Best Baltimore Small Business Podcasts (2024)

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How to get more 5 star reviews for your company 34:08

8M ago34:08

34:08

We know that the review rating of your company is more important than almost any other thing when a client is choosing us for goods and services. It's more visible than our signs out front or maybe even our ad campaigns. But how do we get good ones? How do we handle bad ones? Do we just sit back and passively wait for reviews to happen to us? In th…

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Houscall Pro Episode - How a great CRM can help your company 31:44

9M ago31:44

31:44

We hear Roland’s story of going from a poker player to a scuba instructor, to a business owner, and then to the tech field. He’s the co-creator of Houscall Pro, a CRM that is helping thousands of small businesses manage their companies from anywhere. Houscall Pro has offered our guests a discount use this link to access it! Connecting with Roland R…

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Leading Yourself 29:34

9M ago29:34

29:34

You can't run your team on empty. How do you keep from burning out as a small business leader? Do you have a plan? What if you could pour into yourself in a way that overflows to your team? Connecting with Nate and Ryan: Atlas Website: www.atlaspillars.com Nate's Email: nathan@atlaspillars.com Ryan's Email: ryan@atlaspillars.com Check out our YouTu…

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Company Culture Episode 29:22

10M ago29:22

29:22

In this episode, we talk about company culture and how we implement systems to drive it in each of our businesses. Great company culture isn't rocket science, but it does take intentionality. We promise that if you invest in your teams, it will pay off in the long run. And while your competitors are complaining about not being able to find good emp…

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Teaching Entrepenureship 47:26

10M ago47:26

47:26

Our guest is Kevin Flumer, a UMBC professor who teaches entrepreneurship principles to students here in Maryland. What makes him so great is how well he knows the fundamentals of good business because he lived it! From running a paper route and starting a non-profit to buying and selling businesses including the positives and negatives of working w…

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Caroline Sisson - Brand Manager @ Heavy Seas Beer 43:53

11M ago43:53

43:53

In this episode, we checked in with Caroline Sisson, Heavy Seas Beer's brand manager. She's also the daughter of Hough the founder. We talked about the business of beer, branding, and how to point an already successful company in the right direction for a new generation. Connecting with Caroline & Heavy Seas Caroline Sisson - caroline@hsbeer.com He…

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The Ambrose Funeral Home Episode 30:36

12M ago30:36

30:36

Sean’s family has been running Ambrose Funeral Home for decades. He’s seen it all! As a business owner, caring for people is always the most important thing, especially in the funeral home business. We actually had a fun conversation about the business of death! How the business works and how they navigated changing times, including Covid, was an e…

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Nate & Ryan Check In Episode 35:33

1y ago35:33

35:33

As you may have noticed, it's been a few weeks since we posted an episode! What's been going on? Listen in as we talk about what's been happening in our own businesses and give each other advice. Often, the best advice you get in small business is from someone outside of your industry. Connecting with our Companies Beltway Air Conditioning & Heatin…

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How to design a school for the future | Punya Mishra 8:41

1y ago8:41

8:41

In all the conversations about improving education for children, the voices of students, teachers and community members are often left out. Educational designer Punya Mishra offers a method to shift that paradigm, taking us through new thinking on the root of success (and failure) at school -- and how a totally new, different kind of educational sy…

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Heavy Seas Beer - Part 3 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

This is part 3 of 3 episodes where we sat down with Hugh and Caroline Sisson from Heavy Seas Beer. Also, this was the first time we recorded audio and video on location with a guest, so be sure also to check out our YouTube channel for the whole experience! Connecting with Heavy Seas Bear Website: https://www.hsbeer.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceb…

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Heavy Seas Beer - Part 2 20:26

1y ago20:26

20:26

This is part 2 of 3 episodes where we sat down with Hugh and Caroline Sisson from Heavy Seas Beer. In this second episode we did a taste testing of some of Heavy Seas tried and true beers and a couple of their new experimental beers. Also, this was the first time we recorded audio and video on location with a guest, so be sure also to check out our…

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Heavy Seas Beer - Part 1 32:44

1y ago32:44

32:44

This is part 1 of 3 episodes where we sat down with Hugh and Caroline Sisson from Heavy Seas Beer. We wanted to hear the origin story of how this local craft brewery turned into a regional brewery. Hugh was doing craft beer before it was cool and, in many ways, watched the laws and the industry catch up to his ideas. He's quick to say that others i…

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Ian Schotanus - The ”H.R. Guy”!! 47:02

1y ago47:02

47:02

Ian Schotanus is the H.R. Guy. He started The Big Picture Consulting company to help residential service providers and contractors with HR advice. Have you ever wondered how to handle an employee problem in your company and felt fear because you didn’t want to make a mistake that could cost you? Is it essential to have a company manual? Where do yo…

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How to Find Win-Wins with Jesse Stump 34:59

1y ago34:59

34:59

We interviewed local legend Jesse Stump of Cville Properties! Jesse has spent years investing in residential and commercial properties in his hometown of Catonsville, MD. A few years ago, he started Cville Properties with a partner to help other property owners manage their properties hassle-free. We discussed the importance of creating systems in …

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Matt Bielecki With M&T Bank 48:25

1y ago48:25

48:25

Matt Bielecki is a Business Banking Representative for M&T Bank, one of the largest regional banks in our area dedicated to helping small businesses. We discussed how working with a bank that's big enough to get to you but small enough to care can make a difference in business. What should you expect from your bank? What does your bank look for whe…

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Jack Heald - Cults, Radio, and More 52:07

1y ago52:07

52:07

We talk to our friend, Jack Heald, a ridiculously talented marketer and ad writer. He shared his thoughts on how being curious and telling great stories brought him and the companies he works for success, and how a great story must help answer the burning questions of “Who am I?”, “Where did I come from?”, and “Why am I here?” Chiirp is a proud pod…

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The rise of the "trauma essay" in college applications | Tina Yong 12:43

1y ago12:43

12:43

As if college applications aren't stressful enough, disadvantaged youth are often encouraged to write about their darkest traumas in their admissions essays, creating a marketable story of resilience that turns "pain into progress," says politics student Tina Yong. She brings this harrowing norm to light, exploring its harms and offering a more equ…

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Sheena Herron & GABA - Why Join A Local Business Association? 37:16

1y ago37:16

37:16

This week, we talk to Sheena Herron. She’s the president of Greater Arbutus Business Association. Even if you’re not from 21227, there's something to learn because we talked about how to get involved with your local association and partner in a way that lets you have a more positive impact on the community and network with the people that are waiti…

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The OCA Mocha Story - How a Local Coffee Shop is Changing the Community 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

Michael Berardi is the general manager and co-founder of OCA Mocha, a coffee shop in our hometown of Arbutus. It's a coffee shop with a unique beginning and purpose and Michael has been there from the start. He's passionate about the community and helping to connect people, and he just so happens to do it with coffee, live music, and smiles. We lea…

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Bry Reinhardt and Popl - The Digital Business Card 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

37:49

We talked with Bry Reinhardt from Popl! Bry is one of the founding team members and the current VP of Customer Success at Popl, a company that makes digital business cards possible! Have you ever found it awkward to exchange info with someone? Do you use old paper business cards or the super professional "Hey, call my number" approach? What if you …

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How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander 12:24

1+ y ago12:24

12:24

Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer himself, thinks the same elements should be used in traditional education to cater to different learning styles and engage students across the world, b…

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James Griner - Don’t DIY Your Business Finances 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

40:14

We talk with James Griner, CEO and founder of Waterford Business Solutions, and how they help small businesses stay on top of the stuff many of us leave to last - finances. How big do you need to be before bringing on accounting services? How do they actually help you? Is a massage a business expense? What’s cash flow, profit margin, and ROI? Do th…

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Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition | Sharif El-Mekki 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

13:14

Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learnin…

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How Chiirp Can Change Your Business 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

We interviewed Ryan Fenn and Justin Judd from Chiirp and discussed how to make communication with your clients personal but automated and how it can free your team up to do what they do best - deliver on promises. Chiirp is a proud podcast sponsor - visit them for 25% off the first three months and 50% off the on-boarding process. - IMPORTANT: Chec…

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Will Low’s Story - Martha’s Cafe & Rathskeller Restaurant 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

Will Low owns and operates not one but two restaurants in the Baltimore area, Martha's Cafe & Rathskeller. We talked about the story behind each and Will's philosophy on creating a culture that you can feel when you walk into each restaurant. Will cares about his community, which shows in how he runs his businesses. Connecting with Will Low: Email:…

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Rodney Bailey and Magothy Electric Culture 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

We talk with Rodney Bailey, the owner and founder of Magothy Electric. Four years into marriage and with two kids, he went to his wife with the plan of starting a business out of necessity. Twenty-six years later, he runs one of Maryland's most respected residential electrical contracting companies. He did it by serving people - not just saying it …

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Technician to Coach - Nate’s Story 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

44:43

Ryan interviews Nate about how working in a family business lead to coaching other business owners. Connecting with Nate and Ryan: Atlas Website: www.atlaspillars.com Nate's Email: nathan@atlaspillars.com Ryan's Email: ryan@atlaspillars.com LinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterBy Nate Wigley & Ryan Grimes

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How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph 8:05

1+ y ago8:05

8:05

Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In this tribute to forgotten icons, queer culture historian and TED Fellow Channing Gerard J…

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27 Years With a Pen and a Paintbrush 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

41:16

We talked with our friend, Jonathon Zawacki, psychology major to business owner of Hands on Painters in Arbutus, MD. After graduating from college as a psychology major and going on a cross-country bicycle ride, he decided to take a road less traveled and start a business. 27 years later, after making it through many uncertain times, his company is…

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How & Why to start a business - Ryan’s Story 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

Nate interviews Ryan about his journey from dishwasher to business owner, his thoughts on blue-collar work, who his heroes are, and more. We also talk about failure and how to adopt a learning mindset. Connecting with Nate and Ryan: Atlas Website: www.atlaspillars.com Nate's Email: nathan@atlaspillars.com Ryan's Email: ryan@atlaspillars.com LinkedI…

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Introducing the Ryan and Nate Business Podcast! 13:42

1+ y ago13:42

13:42

Why start another podcast? The short answer is that compelling stories can change the world; those stories are best told in conversations, not in soundbites. In this first episode, Ryan and Nate talk about what they've been doing, why they teamed up to help other businesses, and why it led them to start this podcast. Will it stay local? We don't kn…

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Ryan and Nate Business Podcast Teaser 1:50

1+ y ago1:50

1:50

Welcome to the Ryan & Nate Business Podcast! Hit play to learn more about what to expect from us each week. Connecting with Nate and Ryan: Atlas Website: www.atlaspillars.com Nate's Email: nathan@atlaspillars.com Ryan's Email: ryan@atlaspillars.com LinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterBy Nate Wigley & Ryan Grimes

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The Sky's the Limit - EP 22 | Torrence McKnight, President & CEO Torrence McKnight State Farm 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

34:39

In today’s episode of The Sky’s The Limit, Dee Brown, President and CEO of The P3 Group Inc, talks to Torrence McKnight, President and CEO of Torrence McKnight State Farm Insurance Agency. Torrence is a Results-driven leader with repeated success maximizing new business development and customer retention for high-growth companies. Over the past 20 …

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The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka 11:12

1+ y ago11:12

11:12

Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the better. He shows how educational board games can be a fun and effective way to improve access to learning …

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How play helps a kid's brain grow | Jesse Ilhardt 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down the phone, pick up the make-believe tea cup (or that blanket-superhero cape) and take the time to experiment with…

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Emmitt Smith 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

The Sky's the Limit - Emmitt SmithBy Dee Brown CEO

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The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim 5:08

2y ago5:08

5:08

"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, with the right tools and tech, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connection…

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How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko 15:37

2y ago15:37

15:37

Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to develop real-world skills. Get schooled by Dziko as she shares how project-based learning can transform public education and unlock genius for the next generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers, i…

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Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff at The P3 Group, Inc. & Trevor Brown, Chief Creative Officer at Self Made TV 18:53

2y ago18:53

18:53

Tune in to this episode of the Sky’s the Limit with Dee Brown CEO featuring Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff and Trevor Brown, Chief Creative Officer as they talk about the difference between greatness and being successful.By Dee Brown CEO

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The mission to safeguard Black history in the US | Julieanna L. Richardson 15:10

2y ago15:10

15:10

Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monumental efforts of Julieanna L. Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers -- the largest national archive of African American video-oral history -- Richardson shares some of the unknown and incredible legacies of Black America, highlighting the i…

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Becoming Your Own Bank for Brands and Business Owners featuring Sarry Ibrahim 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

Conversational Currency is Maryland's top small business talk show which focuses on the value of social skills for business in a digital era shared through the lens of today's business and thought leaders. Led by Baltimore's top small business advisor Shadeed Eleazer, each episode contains news, notes, and exclusives to help you grow on your entrep…

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What Wikipedia teaches us about balancing truth and beliefs | Katherine Maher 14:58

2y ago14:58

14:58

Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public -- while also accounting for bias and diff…

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Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff to the President, The P3 Group, Inc. 32:06

2y ago32:06

32:06

What would you do if you had the opportunity to work on projects that makes people’s lives better? Wouldn’t you be inspired to do more? When you give your best, the possibilities are endless. That’s when you can honestly say that The Sky’s The Limit. Dee Brown welcomes his Chief of Staff Ben Baltimore in today's episode. Ben’s parents were both tea…

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My long walk across India for women's freedom | Srishti Bakshi 9:52

2y ago9:52

9:52

There are 600 million women in India -- yet they are rarely seen outdoors after sunset because of safety concerns like harassment and catcalls. On a mission to create safer public spaces, women's rights advocate Srishti Bakshi talks about how she embarked on a 2,300-mile walk across the length of India (a distance equivalent to traveling from New Y…

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Erik Stevenson, Chief Data & Compliance Officer and Grandon Gray, Chief Operating Officer 34:56

2y ago34:56

34:56

“Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on The Oscars stage.” You must have been watching the event on your television at that moment. You must have heard or read about it as the news spread quickly online. How did you feel? It's easy enough to pass judgment and say that Will acted irrationally, or you can defend his action because he did it to protect his wo…

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Erik Stevenson, Chief Data & Compliance Officer and Grandon Gray, Chief Operating Officer 51:01

2y ago51:01

51:01

How do you provide medical care in a community health center that does not have clean facilities? How can underprivileged children have the opportunity to receive an education and fight for a better future? What hope is there for African American communities living in harsh environments? That's what The P3 Group, Inc. and Brown Foundation are doing…

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Ukraine's fight to keep educating its children | Zoya Lytvyn 6:57

2y ago6:57

6:57

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much -- including hundreds of schools, where the country's children were forging their futures -- but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing knowledge and curiosity. In a deeply moving talk, education leader Zoya Lytvyn shares her first-hand experience evacuating Kyiv and takes us inside the ong…

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Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge 42:31

2y ago42:31

42:31

What is it like to be an African American law enforcement officer? How does someone protect and serve his community and make a difference? Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is the Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge. Judge Robinson started his career in law enforcement as a Deputy Jailer with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Offi…

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Charles Sims, Jr. CEO of Sims Financial Group, Inc. 35:38

2+ y ago35:38

35:38

For several decades, the African American community has had limited access to building wealth. The lack of financial literacy, low income, and systematic inequalities are just some of the challenges that prevent this community from reaching financial independence. But there are quite a few who managed to break through and succeed financially. Joini…

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The creativity and community behind fanfiction | Cecilia Aragon 14:52

2+ y ago14:52

14:52

The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite stories like "Harry Potter," "Pokémon," "My Little Pony" and more -- is ever-growing and becoming a vital social and learning tool. Author, professor and fanfiction writer Cecilia Aragon has observed how this incredible outlet for creativity encoura…

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