Small Business Origins
Small Business Origins is an engaging podcast series that delves deep into the heart of American entrepreneurship. Every week, our host, John the Marketer, provides an intimate look into the journeys of entrepreneurs and small businesses across the nation, giving listeners a taste of the hard work, passion, and resilience behind every successful enterprise. Our content ranges from stories of quaint 'mom and pop' shops to those of thriving million-dollar companies, highlighting the diverse spectrum of business landscapes in America. Each episode explores the 'why' behind what these businesses do, uncovering their origins, challenges, triumphs, and the dreams that fuel them. It's not just about business; it's about the human spirit that dares to dream and turn those dreams into reality. The theme of the podcast is to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, to inspire through real-life examples of grit and determination, and to showcase the stories that often go untold, but form the backbone of American economy. **The views expressed here are solely representative of those stating their opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of John Kelley or Beefy Marketing. Small Business Origins invites guests to speak of their experience and offer personal opinions on a range of topics, none of which is censored or scripted. Nothing expressed in any episode should be taken as advice for any subject including financial decisions, medical decisions, or life choices. Please consult an appropriate expert if you have questions regarding any topic discussed on the show.**
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Mastering Your Minutes feat. Alexis Haselberger: Time Management and Productivity Coach
This episode of the Small Business Origins podcast features guest Alexis Haselberger, a time management and productivity coach from San Francisco. She shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship and coaching, as well as advice for improving efficiency, prioritization, planning, focus, and more. You'll hear all ab
Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome: An Approach to Entrepreneurial Success featuring Tiago Fiara, Solopreneur, Business Coach, and Consultant.
This episode we speak with Tiago Fiara, a solopreneur, business coach, and consultant from Portugal. Hear Tiago's journey from working at Google to becoming an entrepreneur, the common traps entrepreneurs fall into, and advice for starting and growing a business. Main Discussion Points: - Leaving corporate jobs to purs
Building Abuse-Free Zones: Security Solution for All Spaces featuring Sabrina Osso with OSSO Safe
This episode of Small Business Origins features Sabrina Osso, the founder of OSSO Safe, an organization working to prevent domestic violence through education and technology. The conversation covers Sabrina's childhood experiences with domestic violence, the inspiration behind starting OSSO Safe, and details on their c
No Money Down: Chris Joyce's Secret to Starting Businesses featuring Chris Joyce with Gusher
This podcast episode features entrepreneur Chris Joyce discussing his company Gusher, which helps founders build startups without needing external funding. He provides insight into leveraging "sweat equity" and performance-based partnerships to get ideas off the ground. Gusher is a facilitator for startups, without a b
The Educational Accountant: Learning to Minimize Your Tax Bill featuring David Encarnacion with Daycare AccountingPRO
This episode of the Small Business Origins podcast features guest David Encarnacion, the founder of Day Care Accounting Pro. They discuss David's journey into entrepreneurship, from working various jobs like driving a cab and bartending while attending college, to becoming a stockbroker and eventually an accountant foc
Scaling Your Entrepreneurial Mindset featuring Kat Polsinelli with Agent Services Plus
This episode of Small Business Origins features Kat Polsinelli, founder of Agent Services Plus and host of the "A Real Chat with Kat" podcast. They have an insightful conversation about Kat's origin story, from getting pregnant at 16 and overcoming an abusive relationship, to finding purpose in entrepreneurship and coa
