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Running the Bases with Small Businesses

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I have a passion to work with small businesses and I love baseball - I thought, “Let’s blend them together”. So, Every episode I sit down with local entrepreneurs, business builders and small business owners to talk about their wins and whiffs, their “tools of the trade” and to give actionable tips - you could call them “business signs” to other business-builders.We’ll cover business stats such as Entrepreneurship, Operations, Sales, Digital Marketing, Innovation - Plus a little fun baseball talk.

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United States

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I have a passion to work with small businesses and I love baseball - I thought, “Let’s blend them together”. So, Every episode I sit down with local entrepreneurs, business builders and small business owners to talk about their wins and whiffs, their “tools of the trade” and to give actionable tips - you could call them “business signs” to other business-builders.We’ll cover business stats such as Entrepreneurship, Operations, Sales, Digital Marketing, Innovation - Plus a little fun baseball talk.

Language:

English

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2165578452


Episodes

AJ Titus - Starpoint Brands

5/1/2023
Running the Bases today with AJ Titus, President of Signarama and Starpoint Brands at United Franchise Group. Signarama is the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise. A.J. is the son of United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and grandson of franchise mainstay, Roy Titus. AJ explains how his family started the Minuteman Press franchise 40 years ago and Signorama 37 years ago, and now owns various brands and companies such as shared office space, business brokerage, signage graphics, embroidery, screen printing, food and charcuterie under the United Franchise Group umbrella. He also advises other working parents about staying in touch with their families and shares the lessons he learned from his father about values such as honesty, hard work, and respect. AJ emphasizes the importance of research, passion, and hard work for entrepreneurs looking to enter franchising and reminds us that even small businesses can make a difference in their communities. Key Lessons To learn more about AJ and Starpoint Brands visit: www.starpointbrands.com Grab AJ’s Book - The List: Lessons From a Father Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:00:52:52

Mark Carpenter - Master Storytelling

4/17/2023
Running the Bases today with Mark Carpenter, Chief Storyteller: Helping people teach, lead, sell, and inspire through intentional storytelling for business Today’s guest is a serial storyteller. Growing up he loved humor, telling stories, and exaggerating his real-life experiences as a middle child trying to stand out. He grew up in a home surrounded by books from his English Teacher Mom, which only increased his love of stories. He leveraged his abilities into a marketing communications and public relations career, then later as a college professor and corporate facilitator. Now, he teaches people how to more intentionally tell stories that teach, lead, sell, and inspire to accomplish business and personal goals. He is the co-author of the best-selling book “Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire” and co-creator of the Master Storytelling Workshop. Leveraging a 20-year career in corporate communication and a subsequent 15 years of Corporate facilitating training. When he’s not training, speaking, coaching, or creating new content, he is likely hiking or snowshoeing in the mountains, playing the piano, bragging about his grandchildren, or writing children’s books Key Lessons To learn more about Mark and Storytelling visit: www.master-storytelling.com Check out Mark’s Book Get the FREE eBook HERE The Science Behind Good Storytelling Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:01:02:45

John Jonas - OnlineJobs.PH

4/3/2023
Running the Bases today with John Jonas, Founder and CEO of OnlineJobs.PH Today’s guest is a self-professed “Terrible Employee”, and we can see why. On Monday mornings, when others are brushing their weekends off to get back into the office grind, he is most likely still out in the Mountains in Utah, where he lives with his wife and 5 kids. An extreme sports enthusiast, today’s guest is an avid backcountry skier and mountain biker. His helmet cam videos of him racing down the slopes can give you whiplash from watching. When he’s not on the mountain, you might find him at the Lake - boating, windsurfing, or even flying around with a Jet Pack like Iron Man. He has a lot, a LOT of Time to spend with his family and his hobbies!! He created the world’s largest website for finding Virtual Assistants in the Philippines. His company has over 2 Million resumes, and he currently has over 500,000 employers worldwide. Key Lessons To learn more about John and hiring VA’s visit: https://www.onlinejobs.ph/ One VA Challenge Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Twitter

Duration:00:51:16

Adam Chronister - Enleaf

3/20/2023
Running the Bases today with Adam Chronister: Digital Marketer, Speaker, Investor, and Philanthropist. The 2021 Spokane Washington winner for best SEO Company - the Founder of Enleaf Marketing Adam is a fun and passionate entrepreneur, small business owner, digital marketer, speaker, investor, world traveler, philanthropist, student, husband, father and some might say Fashionista. How many of us have matched clothing or in his case their glasses to their laptops? Hailing from the Great State of Washington, this Spokane business entrepreneur founded his successful digital marketing company in 2009 and has contributed to digital marketing campaigns for some of America’s largest brands including Smiths, The Dallas Fort Worth Airport, and the University of Idaho. His insights and training tools have appeared in Social Media Week, MarketMuse, SEMRush, SERranking,and many more. This hardworking and dedicated entrepreneur is often on the road traveling for speaking engagements or just dedicated travel to see the world. Key Lessons To learn more about Adam and Enleaf visit: www.Enleaf.com Free SERP Preview Tool Headline Analyzer Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:00:58:07

HomeRoots - B2B Online Shopping

2/20/2023
Running the Bases today with Gil Bar-Lev from HomeRoots. Gil Bar-Lev is a serial entrepreneur specializing in e-commerce, technology, and software engineering. He had the opportunity to work for Toys R Us and Amazon, and was awarded the most innovative web store award from Amazon in 2013. Growing up in a family of CPAs, he was always interested in coding and software development, which led him to start the Home Roots platform, a digital B2B wholesale solution. Gil advises entrepreneurs in the DTC and B2B space to have a killer product and invest in marketing to stand out in the competitive market. Key Lessons After attending a trade show in North Carolina, Gil went from a career in e-commerce to creating the HomeRoots platform, a digital B2B wholesale solution. HomeRoots is a platform for small and medium-sized businesses selling furniture and home decor items to enter the American market. It works with factories worldwide to get its products into the US, and then lists them on its platform. These products can then be sold to retailers and end consumers. HomeRoots is a B2B platform that makes it easier for companies to purchase wholesale goods. They have three fulfillment centers in New Jersey, Ohio and LA, and are raising $12 million in new funding. Gil’s thoughts for entrepreneurs To learn more about Gil and HomeRoots visit: https://www.homeroots.co/ Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Follow our guest today at: Facebook LinkedIn

Duration:01:19:13

David Wilde - Wilde One Films

2/6/2023
Running the Bases today with David Wilde, Founder, CEO and Creator of Wilde One Films. David Wild is a digital media producer who has created five feature films, a crime series, and dozens of short films. He began acting in his thirties to meet girls and eventually ended up in London to attend an acting school. He has since learned how to make a movie, from coming up with an idea to doing the marketing work to getting the finance. Now, he is working on a novel based on a movie he produced for the TV series Crime Lord. Very excited about today’s Guest. A TRUE CREATIVE, Our guest today takes our Small Business Genre in a new Space for our Podcast! While he does run a Traditional Digital Media Agency, His PASSION lies with his company Wilde One Films. He has made five feature films, a crime series, and dozens of short films, and he has a novel coming out at the end of the year. His works have been shown on Amazon Prime & Apple TV to name a few. His IMDB Page lists him with 26 Producing Credits, 27 Editing Credits, 25 Writing Credits, 19 Acting Credits and 17 Cinematography Credits. David’s Podcast - Wilde World Watch - Crime Lord Mad World Series Randy’s Favorite Baseball Movies: Bull Durham The Natural Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:01:03:42

Anne Gannon - The Largo Group

2/6/2023
Running the Bases today with Anne Gannon, Principal at The Largo Group. The Largo Group offers innovative solutions to businesses and individuals to meet their accounting and bookkeeping needs. They specialize in monthly bookkeeping, tax services, and business consulting focused on improving efficiencies and the bottom line. Today’s guest grew up playing competitive golf. Raised In Fort Lauderdale, her parents would buy her plane tickets and send her all over the country to play in tournaments. Through this nomadic lifestyle (as she calls it) - she gained a real affection for employees in the hospitality industry. As a teen, she was often at country clubs and courses where she didn’t know many people and the amazing workers at the club were often very kind to her and she gained much appreciation for how hard they worked. She had a very successful golf career as a Student-Athlete, she went on to play 1 year professionally in the LPGA. After realizing playing golf for money wasn’t going to be her forever career - she went back to school earning her Masters in Accounting and becoming a CPA. She spent many years as a successful CPA in large Boston area firms, often sitting in meetings and realizing she didn’t love the impersonal nature of the big Agencies. Her confidence and drive that she learned playing golf kicked in and she left the big agency world - founding her boutique accounting agency in 2015, where she is rewriting some accounting rules. The founder and Principal of the Largo Group - Anne Gannon. To learn more about Anne and The Largo Group visit: https://www.thelargogroup.com/ Things we touched on: Anne’s Book: Shotmaker: An Owner’s Guide to Creating a Winning Business Shotmaker Podcast Free Webinars from The Largo Group Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:00:56:28

Kyle Roof - The Random Show

1/23/2023
Another episode of “The Random Show”! I always appreciate the opportunity to sit down with one of my favorite SEOs, business leaders, and all-around good guy - Kyle Roof. An enjoyable, educational and informative session with a couple of guys intent on business growth, security and spending time with family. Kyle first appeared on the show in June 2021 - a lot has changed in Kyle’s life since then. We catch up on all the good stuff! Some background on Kyle….he’s responsible for developing and implementing all SEO techniques used by the SEO agency High Voltage SEO and the SEO tool PageOptimizer Pro. Kyle is also the co-founder of Internet Marketing Gold, a global community of 3000+ SEO professionals who test and prove cutting-edge SEO techniques. Kyle has been featured in many respected publications and is a regular speaker on SEO and business leadership at conferences worldwide. I hope you enjoy the show - we sure had fun making it happen! A few things we touch on…….. The Algebra of Happiness Vision Boards Ashwagandha Living in Chiang Mai Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Duration:01:28:20

Athelo Group - Athletes Meet Opportunities

1/9/2023
Running the Bases today with Andrew Stallings Founder and President of the Athelo Group. With over 15 years in the arena of sports and entertainment, Stallings has put all of his chips in on the rising tide of sports athletes and properties. With a brevity of knowledge on the brand, property, and media marketing side of sports - Stallings is looking to bring a unique and innovative dialogue to how the evolution of sports can be brought front and center to a whole new audience of consumers. Today’s guest has been quoted as saying “If your Failures are outweighing your successes you’re doing it right”. He’s okay with the word no and has no trouble going after what he wants. A Sports Enthusiast with an incredible Work Ethic, Creativity and Drive, our guest today has a company many people only dream about. On any given day, you can find him at a Nascar Track, at the Beach for a Wind Surfing or Beach Volleyball Competition, or near the ring for a boxing match. He might be at a photo shoot, a media press session, or hosting a day of meetings with prospective partners hoping to work with his vast network of clients and teams. He doesn’t like the word “Agent” and much prefers the word “Management”. Welcome to the show Andrew Stallings, President and Founder the Athelo Group - Where Athletes meet Opportunities. To learn more about Andrew and Athelo Group visit: https://athelogroup.com/ Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Duration:00:59:19

REPOST: Peter's Safaris

12/26/2022
Running the Bases today with Peter Balunek the Founder at Peter’s Safaris - a unique socially conscious luxury safari company that explores fascinating corners of our world. Peter’s Safaris started in 2015 and has grown to spend over 65 weeks on Safari -including locations like Africa, India, and Alaska. Peter shares his experience of his first safari in 2014 - that ultimately changed his life. He returned from that trip and shortly after, started his own safari tour company, taking families and individuals on adventures of a lifetime. But, Peter has built more than just a tour company - he’s built a company that provides a means to make a difference: in the lives of those he travels with, in the countries he visits, and the animals he introduces to the world. It’s a business with a purpose to make a difference. As Peter says - he has a responsibility “To whom much is given, much is expected.” It really is a fascinating show as we explore the journeys and mission of Peter’s Safaris. Learn more about Peter Balunek and Peter’s Safaris at https://peterssafaris.com/ Items of Note from our discussion: Satao Wildlife Foundation Documentary Film - The Third Conflict South African MLB Player - Gift Ngoepe Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

Duration:01:08:31

Ted Kubaitis - SEO Tool Lab

12/12/2022
Running the Bases today with Ted Kubaitis, Founder and CEO of SEO Tool Lab. Ted has innovated software solutions that drive results for over 20 years for companies spanning the globe. Our guest today is quite a rockstar in the Digital Marketing industry. A native of Illinois, he attended the flagship university - the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign. While there, he studied Computer Science and had the opportunity to research at The National Center for Super Computing Applications housed on the Campus. After graduation in 1996, he relocated to Seattle to begin his career with Microsoft. Several years later, he pioneered the market for competitive intelligence analysis and founded QL2 Software. Over 20 years later, his WebQL tool continues to be internationally recognized for data queries. More recently, he has been impacting the SEO world. He is the Creator of the SEO Software Cora. In addition, he travels the world speaking at SEO conferences and on podcasts dispelling numerous SEO myths and educating about scientific, data-driven SEO solutions. To learn more about Ted and Cora Software visit: https://seotoollab.com/cora.html Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Twitter

Duration:01:05:27

James Barrood - Innovation+

11/28/2022
Running the Bases today with James Barrood, Founder and CEO of Innovation+ helping leaders, companies, Higher Ed institutions, and communities grow and drive innovation. “Thoughtfully bringing people together” - Today’s guest has a history of knowing what the next top trend is going to be, and he is an expert in working a room to connect the right people together in support of entrepreneurs and their ideas. He is among the top leaders of the east coast’s innovation ecosystem. For 20-plus years he has helped nurture entrepreneurship, Innovation, and technology in his home state of NJ as well as up and down the East Coast. The entrepreneur gene runs deep in his family, after receiving his MBA from Texas A&M our guest entertained corporate positions but found his calling leading the top-ranked entrepreneurship and innovation center at Farleigh Dickinson University for 17 years. In 2008 he was recognized as one of New Jersey’s “Forty Under Forty Business Achievers” by the New Jersey Business Journal. After his successful run leading the Entrepreneurship Center. He presided over the New Jersey Tech Council where he lead programs that drove connections, funding, and opportunities in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia for thousands of companies, both local and national. In addition, he helped launch the $55 million Tech Council Ventures Fund. He has written articles for Entrepreneur, and Business Insider and frequently speaks at regional and global conferences. He has appeared on MSNBC & ABC as well as many local New Jersey networks. In 2020 he founded Innovation + where he is continuing to cultivate the high-tech ecosystem by engaging the academic and corporate communities, advising companies, and helping startups get funded, grow and scale. To learn more about Jim and Innovation+ visit: http://innovationplus.us/ Book: Art of the Gathering Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:00:46:51

Generate Your Value - The Next Level

11/14/2022
Running the Bases today with Andy McDowell Founder of Generate Your Value. Andy is an Entrepreneur/Small Business Coaching Services Business Owner and Podcaster, and former Aviation Business Leader. And, Andy is our first guest to sing the National Anthem at an MLB Game! Our Guest today says he is an Engineer by trade and a creative by nature! An Aviation Systems expert - Our lifelong Aviation Enthusiast - has an Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech, and a Masters from Georgia State in Computer Information Systems. He spent 27 years working in the Aviation Technology Industry, 22 of which were with Boeing. After a very successful career in the corporate world, flying around the globe working on very high-profile projects such as preparing both the Beijing and the Sochi Airports for the Olympic Games, he took his years of Business and Leadership knowledge to become an entrepreneur - founding his own Small Business Coaching Services Business in the Greater Atlanta Area Generate Your Value Success Coaching offers participants a powerful business coaching process with the powerful, proprietary, Pinnacle Success System™ serving as the foundation. It’s a great show as we explore going out on your own to pursue your passions and create a successful business. To learn more about Andy and Generate Your Value visit: www.generateyourvalue.com Andy’s Podcast: THE GENERATE YOUR VALUE PODCAST Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Duration:00:58:02

Niche Website Builders - For Content Publishers

10/31/2022
Running the Bases today with Mark Mars & Adam Smith of Niche Website Builders. Niche Website Builders is an agency for people who want to create profitable content blogs. They started NWB (literally a few months before the pandemic) because they couldn’t find a service that would fulfill their needs within the website investing space. Together, they created Niche Website Builders, an agency for investors who want to buy and sell blogs. As the largest agency in their space, they’ve grown to £3.3 million (~$4.5 million) in 2021 with a team of 170 in just a few short years. Get ready for an enjoyable edition of the show - and an incredible story of serendipity. As a small business owner, how often have you listened to an industry business podcast, realizing you have the same issues or perhaps some of the answers, or that you think I would just like to connect with the guest? Well, imagine that you did reach out, and then imagine that you and this podcast guest connected, and you realized that the two of you would make a great team to come up with solutions to the issues. You form a company to help other small businesses—and begin with a handful of people—and you begin to grow your business. Then imagine that two years later, you have grown that business into a multi-million dollar, 170+ employee business. Along the way, they've assisted hundreds of other small business owners! Well, our guests today don’t have to imagine any of this, because this is their story! Not only is all that we just mentioned true, but they founded their company in December of 2019, just a few months before the Pandemic. To learn more about Mark & Adam and Niche Website Builders, visit: www.nichewebsite.builders Wales Startup Awards 2022 – Winners Revealed Building Empires 2023 online conference Niche Website Builders Podcast Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow our guest today at: Facebook LinkedIn Youtube

Duration:01:03:31

The Neat Company - Reinventing Bookkeeping

10/17/2022
Running the Bases today with Garrett Baird, from The Neat Company. The Neat Company is reinventing bookkeeping for small business owners. Leveraging their legacy in document scanning and storage, they are making the mundane (but necessary!) steps to manage your company's books and prepare to file taxes simple - nice and Neat. Our Guest today is the former President and CEO at The Neat Company in Philadelphia. He graduated from Cornell and dove into the Web Development and Product Management arenas. Eventually starting his own firm Walletron - after several years he exited and moved to lead the charge at The Neat Company. We explore Garrett’s early jaunts in entrepreneurialism and what it takes to pivot an existing company into a new endeavor in a competitive niche. By 2025, finance and accounting firms will lose 60% of their outsourcing contracts. Outsourced bookkeeping is on the decline because it takes control out of the hands of entrepreneurs. Instead, they should try automated bookkeeping to get a front-row view of their business’s financial health - in comes Neat! To learn more about Garrett and The Neat Company visit: www.neat.com The Neat Mobile App is now available for download from the Apple Store. The Neat financial management platform can be tried for free for 14 days Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Duration:00:46:39

Simon White - Local Blitz Marketing

10/3/2022
Running the Bases today with Simon White, Co-Founder at Local Blitz Marketing in San Diego, California. Simon is an international marketing expert, national speaker, author, real estate investor, and Founder/CEO of Local Blitz Marketing. He has spoken nationally at real estate conferences. His articles can be found regularly in a national real estate magazine. What do you call a British Engineer who crosses the pond to find his way in the tech industry, but realizes his fortune and entrepreneurial spirit really lie in the WIld, Wild West of the California Real Estate Market….. ? Well we call that Today’s Guest. When he is not investing in homes in Southern California he might also be found at Local Blitz Marketing - a digital marketing company he co-founded, or you might find him out hiking with his wife and their furry children. It’s a great show as we learn about Simon and his trek to the US and a fabulous story on how he met his wife! To learn more about Simon and Local Blitz visit: https://localblitz.com/ Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram

Duration:00:36:33

Molly Gebler - The Inn of Chagrin

9/19/2022
Running the Bases today with Molly Gebler, Managing Partner of The Inn of Chagrin. The Inn of Chagrin is a 15-room historic inn located in downtown Chagrin Falls. Recently, the Inn celebrated the renovated rooms designed by ‘Project Runway’ star Chrisitan Siriano. Molly is a LOVER of all things LOCAL - if there was a NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS Award for promoting one’s LOCAL COMMUNITY - our guest would be at the top of the Podium. As the - former Executive Director for the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce - our guest promoted, celebrated, marketed, and worked 80 hours a week championing over 600 local businesses. In addition to her day job she is an entrepreneur herself, co-owner of a cooking school business offering cooking classes for children, She is an Author of 5 Children’s Books celebrating local traditions. She is also An Award Winning Local Documentary Film Maker. For 5 Years, She co-hosted a local Pod-Cast, She is known for her fun take on almost everything with her youtube channel videos she makes with friends and family. She is currently a Managing Partner for the Inn of Chagrin and when she isn’t giving 80 hours a week to the community she is doing her most FAVORITE JOB hanging with her 2 adorable Grandkids - Twins Mary and John. To learn more about Molly and the Inn of Chagrin visit: https://www.innofchagrin.com/ Grove Hill: A True Story (Molly’s Documentary Film) Get Molly’s Children's Books - Here Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram

Duration:01:05:11

REPOST: Traderman Wines

9/5/2022
Running the Bases today with Luke Taylor the CEO & Founder of Traderman Wines - a unique Ohio based wine distributor. Traderman is a privately owned Akron, OH based “boutique” distributor dedicated to selling an excellent variety of wines to restaurants, country clubs and wine shops throughout the state of Ohio. Luke Taylor started Traderman by recognizing the need for a small, focused boutique wine service that bridges the gap between vineyard and consumer. Luke shares his story from Tennis Club owner to a complete pivot to Wine Distribution. His perspective on business and start-up is raw and refreshing. It gets real. “Just because you're selling more, doesn't mean you're making more.” “We sell on potential now, potential doesn't pay the bills, but potential keeps your mood positive. And I, and I think a lot of people look at numbers a little bit too much. You know, we're down 10%, 20% what's happening next month. And I always feel with it. It's not where you're at, where you're going.” Luke has an engaging style and infectious humor - you’ll love his comments and quick quips. I think you’ll love the show! Learn more about Traderman Wines and Wine Distribution in Ohio at http://www.tradermanwines.com/ Learn more about Cork & Fork: A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience Podcast. Learn more about Cork & Taylor Podcast Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Follow Luke Taylor, Traderman Wines, Cork & Fork, Cork & Taylor at: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

Duration:00:41:49

REPOST: Aiko StevenSon - Mika & Milo

8/22/2022
Running the Bases today with Aiko Stevenson the Founder at Mika & Milo - a luxurious children's apparel brand located in Hong Kong. Award-winning cashmere for kids, Mika & Milo was born out of a rich history in textiles: Aiko's family has been working with natural fibers for well over a century. Aiko had a distinguished career in Broadcast Journalism before setting her sights on being an entrepreneur and small business owner. Aiko, who was educated in the United Kingdom, went on to study at Columbia University, The University of Hong Kong and the University of Edinburgh. She then went onto the world of Broadcast Journalism working for the BBC, CNN, CNBC Europe. After a distinguished career in Journalism - she decided to join the family business of sorts - Creating Her Current Passion - the Award Winning Luxury Children’s Clothing Company, named for her own children - Mika & Milo. Aiko is joined by her partner and husband Henry as they share their experiences of starting a children’s luxury brand - cashmere for kids. We talk through the pains of finding the right materials and partners, plus how difficult it is engaging Buyers in a world firmly in the pandemic grasp. We explore the challenges and controversies of operating a textile company with a passion for sustainability and commitment to the environment. The cornerstone of any textile business is the materials that it uses. And at Mika & Milo they believe in using Sustainable Natural materials which do not put any further strain on the planet. It’s an informative show as we explore the process of producing quality wool from goats and creating a durable and luxurious product in cashmere. Come along for the journey! Learn more about cashmere for kids and Mika & Milo at https://mika-milo.com/ Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: Facebook Instagram

Duration:00:44:42

REPOST: Stephen Wible - Credit Suite

8/8/2022
Running the Bases today with Stephen Wible. Stephen is the Director of Business Development for Credit Suite, Inc. – The recognized leader in teaching business owners how to “Build Business Credit” that is NOT tied to your social security number. Stephen is a Marine Corps veteran with a deep background in real estate sales, flipping and property management, print manufacturing, building and obtaining business credit. He has founded and led multiple successful companies and has had as many as 300+ rental properties in his portfolio. Stephen is a public speaker, author of “Business Credit – The Complete Step-By-Step Guide”, trainer, and avid learner. He passionately combines his high energy and business credit knowledge and is a recognized expert in the field. He provides impactful insight into building business credit and obtaining loans for business - teaching and presenting to thousands. We have a great time talking about building your business credit profile, how to build that credit, and look favorable for lenders, creditors, and potential clients. Stephen is a “HUGE” baseball fan and we have some fun talking about the Phillies and their ups and downs. Did you know they started out as “The Quakers”? Get Stephens Book: “Business Credit – The Complete Step-By-Step Guide” Contact Stephen for a FREE Business Credit Consultation You can get a free business credit report at: https://creditsuite.com/report Learn more about Credit Suite and Building Business Credit at https://www.creditsuite.com/contact-us/ Get Local SEO and Digital Marketing information from 38 Digital Market Listen and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Pandora or TuneIn. Follow 38 Digital Market on our Social Accounts: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Instagram Follow our guest today at: LinkedIn

Duration:00:57:42