Behind The Review: Page 4

Growing a Business

How to Turn a Neutral Business Space Into a Neighborhood Gem

Think Greek in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is an award-winning restaurant whose customers return for both the food and the community. Read how this food truck turned brick and mortar uses creativity to find success.

Growing a Business

How Adela's Country Eatery Makes Big Waves and Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat

Located in a strip mall in Oahu, Hawaii, Adela's Country Eatery has grown a name for itself beyond its small takeout counter, winning the #5 spot on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat.

Growing a Business

The Biggest Small Business Lessons Learned From Owners and Reviewers

Behind the Review celebrates 100 episodes of small business experience, talking about everything from review response to great customer service, to hiring and firing employees.

Growing a Business

How Dogpatch Games Wrote the Rulebook for Tabletop Gaming Customer Service

In this episode, hear how Shannon Newton used customer service and event planning to turn Dogpatch Games into a community staple — and more than a board game store.

Resumes & Interviewing

Putting You in Your Business

Small business owners know that they put their heart and soul into their businesses, but how much of their own personality should shine through?

Growing a Business

The Impact of Adding a Personal Touch

Reputation is important for any business, and especially so when selling through an online platform only.

Growing a Business

Expecting the Unexpected in Small Business Expansion

First, build—then, expand. Most small business owners dream that their business will become successful enough for them to open another location; that dream came true for Candle Pour owners Misty and Dennis Akers.

Social Media

Behind the Reviewers: What Makes a Reviewer Tick?

In this episode, Emily Washcovick, Yelp's Small Business Expert, takes a look at the whys and hows of reviewing from the reviewer's perspective.

Growing a Business

Building Community and Creating Repeat Customers in the Fitness Industry

With a team of instructors who focus on personalized experiences, Chrome Cycle has built a community of loyal customers.

Social Media

The Recipe For Making a Customer For Life: Personalization, Quality, and Care

In this episode, hear how Tina, owner of Boite de Fleurs, overcame the pandemic hitting right as she opened her store and how she uses social media to draw in her clientele.

Leadership

Infusing Family Recipes with Innovative Dining

Chef Jason Helfer has created an employee culture at his family restaurant, Peasant Village, that shines through in the elevated customer service they provide.

Thought Leaders

By Women, For Women: A Space To Build Your Career

With the goal of supporting women in their career journeys, Cate Luzio founded Luminary, a professional education and networking platform.

Growing a Business

San Angelo is Sweet on This Unique Donut Shop

Ash Cordona never thought he'd own a donut shop, after years in trucking and transportation, but when an opportunity to buy Donutopia fell into their laps, he and his wife Sophea jumped at the chance to own a small business.

Science & Technology

Leveraging Technology for a Better Consumer Experience

Technology can be a tricky thing for a small business. Used correctly, technology can increase revenue and streamline operations.

Leadership

Great Customer Service is Always On Tap at San Angelo Brewpub

Brandon Gardner has a long history in customer service, so it made perfect sense to use that expertise when he bought SoCo Taphouse in San Angelo, Texas in 2015.