Podcasts about Avondale

In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with David Fleming, president and CEO of REV Birmingham. REV is the nonprofit that works to grow downtown Birmingham and the Woodlawn neighborhood, and David has been doing this work for 30 years. He is a self-described building hugger, a Bessemer native, and a walking encyclopedia of Birmingham history. Carrie and David open with a Birmingham history lesson. Why the city was founded as an entrepreneurial response to the collapse of the Southern slave economy, why the immigrants who came here to open dry goods stores and furniture shops mattered as much as the industrialists, and why understanding that DNA is critical for anyone leading the city into the future. Then they get into the last 30 years of downtown revitalization. Why 2010 was the pivotal year. How Railroad Park and Regions Field changed people's belief in what downtown could be. Why Second Avenue North became a corridor and how Urban Standard lit the fuse. The second half is a practical guide for small business owners. What REV actually does (place management, economic development, marketing and storytelling, advocacy and policy), the CAP program you see downtown in the blue shirts, the Business Improvement District, the historic preservation easement program, and the real estate advice REV offers for free to any business owner trying to figure out where to open. David also shares what a 2000-person survey revealed about what people actually want to see downtown, and why the answer is not what most people expect. If you own a small business in Birmingham or love the city, this conversation is full of practical resources and Birmingham history you should know. Watch on YouTube _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode •       REV Birmingham •       Downtown Birmingham •       Sloss Furnaces •       Birmingham Historical Society •       Railroad Park •       Regions Field •       Pepper Place Farmers Market •       Alabama Theatre •       El Barrio •       Filter Coffee Parlor •       Church Street Coffee & Books •       Gus's Hot Dogs •       The Localist episode with Gus's Hot Dogs •       The Localist book by Carrie Rollwagen Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. •       Contact Infomedia    Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. •       See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. •       Sign up here

What might have been the last official raceday at Avondale Racecourse in Auckland took place on Wednesday. A crowd of locals and some from further afield showed up for what to send off the storied racetrack in style. Erin Johnson reports.

Josh returns alongside Mark Ivkovic to dive into a truly ridiculous affair at Genis Steel Stadium on Friday night - including penalties at both ends, goal-line drama, a melee inside the net and Hume seeing a goal disallowed after a botched quadruple substitution. Preston have now won seven in a row in all competitions - should the Lions be considered legitimate title contenders?Elsewhere, Avondale continue to flatter to deceive against the big dogs, as Oakleigh extend their cushion atop the table, while Green Gully's great escape is left hanging by a thread following a 3-1 home defeat to Altona Magic.Plus, there's a nine-goal thriller at CB Smith, and a VPL1 star submits his contender for goal of the season.The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/ - and let them know we sent you!Our Goal of the Week award is presented by Best Grip Socks! If you've scored a banger, send us the video via DM for your chance to score yourself a free pair - and feature on the podcast! Otherwise, head to https://bestgripsocks.com/ and use promo code 'NPLPOD20' for 20% off your first order.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit http://www.contenthype.com.au/ to find out more.

If your ads aren't performing the way they used to, if you keep hearing about AEO and wondering what it is, or if you have a Google Business Profile you haven't touched in a year, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Alan Harned, Director of Account Services at Uptick Marketing. Alan works with small business owners every day on digital ads, SEO, AEO and analytics. He's honest about what has changed, what still works, and what small business owners can do right now, even without a marketing budget. Alan and Carrie talk about why AI has accelerated changes in marketing analytics, why pausing keywords based on an AI report can actually hurt your campaign, and why platforms need 30 to 60 days to learn what a good lead looks like for your business. They get into hard conversions versus soft conversions, why Google Ads is now prioritizing conversion data more than ever, and how small changes to a website (like adding a schedule button) can turn analytics into a real business insight. The second half of the episode covers small-business AI use cases: how to use ChatGPT and Claude to analyze your own analytics, build an AI advisory board, critique your website, and catch things like spammy backlinks you did not know existed. Alan also answers audience questions on whether customers are actually finding businesses through ChatGPT and Perplexity, whether SEO is dead (spoiler: no), how to handle a Google Business Profile you have neglected, whether Google Ads are still worth the money, and what budget you actually need to start working with a marketing agency.   Watch on YouTube _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode •       Uptick Marketing •       Infomedia •       ChatGPT •       Claude •       Perplexity •       Google Business Profile •       Google Analytics •       Google Ads •       StoryBrand •       Yelp for Business •       Bing Places for Business •       Ohm Jiu Jitsu Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. •       Contact Infomedia    Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. •       See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. •       Sign up here

Trainer Shaun Clotworthy joins Mick Guerin & Tony Johnson to discuss the future of Avondale Racecourse, The notable names of Avondale, and more! with some added chat on old tv programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text and chime in!The Avondale Public Works Department is conducting a citywide public tree inventory to support tree management and planning efforts. Beginning July 14, the City's contractor, ArborPro, will be collecting data on trees located throughout Avondale. This includes documenting tree species, size, condition, and location to create a comprehensive inventory of Avondale's public trees. The inventory is expected to be completed by September 4. Residents may notice ArborPro staff working in neighborhoods, parks, and other public spaces as they conduct the inventory. For questions regarding the tree inventory, please contact the Avondale Public Works Department at (623) 333-4400. Read more stories...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/avondale-tree-inventory-initiative/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Basil and Kevin Kershner, the brothers and co-founders behind Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. in Skippack, Montgomery County. Since opening their 15-barrel brewhouse in the heart of Skippack Village in 2018, the two have grown the brand into a three-location operation, adding the seasonal Brothers on the Brandywine beer garden in Coatesville and The Barrel, a restaurant and taproom in Avondale, in the summer of 2025.  https://www.brotherskershner.com/ @BrothersKershner _____________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!: The Beer Accountant: https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions Patrick McDonald Email: pmcdonald@paddymaccpa.com 267-566-4077 - Licensed CPA Norris McLaughlin P.A. https://norrismclaughlin.com/ted-zeller Ted Zeller - Epi 91 Email: tzeller@norris-law.com (484) 765-2220 - Liquor Attorney Cascade Floors https://cascadefloors.com/ Chris Klein Email: chris@cascadefloors.com (541) 510-1080 _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Breweries & Beverage Brands Allagash Brewing - Portland, ME Bell's Brewery - Comstock, MI Requiem Bier - Philadelphia, PA Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA Warwick Farm Brewing - Epi 68 - Jamison, PA Other Mentions Annie Bailey's Irish Public House - Lancaster, PA Basta Pasta - Skippack Village Italian restaurant Brandywine Outfitters Riverside Park - Canoe & kayak rental + riverside park (Mortonville, PA) The Dutch Cottage Tavern - Schwenksville, PA Duville Inn - Closed Iron Heart Canning - Mobile canning company Olive Garden - Restaurant chain Pitch-a-Friend - Epi 71 - Event company The Stray Dog Tavern - Skippack, PA Suburban Comedy - Philly-suburbs comedy shows Texas Roadhouse - Restaurant chain TimeOut Sports Bar - Skippack, PA Wawa - Convenience store chain Mentioned People Conor McGregor - UFC Fighter & Co-Founder of Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Jamie - Team member at Brothers Kershner (The Barrel) John - Lead Bartender at Brothers Kershner Josh Fryauff - Head Brewer of Brothers Kershner & Co-Founder of Requiem Bier Pat McDonald - CPA & Owner of Beer Accountant Ryan Seiz - Epi 68 - Founder of Warwick Farm Brewing Tim - Team member at Brothers Kershner (Beer Garden)   What We Drank? Love American IPA | 6.5% Brothers Kershner Brewing -------------------- Strawbird German Leichtbier | 4.0% Brothers Kershner Brewing -------------------- BBB (Bing Bang Boom) American IPA | 6.5% Brothers Kershner Brewing _______________________________________   STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: ⁠⁠@brewedat⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@brewedat ⁠⁠/ ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@brewedat⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠BrewedAt Website: ⁠⁠www.brewedat.com / www.spacecadetbeer.com  

How do you compete with Domino's when you are running a small pizza shop with two food trucks and a brick and mortar? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with George Gilliam, owner of Uncle G's Pizza in Birmingham. George is honest about the journey. He has pivoted his business more than once, from food truck to brick and mortar to takeout-only with a commissary kitchen. He has built one of the most engaged social media presences of any small business in Birmingham. And he has been openly using AI to give himself back the time he needs to run the business and create good content. George and Carrie talk about why pizza parties for first responders perform better than product shots, why short form video has been a sea change for his business, why the social videos that perform best are the ones he throws together quickly, and how he uses CapCut to build them. They also nerd out on AI: where George uses it for the back end of the business, where he avoids it, why he believes it can level the playing field for small business owners, and why the AI conversation feels risky to even have publicly right now. If you are a small business owner trying to figure out where AI fits, how to use social media without being self-serving, and how to make small business work in 2026, this is an honest, funny and useful conversation. Watch on YouTube _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode •       Uncle G's Pizza •       Donate a Pizza Party •       Hop City Birmingham •       Trim Tab Brewing •       Ghost Train Brewing •       CapCut •       Adobe Premiere Pro •       Google Gemini •       A. Studio That Works / Andrew Thomson (designer of the King Pep mascot) •       Noah Stalcup (illustrator of the King Pep mascot) •       Andrew Jackson Hood (designer of Ohm Jiu Jitsu branding) •       The Camel music venue (Richmond, VA)   Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. •       Contact Infomedia    Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. •       See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. •       Sign up here

More than 130 years of horse racing is coming to an end at Auckland's Avondale Racecourse with the final race day set for next Wednesday. reports.

The Cincinnati Planning Commission gave its blessing in June, but some residents remain opposed.

AI can give you words. But it can't give you judgment. This episode is a live recording from Localist Lab, the free monthly marketing event series for small business owners in Birmingham. Janna Stevens, Communications Director at Infomedia, takes the stage to walk a live audience through writing with AI. Janna is a career writer. She has spent years honing grammar, voice and style. She talks about what AI is actually good at, where it falls short, and how to use it without losing your voice. Janna covers where AI helps: beating blank page paralysis, drafting structured writing, repurposing content, editing for length, grammar checks, document summarization, research and brainstorming. She also covers where it falls short: average output, flattening your voice, not knowing your audience, sameness across the internet, and the iteration loop that often takes longer than just writing it yourself. Then she shares practical tips for getting better AI output, including building richer prompts, asking AI to critique instead of create, and deleting the first paragraph almost every time. If you've been wondering how to use AI for your small business writing without sounding like everyone else, this is a clear and honest guide from a writer who is using it every day. ___________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode Claude (AI assistant) Claude Cowork ChatGPT Google Gemini NotebookLM Pam Darden's SEO for the AI Era talk at Localist Lab Luke Richey email marketing episode of The Localist Uptick Marketing Tempo Websites Infomedia Studios _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9  

The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/ - and let them know we sent you!Our Goal of the Week award is presented by Best Grip Socks! If you've scored a banger, send us the video via DM for your chance to score yourself a free pair - and feature on the podcast! Otherwise, head to https://bestgripsocks.com/ and use promo code 'NPLPOD20' for 20% off your first order.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit http://www.contenthype.com.au/ to find out more.

What if the app you have been wishing existed could actually be built by you, even if you don't know how to code? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Dan Atchison, the creator of Tend+, an iOS app that helps you tend to the relationships already in your phone. You download the app, pick the people you want to keep in touch with, set how often you want to connect, and Tend+ prompts you when it is time to reach out. Carrie has been using it for months. Here's the twist. Dan is not a developer. He vibe coded the entire app himself, starting over Christmas break when he got bored. Dan talks about how he went from idea to App Store, what tools he used, what he learned the hard way, and why every small business owner should know what vibe coding can and cannot do. Dan and Carrie also talk about what Tend+ is really about. Why proximity used to do the work in our relationships and how that has changed. Why we should tend to people instead of managing them. Why the cost of delivery is directly tied to the value of the message. If you have an app idea, or you just want to be a better friend, this conversation has something for you Watch the Full Episode on YouTube ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode Tend+ on the Apple App Store Tend+ website Highlands College Claude (AI assistant) Claude Code Anthropic Famous.ai Base44 Lovable Supabase Netlify Vercel GitHub Hattie O'Hara episode of The Localist Dan's Substack: Truth and Wonder _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9

  In the wake of tragic headlines, political tension, global instability, and economic stress, people are once again being confronted with the angst of chronic stress, personal pressure, relational strain, and the weight of what feels like nonstop chaos in our world.   For many men... that weight is often carried silently. They are emotionally drained, discouraged, powerless, or overwhelmed by what is happening around them, in their families, and in their communities.    Dr. Ronn Hale,  Senior Pastor/Apostle of The Carpenter's House of Worship in Avondale, Arizona, brings a faith-based perspective and a voice and message that reach far beyond church walls. He is well-positioned to encourage people seeking tools to maintain a healthy mindset, process life with clarity, and stay grounded in difficult times.   Dr. Hale offers practical, encouraging insight drawn from the principles of his new book, The Power of a Kingdom Mindset. His message is especially relevant for those trying to remain steady when silent pressures become too loud to process alone.   Follow Dr. Ronn Website: www.drronnhale.org IG: @drronnhale (IG) Follow B. Lifted Up! Radio: @bliftedupradio (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook) ⁠www.bliftedupradio.com⁠ | ⁠www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/bliftedup⁠ (Websites) Mia Hall - @miahalltv (Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcasting from Avondale in Rathdrum for Newstalk's Summer Tour, Pat Kenny is joined by Newstalk newsreader and local man Alex Rowley for a lively look at the morning papers.

Housing, homelessness and addiction are now among the most urgent social challenges facing communities across Ireland, and Wicklow is no exception. Broadcasting from Avondale, Pat looks at the pressures on families in emergency accommodation, the rising demand for social housing, and gaps in supports on the ground with Senator Aubrey McCarthy, co-founder of Tiglin.

Broadcasting from the stunning surroundings of Avondale, Co. Wicklow for the first stop of Newstalk's Summer Tour 2026, Pat is joined by historian Patrick Geoghegan to explore the life and legacy of Charles Stewart Parnell.

Built by Samuel Hayes in 1779, today, Avondale House is one of Wicklow's greatest visitor attractions but just what does this piece of Irish history have on offer for those hoping to, reach new heights this summer? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been exploring just that and she joins Pat to discuss.Pat was broadcasting live from Avondale House in Wicklow as part of Newstalk's 2026 Summer Tour.

Broadcasting from Avondale for the opening stop of Newstalk's Summer Tour, Pat turns from Wicklow's famous woodlands to another local treasure: Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens near Rathdrum with Diarmuid Gavin.

After enduring the Touchstone, new students eagerly race to find out their exciting new assignments! Wait...there must be a mistake...Natural 20 shoutouts go to Scale & Feather Meadery in Avondale, AZ! Check out their delicious D&D themed meads: www.scaleandfeather.comTheme music by Humanure: ⁠⁠https://straybolts.bandcamp.com⁠⁠Other music used in this session:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58PCM-x7jlg&list=PL070fnXrugDz0LV2LuN09l1QLzR8sp1Wchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DWkqNyb7yI&list=PL070fnXrugDz0LV2LuN09l1QLzR8sp1Wc&index=10https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsE2_WWkFd8&list=PL070fnXrugDz0LV2LuN09l1QLzR8sp1Wc&index=8

Email is one of the cheapest and most direct ways to talk to your customers. So why are so many small business owners still ignoring it? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Luke Richey, Director of Content Marketing at Uptick Marketing. Luke and Carrie are both writers, and they both know that good writing can sell services in a way most other marketing simply cannot. They take a deep dive into newsletter email marketing, what it really does for a small business, and why most owners are sleeping on it. Luke and Carrie talk about why newsletters build loyalty better than social media, why your email list is yours in a way your Instagram followers will never be, whether to send from a person or a brand, how to find your voice, why your subject line is the most important sentence you will write, when to use Substack and when not to, what to do with 25 subscribers, and how to keep going when people unsubscribe. If you have a small business and you have been wondering if email marketing is worth it, this episode is a clear and honest guide to getting started. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode   Carrie's free newsletter and good stuff folder Uptick Marketing Infomedia Mailchimp Constant Contact Substack HubSpot Zapier Canva Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller StoryBrand   _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9

Kyle Karges sits down with Bill and Kimberly Fischer to talk about their entrepreneurial journey from Alaska business owners to active real estate investors in the SubTo community. They share how their first fix-and-flip in Avondale came together through a bird dog relationship, why they chose partnership over a simple referral fee, and what they learned when contractor issues pushed the project behind schedule. The conversation highlights the value of taking action, building trust, and becoming the kind of person others want to do deals with. Follow Bill & Kimberly Fischer - www.instagram.com/billfischerak Follow Kyle Karges - www.instagram.com/thekylekarges

Send us Fan MailSome Sundays don't feel like inspiration, they feel like endurance. We start with a simple but challenging truth from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians: trials aren't a glitch in the Christian life, they're part of it. Angie Ortiz shares how sickness, financial pressure, family burdens, and the battle in our minds can either shake our faith or strengthen it, and why God's presence matters more than a painless path. If you've been asking where God is when life gets heavy, you'll hear a steady answer: He's faithful in the middle of it.From there, we dig into 1 Thessalonians 4 and talk sanctification, becoming more like Jesus with real choices in the real world. That includes sexual purity, self-control, and the uncomfortable reality that holiness won't always match the crowd. We also talk about the Holy Spirit's conviction as a gift, guidance that keeps us from drifting into consequences, and brotherly love as the everyday proof that Jesus is changing us.Then Sarina brings a vivid image that lands in the heart: the empty chair. Maybe yours is a person you lost, a relationship that ended, a dream that never came, or a prayer that still feels unanswered. Paul doesn't tell us not to grieve; he tells us not to grieve without hope. Because Jesus died and rose again, the tomb is empty, and that reshapes how we carry sorrow, how we wait, and what we believe about reunion and restoration.We close with a clear invitation to say yes to Jesus and step into a living relationship with God, plus prayer for anyone walking through trials or loss. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find hope that holds.Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

What does it really take to open a bookstore, survive a pandemic in your first year, and then expand twice in six years? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Kristen Iskandrian, co-owner of Thank You Books in Birmingham's Crestwood neighborhood. Thank You Books opened in December 2019, just months before COVID closed everything down. Six years later, they are expanding for the second time and doubling their footprint. Kristen talks about why retail leases matter more than most people realize, how Thank You Books learned what worked by listening to their customers, and why the book business is one of the hardest small businesses to run. They get into sideline items, signed first edition subscriptions, why bookstore margins are so thin, how to host author events that actually pull a crowd, and what it really means to build community around a store. Carrie spent years in bookselling before The Localist. She was co-founder of Church Street Coffee and Books and managed Jonathan Benton Bookseller. This conversation goes deep into the business, the dream and the reality of running an independent bookstore. Watch the full episode on YouTube ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode  Thank You Books Shop Thank You Books merch at MAKE Birmingham Thank You Books First Edition Subscription Thank You Books on Libro.fm Thank You Books on Bookshop.org MAKE Birmingham (local goods sold at Thank You Books) Hannah Mills (local maker featured at Thank You Books) Crestwood Pharmacy Red Bike Coffee Urban Suburban (Crestwood) Total Joint (Jimmy from Crestwood) Church Street Coffee and Books (Carrie's old shop) Parnassus Books (Nashville) Ingram (book distributor) Paz & Associates Bookselling Bootcamp Co.Starters small business class (Birmingham) Alabama Booksmith Little Professor Book Center Bookmarked Birmingham American Booksellers Association Indie Bookstore Day Winter Institute Birmingham Mountain Radio Square Books (Oxford) Bookshop.org Libro.fm _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9

Send us Fan MailA real letter used to feel like an event. You waited for it, you opened it carefully, and you could almost feel the person behind the words. We start there with a story about the last generation before phones and what it was like to get a handwritten note that felt unforgettable, then we ask a bigger question: what if the Bible is that kind of letter, only eternal?We trace the idea through the New Testament letters and land in Thessalonica, using Acts 17 to set the scene. Paul and his team bring the gospel into a city that pushes back hard, and a believer named Jason takes heat simply for offering a home. That moment reframes the church as a people who can “turn the world upside down” not through hype, but through conviction, hospitality, and loyalty to King Jesus. From there we open 1 Thessalonians and sit with Paul's gratitude for a community marked by faith, love, and hope, all empowered by the Holy Spirit rather than empty words.We also talk about the kind of leadership that actually forms disciples: bold in conflict, gentle in care, and committed to pleasing God over people. Paul describes nurturing tenderness like a mother and guiding strength like a father, which challenges us to grow up in our faith without becoming harsh or performative. The message ends with a clear invitation to follow Jesus, receive forgiveness through the cross and resurrection, and step into a life shaped by God's presence and God's people.If this encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs courage, subscribe so you don't miss what's next, and leave a review that helps more people find this Bible teaching and discipleship conversation.Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

What if a few hours of part-time help would change your week? This episode is a live recording from Localist Lab, the free monthly marketing event series for small business owners in Birmingham. Carrie Rollwagen takes the speaker seat this time to walk a live audience through how she hired a virtual assistant, what she actually has her VA do, and where AI tools fit into the mix. Carrie covers what a virtual assistant is, how to find one, how to budget for one, and what to do before they start. She shares the documents she made for her VA, the tools they use together, and the kinds of work she does and does not hand off. She also walks through how she uses AI for tasks like building decks, transcribing meetings, organizing her desktop, and turning one podcast into a dozen reels. If you are a small business owner who keeps thinking you cannot afford help, this episode is a clear and honest look at what part-time help actually looks like in practice. Watch on YouTube ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode Virtual Savvy Time Tailored OnePass (password manager) LastPass (password manager) Calendly Otter.ai (voice memo transcription) Carrie's Turn One Post into Ten talk Ohm Jiu Jitsu (Russell Marbut) Alabama Twisters _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9

Send us Fan MailGetting lost is one thing. Realizing you are alone, unsure which direction is safe, and too far in to pretend it is fine is something else. Pastor Angus opens with a seventh-grade Boy Scouts story where one wrong turn at a fork turns a hike into panic, and then flips it into a powerful metaphor for Christian life: we can start out walking with Jesus, but if we drift from the group and stop listening, we end up off trail fast.From there, we dig into walking in the Spirit through Galatians 5, including the hard truth that accepting Christ does not instantly erase old habits, triggers, or patterns. We talk about the works of the flesh, why “just don't do it” rarely lasts, and why transformation is more than behavior modification. One of the most helpful moments is unpacking conviction vs condemnation: conviction is Holy Spirit pointing to what He wants to heal, while condemnation tries to shut you down with shame.We also get practical with spiritual growth habits that build a real relationship with Holy Spirit: getting in the Word, praying as a dialogue, learning to listen in the quiet, and what it can mean to pray in the Spirit when you do not even know what to ask. Pastor Angus uses a simple light-switch picture to explain spiritual power: God's power is present, but we still choose whether we live “on” or “off” in everyday pressure.Finally, we clarify baptism in the Holy Spirit as empowerment for witness and daily living, and we hold space for a clear invitation to receive Jesus and step onto a new path with a new destination. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels off trail, and leave a review so more people can find it.Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

Zeb and Ray from the fantastic North Carolina band Bask join me for this episode as we chat on the back patio of Livewire Lounge in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. Bask released their epic, genre-defying album The Turning last year, blending elements of psych, prog, atmospheric rock, and country into an incredibly awesome, cinematic vibe. We dig into their collaborative songwriting evolution, how they execute their massive sonic dynamics, and how their music serves as a true journey for the listener. Plus, since the interview fell on Zeb's birthday, we talk about the band's essential Chicago birthday stop: hitting up Johnny's Beef in Elmwood Park (this band knows how to maximize their tour down time).   Support Our Sponsor Exploding House Printing is here for all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merchandising needs. They're local, headquartered in the heart of Hermosa. Here's why I want you to consider them for your t-shirts, merch, whatever - their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. They've worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante's Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, and the list goes on and on. Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he's doing - besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at @explodinghouse, or check out their site at explodinghouseprinting.com for a quote, or to see a list of some of their clients.  

Join LaTangela as she chats with Dr. Ronn Hale, II on the #TanLine Dr. Ronn Hale II is a bestselling author, pastor, entrepreneur, and mentor He is the author of The Power of a Kingdom Mindset, a practical leadership blueprint designed to help people, especially men, renew their thinking, strengthen their identity, and lead with discipline across family, business, and community life. Known as "The Kingdom Mindset Strategist," Dr. Hale brings a rare combination of church leadership and marketplace credibility to the national conversation around identity, mental resilience, and generational leadership. As senior pastor of the Carpenter's House Christian Worship Center in Avondale, Arizona, he has led a growing ministry with international reach for more than two decades. As an entrepreneur and investor, he has launched and operated multiple successful businesses across publishing, automotive, health food, counseling, and behavioral health, employing dozens of professionals and serving hundreds of families. Dr. Hale's inspiring trajectory from poverty, early education learning deficiencies and deadly illness to faith, healing and financial success will empower audiences as he teaches principles to achieve a life of purpose through transformative thinkingWatch full episode HERE Chime in: www.LaTangela.coom RADIO - WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST KTCX - Beaumont, Tx. Mon-Fri 3-8 CST KMEZ - New Orleans, La. Mon-Fri 7p.m. - mid WEMX Sundays 6a.m. KSMB Sundays 6a.m .WWO - YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms - #iTunes #Spotify #WEMX www.LaTangela.com www.TanTune.com Special Thank You - Gordon McKernan Injury Attorney - Official Partner #GordonGives #TanCares #225BulletinBoard TanTune TanCares POOF Power Over Obstacles Forever GT Legacy AutoThe Fiery Crab Hair Queen Beauty Super CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing a Business Without Losing What Makes It Special | Golden Age Wine In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Brandon Loper and Trent Stewart, co-owners of Golden Age Wine in Birmingham. Last time Brandon and Trent were on the podcast, it was during the pandemic. A lot has changed since then. They still have their original Mountain Brook location, but they also have Golden Age Wine Garden downtown, a national wine club and their own importing company called Vins de Lieu. Brandon and Trent talk about why they chose to scale through importing instead of opening more locations, how they think about pop-ups with local chefs, what makes Birmingham's small business community so supportive, why they hire for hospitality first and wine knowledge second, and how they keep both shops feeling personal even as the business grows. If you own a small business and you have ever wondered what it looks like to grow without losing what makes you special, this conversation is full of honest answers. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode Golden Age Wine website Golden Age Wine Club signup Brandon and Trent's first Localist episode (2021) Paramount (Brian) Bandit Patisserie Chez Fonfon Salud David Baker Architects June Coffee Erin Merhar (pizza pop-up) Harper Snell (Golden Age photography and marketing) Rob Culpepper (photographer) _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9

Send us Fan MailPentecost isn't a church calendar trivia fact, it's a moment that confronts a question most of us live with every day: where does real power come from when life gets messy? We start with Jesus' words in John 14: “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and we get brutally practical about identity. If your job changes, money shifts, or your “stuff” gets stripped away, your value doesn't drop. Your worth is anchored in being a son or daughter of God, not a title you can lose.Then we lean into the promise Jesus makes about the Holy Spirit. He is not a vibe, not a symbol, not God's sidekick, he is fully God, the Helper and Spirit of truth who dwells with us and in us. We talk about why conviction is different from condemnation, why resisting the Spirit is spiritually dangerous, and why so many of us chase guidance from TikTok, reels, or success metrics instead of letting the Spirit lead our decisions. This is Spirit-led Christianity for Monday morning, not just Sunday.From there we walk straight into Acts 2 and the Pentecost story: the sound of a rushing wind, tongues of fire on every believer, and the church empowered to witness. We explain what we mean by the baptism of the Holy Spirit, why speaking in tongues shows up in the text, and how God's heart is to speak to people in their heart language. We also make space for a clear invitation to respond, both for salvation and for a deeper, Spirit-filled life.If this stirred something in you, listen all the way through, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What would change if you asked for “more of God” today?Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

New prospective students from across the provinces of Phaedria have arrived to the University of Lexgarde to harness the power of their conduits for the glory of the Empire! Its hard enough acclimating on your first day of school, then add in the Touchstone trials to prove you are worthy to study at the renown Lexgarde. Natural 20 shoutouts go to Scale & Feather Meadery in Avondale, AZ! Check out their delicious D&D themed meads: www.scaleandfeather.comTheme music by Humanure: ⁠https://straybolts.bandcamp.com⁠Other music used in this session:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyTh36SEa6U&list=PL070fnXrugDz0LV2LuN09l1QLzR8sp1Wc&index=5https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdXE33JJ6rQ&list=PL070fnXrugDz0LV2LuN09l1QLzR8sp1Wc&index=4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_RNZGU1RE&list=PL070fnXrugDz0LV2LuN09l1QLzR8sp1Wc&index=6

Your website traffic might be down. But that doesn't mean your business is. In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Pam Darden, VP of Accounts and Revenue at Infomedia, to answer real audience questions about small business websites in the age of AI. Pam has worked with small business clients for over 10 years. She knows what actually works, and what is quietly costing you customers. They cover why you still need a website even if traffic has dropped, how AI is pulling information about your business from places you never thought to check, what to put on your site so AI includes you in the conversation, how to track sales when analytics no longer tell the full story, and whether vibe coding is ever a good idea for a small business. If you have a website and are not sure if it is working, this episode will show you exactly where to look.  

Send us Fan MailFreedom gets sold to us as independence, but Scripture paints a sharper picture: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” We sit with 2 Corinthians 3 and ask a practical question that hits home fast: what if the choices we call “freedom” are actually us running ahead into a mess, while the Spirit's presence is the protection we keep leaving behind?We talk through the slow, steady work of transformation, one degree at a time, and why that pace is not a failure, it is God's kindness. We also unpack what the Holy Spirit is like in real life: the promise of the Father, our Helper, our teacher, our advocate, and the Spirit of truth. Along the way, we get honest about how attitude can hijack our day, how exhaustion makes obedience harder, and why learning to be still with God changes more than our schedule, it changes our witness.Then we move into Jesus' words in John 14 about love as commitment and obedience, and why the Spirit guides believers into truth in a way the world cannot understand without Christ. We also make space to respond: prayer for empowerment, a clear invitation to follow Jesus, and a reminder that our identity is rooted in being with God, not performing for Him.If you want a deeper, more grounded Christian life and a clearer understanding of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and biblical freedom, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the part that challenged you most.Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

What if the reason you opened a business had nothing to do with profit? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Cierra Lober, founder of Cha House, a community hub centered around a tea house in Avondale, Birmingham. Cierra did not set out to open a tea shop. She set out to build a community center, and she chose tea as the method — specifically the traditional Chinese practice of Gong Fu Cha, where small pots of loose-leaf tea are steeped again and again, slowing you down and making you present with the people around you. Cierra talks about why she started Cha House, how five years of pop-up events led her to a brick-and-mortar space next to Beloved Community Church in Avondale, what it felt like to have four strangers volunteer to work for free because they wanted the space to survive, how she manages a seven-day-a-week event calendar, what she has learned about training staff for a community-first business, and what it actually takes to build a real third place in Birmingham. Whether you are running a traditional business, a mission-driven business or just someone who wonders what it would look like to build something around community first, this episode is warm, honest and full of ideas.  

Send us Fan MailYou can love Jesus, serve hard, and still feel empty if you never slow down long enough to hear Him. On Mother's Day, we share moving stories from a missions trip to Iceland, where local churches unite, a women's conference opens doors, and several women respond to the gospel. One testimony comes from a 17-year-old who has carried anxiety and depression for years and describes what shifts when she finally makes her own decision to follow Jesus. It's a reminder that faith can't be borrowed, and peace is not just a personality trait, it's a gift from God.Then we get painfully practical about modern life: busyness is always available, and it can quietly crowd out prayer, Bible reading, church community, and the ability to hear God clearly. We build the message on Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God,” and we walk through Luke 10 with Mary and Martha. Martha opens the door for Jesus but gets distracted with serving, while Mary sits at His feet and chooses what cannot be taken away. The question lands close to home: have we invited Jesus in, yet missed Him by staying busy in the other room?We break “being still” into real steps you can practice: it's a choice, it requires intentional action, and it means relinquishing control. We also offer a clear invitation to salvation and practical next steps for anyone who wants to follow Jesus, get a Bible, and find a Bible-believing church. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the message.Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Dozens Of Developments Advance At City Hall As Zoning Committee Finally Meets Again: Under new chair Ald. Gilbert Villegas, the committee greenlit residential developments in the West Loop, Near North Side, Avondale and elsewhere. Avondale […]

In this episode of the All In Avondale Podcast, we introduce next year's district theme: "All In…Playing to Our Strengths". While our commitment to being "All In for Avondale" continues, this new focus challenges us to recognize what we do best—both as individuals and as a district—and to build on those strengths to better serve our students. Listeners will hear from two outstanding school leaders, Ms. Lori Goslar, principal of Michael Anderson School, and Mr. Ryan Vaughn, principal of Desert Star School. They share their perspectives on leadership, teamwork, and how embracing strengths can elevate student success across our schools. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, purpose, and the power of leading with what we do best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the reason your small business marketing isn't working has nothing to do with your budget, your platform or your posting schedule? This episode is a live recording from Localist Lab, our free monthly marketing event for small business owners in Birmingham. Marketing consultant Laine White of Uptick Marketing joined Carrie Rollwagen on stage at Saturn in Avondale to share a simple three-question framework that reveals where most small business marketing goes wrong — and exactly what to fix first. Laine walks through the three questions every piece of marketing needs to answer: Is it clear what you are selling? Is it clear why they need to buy? And is it clear what they need to do next? She works through real examples, a live Q&A with the audience, and some honest talk about Google ads, AI in marketing and what actually moves the needle for small businesses with limited budgets. If you have ever felt like your marketing is not working but you could not figure out why, this episode gives you a framework you can apply to everything — your website, your ads, your social media — starting today.  

Send us Fan MailA broken wall can feel like a broken promise, and that's exactly where Nehemiah's story hits home. We lean into the moment he hears Jerusalem is in trouble and shame, and we ask the same question many of us carry: what do you do when your faith is real but your circumstances look like ruins? We walk through Nehemiah's response step by step: grief that turns into fasting and prayer, repentance that takes ownership, and the quiet strength of serving with excellence even in a hard place. As cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, Nehemiah has influence, but he also has risk and responsibility. Then comes the “big ask” for permission, protection, resources, and materials to rebuild, and we talk about how obedience and alignment with God can lead to favor you could never manufacture. From there, the rebuild gets gritty. The work moves forward while enemies threaten, and the picture becomes unforgettable: building with a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other. We connect that to spiritual warfare, perseverance, and the kind of courage that protects families and futures. We also make room for a clear gospel moment, celebrating the freedom and forgiveness found at the cross and the hope we have because Jesus is risen. If you're ready to stop living stuck and start living brave, press play, share this with a friend who needs endurance, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next. After you listen, what “wall” is God asking you to rebuild?Cornerstonehttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/Follow Jesushttps://www.cornerstoneaz.org/follow-...Life Groups https://www.cornerstoneaz.org/life-gr...Giving https://cornerstoneaz.churchcenter.co...Church Center App - Download then add Cornerstone Christian Center in Avondale, AZiOShttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-ch...Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...----Instagram   cornerstoneaz  Facebook  cornerstoneaz.org  Twitter  cornerstoneaz.org

Can a small business in Birmingham actually work with a local influencer? And if so, how do you even start? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Laine White, Marketing Consultant and Innovation Strategist at Uptick Marketing, to answer real audience questions about local influencer marketing. Laine made a semi-viral Instagram post about how small businesses are missing out by not working with local micro influencers, and a massive conversation followed in the comments. Now she is here to break it all down. They cover what makes a business a good fit for influencer marketing, how to reach out without being rude, what follower count matters actually, and what it doesn't, how to think about compensation, the difference between a paid post and an authentic partnership, and how hosting an influencer event can be one of the most cost-effective ways to get started. Plus, an audience Q&A with practical answers to real small-business scenarios. If you have ever seen a local influencer and wondered whether they could help your business, this episode gives you a clear, honest roadmap.

Happy National Garage Day!Ladies and gentlemen, sports are the absolute best! Episode 392 is a busting at the seams! We have a playoff palooza as the NHL and NBA playoffs are rolling (we usually do a segment called 3 minutes of NBA FYI). The Sabres and Penguins win. HOWEVER, the star of the weekend is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, the NFL Draft! We have immediate reaction and we have graded every single team by our committee metrics. Also… Indiana got their rings, Kentucky Derby peek, and there is a new (old) Ryder Cup captain.As for golf, The PGA took place this weekend in Avondale, Louisiana for the Zurich Classic where Matt Fitzpatrick AGAIN flexes on the 18th, this time lifting his brother up for a monumental win. The G.U.Y.S were morphed into a T20 parlay that got absolutely ROUTED and crashed miserably!We will still throw out some Hang The Banners, Shambles Meter, and talk Other Relevant Sports News. We've got it all, let's laugh!Look alive folks!Follow us on:HOF Bets: https://hof-bets.app.link/millygoats (Promo Code: MILLYGOATS)Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

What does it take to build a platform that actually changes the way people see their city? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Hattie O'Hara, the creator behind One Week in Birmingham, a weekly Instagram series that tells the story of life in Birmingham through local businesses, events and community. Over 60 episodes in, Hattie has built one of the most beloved local platforms in the city, and recently launched Your Week in Birmingham, a curated weekly newsletter to help people plan their own weeks in the city. Hattie talks about what inspired the series, how she kept it going when nobody was watching, why she makes decisions based on her own values rather than best practices, how she manages the production process every Sunday entirely on her phone, and how she is beginning to build a real business around the brand she has been quietly creating for years. If you are a small business owner, a content creator or just someone who loves Birmingham, this is a really honest and energizing conversation about doing creative work your own way.

What if the best place to make new friends turned out to be a craft table? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Blakely O'Connor, founder of The Craft Room, a creative reuse store in West Homewood, Birmingham. The Craft Room collects donated arts and craft supplies from the community and resells them at affordable prices, while also serving as a drop-in maker space, workshop venue and private event destination. Blakely talks about why having your hands busy actually makes conversation easier, how she manages inventory she can never predict, why she chose to run The Craft Room as a for-profit small business instead of a nonprofit, what it was like to walk away from a Harvard PhD research career to open a secondhand craft shop, and how making things together is one of the most reliable ways to build real community. Whether you are a small business owner, a crafter or someone who has ever donated a box of forgotten supplies to Goodwill, this episode is warm, honest and full of ideas.

In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Myres Allen and Stephen Peacock, the hosts of Word of Mouth Podcast, a Birmingham show dedicated to telling the stories of people doing interesting and meaningful things in the city. This is the second half of a podcast swap: Carrie appeared on Word of Mouth first, and now the tables are turned. Myres and Stephen talk about why community, not content, has always been the real mission behind the show, how they think about building connection in an increasingly isolated world, what it is like when strangers know you better than your close friends because they listen every week, how they divide the work behind the scenes, and where they hope Word of Mouth grows as a platform, a brand and maybe eventually a full business. If you are a small business owner, a content creator or just someone who loves Birmingham and wants to understand what it takes to build something from nothing, this conversation is honest, fun and full of ideas.

Search has changed more in the last two years than in the previous seven combined. Is your small business still getting found? This episode is a live recording from the first ever Localist Lab event, a free live marketing series for small business owners hosted by The Localist. Our speaker is Pam Darden, Director of Account Development at Infomedia, who breaks down exactly how the rise of AI search tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity is changing the way customers find local businesses, and what you can do right now to make sure you are still showing up. Pam covers why getting cited by AI is now just as important as ranking on Google, what the E-E-A-T content guidelines mean for your website, how to structure your content so AI can actually quote you, and why the fundamentals of good SEO have not changed even though the platforms delivering customers to you have. If you own a small business and you want practical, actionable steps you can take to improve your visibility in the age of AI search, this episode is exactly that.

What if the secret to standing out in a tough industry was just treating people the way they deserve to be treated? In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Chris Palmer, founder of Green Garage, an auto repair shop in Birmingham's Automotive Historic District. Chris shares how intentionally hiring people with hospitality backgrounds transformed the customer experience at Green Garage, and why simply doing what you say you will do turns out to be better than average in the auto repair industry. Chris also talks about 13 years of building and adapting the business, from starting with hybrid vehicles to adding a licensed locksmith operation, buying his own building to protect against rising downtown rents, and how treating employees like an investment rather than a cost has driven real loyalty and growth. If you own a small business, work in the trades, or are thinking about what kind of business to start, this episode is full of practical, honest insight on customer experience, employee investment and building something that lasts.

How do you buy a commercial property when the original business plan falls apart — and still turn it into a winning deal? In this episode of the Get Creative Podcast, host Kyle Karges sits down with real estate entrepreneur Manish Pushye and capital raiser Ingryd Hernandez to unpack a creative commercial real estate deal in Avondale, Arizona involving a shopping center, a failed liquor store plan, seller financing, private lending, and a 1031 exchange investor. Manish shares how he went from signing a lease on a retail space to negotiating ownership of the parcel after city restrictions blocked his original business model. From there, he creatively structured the acquisition using a mix of private money, seller finance, and tenant-in-common financing. Connect with Manish: https://awesomeroi.us/ ➡️ RSVP For A FREE Co-Living Training With Pace (Live): https://subto.sjv.io/Jkz0gE ➡️ Download the Free SubTo A-Z e-book: https://subto.sjv.io/qzd0Vb  ➡️ Get the CRM that will take you further: https://www.gohighlevel.com/pace ➡️ Use Creative Listing for FREE to buy and sell creatively: https://bit.ly/CreativeListing ➡️ Join the SubTo Community: https://subto.sjv.io/RG6EDb ➡️ Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator: https://toptiertc.pxf.io/yqmoxW ➡️ Discover the Gator Method: https://gator.sjv.io/6yYWBG ➡️ Get to the SquadUp Summit Conference: https://bit.ly/GetToSquadUpSummit COMMUNITY MEMBERS! ➡️ Get Featured on the Get Creative Podcast: https://bit.ly/GetCreativeGuestForm Refer a Friend to SubTo: refer.nre.ai/subto Refer a Friend to TTTC: refer.nre.ai/tttc Refer a Friend to Gator: refer.nre.ai/gator PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Creative Real Estate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinancewithpacemorby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaceMorby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby  X: https://x.com/PaceJordanMorby The Pace Morby Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thepacemorbyshow

Learn the secret ingredients behind the best Belgian Whites and what happens when a brewer finally feels satisfied with what he's built.Lake Effect Brewing Company Founder, Owner, and Head Brewer Clint Bautz discusses the brewing science behind Belgian witbier, including the role of yeast, protein haze, and the mysterious “secret spice” that gives great Belgian Whites their distinctive flavor. He also explains why it took Lake Effect 10 years to open a taproom and why, after years of building, he's finally happy with the brewery exactly as it is. Plus: how an early equipment limitation pushed Lake Effect into brewing sour beers and the differences between Belgian witbiers and German hefeweizens.0:00 Inside Lake Effect Brewing, Recorded Live in the Taproom2:34 How Brian Discovered This Brewery in a Chicago Alley4:43 Lake Effect's 10-Year Journey to Opening a Brewery Taproom8:14 Why Clint Quit Homebrewing and Started a Brewery9:51 Serving Customers During the Podcast and What Is a Strong English Bitter Pub Ale?11:40 The First Beer Clint Ever Brewed at Lake Effect12:45 Lake Effect Snow: What Makes a Belgian White Beer?15:38 Belgian Witbier vs Hefeweizen: What's the Difference?16:50 Why Yeast Creates Banana and Spice Flavors in Beer17:45 The Equipment Mistake That Forced Clint to Brew Sour Beer19:32 What Is Brettanomyces? (The Funky Yeast in Sour Beer)21:56 Beer break22:55 Designing the New Lake Effect Taproom27:00 How Customers Became Brewery Investors29:10 Why Lake Effect Does So Many Beer Collaborations33:35 Inside Lake Effect's Good Better Best Pub Ale40:35 What Happens When a Brewery Owner Stops Brewing42:56 What's Next for Lake Effect Brewing?45:01 The Final Four Questions for BrewersLearn more about Lake Effect Brewing, located in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, at https://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/ —Learn more about Crafty Brewers at https://craftybrewerspod.com Support Crafty Brewers on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/craftybrewers Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC, an enterprise podcast growth consultancy. If your brand would like to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting, then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you'll learn about: craft beer, Belgian white ale, Belgian witbier brewing, Lake Effect Snow beer, Mosaic hops pale ale, single malt single hop pale ale, Falconer's Flight hops IPA, sour beer brewing, wild fermentation beer, sour beer tanks, beer fermentation temperature control, beer yeast flavor profile, flaked oats in beer, pilsner malt brewing, hazy beer proteins, craft beer yeast flavors, IPA hop blend brewing, Great Lakes Series beer, Avondale Chicago brewery, Chicago beer scene, craft brewery taproom Chicago, brewery startup story, brewery expansion Chicago, homebrewing to commercial brewing, sour beer sanitation risks, dedicated sour tanks brewing, pub ale bitter beer style, Czech pilsner inspiration, craft beer ingredient balance, brewing equipment temperature control tanks, and the craft beer fermentation process.

Isabella Comas was 21 years old when she was last seen in Avondale, Arizona on January 11, 2026. She is Hispanic, 5'3”, about 110lbs, with brown eyes and pink hair. She was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black logo, blue pants with a white stripe and sandals. Her vehicle is a red 2011, Hyundai Sonata, Arizona license plate 2EA6LW. It has been recovered, but police are still looking for any witnesses who may have seen Isabella or her vehicle.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7001. For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VoicesforJusticePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices