The 217 Business Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ryan Hayden
Robert and Aimee Gooden work together as a husband and wife team on their venture All Angles Solar. In this episode, we discuss how solar can save you money, common misconceptions about the solar industry, how to get sales, working together as a husband and wife team, and more..
You can find out more about All Angles at:Website: https://www.allanglesroof.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/All-Angles-Roofing-103284784874665
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Shelby McDowell had a vision to restore an old building in Mattoon and provide a safe and wholesome place for people to hang out. With the help of her husband (who owns a construction business) and lots of help from her church, she founded the Milk and Honey Coffee House about a month ago and it's stayed busy since day one. In this interview she discusses why she wanted to open a coffee shop, the challenges, where she gets her supplies and learns about coffee, and much more.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milkandhoneycoffeehouse2022
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkandhoneycoffeehouse2022/
Elevate CCIC is a unique program in Mattoon that provides businesses and entrepreneurs with a ton of value:
- A first class working space
- Access to equipment (like a podcast studio and 3d printers) that would cost thousands of dollars to purchase
- Relationships and helps with other business leaders
- Mailboxes and phone service
- Scholarship programs
- Learning opportunities
- Much more
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Carlos Ortega, the Executive Director or Elevate CCIC to talk about all that's available, how it got started, and how it's helped Ryan's business.
Mike Kallis is the owner of Soundsource Music in Mattoon. In this interview, he discusses how he got into the business, the importance of multiple revenue streams, and how to stay relevant in retail and survive the challenges of online shopping. You can find out more about Soundsource here: Website: https://ssminstruments.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsourcemusic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kallis-220b8652/ We discuss the ecwid shopping cart which you can find here: https://www.ecwid.com
Here are some of the takeaways from the interview:
- Tanner started the business with his father as a Sear's Hometown Store in 2017.
- They transitioned to an independent store three years ago.
- The pandemic was really hard on local retails stores like Broadway Home Center.
- Despite it's challenges, starting a local business is worth it because 100% of the profits go to you and your family.
You can find out more about Broadway Home Center here:
- Website: https://www.broadwayhomecenter.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayApplianceHomeCenter
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-kroening-9062b485/
Here are some of the takeaways from the interview:
- Melissa has been in business since 2013.
- She got her start taking portraits for nursing homes. (Don't be afraid to start small)
- She recommends hiring a coach in your industry and making sure your pricing is right.
You can find out more about Studio 21 here:
- Website: https://www.melissamharden.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamharden/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMHardenPaparazzo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-m-harden-b193a193/