you'llLearn how Carla Lyles got her start.Get her tips on how to make the most out of selling products at craft fairs and markets.Get inspired to take your business to the next level.Visit Carla's shopSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

We've talked to 11 incredible business owners so far. This episode contains the best wisdom, advice and tips to help you get your business on track.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Maggie Battista's journey has taken her from the world of working in tech to food blogging and now, she's just released her second cookbook and is getting ready to open her very own market, Eat Boutique.In this episode, you'll learn valuable lessons from Maggie on attending pop-up markets, getting customer feedback and finding a retail space.You'll also be inspired by her personal journey that led her to author two cookbooks.Learn more about Eat Boutique and Maggie's two cookbooks.Follow Maggie on Instagram.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

"No one wants to go to an event that sucks!" Little Bird Events Owner Angela Marenghi gives us her tips to hosting the best event possible.Learn more about Little Bird Events.Follow Little Bird Events on Instagram and Facebook.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

'Tis the season for gifts. Gift giving. Gift receiving. But what if your business relies on selling those gifts?We spoke to Charlotte Fancy, the Founder of Boo's Toy Shop, to learn about how she prepares for her busiest time of the year, running both a physical and online business, and how she gets inspired by her customers.Learn more about Boo's Toy ShopFollow them on Instagram and Pinterest.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Hear Fred Magnanimi’s touching story of how he channeled grief to build Luca + Danni. A company that helps people express and share their own stories through jewelry.Fred is the Founder and CEO of Luca + Danni, a jewelry company based in Rhode Island. Fred quit his investment banking job to found Luca + Danni as a tribute to his brother Danny, who had recently passed away. In this episode you'll learn about the jewelry business, the importance of talking to your customers, why Fred much prefers the term Founder to CEO and how the memory of his father and brother help guide him.Learn more about Luca + DanniFollow them on Instagram, Facebook & TwitterSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

How does floating along a London canal in a hot tub with a glass of bubbly in hand sound? Stuart ‘Tommo’ Thomson of HotTug UK sat down to tell us how a chance discovery inspired his novel new business idea.In this episode you'll learn all about Tommo's successful crowdfunding venture that got his business off the ground, plus you'll hear about the ingenious way he used the Royal Wedding to drum up business.Learn more about Hot Tug UK.Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Chef Johnny Burke talks about his latest concept, Johnny's Takeaway: the restaurant with no tables. Hear his culinary journey and how adapting to legal red tape shaped Johnny’s Takeaway’s business model.In this episode you'll also learn how Johnny solicits feedback from customers and how he's used that feedback to adapt his business along with many other tips invaluable for all small business owners.Learn more about Johnny's Takeaway.Follow them on Instagram and FacebookSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Charlie Spokes runs My Friend Charlie, a London-based singles events company. She takes groups of people on inventive group dates like axe throwing and dinner in the sky.In this episode you'll hear all about Charlie's first year in business. She's got great advice for small business owners on hiring your first employee, getting feedback from customers and identifying your strengths and weaknesses.Learn more about My Friend CharlieWebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways to help run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

Coffee mugs haven't changed in 5,000 years.... until now.Allen & Diana Arsenau created Jamber - an alternative to the everyday mugs we use that's been bio-engineered specifically for the human hand.In this episode, you'll learn both why and how the Arsenau's invented Jamber, along with what it's like to run a business with your spouse and kids.Learn more about Jamber on their website.Small Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways to help run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

As Dahlia Rizk struggled to get her daughter out of her winter coat and into her car seat, she thought, "There has to be a better way." It turns out, there wasn't a better way, so she invented one!In this episode you'll hear how Dahlia, a mother of three, turned that idea into Buckle Me Baby Coats. You'll learn how she navigated the process of getting her idea patented, how she used crowdfunding to get her project started and how she juggles time as a single parent and business owner.Learn more about Buckle Me Baby Coats on their websiteSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more ways on how to best run your small business, visit Vistaprint's Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com

We talk to two business owners who left their corporate jobs to follow their dream of starting a business. Meet Heather Yunger, the Owner of Top Shelf Cookies and Zach Shlein, the Founder and CEO of Posturebreak.In this episode you'll hear about the pros and cons of hiring your first employee (08:38), learn 3 of the Natural Body Principles (33:43) and hear some of the challenges these business have faced and how they've overcome them.Hungry? Learn more about Top Shelf Cookies and check out their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Learn more about Posturebreak on their website and on InstagramSmall Business Stories is presented by Vistaprint. For more education on the best ways to run your small business, visit the Vistaprint Ideas & Advice section.If you or someone you know has a Small Business Story we should hear, let us know in the comments or email us at Podcast@Vistaprint.com