The Small Success Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Small Success Podcast is all about telling the stories of small business owners all across the world and also providing great tips and tricks on how to help your small business go from dream, to reality.
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat with business owner, Mimi Amos. Mimi is the owner of Healing Hands Spa in Kokomo, IN
Join us for an interesting conversation about the importance of helping people, change, and why education is important how dart boards can help us in daily life!
Find more about Mimi Amos and Healing Hands on their Facebook page here, and on their website here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In today's world, social media is essential when it comes to building your small business' online presence. Listen in to today's audio blog for three perks you can't miss.
As always, you can more information on our website - larisonmedia.com
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat small business owner and life coach, Amanda Foust. Amanda is the mastermind behind High-Performance Insider.
Join us for an interesting conversation about the importance of personal growth, challenging yourself, and how dart boards can help us in daily life!
Find more about Amanda and High-Performance Insider on the Facebook page here, and on her website here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
Today we're talking about How to Make (and KEEP) Goals
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate so it's easy to let resolutions fall by the wayside. Listen in for some tips to help keep your goals realistic and achievable throughout the whole year.
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In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat small business owner, Kelly Caldwell. Kelly is the owner of Simple Goodness Soaps based out of Elwood, IN.
Lean into a great conversation about the importance of not comparing yourself in business, why it can be okay to fail, and it's essential to measure success with your own metrics!
Find more about Simple Goodness Soaps on their Facebook page here, on their Instagram page here and on their website here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
Welcome to our first-ever audio blog!
Today we're talking about 3 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know About Online Marketing.
Marketing for a small business can be tricky, to say the least. What to post, when to post, which platforms to use. It can be overwhelming, but we want to help you navigate the waters – because it's worth it. With 2.1 billion active users on social media, it's a relatively safe bet to say your customers or potential customers might be there. Here are three things every small business owner needs to know about online marketing.
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat small business owner, Libby Springer. Libby owns the multi-location State of Grace Boutique in Fishers and Broad Ripple, IN.
Join us for a great conversation about the importance of knowing your "why" in business, uplifting women & our communities, handling challenges as they come, celebrating amazing employees, and valuing every individual customer for who they are!
Find more about State of Grace Boutique on their Facebook page here, on their Instagram page here and on their website here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat with our friend Andy Hardie from The Hardie Group in Kokomo, IN.
Join us for a conversation about the importance of family tradition, prayer, putting people first in your business and why the element of delight is essential!
Find more about The Hardie Group on their Facebook page here and on their website here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat with Austin Rhodus, the CEO of DREEM Nutrition based out of Russiaville, IN.
Join us for a conversation about the abundance mindset, finding your passion, operating a business with transparency, coming up against big challenges, and why doubling down on what you're good at as a small business owner is important!
Find more about DREEM Nutrition on their website here, and on their Facebook page, here.
Find the YouTube video that Austin listens to 5 minutes before he falls asleep here.
Find more information about The Enneagram here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat with Lindsay Dingman Sheffield the Chef-Owner of Jefferson Street BBQ in Converse, IN.
Listen in and find out why Lindsay chooses to do the most uncomfortable things first during the day, her approach to her team, and why change can be a good thing!
Find more about Lindsay's business at the Jefferson Street website here, the Cahoots website here, and follow them on social media. Here and Here.
As always, you can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In this episode, we chat with Brandon Bishop from Coca-Cola Kokomo Bottling Company.
Join us for a fun conversation for small business owners from a supplier's perspective. Brandon shares some great wisdom about gratitude, the difference between small business owners and 'big box' stores, and making a difference in our communities.
Find more about Kokomo Coca-Cola here and on their Facebook page here.
As always, you can find more about us over at larisonmedia.com.
In this episode, we interview Andy Baker, the co-founder, current owner, and president of AndyMark. We have a great conversation about how he became an entrepreneur, robotics competitions, combining two passions, experiencing growth in your business, and the importance of compromise.
You can find more about AndyMark on their website, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Twitter.
You can find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In this episode, we interview Dr. David Rink, a marketing professor at Indiana University Kokomo.
We have a great conversation about his marketing concept, the goal of marketing for small businesses, and Dr. Rink's 46+ years of experience in marketing.
You can find more about Dr. Rink here and more about Indiana University Kokomo here.
Find more about us over at LarisonMedia.com
In this episode, we chat with Dominique Williams, the Founder and CEO of C&C Cleaning and HireWho.
Join us for a great conversation about a lifetime of entrepreneurship, hiring great people, and the blessing of working with family!
Find more about C&C Cleaning here and here.
Find more about HireWho here.
In this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we chat about employees. Their FIT in your team and their FITNESS as they grow on your team.
Check out more over at our blog.
Find the song we reference in the podcast here.
In this episode, we chat with Baxter Howell, Sales Manager of Brad Howell Ford in Kokomo, IN.
Listen in to find out how we start chatting about famous fast-food chains, the customer experience, and how to help your employees find the right "seat on the bus."
You can find more information about Baxter and Brad Howell Ford on their facebook page here and on their website here.
And as always, you can find us over on www.larisonmedia.com
In this episode, we interview Coach Law from IronFists Boxing Club & Learning Center.
We know you'll enjoy this interview with an inspirational entrepreneur. Keep an eye out for the young leaders he is mentoring. Our future looks bright!
On the podcast, the topics we covered include boxing skills, self-respect, self-worth, legacy, consistency, value, and LOVE.
For more information about Coach Law and IronFists Boxing Club & Learning Center, click here.
As always, we can find more about us over at larisonmedia.com
In today's episode, we talk about why finding a niche is the key to small business success.
Read more over on the blog here.
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In this episode, we interview Kokomo Mayoral Candidate Abbie Smith. We ask her about the role of small businesses in communities and then do a deep dive into local Kokomo, IN topics.
To find out more about Abbie Smith, check out:
AbbieForMayor.com
Abbie Smith for Mayor Facebook Page
And as always, you can find more about us over at larisonmedia.com
In this episode, we interview Kokomo Mayoral Candidate Tyler Moore. We ask him about the role of small businesses in communities and then do a deep dive into local Kokomo, IN topics.
To find out more about Tyler Moore, check out:
MooreForKokomo.com
Tyler Moore for Mayor Facebook Page
And as always, you can find more about us over at larisonmedia.com
In this episode, we chat about four perks of social media for you as a small business owner. In today's world, social media is vital when it comes to building your small business' online presence.
Check out more on our blog here.
In this episode, we chat with Lindsey and Dustin Ogle about their entrepreneurial stories. We have an incredible conversation about their continuing journey together owning multiple small businesses.
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For all things Ogle small biz:
Ogle Products
Fade Salon
Sycamore Social Club
The Coterie
In this episode, we take a look at the role of the small business owners' spouse (or partner/significant other) on the entrepreneurial journey. In this interview with Erin Larison, we chat about leadership, communication, support, defining success, and all things small business ownership!
Some of the resources for small business spouses on the episode:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/276449 https://www.lightpassingthrough.com/uncut-truth-wife-entrepreneur/
In this episode, our team sits down with the Boss Man himself. Listen in to learn about Drew Larison, Founder and Creative Director of Larison Media.
On this episode of the podcast, we chat about the importance of self-care in the life of a small business owner.
Check out our blog here.
Other resources for practical self-care tips specific to small business owners can be found here and here.
On this episode of the podcast, we dive into failure. Everyone fails at some point on their journey... but how can you use your failures to propel you towards growth?
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In this episode, we interview Amanda Jones, Design and Website Specialist at Larison Media.
Run, don't walk to Amanda's favorite place to get her favorite sandwich: http://buttermilkkitchen.com/
Billy Cardwell, President of Aurora Financial Strategies, joined us on the podcast today. Listen in on Billy's story, his passion for serving his friends and clients, and his advice for new small business owners.
In this episode, we learn all about the Blue Circle business with the owner, Brandon Pitcher. Brandon believes in sustainable living and education!
On this episode, we interview small business owner, Jaime VerLee. We learn about her small business and along the way, we learn how to take better care of ourselves.
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In today's episode, we introduce you to another squad member here at Larison Media. Say hello to Anne Marie Weimer!
In this episode, we explore what is hiding right in front of you. Your BIGGEST marketing asset already exists and you may not realize it. What is it?
On today's podcast, we talk about how outsourcing your marketing efforts might be a great thing for your small business.
On this episode we are debunking some myths about social media marketing for your small business.
On this episode we discuss how your small business can develop a social media startegy.
Today on the podcast we discuss why having a set of core values is extremely important to your small business.
In this episode, we interview Stephanie Beck, Marketing Director at Community First Bank in Kokomo, Indiana. We discuss what it's like to do marketing for a smaller bank in this modern world.
On this episode we introduce you to a member of our Squad, Anna Butler. Anna is the Community Specialist at Larison Media.
On this episode of the Small Success Podcast, we talk about how important the idea of trust is to your small business.