Talking Small Biz Interviews

Imagine selling your house and most of your personal possessions, buying a motorhome, and hitting the road to see where life will lead you. Professional photographer Fran Reisner doesn’t have to imagine this as it is exactly what she did.

Yellow Leaf Hammocks is about more than just creating a great product that gives people a great place to relax – they are looking to make a positive impact that benefits a disadvantaged society. With a motto of “Do Good. Relax.” they are a great model for entrepreneurs to learn from.

Best selling author and marketing guru Jim Kukral is passionate about helping small businesses figure out how to get noticed and grow their business. Jim talks about being an entrepreneur, talking at TEDx, and why digital books are the future of publishing in this Talking Small Biz interview.

Marisa Angebranndt is a reluctant entrepreneur. She never had the intention of being self-employed, but when she was laid off she decided to seize the opportunity and see if her baking hobby could become a business. WannaHavaCookie was born and she has been baking little bits of goodness ever since.

With just a great name and a bit of experience as a home brewer, Wesley Keegan has been able to combine America’s love of tailgating with its desire for a satisfying beer.

Justin Labdon got laid off from his corporate job and had lost any desire to find another position in cubicledom. He missed his native Cape Cod and found a way to get back there by combining his entrepreneurial spirit and his newfound desire to bring a little class to beach chairs.

Many successful entrepreneurs have been able to take what they love and make a business out of it. The founders of State Bicycle Co. have successfully done this – taking their love of fixed gear bicycles and turned it into a thriving business.

Beth Allen is on a mission to give women the skills and confidence to tackle do-it-yourself projects around the house. HIP Chicks conducts in-person DIY training, as well as provides online resources, with the intent to teach women to handle repair and improvement projects on their own.

Cindy Pickering identified a need and stepped into fill it. Your Pro Kitchen offers culinary professionals the ability to rent a fully equipped, state approved, commercial kitchen facility, eliminating the hassle and expense of building their own facility.

Strella Social Media is a full-service social media management agency that helps small businesses create, and fully utilize, a social media strategy. This Talking Small Biz interview is with Rachel Strella, owner of Strella Social Media, and we discuss her story and some things she has learned as an entrepreneur.