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The Cell Theatre's Kira Simring and Jonah Levey explain how they operate a successful, creative space and showroom in New York City while staying safe during the pandemic.

A great business idea solves a hole in the marketplace, creating something that solves a problem that no one had previously been able to solve. That is what Shelly Walker, owner of Fairmount Bicycles in Philly did - and it paid off.

Uncovering why you want to start a business or what kind of business you want to start can be as easy as finding something you enjoy and not wanting that to end.

Victoria Gasparro, owner of The Party Nail, shares what it means to not only own a business but to also be the business.

Tim Lo, co-founder of career counseling service, Your Next Jump, knows that developing trust, right off the bat, is essential and his entire business is built off of that foundation.

For Matthew Wong, Co-Founder and CEO of Tea and Milk in NYC, channeling passion into creativity is a core operating principle.

When it comes to addiction and mental health counseling, the responsibilities go far beyond running a successful business.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and this month, we're highlighting the stories of Asian business owners and how their culture has impacted their business owner experience

Maintaining cultural integrity while meeting customer expectations is not easy - it takes work and dedication. Learn how you can strike the balance in this week's episode.

Some industries have higher stakes than others. As someone who deals with the pressure of such a high stakes business - in addition to all of the other elements that go into running a successful operation - Nahuel Hilal, owner of Iris Tattoo, has plenty of insights to share.

From a customer's first interaction on the website, to the class itself, owner and founder, Lindsey Kaalberg, put extreme thought and care into building a memorable experience.

Shawn Walchef, Owner of Cali BBQ & Founder of Cali BBQ Media, talks about what Digital Hospitality is, why it's so important and what steps business owners can take to implement an effective digital strategy.

The Candle Pour's Misty & Dennis Akers share their expertise and help business owners with how they might want to think about staffing and why who you hire is essential to creating an unforgettable experience.

This week we speak to Angela Shen, owner and founder of Savor Seattle, about conscious consumerism, customer service and knowing your limits.

This week we talk with Amanda Scotese, owner and founder of Chicago Detours - a touring company that is always pushing the limits of what is expected to create an unforgettable - and more importantly, irreplicable - experience for their customers.

When you create a business for the community, it's the community that can make you successful-even when you open during a pandemic.

Building a business where people go to feel inspired and confident is much easier said than done. Replicating and franchising that concept, all while making the important things stick, is even harder.

Creating a business isn't always about the endgame of selling a product. For Clinton Jones, owner of Magnum Opus Hair Salon in D.C., it's about creating a cultural exchange.

This week we talk with Jay Stofer, founder and CEO of NYC business, Lockbusters, who knows that his reputation is everything.

Having a product worth waiting in line for is something many business owners aim for - knowing that what you're offering is worth both a consumer's time and money.

Mignon Francois, owner of The Cupcake Collection, discusses pandemic pivots but, more importantly, we hear from her on how she turned a business - started from nothing - into a two location success.