Making It In Asheville

Asheville Daily | Episode 6: Launching 1% for Asheville + Grant Opportunities for Local Businesses In today’s episode, host Tony Ubertaccio highlights the new 1% for Asheville campaign, an inspiring initiative where Asheville businesses pledge 1% of their sales for November and December to support local hurricane relief efforts. Spearheaded by Eric Fabian of Sour House, this campaign unites businesses across sectors in giving back directly to the community. Key topics covered: 1% for Asheville Campaign (00:55) A breakdown of how this initiative works, the importance of contributing 1% of sales versus profits, and the impact this has on local businesses and community resilience. Opportunities for Business Owners (03:08) Insights into how local businesses can get involved in 1% for Asheville and leverage the campaign for community connection and customer engagement. Grant Funding for Asheville (05:01) Updates on available grants from Visit Asheville, Mountain BizWorks, and the Asheville Chamber, with details on the Chamber’s upcoming Craft Your Commerce program for Western North Carolina businesses. Tune in to learn more about supporting Asheville’s recovery efforts and hear the latest on community resources and upcoming events for business owners. For full show notes, visit: makingitinasheville.com/daily.

Asheville Daily | Episode 7: Strategic Choices for Asheville Business Owners Post-Hurricane In today’s Halloween episode of the Asheville Daily, host Tony Bertaccio explores two decision-making frameworks to help local business owners navigate choices in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Tony shares practical tools to weigh options, from financial moves to new business strategies. Key topics covered: For full show notes and more resources, visit: https://makingitinasheville.com/daily. Links:

Asheville Daily | Episode 8: Why Email is Asheville's Biggest Untapped Asset for Local Businesses In today’s episode of the Asheville Daily, host Tony Ubertaccio dives into one of the most valuable yet underused tools for local businesses—email marketing. As Asheville rebuilds, Tony shares why building and nurturing an email list is critical for customer communication and business recovery. Key Topics Covered: The Power of Email Over Social Media:Crafting Effective Emails:Cross-Promotion with Other Local Businesses:Getting Started & Growing Your List: For full show notes and more resources, visit https://makingitinasheville.com/daily. Links: Mountain Magic Gift Guidehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DBrLFu9pQv7/

Asheville Daily Podcast | Episode 7: Musicians Rally for Asheville’s Recovery In this episode of the Asheville Daily, host Tony Ubertaccio dives into the powerful ways Asheville’s music community is stepping up for post-Hurricane Helene recovery. From major benefit concerts to local collaborations, Asheville’s musicians are making an impact where it counts. Key topics covered: “Cardinals at the Window” Compilation:John Charles Dwyer’s "Heavy Feathers":https://youtu.be/S3UYxdepB_w?si=QdGZkAZm8KZlm6q0How to Support Local Artists: For full show notes and more resources, visit: https://makingitinasheville.com/daily

Asheville Daily | Episode 6: Where to Find Open Businesses, Resources for Owners & Asheville's Road to Recovery In this episode of the Asheville Daily, host Tony Ubertaccio continues the conversation on Asheville’s progress post-Hurricane Helene. He covers which businesses are open, which resources are available for visitors, and practical advice for business owners looking to get back on track. Key topics covered: Exploring What’s Open: From the Asheville Airport to Wrong Way River Lodge, Tony shares key updates on businesses, parks, and restaurants open to visitors and locals. He highlights Explore Asheville’s comprehensive list of open and closed spots, perfect for planning a visit. Supporting Local Business from Afar: Discover “Love Asheville from Afar,” a program allowing patrons to buy gift cards and donate to over 600 Asheville businesses, along with the “Always Asheville Fund” providing emergency grants to small businesses. Critical Website Updates for Businesses: Tony emphasizes the importance of accurate online information for businesses. He shouts out Alyssa Phillips of Amped Design, who offers website support for affected businesses to improve communication and customer engagement. Looking Ahead: Tony teases new collaborative projects in Asheville aimed at supporting local businesses and enhancing revenue opportunities as the community rebuilds. Reach out to hello@makingitinasheville.com for support. For full show notes and more resources, visit: https://makingitinasheville.com/daily Time Stamps and Notes: Asheville Update (00:00 - 01:54) Openings and Closures (01:54 - 02:48) Supporting Asheville Businesses (02:48 - 05:26) Importance of Online Presence (05:26 - 07:25) Call for Collaboration (07:25 - 09:22)

Asheville Daily | Episode 5: How Open is Asheville Really? Navigating Water Safety & Local Business Recovery In this episode of the Asheville Daily, host Tony Ubertaccio explores the theme of “openness” as Asheville recovers from Hurricane Helene. Tony breaks down key questions around what it means to be “open” for business in Asheville right now and shares insights on the current state of water safety and infrastructure repair. Key topics covered: Business Openings and Closures:Water Quality and Testing Updates:Visitor Support vs. Staying Away:Upcoming Listening Session: For full show notes and more resources, visit: makingitinasheville.com/daily. Links: Water Testing Info:Asheville.gov/service/water-quality-advisories

Asheville Daily | Episode 4: The Power of Listening & Practical Email Tips for Overwhelmed Business Owners In this episode of the Asheville Daily, host Tony Ubertaccio reflects on the importance of listening during times of recovery and shares a beautiful quote from the West Asheville Yoga community that speaks to the tension between moving forward and taking the necessary time to heal. Key topics covered: Business Listening SessionThe Gift of ListeningInbox Overload SolutionsUpcoming Content For full show notes and more resources, visit: makingitinasheville.com/daily. Request: Mission Health ResponseGeneral Content About the Asheville Daily Podcast The Asheville Daily podcast shares daily updates and reflections on the local business community. Hosted by Tony Ubertaccio, this podcast is your go-to for stories and news that matter to Asheville. Got a story or request? Reach out via email at hello@makingitinasheville.com or DM us on Instagram @makingitinasheville.

The AVL Daily | Episode 3: Local Business Recovery & Resources After Hurricane Helene In today’s episode of the Asheville Daily podcast, host Tony Ubertaccio shares updates on the local business community as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. We dive into the story of Rockgeist, a local bikepacking gear company that experienced 5 feet of flooding. Tony shares a personal encounter with Rockgeist’s owner, Greg, and the challenges of keeping a business afloat post-disaster. Key topics: Rockgeist’s Flood RecoveryDisaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)des.nc.govAsheville Business Recovery CenterBusiness Listening Session For full show notes, visit: makingitinasheville.com/daily Links: Rockgeist Flood Recovery FundSupport RockgeistDisaster Unemployment AssistanceVisit DESBusiness Recovery CenterAsheville Chamber of Commerce Info About the Asheville Daily Podcast The Asheville Daily podcast delivers local news, updates, and stories impacting the Asheville business community. Hosted by Tony Ubertaccio, this daily podcast is your go-to for all things Asheville. Got a story to share or know a business in need? Email us at hello@makingitinasheville.com or DM us on Instagram @makingitinasheville.

Daily Asheville Business Updates | October 22 In today's episode, we bring you the latest updates on the impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville’s business community. Highlights include: Downtown Open Doors EventBiltmore Estate ReopeningWater Restoration MilestoneKickstarter SuccessPro Bono Design Support For complete show notes, visit: makingitinasheville.com/daily. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share! We’ll be back tomorrow with more Asheville business updates. Links & Resources: Downtown Open Doors EventBiltmore Estate ReopeningAsheville Arts Flood Collection Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashevilleflood/the-asheville-artists-flood-collectionAmp’d Design by Alyssa Phillipshttps://www.ampddesigns.com/helene-update ##About Making It In Asheville Making It In Asheville is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing business stories and news with Asheville's business owners, fans, and entrepreneurs. We dive into the latest developments and highlight the local community’s resilience and creativity. Have a story or news tip? Reach out to us at hello@makingitinasheville.com or DM us on Instagram at @makingitinasheville.

The Asheville Daily: A Podcast of Hope and Strength Three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville and Western North Carolina, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. As roads closed and trees fell, neighbors rallied, chainsaws roared, and our community began the long process of recovery. Amid the challenges, there’s been a surge of hope, resilience, and togetherness that can’t be ignored. In this new series of Making It In Asheville, we’re shifting our focus to daily episodes that shine a light on the incredible efforts of local businesses, community members, and organizations working to rebuild Asheville stronger than ever. Hosted by Tony Ubertaccio, this podcast will cover stories of resilience, uplifting news, and the promising initiatives taking place across our city. Over the next two months (or more), tune in every day to hear the good news from Asheville—stories of businesses reopening, fundraising efforts, and the inspiring ways our community is coming together to rise above the challenges. For more information and daily updates, visit: https://makingitinasheville.com What to Expect: Subscribe to Making It In Asheville for daily stories of hope and rebuilding, as we document our city’s journey toward recovery. Together, we’ll highlight the best of Asheville as it moves forward. Follow us on: https://instagram.com/makingitinashevillehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Learn more about our host and sponsor: Making It In Ashevillehttps://makingitinasheville.comShackpropertieshttps://shackproperties.com

A Special Announcement: Daily Good News Podcast for Asheville | Making It In Asheville On this special episode of the Making It In Asheville podcast, we reflect on the past three weeks since Hurricane Helene struck Asheville and Western North Carolina. With major changes and challenges impacting our community, there’s also a lot of hope emerging from the way we’ve come together. In response to the incredible resilience and solidarity shown, we are launching a brand-new initiative. For the next two months, Making It In Asheville will host a daily podcast series focused on the good news, positive initiatives, and inspiring efforts that are helping rebuild our community. We’ll continue interviewing local leaders and entrepreneurs, while also highlighting businesses reopening, fundraising efforts, and stories of hope and recovery in the wake of the storm. Starting next week, tune in every day to hear uplifting stories of how Asheville is rising stronger than ever. For complete show notes and to follow along with this new project, visit: https://MakingItInAsheville.com Timestamps: https://www.shackproperties.com/ If you found this episode inspiring, please like, comment, and share! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more updates on Asheville’s recovery efforts and local business news. About Making It In Asheville Making It In Asheville is a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to telling the stories of Asheville’s artists, entrepreneurs, and makers. We explore how people are leveraging their passions to thrive in the local community. Want to recommend a guest? Visit: https://MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Follow us on: https://instagram.com/makingitinashevillehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Interested in marketing help for your business? Learn more about how Making It Creative supports passionate small business owners by enhancing their sales and communication strategies: https://www.makingitcreative.com

Mountain BizWorks’ Disaster Recovery Efforts: What Now? | MIIA x MBW In the wake of Hurricane Helene, businesses across Asheville and Western North Carolina have faced devastating losses, including the destruction of over 100 bridges and significant road closures. Since launching the WNC Strong Helene Business Recovery Fund, Mountain BizWorks has received over 425 applications requesting more than $28 million in recovery loans and grants, with the goal of raising $50 million to support affected businesses. The question on everyone’s mind is: What now? This episode dives into that very question, covering the available resources, funding options, and long-term recovery strategies for small businesses in our community. For complete show notes, visit: https://makingitinasheville.com/episode/138 Timestamps: Key Resources Mentioned: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/ If you found this video helpful, please like, comment, and share! Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more updates on Asheville’s business community. Your support helps us spread the word about recovery efforts and shines a light on Asheville’s makers. About Making It In Asheville Making It In Asheville is a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to telling the stories of Asheville’s artists, entrepreneurs, and makers. We explore how people are leveraging their passions to thrive in the local community. Want to recommend a guest? Visit: https://MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Connect with us on: https://instagram.com/makingitinashevillehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Interested in marketing help for your business? Learn more about how Making It Creative supports passionate small business owners: https://www.makingitcreative.com

There's Always Money In The Banana Stand Strategy For notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/137 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do? Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com

10 Steps to a Quick and Successful Podcast Launch For notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/136 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do? Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com

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Let's peek behind the Banana Stand Curtain For notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/134 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do?.Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com

Training #1: Welcome to The Entire Entrepreneur System... is leaked. For notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/133 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Music by Commonwealth Choir (http://www.commonwealthchoir.com) ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do? Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com

Shaking the Dust and Setting the Stage For links to The Entire Entrepreneur and for other notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/132 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is the coaching and consulting business that powers the Making It in Asheville Podcast. I am dedicated to working with small business owners and leaders who are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them level in all aspects of their work and life. Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com

Asheville Business Resources For links to all of the (50 or so) resources mentioned and for notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/131 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Music by Commonwealth Choir (http://www.commonwealthchoir.com) ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com

Episode Notes For links to content and notes from this episode, visit our show notes page https://makingitinasheville.com/130 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinasheville) and/or share this episode with a friend! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Music by Commonwealth Choir (http://www.commonwealthchoir.com) ======== About Making In In Asheville ======== Welcome to Making It in Asheville —a podcast, blog, and community dedicated to sharing behind-the-scenes stories of the many incredible artists, entrepreneurs, and, well, ‘makers’ in Asheville. Our mission is to normalize the many ways there are to leverage your own curiosity, passion, art, and entrepreneurial drive so that you can "make it" in Asheville. Our interviews uncover how and why folks in Asheville are excelling at what they do and share some valuable insight along the way. To recommend an interviewee, visit: https://www.MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@makingitinashevilleInstagram:https://instagram.com/makingitinashevilleLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/making-it-in-asheville Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here: https://www.makingitcreative.com