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Main Street Makers don’t just build businesses — they build communities. From hair salons to construction companies, we spotlight small business owners who are conquering challenges, discovering opportunities, and developing healthy operations. Learn how others are making a profit while also making our neighborhoods more vibrant, connected places to live.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 24 days
Average audio length:
33 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
32 episodes
since March 7, 2025
episodic
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In this episode, we sit down with Ciara Stockeland, founder of Inventory Genius, to talk about why so many business owners chase sales numbers while their actual profit quietly slips away — and what to do about it.Sierra breaks down the mindset shift that changes everything: Success isn't abou…
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Thinking about buying a small business? In this episode we talk with Darah Zeledon, owner of Black Pearl Limousine, a luxury car service and event transportation company, about what it really takes to buy, run, and scale a small business — and grow it over 300% in 10 years.
Darah shares how she an…
Caton Hansen and Brent Skinner are the owners of Skinner Brothers Pool Plastering, a fourth-generation family business with more than 70 years’ experience in the pool construction industry. In this episode, they share how their company grew from 35 projects to 85 in a single year, the challenges of…
Dondre Smith is founder and CEO of Almighty Clothing and a business credit coach at Nav. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his fashion streetwear brand by improving structure and hiring the right support. He breaks down how to outsource, build strong processes, use financing strategically, a…
In this Mother’s Day Special, we highlight stories from past guests Emma Muntunga, Tanya Patterson, Christine Hodge, Terri Courser, Marty McDonald, and Bethany Bayless, who are building businesses while raising families. They share why they started and what continues to drive them forward. From cho…
In this episode, Emma Mutunga shares how she built a residential care home business from scratch with no prior experience, turning her own home into a safe and trusted space for elderly care. She breaks down the realities of starting in a highly regulated industry — from licensing and startup costs…
In this episode, Tanya Patterson, owner of Patterson Investments, shares how she transitioned from high tech into real estate and built a thriving business through referrals and word of mouth. She also breaks down different paths in real estate — from sales to property management — and explains how…
Does building a brand ever feel elusive? Learn how to develop one that both reflects your passion and attracts and retains your target audience. In this episode, Bethany Bayless of Wildwind Lane shares her journey of transforming her business through strategic branding and diversification.
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In this episode, Nav’s CEO and co-founder Levi King shares his extensive small business experience, detailing how he built his first business from scratch and the critical role that business credit played in his success. He discusses the challenges he faced, including navigating business credit iss…
In this episode, entrepreneur and business coach Terri Couser shares her journey from foster care to successful business owner. She emphasizes the importance of “doing it ugly,” not waiting for perfection, and showing up authentically. Terri's candid insights on the power of testimonials and t…
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