Main Street Entrepreneur: Page 2

Thought Leaders

How This Immigrant Founder and 'Shark Tank' Star is Changing How Kids Wash Their Hands

Here are the three lessons Shubham Issar has learned from building SoaPen.

Thought Leaders

How This Former Investment Banker Tapped into 5,000-Year-Old Skincare Traditions to Start His Own Brand

As Neel Patel builds his skincare brand Après Pacific, here are three lessons he has learned along the way.

Thought Leaders

How Feeling Excluded as a Child Drove this Entrepreneur to Start Her Own Company

Amanda Ealla's own childhood experiences of feeling like she didn't belong drove her to start ISH Dolls. Here are three lessons she's picked up on the journey of starting her own business.

Thought Leaders

How This Founder Is Challenging Us to Unlearn Toxic Expectations When it Comes to Beauty

Priyanka Ganjoo is on a mission to challenge our relationship with makeup.

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.

Business News

The Beauty of Patiently Developing Brand Awareness

Business owner Kristin Near's successful strategy has sparked stellar customer referrals and online reviews, keeping her in business for eight years and counting.

Growing a Business

Business Owners Make a Strong Case for Responding to Online Reviews

In this episode, hear from several business owners about how they use online reviews to strengthen their business practices, boost morale, and encourage customers to return again and again.

Growing a Business

Duran's is the Best Prescription for a New Mexican Food Craving

Duran Central Pharmacy has been around more than 80 years, but it's more than just a place to pick up a prescription.

Growing a Business

Building an Emotionally-Invested Customer Base

Combining his passions for dogs and art, Josh White has created a unique dog grooming salon that keeps customers coming back

Money & Finance

Why Customer Communication Makes a Difference During Inflation

When raising prices becomes necessary as inflation continues, a business owner's best course is to be direct and honest with customers. Here's why.

Leadership

Going Back to School for a Really Good Beer

Farm Ale Brewing keeps things small and local to insure the highest quality ingredients, while supporting other local businesses in the area, and hiring employees for their potential, not necessarily their experience.

Leadership

Aligning Brand Evolution with Tradition

Join the celebrated winery Cakebread Cellars in this episode to learn about developing workplace culture, hiring practices, and implementing team values in business.

Starting a Business

Stellar Customer Service Starts with the Hiring Process

Robert Meir, general manager of Mediterranean restaurant CALA, discusses how he is building the team he credits with being ambassadors for the restaurant's values.

Business News

Build the Plane as You're Taking Off

In this episode, hear Felix and Felipe of Juicy Leaf divide and conquer strategy that has made their boutique plant company a leader in the LA scene, and the challenges they've faced along the way.

Social Media

The Key to Engaging Your Customer Base

Marketing expert Elizabeth Sexton shares how Aligned Modern Health, the multi-location holistic wellness business, manages their online presence while subtly showing their customers the power of online reviews.