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Building Community Beyond the Ink from 2021-12-13T21:54:30
Learn how a favorite body modification studio in Columbus got its start as we meet with the owner of Evolved Body Art, Nick Wolak. After developing a talent for tattooing and piercing during his ti...
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No Cookie Cutter Approaches from 2021-12-13T21:53:43
We spoke with Jenny Saunders, CEO of FCBank, on how their traditional core values help to promote integrity and character in every interaction with both their customers and employees. Listen to how...
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Building Your Media Presence from 2021-06-28T16:56:30
As an award winning journalist who decided to open his own consulting firm in the midst of a pandemic, Scott Light has unique insight into what it takes to engage with the media. Join us as we talk...
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What We’ve Learned from COVID from 2021-03-02T20:51:14
We sat down with Lori Wengerd, the owner and president of Home Care Assistance a 2018 Torch Award recipient, to discuss how COVID-19 changed the in-home care industry, what we've learned from this ...
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The Importance of Business Trust from 2021-03-02T15:12:52
Join us as we have a conversation with Steve Lekas, cofounder and CEO of Branch Insurance about how important Trust is when it comes to business. Branch was a 2020 Torch Award for Ethics recipient ...
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Tips to Shop Online Safely from 2021-01-05T20:15:52
We had the opportunity to sit down with Connie Matthews, founder and owner of Reynon Educational Services and Training, and discuss cyber security. 2020 threw plenty of curveballs our way but most ...
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A Conversation with SBA and BBB from 2020-09-23T12:54:43
Listen in as Everett Woodel Jr. the U.S. Small Business Administration Columbus District Director and Kip Morse the President&CEO of BBB serving Central Ohio as they discuss how BBB and SBA have be...
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Partnering to Help Small Businesses from 2020-03-10T14:31:35
Small businesses are a driving force in Columbus, and no one knows this more than U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). We were thrilled to have Everett Woodel, Jr., the District Director of SB...
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The Impact of Small Businesses from 2019-12-16T16:30:14
Nevin Bansal, founder of Small Biz Cares, dropped by our studio to impart wisdom on how small businesses can have a large impact on their communities and how Small Biz Cares December Community Serv...
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Pitching with Purpose from 2019-12-06T15:03:31
Paul Proffitt, founder of Sundown Group, stopped by our office to chat with us about what makes the perfect pitch and to discuss how Sundown Group is a partner for BBB's Ignite! Pitch with Purpose ...
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The Value of Employee Input from 2019-08-08T18:02
We chatted with Scott McComb, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Heartland Bank, about how valuable employee input can be to help businesses be more trustworthy. Our Torch Award for Ethics are...
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How To Tell Your Story from 2019-07-06T19:35:29
We had the chance to sit and talk with Barry Chandler, Co-Founder of Storyforge, about how branding is changing from selling to storytelling. He gave us insight into how to tell your brand's story ...
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The Growth Multiplier Movement from 2019-05-30T15:07:01
We were lucky enough to have two experts on the Growth Multiplier Movement stop by and tell us their story. Paul Fuller is the Chief Growth Officer at Floriss Group and a leader in the Growth Multi...
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Planning A Successful Fundraiser from 2019-01-16T17:54:15
Executive Director of Central Ohio Youth for Christ Scott Arnold has years of experience running a non-profit, and engaging potential sponsors and supporters in the mission. Scott gives his insight...
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What are the Benefits of being an Employee-Owned Business? from 2018-11-07T15:35:08
Kenneth Anders, founder of Kenneth's Hair Salons&Day Spas, tells his story - and how it motivated him to transition into an employee-owned business model. This episode defines what it means to be a...
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Business Scams from 2018-10-02T13:29:32
Kip Morse, President and CEO of your BBB Serving Central Ohio, gives examples of prevalent scams that often target Central Ohio business owners and employees. Learn what to look for, ways to protec...
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What Is Conscious Capitalism? from 2018-08-28T14:24:23
Haley Boehning is the co-founder and principal at Storyforge, and the vice chair of Conscious Capitalism Columbus. Haley dives into the philosophy of Conscious Capitalism, why the world needs consc...
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Connecting With Media from 2018-07-31T14:20:50
Karina Nova is an Emmy winning journalist serving as the weekend anchor and a general assignment reporter for 10TV News. During this episode, Karina gives examples of what makes a good and bad medi...
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Creativity and Coffee from 2018-07-02T17:30:01
Twin passions for coffee and entrepreneurship have driven Greg Ubert’s career for 25 years. As the owner of Crimson Cup Coffee&Tea, Greg speaks to the importance of thinking beyond a retail coffee ...
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Story of a Startup from 2018-06-11T12:38:05
Two years ago, Jered Seibert with Warrior Wear left a lucrative career in mutual funds sales to pursue a business out of a passion. Jered describes his journey to creating men's yoga clothes and fu...
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Establishing a Personal Brand from 2018-05-01T14:10:59
Mike Rudd, partner with Hutchison Media Consultants and creator of Hashtag 59, discusses how to create and maintain an authentic personal brand both online and in the community. Mike gives takeaway...
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Servant Leadership from 2018-04-09T15:23:48
Shannon Lee, the Executive Director of Relā, defines"Servant Leadership"and how leadership training can make all types of professionals lead better, happier lives both at home and in the office. Th...
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Building Strategic Partnerships from 2018-03-13T12:57:04
Hillary Bates, Strategic Partnership Director with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is responsible for the Zoo's corporate sponsorship strategy, business development, partner activation and more. On ...
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Create Your Own Podcast from 2018-02-20T16:15:46
Learn the basics to creating your own podcast from Brett Johnson, owner of Circle270Media Podcast Consultants and the local sales manager with North American Broadcasting Company. Brett discusses a...
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Finding Work-Life Balance from 2018-01-23T13:58:42
Justin Moodley is a marketing strategist at LASANAN, a digital agency located in Columbus, Ohio, and a father of two. In this episode, we dive into work-life balance strategies that both entreprene...
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Traditional Media in a Social Media World from 2017-12-13T18:40:28
Jim Pontius, owner of Hutchison Media Consultants, has a history working with traditional media in Central Ohio. Jim talks about the"pillars of advertising", many of his marketing influences and th...
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Holiday Giving from 2017-11-21T16:24:27
Beth Fetzer-Rice is the Executive Director of The Homeless Families Foundation, a Columbus, Ohio charity founded in 1986. With #GivingTuesday and the holiday season right around the corner, Beth sp...
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Breaking Expectations In Your Industry from 2017-11-09T15:03:30
Chad Silverstein founded Choice Recovery, a collections agency, in 1997, and [re]start, LLC in 2014. As a 2016 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Recipient, Chad dives into what it takes to tackle negativ...
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Creativity and Technology from 2017-10-26T15:30:26
Joey Thomas, owner of Thomasonian Media, LLC explains how technology and creativity can go hand-in-hand to tell a story. Joey encourages all entrepreneurs to let their personality show through soci...
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Utilizing Small Business Resources from 2017-10-11T19:38:14
Betty Clark, owner of CPMedia&Marketing Services, talks about her entrepreneurial journey through the last 25 years - including firsts, mistakes and resources that have helped along the way. Learn ...
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The Importance of Mentorship from 2017-09-26T14:57:37
JJ Rodeheffer is one of the entrepreneurs behind Zipline Logistics, a third party logistics firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and a 2016 BBB Torch Award for Ethics recipient. JJ explains the imp...
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Social Responsibility from 2017-09-13T15:24:13
Alex Traxler owns Griffen Hollow Studio, a woodworking company founded in 2012 with the mission of offering professional quality craftsmanship at industry disrupting pricing while pushing eco-frien...
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Creating a Strong Company Culture from 2017-08-22T17:13:38
Bobbi Custer, a 2017 recipient of BBB’s Spark Award, owns The Spotted Cow, a coffee shop with the mission to grow the skills of individuals both typical and with disabilities in quality, service an...
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Diversity in Business from 2017-08-08T16:00:41
Lubna Najjar, founder of Columbus-based IL Moda and Lubna Designs Inc., is an accomplished Jordanian American fashion designer. She has been featured on Good Morning America, in The Huffington Post...
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BBB Sparkcast: Episode 00 from 2017-08-01T15:03:56
Learn more about BBB Serving Central Ohio's new podcast, BBB Sparkcast, where you can hear from local entrepreneurs firsthand. In our first episode, BBB's President and CEO Kip Morse explains how t...
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