Podcasts about big time small business

My guest on this episode is Palmer Higgins, a founding partner of Chenmark along with Trish and James Higgins. I’ve had Trish on the podcast twice before, episodes 1 and 23, and in those episodes we talked about Chenmark as a whole and what they look for in companies.    In this episode with Palmer, we talk about his move to one of their operating companies, Mainely Grass, as CEO. We go over lessons learned as an operator, how he thinks about acquisitions differently now being in the seller’s shoes, how they are making Mainely Grass more efficient, tuck in acquisition opportunities, and what happened to his great podcast, Big Time Small Business.   For the full episode transcript and more, visit alexbridgeman.com/podcast.

On this episode I talk with Mary Allen Lindemann, co-founder and community builder of Coffee By Design ("CBD" if you are a local), a Maine-based community coffee house and wholesale roastery that will roast over 550,000 pounds of coffee this year. Approaching their 25th anniversary, CBD has been through three waves of coffeehouse competition and has learned how to start, grow, and sustain a successful organization along the way.Mary Allen is steadfast in her company's commitment to steady, sustainable, and responsible growth – to the point where she says "No" more than "Yes" and is comfortable no longer being the first in an effort to be the best. She engages in a level of honest introspection only an entrepreneur of her tenure could accomplish and has sustained an enthusiasm for her business that is emblematic of a mission-driven founder. Questions, comments, or know someone who would be great on the Big Time Small Business podcast? E-mail in at podcast@chenmarkcapital.com

On this episode, I talk with Seth Page, co-founder of Misfit Athletics, a fitness company that does everything from operating CrossFit gyms to running an apparel brand, to remote coaching for high-level Crossfit Games athletes and everything in between. Since starting their business from a garage gym almost 10 years ago, MisFit Athletics has grown to a tribe (their term) of 40,000 'MisFits' who look to Seth and his team to help them get healthy, fit, and engage with a community of like-minded people. For those that follow the sport of CrossFit, you can see their athletes all over the competition floor with multiples more in the stands (just look for the purple).I talk with Seth about what has made MisFit Athletics so sought after by competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, how growth forced Seth to change how work gets done and decisions get made, and the similarities (and differences) between being a coach and being a boss. Questions, comments, or know someone who would be great on the Big Time Small Business podcast? E-mail in at podcast@chenmarkcapital.com

Meet Nikhil, Co-Founder of Back To The Roots, a company which creates and sells grow-at-home Mushroom Gardens, as well as as a self-cleaning AquaFarm. Nikhil and his business partner, Alex, met their senior year at UC Berkley and went from being future investment bankers, to urban farmers and entrepreneurs. Find out how Back To The Roots is becoming a Big Time Small Business!

Meet Paige Davis, Co-founder and creator of Blue Avocado, a company that creates reusable shopping and lunch containers. With a deep commitment to sustainability, Blue Avocado became certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Tune-in to find out how Paige, her sister and her friend created this Big Time Small Business!

Meet Bridget Dunlap, owner of several bars and restaurants in a thriving night-life area of Austin, Texas. However, this particular part of town wasn't always as popular as it is now. Once littered with run-down and empty houses, Bridget took a dilapidated Rainey Street and turned it into the success that it is today. Learn all about her wild journey on this episode of Big Time Small Business!

Meet Stacy, President of Kenguru Inc., a company that has created a transporter that brings independence and mobility to people who use wheelchairs. Stacy, being wheelchair-bound herself, was frustrated with her lack of mobility and was searching for an affordable mode of transportation when she came across the Kenguru being developed in Europe. Be sure to listen to this episode to find out how Stacy helped turn Kenguru into a Big Time Small Business!

Meet PJ Jonas, creator of Goat Milk Stuff, a company that offers handmade goat milk soap and related products made with raw milk from Alpine dairy goats. Being a wife and home-schooling mom of 8 kids, PJ saw the need for a soap that wasn't full of harmful chemicals, and decided to utilize their family dairy goats to make all natural soap. Using word of mouth and local marketing, PJ and her WHOLE family (yes all 10 of them) have turned Goat Milk Stuff into a Big Time Small Business!

Meet Shawn Still, General Manager of Olympic Pool Plastering. Shawn initially started his career in health care, but decided to make a shift to the family business when the future of his current industry looked uncertain. In this episode of Big Time Small Business, Shawn discusses many important factors that affect small businesses, such as immigration laws and health care reform. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

Meet Tom, owner of Eco Pedicab, a zero emissions bike taxi. Tom is the definition of a born entrepreneur, as he is constantly thinking up amazing new ventures. Be sure to tune-in to this episode to learn all about Tom’s passion for hard work and exactly how he is on his way to become a Big Time Small Business!  

Meet Colin, Co-Founder of Neuron Global, a custom software and application development company that is based in both the United States as well as the Philippines. Learn how Colin and his company beat the odds and excelled as a startup at the beginning of the recession in 2008, and find out exactly what makes Neuron Global a Big Time Small Business!

Meet Katie Rogers, CEO of DirectAnswer, a database management and fulfillment services firm. They specialize in three different areas: e-commerce, advocacy & fundraising, and associations & societies. Listen to this podcast to learn how Katie turned her company into a Big Time Small Business

Jim Schubert kicks off this first episode of the Big Time Small Business podcast by telling the story of his entrepreneurial journey. From the unique Southern style of his grandfather's grocery store to his father risking it all by leaving large corporate life behind and starting his own company.  Jim also explains his "Why" behind creating the podcast. And he gives a glimpse into how Big Time Small Business will teach other small business owners, entrepreneurs and startups to "Grow Big Or Go Home"!