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Episode 25: Marketing Makeover: Embracing Modern Strategies for Local Success
Molly Bossardt with Bread to Butter Digitial Marketing, started her business in 2020 with a focus on helping small-town businesses—particularly wineries—modernize their marketing strategies. She emphasizes the importance of niching, which allows her to cater to...
Episode 24: Customer Collaboration: The Secret Ingredient to Rapid Growth
In today’s episode, we sit down with Tanya Thompson, founder of The Aroma Labs, as she opens up about how a journey through grief inspired her to start a business that now spans multiple locations. Tanya’s story is both touching and empowering, offering insights into...
Episode 23: Fashion, Philanthropy, and Profit: How to Run a Mission-Driven Business
In a conversation between business coach Jennifer Kok and entrepreneur Brittani Clancey, we learn about Brittani's business, Fashion Pact, a unique thrift store in Anchorage, Alaska. Her business donates 30% of every sale to local charities, with customers choosing...
Episode 22: Mastering the Art of Customer Experience: Insights from Hospitality Expert Samantha Irwin
In this episode of "Main Street Success Stories," Jennifer Kok sits down with Samantha Irwin, founder of Kaizen Consulting and Hospitality Bootcamp, to explore the critical role of customer experience in driving business growth. Samantha shares her journey from middle...
Episode 21: Surviving and Thriving: Growing a Boutique in Uncertain Times with Lori Sanborn
In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Lori Sanborn, the owner of Urban Threadz Boutique, as she shares her experience transitioning from a salon owner to running a successful online boutique. Lori opens up about her challenges and triumphs,...
Episode 20: From Financial Stress to Financial Freedom with Ciara Stockeland
Meet Ciara Stockeland, a seasoned entrepreneur and profit strategist, to discuss her journey from a third-generation entrepreneur to a successful business consultant. Ciara shares her highs and lows, from building a seven-figure business to losing everything and...
Episode 19: From Passion to Published: Writing and Marketing Your Book
Jennifer DiVita, an influencer in positive aging and the author of "Not Your Shoe Size," joins us to discuss her journey, her passion for aging positively, and her experience writing a novel. This episode dives into the following five key topics: Positive Aging and...
Episode 18: Creating Advocates with Heidi Low
Our guest today, Heidi Low, embarked on a profound personal journey. She made the courageous decision to leave her corporate job and establish a retreat for bereaved parents, a cause close to her heart after the loss of her terminally ill daughter, Alison. This led to...
Episode 17: Finding your Niche with Kate Greunke
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kate Greuneke, founder of The Socialite Agency. Discover how Kate built a successful virtual marketing agency specializing in the home industry, working with interior designers, home stagers, and more. Learn about herx...
EP 16: How to avoid business burnout
Owning a business can feel lonely; sometimes, you feel like a hamster on the wheel. I am so excited to share with you today a real case study of transforming a struggling business, a burnout business owner, into a profitable business, and an owner who has found joy in...