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Host Richie Tevlin talks with Hannah Gohde, the lead brewer at Love City Brewing. With over 10 years of brewing experience, she's worked at Pennsylvania breweries including Ship Bottom, Free Will, and Naked Brewing. At Love City, she takes a story-driven approach to brewing, often inspired by food and flavor. She also supports women and nonbinary brewers through the Pink Boots Society. Instagram: @daizychain18 https://lovecitybrewing.com/ _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentioned Breweries Troegs Brewing - Hershey, PA Warwick Farm Brewing - Jamison, PA Pagoda City Brewing - Reading, PA Tannery Run Brew Works - Ambler, PA Separatist Beer Project - Philadelphia, PA - CLOSED 2023 McCall Collective Brewing - Allentown, PA Bill's Best Brewery - Glenside, PA Free Will Brewing - Perkasie, PA Naked Brewing - Bristol, PA Yuengling Brewery - Pottsville, PA Alidade Brewing - Castle Rock, CO Green Flash Brewing - San Diego, CA - CLOSED Ship Bottom Brewery - Beach Haven, NJ Philadelphia Brewing - Philadelphia, PA Brass Collar Brewing - Souderton, PA Mentioned People John Stemler - Former Brewmaster at Free Will Brewing Shawn Dulee & Jim Crossland - Owners of Naked Brewing Derek Waner - Co-Owner & Brewer of Alidade Brewing Robert Zarko - Owner of Ship Bottom Brewing Melissa & Kevin Walter - Epi 12 - Co-Owner of Love City Frank - Naked Brewing Brodie Bisson- Owner of Brass Collar Brewing Linda Shanahan & Eric Vander Hyde - Owners of Bluestem Botanicals Aaron Selya - Director of Operations at Philly Distilling Mentioned Businesses Keystone Homebrew Supply - Philly Homebrew Shop Pink Boots Society - Women & Nonbinary People in Fermented Beverage Alpha Brewing Equipment - Brewing Materials Shippensburg University - PA College DEI Board and Brewers of PA Board Bluestem Botanicals - Herb Shop Philly Distilling - Distillery _______________________________________ What We Drank? Lime City Lager Lime Lager | 4.0% Love City Brewing ---------------------------------- Deep Cut Pilsner Pilsner | 5.0% Love City Brewing ---------------------------------- Reverb Cream Ale | 4.5% Love City Brewing _______________________________________ STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast Tik Tok: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast YouTube: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast LinkedIn: BrewedAt Website: www.brewedat.com
Khader Zahdan, Co-Owner of Donut Dudes, joins Lisa Dent to share his story, love for doughnuts, and how a childhood memory became a business venture with his brother.
This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson, PhD welcomes Noemi Beres, who is the Co-Owner of Podcast Connections, a podcast booking agency that connects experts and entrepreneurs to the right platforms to share their messages. With a background in online marketing and a deep love of creativity and communication, Noemi brings a unique blend of strategic insight and artistic heart to everything she does to include podcast booking. If you ever wondered how to actually stand out as a podcast guest, I sit down with podcast booking expert Noemi Beres of Podcast Connections to talk all things prep, presence, and promotion. Noemi shares real-world tips to help you become a podcast guest that people will remember and want to connect with. You can follow Noemi Beres at: https://www.podcastconnections.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noemi_beres_/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, and her Community Empowerment and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #TheKOREWomenPodcast #KOREWomen #PodcastTips #PodcastGuest #PodcastMarketing
In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Pike Howard, the co-owner of Felipe's Taqueria, a six-unit fast-casual concept out of New Orleans that has prioritized its systems and business model in its nearly 20 years in business as it slowly grows across the South. Pike was a finance guy when his father-in-law pulled him into the Felipe's business, and that mindset has benefited the company as Pike has helped it develop a strong brand identity, vision, and infrastructure and to resist the urge to grow quickly. Pike joined the podcast to talk about why unit growth has not been as much of a priority as internal growth and how the fast-casual category's evolution has made hospitality all the more important to today's consumer. In this conversation, you'll find out why:Sometimes you need to let guests choose their own adventure in your restaurantGrowth can be a distraction, so set clear growth goals and stick to themRestaurants are a math problem and operators need to know that mathYou have to be honest with your customers when things go badThe data you collect is a relationship building tool Innovating with your beverage program is not a very heavy liftRegister for CREATE, our event for emerging restaurateurs, by clicking here. Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.
EPISODE SPONSOR: Tenmile Distillery: Use code "THEINTERVIEW" for 10% off all orders This week on The Interview, we continue our Summer Travel Series with a sun-soaked stop in the Hamptons—home to ocean breezes, classic Americana, and the ever-iconic Wölffer Estate Vineyard.I'm joined by the remarkable Joey Wölffer—entrepreneur, designer, equestrian, Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer of Wölffer Estate. Together with her brother Marc, husband Max Rohn, and winemaker Roman Roth, Joey took over the family business in 2013, launching the now-famous Summer in a Bottle Rosé—a Hamptons essential that sells out each year and has become the fastest-growing rosé in NYC.In this episode, Joey shares what makes this corner of the world so magical—from sunset cocktails at the vineyard to her favorite restaurants, stores and beaches. We also talk about the amazing wines and work of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, meeting her husband on the train out to the Hamptons, balancing motherhood with all else that she does, and all of the wonderful and special things about this area of the world where she grew up spending her summers. Joey is self-deprecating, funny and smart - her love and knowledge of this part of the world shines through every part of our conversation.Whether you're planning a trip to the Hamptons or just daydreaming of drinks at her vineyard or perfect beach sunsets, you'll want to hit play on this episode.Stream the episode now wherever you get your podcasts—and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation. And if you haven't already, be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslie
Kyle Reidhead is the Founder of Impact3 and Co-Owner of The Milk Road.In this episode, we provide a comprehensive guide on ETH treasury companies, publicly traded firms focused on acquiring and staking ETH for their balance sheets, while tapping into DeFi to earn yield. We explore how these firms raise capital to buy more ETH, how staking/DeFi differentiates them from BTC treasury companies, why metrics like mNAV, share count, and ETH purchase-to-issuance ratio matter, and how this new Wall Street phenomenon is driving an outsized bid to buy a shrinking supply of ETH.------
Nick Hodge, Co-Owner of Digest Publishing and editor of Foundational Profits and Hodge Family Office, joins us for a longer-format discussion on and the macro and micro themes that are continuing to push the US general equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities markets ever higher, in an “Everything is awesome,” melt-up higher. Nick shares how he has been positioned early in these trends with rare earths, copper, uranium, and critical minerals stocks. We start off reviewing how the US fiscal policy is leading to a weaker US dollar, which has been a key tailwind to US equities, cryptos, and the commodities sectors. We review the impacts of the back-to-back Biden and Trump administration policies that both increased the US debt and deficits, with the passage of large fiscal policy bills, that have acted as an additional tailwind to the critical minerals and energy metals side of the mining sector. Both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Big Beautiful Bill respectively, had provisions in them for accelerating the development of nuclear power infrastructure and uranium mining, a focus on critical minerals like lithium, rare earths, and copper, and how this is bringing in new investors waking up to how the commodities space is really the building blocks of many other sectors in our economy and daily life. This leads into a more in-depth discussion on the rare earth sector in particular, where Nick notes the recent Department of Defense investment into MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) as a key stakeholder, but also providing them a floor on their Neodymium products, and agreeing to be a buyer future magnet production. Then, shortly thereafter, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) made a $500M investment into MP Materials to accelerate and help fund the future development of a permanent magnet recycling plant in Texas. Nick points to CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF), as another company poised to start recycling permanent magnets, also in Texas. Additionally, he highlights the heavy rare earth production capacity increasing from Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX: EFR) (NYSE American: UUUU), as another way to participate in the tailwinds pushing the rare earth stocks higher. Next we pivoted over to the importance of copper, and the recent move higher in prices on the back of the proposed Trump tariff on this energy metal. Nick flags Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) as a domestic producer that he feels has been offering investors a good accumulation period on future growing revenues. He also highlights his recent private placement into an earlier-stage prospect generator, Kincora Copper Limited (TSXV: KCC) (ASX: KCC), with exploration properties looking for copper and gold porphyries in Australia. Nick also describes how this company has forged partnerships with AI and technology companies; a trend that he expects to see more of as the mining sector evolves and more companies look to secure their own supply chains. Rounding out the discussion on critical minerals, and providing an example of how to trim and reposition on pullbacks in winning portfolio positions, Nick discussed how he has approached trading around a core position in Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF). This leads into a segment where Nick shares what changes he has made to how he approached managing his portfolio, and other best practices for trading and investing within the resource sector as this bull market evolves over time. Click here to follow Nick's analysis and publications over at Digest Publishing
Bert and his wonderful wife Lesley are the proud parents of three children. Bert and his family, a family rooted in strength, have been entrenched in the human performance world for as far back as he can remember. Growing up with a barbell in his hand has been pivotal in charting the course of his life and leading him to become a 4-time Division 1 All-American Track and Field (Hammer and 35 lb. Weight Throw), Southeastern Conference Champion, former record holder in Weight Throw, and an Olympic trials athlete. Bert is currently the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, a very successful family run business founded by his father, another big name in the iron game, Richard Sorin. Together they are the inventors of hardware and applications to make people more effective, efficient, and safe on the sports field and the battle field. Although Sorin never served in the arms forces, his gear is changing the game to provide readiness and rebuilding to the veterans prior to, during and after their deployments to far off, hostile lands. Bert's network of veterans, scientists, coaches and therapists allows for a combination of expertise and support, and has been changing lives on both sides of the table. Bert pushes each day to find the best in people, and to assist in their exploration of their potential and maximize their value to the cause. Enjoy. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID Health Optimization Links: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram
Sabrina and Ryan met in 2010 while they were students in college at Wright State University. In 2015 they were married and a year later Dunham's Lawn Care was born. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Business from WSU and again in 2018 with a Master's degree in Health Education from The University of Cincinnati. Sabrina has always had a passion for entrepreneurship and today she shares that same passion with Ryan. Sabrina and Ryan work together to oversee the general operations of Dunham's Lawn Care.
What the world refers to as Football, and we Americans often refer to as Soccer, has grown exponentially in popularity over the last decade. Our state's own Detroit City Football Club recently announced a major investment and huge upgrade in what is to be their new facility. Joining Chris to share the path and the details is the Co-Owner & CEO of the Detroit City Football Club, Sean Mann!
In this enlightening episode, Yosi Kossowsky, Co-Owner of K-Tor Consulting Services LTD, shares insights on leading high-performing executive teams. If you struggle with coaching executives or fostering collaboration, you won't want to miss it.You will discover:- Why your behavior sets the tone for your executive team- How to communicate clear expectations to drive performance- What observations foster growth over critical feedbackThis episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 5 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quizYosi Kossowsky is a seasoned executive coach with over 17 years of experience and a background as a Chief Technology Officer and Senior Director of Talent Management. Yosi specializes in leadership development, personal growth, and effective communication, leveraging neuroscience and organizational development principles. He's helped global leaders navigate complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and drive meaningful change. Get ready to learn actionable strategies to enhance your leadership skills and foster a culture of trust and collaboration.Want to learn more about Yosi Kossowsky's work? Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykossowsky/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you're a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you're doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz
To every young entrepreneur battling rejection: This is for you. Our Breaking Barriers guest, Nick DeAngelo of Tacoholics, knows that fight. He was laughed out of banks, ready to throw in the towel after countless "no's" for a $35K loan.The moment he heard, "I wouldn't invest in you," was his turning point. Nick didn't quit; he doubled down, igniting a fierce determination that attracted an unexpected food truck opportunity. He didn't just get the deal – he crushed it, paying it off earlier than the agreement! A true entrepreneur's tale: vision fuels victory.Get the full breakdown of Nick's success!Subscribe for more insights and inspiration.
Can a coal mine save the planet and local communities?Well, my guest Lisa Ward, a trailblazing changemaker, political strategist, and Co-Owner & President of H2O Energy USA definitely thinks so.Based in Alabama, Lisa has seen the hardships caused by a changing political and environmental world on the people around her. The solution she believes in, and champions with everything she has, is to turn abandoned coal mines into renewable energy storage facilities - and breathe life back into forgotten rural communities.Lisa is the epitome of living your why, something we should all try to do in our personal and business lives.With nearly 40 years of experience across HR, operations, and economic development, Lisa is a force of nature. She shares her inspiring journey—from going underground with coal miners to fighting legislative red tape, and from personal hardships to an unshakeable “why”: creating a better future for her children, grandchildren, and communities like hers across the U.S.This isn't just a story about energy, it's about the power that comes with living your why.“We have to have human touch” – Lisa WardKey TakeawaysPut yourself in their shoes to communicate effectively.Be patient; meaningful goals take time to achieve.Stick to your principles and values in business.Be the change you want to see.Empathy and human connection are crucial in business.Community action starts in our own backyards.The future depends on caring for tomorrow.Guest information:President and Board Member of H2O Energy https://h2oenergyus.comlisa.ward@h2oenergyus.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaaward/Founder of Ward Consulting Firm, where she helps businesses and nonprofits navigate growth, recovery, and leadership development. Your host:You can find out more about Katie Flamman, your host, by visiting:https://katieflamman.co.uk If you'd like Katie to present your podcast or corporate film, or to help you with a voiceover, please email: katie@katieflamman.co.uk Sign up for Katie's Monthly Missive here:https://katieflamman.co.uk/subscribe/To keep up with Katie's working life, follow her on instagram @katieflamman or Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-flamman/Thanks for watching and listening to this episode. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode.
Send us a textIn January 2023 I released an interview I did with Yogi Aaron and I did not expect the blowback I received for this one (hahaha)!!This is one of those interviews where you have to actually listen past the few few minutes as the headline does not contain all the relevant information. But when you do, it all makes complete sense and you might even save yourself some valuable time and effort!Aaron is the Co-Owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica where he leads The Yogi Club Yoga Teacher Training Immersions year-round for students from all across the globe. He's also a podcast host and author. More importantly, he's a great podcast guest who explains his ideas very clearly and talks a lot of sense! You're going to LOVE this episode.Amongst the many things we're covering are;What the function of muscles actually is and why stretching goes against it.Why stretching is killing your gains and potentially causing your injuries.Why stretching, and most warm-ups, before training simply does NOT make sense.Why we should ban saying "Listen to your body".And much, MUCH more. Get your copy of Yogi Aaron's book, "Stop Stretching! A New Yogic Approach To Master Your Body and Live Pain-Free." Visit Aaron's excellent YouTube channelFollow him on Instagram or Facebook As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. Playing us out; "Let Love" by Emorie
David is the creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-Owner of 37signals, best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, antitrust advocate, investor in Danish startups, frequent podcast guest, and family man.He writes regularly on HEY World and speaks on The REWORK Podcast. Hundreds of thousands of programmers around the world have built amazing applications using Ruby on Rails, an open-source web framework he created in 2003, and continues to develop to this day. Some of the more famous include Github, Shopify, Airbnb, Square, Coinbase, and Zendesk.For my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I talk with David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Founder of 37signals, to explore his journey of innovation, remote work, and unconventional management.Learn more about DHH | Websitehttps://dhh.dk/Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon
For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Corinna Tolan, Co-Owner of Monica Tolan Skin Experts, multi-award-winning Facialist and Ultraceuticals Expert Advocate to answer any of your questions when it comes to minding your skin!
Evan LeRoy is a Co-Owner at LeRoy and Lewis in Austin, TX. Evan was featured on the show back in 2018 for episode 582. Back then, LeRoy and Lewis was a food truck that began in 2017, a year prior. The brick and mortar LeRoy and Lewis opened in February of 2024. This year, the restaurant won a Michelin star! Join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network TODAY! Restaurant Unstoppable - EVOLVE! - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: Franchise Law Solutions - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn't have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how. Visit www.franchiselawsolutions.com. US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025 Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. Let's make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Today's gues recommends: Toast Sling Guest contact info: Instagram: @evanleroybbq Instagram: @leroyandlewis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChudsBbq YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeRoyandLewisBBQ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable
CONEXPO – CON/AGG Radio: Construction Technology Trends For Contractors
Feeling the squeeze with rising costs and a shrinking labor pool? A lot of construction companies feel trapped, like the only way out is to just grind harder with the same old playbook. But what if the real path to growth isn't about more effort, but a totally new approach to your machines, your tech, and your people? Brian Dietz, Co-Owner of 2024 Equipment World's Contractor of the Year, Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., runs his business more like a Silicon Valley startup than a traditional construction firm. And guess what? It's attracting a whole new generation of talent, clearly demonstrating that if you keep ignoring these shifts, you're not just risking getting left behind. You're risking becoming irrelevant, losing bids to leaner competitors, and failing to build a team that actually wants to stick around. This isn't just about shiny new tools. It's about a complete mindset shift. Discover how Brian is rewriting the rules of construction and building an empire.
WhoRon Schmalzle, President, Co-Owner, and General Manager of Ski Big Bear operator Recreation Management Corp; and Lori Phillips, General Manager of Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, PennsylvaniaRecorded onApril 22, 2025About Ski Big BearClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Property owners of Masthope Mountain Community; operated by Recreation Management CorporationLocated in: Lackawaxen, PennsylvaniaYear founded: 1976 as “Masthope Mountain”; changed name to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass – 2 days, select blackouts* Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Villa Roma (:44), Holiday Mountain (:52), Shawnee Mountain (1:04)Base elevation: 550 feetSummit elevation: 1,200 feetVertical drop: 650 feetSkiable acres: 26Average annual snowfall: 50 inchesTrail count: 18 (1 expert, 5 advanced, 6 intermediate, 6 beginner)Lift count: 7 (4 doubles, 3 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Ski Big Bear's lift fleet)Why I interviewed themThis isn't really why I interviewed them, but have you ever noticed how the internet ruined everything? Sure, it made our lives easier, but it made our world worse. Yes I can now pay my credit card bill four seconds before it's due and reconnect with my best friend Bill who moved away after fourth grade. But it also turns out that Bill believes seahorses are a hoax and that Jesus spoke English because the internet socializes bad ideas in a way that the 45 people who Bill knew in 1986 would have shut down by saying “Bill you're an idiot.”Bill, fortunately, is not real. Nor, as far as I'm aware, is a seahorse hoax narrative (though I'd like to start one). But here's something that is real: When Schmalzle renamed Masthope Mountain to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993, in honor of the region's endemic black bears, he had little reason to believe anyone, anywhere, would ever confuse his 550-vertical-foot Pennsylvania ski area with Big Bear Mountain, California, a 39-hour, 2,697-mile drive west.Well, no one used the internet in 1993 except weird proto-gamers and genius movie programmers like the fat evil dude in Jurassic Park. Honestly I didn't even think the “Information Superhighway” was real until I figured email out sometime in 1996. Like time travel or a human changing into a cat, I thought the internet was some Hollywood gimmick, imagined because wouldn't it be cool if we could?Well, we can. The internet is real, and it follows us around like oxygen, the invisible scaffolding of existence. And it tricks us into being dumb by making us feel smart. So much information, so immediately and insistently, that we lack a motive to fact check. Thus, a skier in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania (let's call him “Bill 2”), can Google “Big Bear season pass” and end up with an Ikon Pass, believing this is his season pass not just to the bump five miles up the road, but a mid-winter vacation passport to Sugarbush, Copper Mountain, and Snowbird.Well Bill 2 I'm sorry but you are as dumb as my imaginary friend Bill 1 from elementary school. Because your Ikon Pass will not work at Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania. And I'm sorry Bill 3 who lives in Riverside, California, but your Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania season pass will not work at Big Bear Mountain Resort in California.At this point, you're probably wondering if I have nothing better to do but sit around inventing problems to grumble about. But Phillips tells me that product mix-ups with Big Bear, California happen all the time. I had a similar conversation a few months ago with the owners of Magic Mountain, Idaho, who frequently sell tubing tickets to folks headed to Magic Mountain, Vermont, which has no tubing. Upon discovering this, typically at the hour assigned on their vouchers, these would-be customers call Idaho for a refund, which the owners grant. But since Magic Mountain, Idaho can only sell a limited number of tickets for each tubing timeslot, this internet misfire, impossible in 1993, means the mountain may have forfeited revenue from a different customer who understands how ZIP codes work.Sixty-seven years after the Giants baseball franchise moved from Manhattan to San Francisco, NFL commentators still frequently refer to the “New York football Giants,” a semantic relic of what must have been a confusing three-decade cohabitation of two sports teams using the same name in the same city. Because no one could possibly confuse a West Coast baseball team with an East Coast football team, right?But the internet put everything with a similar name right next to each other. I frequently field media requests for a fellow names Stuart Winchester, who, like me, lives in New York City and, unlike me, is some sort of founder tech genius. When I reached out to Mr. Winchester to ask where I could forward such requests, he informed me that he had recently disappointed someone asking for ski recommendations at a party. So the internet made us all dumb? Is that my point? No. Though it's kind of hilarious that advanced technology has enabled new kinds of human error like mixing up ski areas that are thousands of miles apart, this forced contrast of two entities that have nothing in common other than their name and their reason for existence asks us to consider how such timeline cohabitation is possible. Isn't the existence of Alterra-owned, Ikon Pass staple Big Bear, with its hundreds of thousands of annual skier visits and high-speed lifts, at odds with the notion of hokey, low-speed, independent, Boondocks-situated Ski Big Bear simultaneously offering a simpler version of the same thing on the opposite side of the continent? Isn't this like a brontosaurus and a wooly mammoth appearing on the same timeline? Doesn't technology move ever upward, pinching out the obsolete as it goes? Isn't Ski Big Bear the skiing equivalent of a tube TV or a rotary phone or skin-tight hip-high basketball shorts or, hell, beartrap ski bindings? Things no one uses anymore because we invented better versions of them?Well, it's not so simple. Let's jump out of normal podcast-article sequence here and move the “why now” section up, so we can expand upon the “why” of our Ski Big Bear interview.Why now was a good time for this interviewEvery ski region offers some version of Ski Big Bear, of a Little Engine That Keeps Coulding, unapologetically existent even as it's out-gunned, out-lifted, out-marketed, out-mega-passed, and out-locationed: Plattekill in the Catskills, Black Mountain in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Middlebury Snowbowl in Vermont's Greens, Ski Cooper in Colorado's I-70 paper shredder, Nordic Valley in the Wasatch, Tahoe Donner on the North Shore, Grand Geneva in Milwaukee's skiing asteroid belt.When interviewing small ski area operators who thrive in the midst of such conditions, I'll often ask some version of this question: why, and how, do you still exist? Because frankly, from the point of view of evolutionary biologist studying your ecosystem, you should have been eaten by a tiger sometime around 1985.And that is almost what happened to Ski Big Bear AKA Masthope Mountain, and what happened to most of the dozens of ski areas that once dotted northeast Pennsylvania. You can spend days doomsday touring lost ski area shipwrecks across the Poconos and adjacent ranges. A very partial list: Alpine Mountain, Split Rock, Tanglwood, Kahkout, Mount Tone, Mount Airy, Fernwood - all time-capsuled in various states of decay. Alpine, slopes mowed, side-by-side quad chairs climbing 550 vertical feet, base lodge sealed, shrink-wrapped like a winter-stowed boat, looks like a buy-and-revive would-be ski area savior's dream (the entrance off PA 147 is fence-sealed, but you can enter through the housing development at the summit). Kahkout's paint-flecked double chair, dormant since 2008, still rollercoasters through forest and field on a surprisingly long line. Nothing remains at Tanglwood but concrete tower pads.Why did they all die? Why didn't Ski Big Bear? Seven other public, chairlift-served ski areas survive in the region: Big Boulder, Blue Mountain, Camelback, Elk, Jack Frost, Montage, and Shawnee. Of these eight, Ski Big Bear has the smallest skiable footprint, the lowest-capacity lift fleet, and the third-shortest vertical drop. It is the only northeast Pennsylvania ski area that still relies entirely on double chairs, off kilter in a region spinning six high-speed lifts and 10 fixed quads. Ski Big Bear sits the farthest of these eight from an interstate, lodged at the top of a steep and confusing access road nearly two dozen backwoods miles off I-84. Unlike Jack Frost and Big Boulder, Ski Big Bear has not leaned into terrain parks or been handed an Epic Pass assist to vacuum in the youth and the masses.So that's the somewhat rude premise of this interview: um, why are you still here? Yes, the gigantic attached housing development helps, but Phillips distills Ski Big Bear's resilience into what is probably one of the 10 best operator quotes in the 209 episodes of this podcast. “Treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them,” she says.Skiing, like nature, can accommodate considerable complexity. If the tigers kill everything, eventually they'll run out of food and die. Nature also needs large numbers of less interesting and less charismatic animals, lots of buffalo and wapiti and wild boar and porcupines, most of which the tiger will never eat. Vail Mountain and Big Sky also need lots of Ski Big Bears and Mt. Peters and Perfect Norths and Lee Canyons. We all understand this. But saying “we need buffalo so don't die” is harder than being the buffalo that doesn't get eaten. “Just be nice” probably won't work in the jungle, but so far, it seems to be working on the eastern edge of PA.What we talked aboutUtah!; creating a West-ready skier assembly line in northeast PA; how – and why – Ski Big Bear has added “two or three weeks” to its ski season over the decades; missing Christmas; why the snowmaking window is creeping earlier into the calendar; “there has never been a year … where we haven't improved our snowmaking”; why the owners still groom all season long; will the computerized machine era compromise the DIY spirit of independent ski areas buying used equipment; why it's unlikely Ski Big Bear would ever install a high-speed lift; why Ski Big Bear's snowmaking fleet mixes so many makes and models of machines; “treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them”; why RFID; why skiers who know and could move to Utah don't; the founding of Ski Big Bear; how the ski area is able to offer free skiing to all homeowners and extended family members; why Ski Big Bear is the only housing development-specific ski area in Pennsylvania that's open to the public; surviving in a tough and crowded ski area neighborhood; the impact of short-term rentals; the future of Ski Big Bear management, what could be changing, and when; changing the name from Masthope Mountain and how the advent of the internet complicated that decision; why Ski Big Bear built maybe the last double-double chairlift in America, rather than a fixed-grip quad; thoughts on the Grizzly and Little Bear lifts; Indy Pass; and an affordable season pass.What I got wrongOn U.S. migration into cities: For decades, America's youth have flowed from rural areas into cities, and I assumed, when I asked Schmalzle why he'd stayed in rural PA, that this was still the case. Turns out that migration has flipped since Covid, with the majority of growth in the 25-to-44 age bracket changing from 90 percent large metros in the 2010s to two-thirds smaller cities and rural areas in this decade, according to a Cooper Center report.Why you should ski Ski Big BearOK, I spent several paragraphs above outlining what Ski Big Bear doesn't have, which makes it sound as though the bump succeeds in spite of itself. But here's what the hill does have: a skis-bigger-than-it-is network of narrow, gentle, wood-canyoned trails; one of the best snowmaking systems anywhere; lots of conveyors right at the top; a cheapo season pass; and an extremely nice and modern lodge (a bit of an accident, after a 2005 fire torched the original).A ski area's FAQ page can tell you a lot about the sort of clientele they're built to attract. The first two questions on Ski Big Bear's are “Do I need to purchase a lift ticket?” and “Do I need rental equipment?” These are not questions you will find on the website for, say, Snowbird.So mostly I'm going to tell you to ski here if you have kids to ski with, or a friend who wants to learn. Ski Big Bear will also be fine if you have an Indy Pass and can ski midweek and don't care about glades or steeps, or you're like me and you just enjoy novelty and exploration. On the weekends, well, this is still PA, and PA skiing is demented. The state is skiing's version of Hanoi, Vietnam, which has declined to add traffic-management devices of any kind even as cheap motorbikes have nearly broken the formerly sleepy pedestrian city's spine:Hanoi, Vietnam, January 2016. Video by Stuart Winchester. There are no stop signs or traffic signals, for vehicles or pedestrians, at this (or most), four-way intersections in old-town Hanoi.Compare that to Camelback:Camelback, Pennsylvania, January 2024. Video by Stuart Winchester.Same thing, right? So it may seem weird for me to say you should consider taking your kids to Ski Big Bear. But just about every ski area within a two-hour drive of New York City resembles some version of this during peak hours. Ski Big Bear, however, is a gentler beast than its competitors. Fewer steeps, fewer weird intersections, fewer places to meet your fellow skiers via high-speed collision. No reason to release the little chipmunks into the Pamplona chutes of Hunter or Blue, steep and peopled and wild. Just take them to this nice little ski area where families can #FamOut. Podcast NotesOn smaller Utah ski areasStep off the Utah mainline, and you'll find most of the pow with fewer of the peak Wasatch crowds:I've featured both Sundance and Beaver Mountain on the podcast:On Plattekill and Berkshire EastBoth Plattekill, New York and Berkshire East, Massachusetts punched their way into the modern era by repurposing other ski areas' junkyard discards. The owners of both have each been on the pod a couple of times to tell their stories:On small Michigan ski areas closingI didn't ski for the first time until I was 14, but I grew up within an hour of three different ski areas, each of which had one chairlift and several surface lifts. Two of these ski areas are now permanently closed. My first day ever was at Mott Mountain in Farwell, Michigan, which closed around 2000:Day two was later that winter at what was then called “Bintz Apple Mountain” in Freeland, which hasn't spun lifts in about a decade:Snow Snake, in Harrison, managed to survive:The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a sustainable small business directly because of my paid subscribers. To upgrade, please click through below. Thank you for your support of independent ski journalism. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.Shari Cedar's remarkable career pivot reveals how seemingly unrelated skills can become your greatest business assets. In this episode of Figure 8, we discover the unconventional journey from TV production to becoming CEO of AK Building Services-- a major commercial janitorial company in Florida that Shari co-owns with her husband Mark.For 25+ years, Shari Cedar has been leading with purpose and passion. Whether in TV production, where she spent her first chapter, or commercial cleaning, where she has fully dedicated her second chapter to creating growth opportunities for AK Building Services, Shari's presence is felt by all. As CEO and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, an industry-leading family owned and operated commercial janitorial services provider in Florida that Shari owns with her husband, Mark, Shari is laser-focused on leadership and growing the organization for the team. Shari is an active participant in the industry representing the company as a member of Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network, BSCAI and the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. When Shari is not serving her clients and teammates, she can be found supporting her community. She is a board member for the Pace Center for Girls, an active member of Women United, and a member of the Nova Southeastern University Ambassador Board. As a working mom of two boys, Shari hopes to pass on her commitment to making a difference, both in business and in the community.You can connect with Shari on LinkedIn. You can also learn more about AK Building Services on their website.Love the show or want to request a topic? Send us a text! (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!)You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. With over 350 schools and 62,000 students worldwide, School of Rock shapes the next generation of incredible musicians. Through personalized lessons, group rehearsals, and live performances, they nurture talent and build confident, skilled artists. Co-Owner, Denise Hintzke, joins us with more. Denise Hintzke: Everybody loves music, and School of Rock Salt Lake City is more than a music school – it's a vibrant community where musicians, young and old, can discover their passion, build confidence, and find their voice. We don't teach music to put on shows, we put on shows to teach music. This approach not only develops musical talent but also fosters teamwork, discipline and self-expression. For many students, School of Rock becomes a second home; a place to feel accepted, supported and inspired. Just like everybody loves music, everyone benefits from the creative energy that radiates from student performances, which also often support local events and causes. By nurturing the next generation of musicians and leaders, School of Rock Salt Lake City hopes to enrich the cultural and social fabric of its Trolley Square community, proudly proving what we all know: that music changes lives and brings people together. Derek Miller: School of Rock has built a strong reputation for turning passion into skill through hands-on learning and live shows. Their supportive environment helps students grow and continue developing their talent. Learn more at SchoolofRock.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 7/10/25
Sol Ashbach, Co-Owner of Wolf & Company, joins Lisa Dent to share Bucktown’s new restaurant. Ashbach shares that it is more than a singular restaurant. It’s a gathering place where they provide everything from a morning coffee to a fresh meat on your way home to work. And if you want to spend an evening on […]
In dieser Episode des Life After SAE Podcasts sprechen wir mit Hans Martin Buff über seinen beeindruckenden Werdegang als Toningenieur und Musikproduzent. Er nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise von seinen Anfängen in der Musik und seiner Ausbildung in Minneapolis über seine Zeit in Paisley Park mit Prince – inklusive aller Herausforderungen und Lektionen. Hans Martin erzählt uns von seinem Umzug nach Deutschland, den kulturellen Unterschieden in der Musikszene und dem umgedrehten Impostor-Syndrom, das ihn begleitete. Wir beleuchten seine Erfahrungen im 3D-Audio-Bereich und seine Lehrtätigkeit. Zudem sprechen wir über seine Reise zur 3D-Musikproduktion, die Entstehung seines Buches, die Zusammenarbeit mit Peter Gabriel und seinen Grammy Gewinn. Abschließend gibt uns Hans Martin Einblicke in seine Rolle als Co-Owner der MSM Studios, seine aktuellen Projekte und wertvolle Tipps für aufstrebende Musiker, wie wichtig es ist, aktiv nach Gelegenheiten zu suchen und sich auf neue Erfahrungen einzulassen.Website: https://www.buffwerk.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-martin-buff-51835594/ Life After SAE auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftersae/Mehr zu Kurt gibt's hier:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_jonathan_engert/Mehr zu Glen gibt's hier:https://glenschaele.com/linktree
As a community who thrives on our small business, not everyone can afford to break into the business owner world on their own. That's where franchise ownership helps entrepreneurs find their success as a small business owner. There are many around town from yoga studios, gyms and coffee shops to even my magazine Scottsdale City Lifestyle. A local one that I use often for my kids is Sit Still Kids. A hair salon catered towards kids. Today I have Co-Owner, Amy LecLerc here to talk about the power of franchise ownership and her purpose to help women become business owners.
As a community who thrives on our small business, not everyone can afford to break into the business owner world on their own. That's where franchise ownership helps entrepreneurs find their success as a small business owner. There are many around town from yoga studios, gyms and coffee shops to even my magazine Scottsdale City Lifestyle. A local one that I use often for my kids is Sit Still Kids. A hair salon catered towards kids. Today I have Co-Owner, Amy LecLerc here to talk about the power of franchise ownership and her purpose to help women become business owners.
Here's what to expect on the podcast:The story behind how Noémi created her podcast booking agencyWhat makes a great podcast guest, and common mistakes to avoidWhy connecting with an agent like Noémi can elevate your visibilityThe surprising benefits of being a podcast guest for your brand or businessHow to choose the right podcast agent or agency for youAnd much more! About Noémi:Noémi Beres is the Co-Owner of the Podcast Connections podcast booking agency.She helps entrepreneurs and business owners enrich their lives through connections, sharing their knowledge, and connecting them to quality podcast shows. In addition, Noémi is dedicated to helping experts grow their businesses with interviews.She started to work in the online marketing field back in 2007. Noémi has a Master's Degree in Danish Literature and Language; she is a linguist, content creator, and “master organizer.” She loves making hand-sewn collages on canvas in her free time and playing on her hang and frame drum. Connect with Noémi Beres!Website: https://www.podcastconnections.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noemi_beres_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noemi.beres----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation
Brad Dieter is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Macros Inc.Brad shares his expertise on:-What years of client data suggests about the people who lose the excess weight and keep it off are doing to be successful-What happens when people are misled by the allure of fad diets and overpromised diet marketing-How do rewire the narrative that other life success must come at the cost of our own health-The importance of being resilient on a bad day-Why you should lean into the gym when life gets hard-What happens when you remove peoples support structures like coaching -Is resistance training essential for long term fat loss maintenance -And much more
Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is up for sale through private negotiation. The 162-year-old building sits between Wanaka and Queenstown. It's on the market for the first time in more than a decade. Co-owner Cade Thornton told Mike Hosking they'll be selling privately, with no real estate agents involved. He says there's been expressions of interest throughout their ownership, from overseas parties and nationwide. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Guest: Tom Fenoglio, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Fenom Comics Host: Julie RigaJoin Julie as she sits down with Tom Fenoglio, who transformed his Hollywood screenwriting dreams into a thriving comic book empire. Alongside his brother Joe, Tom co-founded Fenom Comics, creating an impressive universe featuring titles like Hunter Ninja Bear, Star Riders, and Something Fierce.In this episode, Tom reveals how he pivoted from chasing Hollywood success to building his own creative empire through comics—maintaining complete creative control while developing intellectual property with unlimited storytelling possibilities. As an electrical engineer who never gave up on his creative dreams, Tom shares the three essential ingredients for success: trusted partnerships, well-thought-out product development, and marketing mastery.What You'll Learn:Why comics offer advantages over traditional Hollywood for creative storytellingHow to protect and develop your intellectual propertyThe reality of balancing day jobs with creative pursuitsStrategies for authentic marketing and customer engagementWhy authenticity trumps trend-chasing in creative workPerfect for: Creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone with dreams they've been putting on hold."Dreams don't happen when you're 20 and then fade away when you're 50, 60, 70. The dreams were always there, we just couldn't get to it." - Tom FenoglioConnect with Fenom Comics: fenomcomics.com | Available on Amazon and Apple BooksTo learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:
As librarians, how do we create effective communication campaigns that achieve our goals and craft messages that encourage people to engage with all we have to offer? On this show, Dr. Stevie Munz, Co-Owner and Consultant at Summit Communication Consulting, discusses how libraries are well-positioned to achieve strategic and effective messages.
MasterMind Minutes - One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes, Not Hours Today my amazing guest is Amy LeClercAmy Leclerc is the Co-Owner and President of Franchising at Sit Still Kids, an innovative children's salon redefining and modernizing the traditional hair care experience. Widely recognized as “the franchise gal,” Leclerc also played a pivotal role in transforming Barre3 from a boutique fitness studio to a powerhouse with 150 locations nationwide.Contact Amy: amy.leclerc@sitstillkids.comContact Gary: info@frangrow.comVisit: www.frangrow.com
Not your run of the mill Tours with this form. Yampu Tours designs custom tours to Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Co-owner and partner of Yampu Tours, Monica Irauzqui seeks out authentic experiences for families, adventurers, honeymooners and CEOs. Some interesting pics in this episode too!
Habitat Podcast #336 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with friend of the podcast and Co-Owner of Vitalize Seed Co Al Tomechko to talk about fall food plots and more new products coming from Vitalize! We discuss: Vitalized Seed's new fall mix revealed Innovative no-till fertilizer products Soil enriching amino acid-based boosters Jumpstarting Plant Recovery and Soil Biology Naturally A a next-generation concentrated biological fertilizer Strategies for microbe-rich soil structure Fall planting tips for hunters & gardeners Mastering fall food plots Organic fertilizers that work No-till planting techniques Boosting soil health with smart products Fall food plots & equipment tips Soil enhancement with carbon load New wildlife-friendly products And So Much More! Shop the new Amendment Collection from Vitalize Seed here: https://vitalizeseed.com/collections/new-natural-amendments PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10 Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you're not failing, you're not pushing hard enough. Every misstep is a lesson—and honestly, the best stories come from the mess. - Brandi This episode is bold, loud, hilarious—and full of truth. Brandi Hofer sits down with Canadian artist and Co-Owner of Artwrk.ca Aggie Armstrong for a raw and unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of creative collaboration. They dive into the messy middle of artistic success, how failure teaches us the most, and why reclaiming your voice (and your time) is non-negotiable. Expect big laughs, real talk, and a couple f-bombs (but in the most friendly Canadian way). Whether you're in your studio or stuck in self-doubt, this episode will shake you up in the best way. You've totally got this! It's time to claim your creative power! 2 Powerful Takeaways: Collaboration won't always be perfect—and that's okay. Failure in creative partnerships is part of the process. Learn, grow, and carry on.You are allowed to ask for what you want. Stop shrinking. Get bold. Be unapologetic about your creative needs and goals. This one's for the wild-hearted creatives—if you're ready to laugh, feel seen, and get fired up to keep going, tune in now.
A Wisconsin businesswoman now leads the company behind the most winning team in Porsche racing history. She's also the force behind the Be Your Own Hero program, which leverages inspiring racing role models to highlight the near-limitless potential for young girls considering a career in motorsports. Victoria Thomas, Co-Owner and CFO of Kellymoss Racing in Madison, Wisconsin joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss...
In this powerful episode, Mike Meldman — real estate mogul, co-founder of Casamigos Tequila, and founder of Discovery Land Company — shares the remarkable story behind his journey from instinct-driven entrepreneur to one of the most influential figures in luxury real estate and lifestyle branding. Mike dives deep into how Casamigos, a tequila brand originally created with George Clooney “just for fun,” skyrocketed from a personal project to a billion-dollar business — despite having no plans for mass distribution. From there, he walks us through the origin and explosive growth of Discovery Land Company, a visionary take on private communities built around service, family, and meaningful experiences — not just golf. One of his standout projects, Kukio in Hawaii, started with an underwhelming plot of lava rock but became one of the most successful resort communities in the U.S., selling $50 million worth of real estate in just 90 days. Mike reveals how a courthouse bidding war with Mitsubishi, unconventional thinking, and meticulous attention to member experience helped make Kukio what it is today. But his ambition didn't stop there. Mike also discusses his 7.5% ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, the importance of choosing the right people to surround yourself with, and how he's used strategic investments in companies like Vuori (valued today at $7 billion) to expand his brand's reach far beyond real estate. He speaks candidly about the challenges he's faced — including the emotional toll of two failed marriages — and reflects on what truly matters: family, discipline, integrity, and giving back. Through the Discovery Land Company Foundation, Mike supports children's charities and community development around each of his projects, making sure that luxury living doesn't come at the cost of social impact. This episode is more than a conversation — it's a blueprint for anyone who wants to build something iconic from scratch, stay grounded while chasing massive success, and leave behind a legacy that matters. Timestamps: 00:00 – Casamigos and Discovery Land Company 00:58 – Investment in Las Vegas Raiders 03:00 – Kukio Project in Hawaii 06:44 – Challenges and Successes at Kukio 09:58 – Gaza Ranch and Personal Reflections 12:30 – Preparation and Team Building 21:07 – Acquisition of Yellowstone Club 27:58 – Investments and Strategic Partnerships 35:42 – Philanthropy and Community Impact 40:12 – Personal Reflections and Future GoalsCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the Cardinals big win against the Cubs, Trump saying the F-Word to reporters this morning, Scott Jennings ripping panelists apart on CNN, and more. Mark is then joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News Contributor, a Retired NYPD Inspector, an Attorney, and the Founder of the OpsDesk.org. He discusses today being voting day for the Mayoral Primary in New York City, last week's Karen Read verdict, Saturday's Iran attack and much more. He is later joined by Missouri's 4th District Congressman Mark Alford. He discusses the United States' bombing of Iran with the B2 bombers. The bombers reside at Whiteman Air Force Base which is in his district. In hour 2, Mark discusses Fred's new shoes and shares a puppy update. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. He is later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttle. He discusses what types of cyber attacks Iran could try against the US in light of Saturday's attack. Also, how did the US military confuse Iran on its radar leading up to the attack? In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. They discuss his appointees to the St Louis City Board of Police Commissioners and much more. He is then joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. They discuss the liberal legacy media's response to the Trump Administration attacking Iran's nuclear sites. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Get the inside scoop on one of Rochester's most iconic events! In this episode, we sit down with Marc Iacona, Executive Director, Co-Producer and Co-Owner of the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Cathy and Chris sit down with Clayton Blunk of My Pet's Brace, a leader in custom orthopedic solutions for pets. With nearly 90% of their braces designed for CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) injuries—the most common orthopedic issue in dogs—we explore how custom knee bracing offers a non-surgical path to pain relief and mobility. From choosing the right candidates to partnering with veterinary teams, we take you inside the journey of bracing…and beyond.
In this segment, Mark is joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttle. He discusses what types of cyber attacks Iran could try against the US in light of Saturday's attack. Also, how did the US military confuse Iran on its radar leading up to the attack?
In hour 2, Mark discusses Fred's new shoes and shares a puppy update. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. He is later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttle. He discusses what types of cyber attacks Iran could try against the US in light of Saturday's attack. Also, how did the US military confuse Iran on its radar leading up to the attack?
This is the first time I’ve been able to record an in-person full-length interview with Mike Sullivan and it was a totally great experience. Mike is Winemaker and Co Owner at Benovia Winery which is tucked away near the Charles M Schultz airport in Sonoma County. Exceptional Pinot and a laid-back atmosphere is the vibe [...]
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Tim Wickersheim, Co-Owner of Schlotzsky's Cannon Beach, joins Mesa Chamber Director of Communications Bob Nelson in discussing the inspiration behind the new restaurant in Cannon Beach and what makes Schlotzsky's unique to the area. Learn more about Schlotzsky's Cannon Beach at: https://locations.schlotzskys.com/az/mesa/4513-south-power-road The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to Mesa Chamber members. Learn more at mesachamber.org. ©2025 Mesa Chamber of Commerce
I am joined this week by the incredible Ari Krzyzek from Chykalophia Design and Development Studio. Ari is not only a design queen and best-selling author but also a passionate advocate for building women-led businesses. Her journey from a modest upbringing in Bali, Indonesia to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the United States is truly remarkable. Today, we dive deep into Ari's inspiring story of breaking cultural expectations, following her heart across the world, and building a thriving creative design and development studio from scratch. You'll hear about her early life in Bali, learning English from her tour guide father, rejecting a full scholarship to pursue her dreams, and the bold decision to move to the US for love and opportunity. Ari shares the real challenges of starting a business with just $250, working at Sears while building her company part-time, and navigating the complexities of being married to your business partner. Her story is a testament to the power of resourcefulness, determination, and staying true to your vision even when the path seems impossible. Key Topics: How to start a successful business with only $250 and two laptops Moving to America as an immigrant entrepreneur with no credit history Rejecting a full scholarship to follow your entrepreneurial dreams Working at a corporate job while building your business on the side Running a business with your spouse and navigating money conversations at home Bootstrap business growth strategies and accessing grants for small businesses Transforming your relationship with money from scarcity to abundance mindset Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and how it changed everything Connect with Ari online: Website: https://www.chykalophia.com/ https://arikrzyzek.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arichykalophia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ari.krzyzek Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com
In this conversation, Brittany and Shannon discuss the journey of becoming a successful aesthetician, the challenges faced in building a business, and the importance of networking and marketing. Shannon shares her experiences with private labeling and product formulation, emphasizing the significance of critical thinking and learning from mistakes. The discussion highlights the value of building trust with clients and creating a supportive community within the esthetician industry.To find out more about Bay Area Skin Co click here.Learn more about working with me 1:1 to Double Your Esthetician Business. Click here!Get the formula for making 100k in Revenue for FREE here.Follow me on Instagram: @esthetician.coach
Steve Raggio, co-owner of Bayou State Pawn & Jewelry, joins Discover Lafayette to share the remarkable story of his dual life as a successful business owner and newly published poet. His book, Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul, has quickly become a best-seller in its category and has touched hearts across the country. “If I can touch just one person in getting closer to God by reading the poems…it's worth it to bring joy into their life,” Steve shared. Steve's journey into the pawn business started unexpectedly. “I was two years into college…and I was looking at ads in the paper and it said manager trainee, no experience necessary…so I pull up to it and it was Big State Pawnshops back then…so I pulled up and I said, uh oh. What? Pawn shop? I said, what the hell? But I used to trade marbles and stuff when I was a kid. Let's try this out.” Eventually, Steve and his brother Jeff opened Bayou State Pawn in 1986 on Johnston Street in Lafayette, later adding a location in New Iberia. “We opened the first store on Johnson Street. Our family members were all supportive. My father cosigned the loan for us to get it started.” Over the years, they built inventory from garage sales, electronics from other pawn shops, and sheer hustle. “We built it up from ground one.” Bayou State Pawn serves everyone: “There are two aspects of the business. You either buy stuff or sell, or you can do a pawn loan, which is where you bring in your merchandise and borrow money, and you come back and pick it up. Jewelry, musical instruments, guns, lawnmowers, bicycles, everything." Yet it's his book of poems that is stealing the show. Inspired during a time of personal healing while staying at his camp on False River, Steve found that poetry offered him a way to let his emotions out. “These poems just started hitting me in the head. It was like I'd be looking at the water or something, and it would just come to me and I'd write a poem in 3 to 5 minutes.” He adds, “A lot of them have ‘start a new day, make a new start.' I end up with a lot of them because a lot of people are looking for a new start. It's never too late.” One short and powerful verse reads:“The sun has come to brighten your day,to shed light as you make your way.Start your path to touch someone's heart.Bring joy to their life so they can make a new start.” Steve's reflections on the value of expressing emotions are powerful: “We all hold a lot of stuff in…you just have to get it out, you know, whether it be journaling, whether it be writing…or talking to somebody…once you get it out…it frees you up.” He encourages aspiring writers: “I'll say go for it…any avenue like this to get what you feel or what you want to say out…it's a big healing process, because everybody's going through a struggle or they're going to go through some kind of struggle.” Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul features 175 short poems and is available at https://www.steveraggio.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers. And for those wondering about pawn shop curiosities he has seen through the years? “Elephant tusk. And they came back and picked those up…we had an old Egyptian parchment that came through, and they picked that up, too.” Ultimately, Steve hopes his work leads others toward peace and faith. “If it helps some people get closer to God and then make everybody more kind and compassionate towards each other, this world will be a better place.”
Breaking Through Weight Loss Resistance: Stress, Hormones & Healing with Becca ChilczenkowskiAre you doing all the right things but still struggling to lose weight? You're not alone—and there's a reason why! In this episode, I sit down with Becca Chilczenkowski, Founder and Co-Owner of FitMom™, a premier functional health practice dedicated to helping women address the root causes of their health struggles—whether it's gut issues, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune challenges, or a sluggish metabolism. Becca's mission is to solve problems, not just mask symptoms, helping women get their health back on track and feel like themselves again.As the co-host of The Health Revival Show, Becca delivers real-talk, no-fluff strategies that empower women to take back control of their well-being. In our conversation, she shares powerful insights on how stress, inflammation, and hormone imbalances impact weight loss, why gut health and adrenal support are key, and how to make sustainable changes that actually work.If you've been frustrated with your weight loss journey, this episode will give you the hope, clarity, and solutions you need to finally break through!
(00:00-25:18) – Query & Company opens on Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison sharing their thoughts on the Indiana Pacers advancing to their second NBA Finals in franchise history. They discussed how they were feeling going into game six and what they observed in that game because it was the perfect summarization of this season. (25:18-36:39) – For the first of many times today, Jake takes calls from Pacers fans to discuss the environment at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the job the front office has done building this roster, and more! (36:39-44:04) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake taking more telephone calls from Pacers fans sharing their excitement that their team is advancing to the NBA Finals. (44:04-1:13:24) – Hour number two of the show starts with Jake and Eddie replaying the open from today’s show. Also, Jake discusses how the Pacers play as a TEAM and not a group of individuals because it embodies the city of Indianapolis. (1:13:24-1:19:43) – Jake continues celebrating the Indiana Pacers win by keeping the conversation about the players embracing each other as one versus having a couple of bad apples on the team. Also, he appreciates the style of play that Indiana plays with because it resembles something. (1:19:43-1:27:55) – The second hour of today’s show wraps up with Jake taking a call from a Pacers fan that has been following the franchise since their days in the ABA. They talk about the history of the organization and how much fun it was watching the ABA Championship team. (1:27:55-1:54:29) – Pacers co-owner Steve Simon makes his second appearance on the program to discuss his team making it to the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history. He states that they want to keep this team together for as long as they can after the season, evaluates Jake’s suggestion at incorporating Slick Leonard in the arena during the NBA Finals, and discusses the similarities between Oklahoma City and Indiana’s roster construction. (1:54:29-2:01:24) – For the first time of the week, Jake and Eddie give away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see Counting Crows in a couple of weeks at the White River State Park! (2:01:24-2:11:45) – Today’s show closes out with Jake taking two more calls to close out the show, and JMV joining in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.