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The Kawartha Small Business Podcast

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast

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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses. This podcast is for small business owners by small business owners to have conversations that connect you to the community. Learn about new and existing businesses, share challenges, and have fun. We may have Kawarthas in our name, but you don't have to be from here to enjoy the show. We are relevant to any small business in any small town.
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In each episode, AHIP is joined by a health care leader who shines a light on the big thing they want to see America focus on for health care improvement — from the impact of new technology like artificial intelligence to innovative solutions to effectively serve consumers. Watch episode videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AHIPCoverage.
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StateScoop features the latest leaders and innovators, news and events in state and local government technology. StateScoop gathers top leaders from across government, academia and the tech industry to discuss ways technology can improve government, and to exchange best practices and identify ways to achieve common goals.
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The fear of judgment or disapproval is one of the biggest hurdles people face when seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment. Highmark Inc., a Blue Cross Blue Shield health and wellness organization, is helping break that stigma with innovative solutions. One of those solutions is a "digital front door," which allows members to interact w…
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In this engaging episode, Matty G talks with Emily, a dynamic individual deeply involved in the nonprofit sector, to discuss her recent experience in revamping Ernestine's Women's Shelter website. The conversation kicks off with Emily's enthusiastic endorsement of the newly launched website, which she describes as "amazing" and "user-friendly." Des…
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What if doctors could think like designers? Can that change the way we deliver health care services in terms of products, services, and spaces? Long before he joined the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), Dr. Bon Ku was an expert in health care design, combining creativity with scientific rigor and advocating for doctors to thin…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit record to make a decision about what to do with the podcast. We've both managed a lot of change recently and have had many episodes wondering what to do. We somehow find our way to a resolution and you have to listen to find out what it is. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know t…
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For more than 80 years, The Ad Council has addressed significant social issues in the United States through powerful communication strategies. From Smokey Bear to “Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk,” the Ad Council has brought together marketers, advertisers, nonprofits, and government agencies to address critical social issues. The nonprofit o…
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Matt Garaghty and Brian Rump sit down with friend of the show Kevin Stapley who reached out after Matt closed Thrive because he also made the decision to close CTRL V in Lindsay. We chat about small business and the decision of when to close. Thank you Kevin for the vulnerable discussion and sharing your story with us. Download Matt and Brian’s Mar…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit record one last time in the THRIVE space. As the space is being emptied, we do one last show. What will the future bring? Lots of reflection still to come, but for now we process what this project has been and contemplate what the future will hold. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you t…
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In this episode, Matty G talks to Ian from McKee Cabinetree. They discuss the individual's initial apprehension about being on camera, family matters such as preparing for a birth, and the transition from being an engineer to running a cabinetry business. They delve into the challenges and successes of running a business without a marketing plan, h…
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The mission for America’s Physician Groups (APG) is “taking responsibility for America’s health.” Not only is APG’s mission bold and aspirational, but so is APG President and CEO, Susan Dentzer. One of the nation’s most respected health policy thought leaders and journalists, and a frequent speaker and commentator on television and radio, Dentzer j…
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In this special episode of the podcast, Matt Geraghty speaks out loud for the first time about his decision to close THRIVE. Matt Geraghty came to Brian Rump with something he wanted to talk about and thought it would be good to recorded it as a potential podcast episode. Now that THRIVE has officially closed it's doors, we thought we would share t…
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In this episode Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump record a raw conversation where Brian has been engaged by Matty G Digital as a Certified Story Brand Guide. Note that this is not a "how to" and we don't really explain a lot about what is going on. We both went into the conversation prepared and we've developed a way to engage with each other on this ty…
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As a major player within the health care system, health insurance plans are uniquely positioned to advance health equity in terms of how we design and pay for the benefits that bring better health and wellness care to everyone — no matter who you are, or where you live. LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP’s senior vice president and chief health equity o…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump sit down with Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves to talk about the business of acting and creating. Ayesha is an acting coach (and helped Brian be an actor in the theatre) and a working actor. Check out Ayesha here: https://ayeshamansurgonsalves.com/ Creep her IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2394126/?ref_=nmbio_ov Download …
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Joel Pringle about the Kawarthas. Joel is a realtor who works on a team with his family. We talk about his choice to come to Kawarthas, and how it has led to building a great family life. Check Joel out here: https://joelpringle.com/ Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants…
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New York is the largest city in the United States – and no borough, neighborhood, or community is quite the same. The city and its diverse populations need tailored, hyperlocal, hyper-focused health coverage designed for them – a challenge for which MetroPlusHealth has risen to the occasion. The mission goes beyond offering every New Yorker equitab…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a very open and raw conversation getting all up in Brian's business. Stay tuned for an update because the day after recording this started a series of major changes for Brian and his business including attending a personal strategy workshop in Nashville with Donald Miller and the team of StoryBrand and Coach Builde…
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In this episode, Matty G talks to Sheila and Tim from British Empire Fuels. Tim and Sheila share the story of the family-owned business, which has been operating for over 60 years, primarily serving the towns of Bobcaygeon and Lindsay in Ontario, Canada. They emphasize the importance of maintaining values in their business operations, which has con…
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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty have a conversation about what to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast. Do we keep it? Do we scrap it? Do we change it? What's the value of just going through the conversation? This is a live conversation based on one we should have recorded and we would love to know what you think we should do. Download Matt and…
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Host Robert Traynham sits down with Matt Salo, founder & CEO of Salo Health Strategies, for a candid conversation on how collaboration among Medicaid, AHIP, and health insurance providers is improving health care outcomes and access — and ensuring that the program is effective, affordable, and accountable.…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Sheila and Tim from British Empire Fuels, a fuel and HVAC company from Bobcaygeon Ontario. They talk about the longevity of their business, the importance of adapting to their customers and how they have changed and grown. Check out British Empire Fuels Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checkl…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump sit down with Paul Riley. Paul is a journalist turned divorce lawyer on a mission to be the best divorce lawyer in the country. Paul talks about how he got into this business, how he wins by telling the best stories and delivers a great overall conversation about how to build a business. Check out Paul at therileyfirm.c…
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What will it take to make health care more integrated, accessible, and patient centric? It starts with collaboration, innovation, and technology, says AHIP President and CEO Mike Tuffin and Pat Geraghty, chair of the AHIP Board of Directors and president and CEO of GuideWell and Florida Blue. Tuffin and Geraghty sat down with us to talk candidly ab…
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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty talk about why change must be intentional. As the great Canadian band Trooper would say: "If you don't like what you got, why don't you change it" we discuss change and in particular Brian reflects on tangible change he's experienced lately, physical, mental, and emotional. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist …
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In this episode Matt Geraghty opens up to Brian Rump about losing $6,400 in recurring revenue over a period of 72 hours. We discuss why this does not bother him, how it's part of business, and how it opens up opportunities to grow. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will gui…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump bring to the podcast a discussion that is ongoing between them, examining why small business owners choose not to do marketing. When you get into business, you get into marketing. Business owners who resist marketing are frankly making a choice to not do it and it hurts their business. We dig into this, why it is, and d…
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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty talk about the pitfalls of being cool in this episode. When you become a business owner part of the whole identity is being cool. We want to reap some rewards of our hard work. However, there can be pitfalls when we start making decisions based on being or looking cool and ignoring what is best to build a business focus…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about what Matt learned from Disney World. His one big observation had us discussing why so many other businesses don't take and apply this lesson. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will guide you to help rewrite your busines…
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On this week’s Priorities podcast, two election experts — Ted Allen, a professor at Ohio State University, and Victoria Bassetti, senior adviser at States United Democracy Center — join us to discuss voting as we head into the 2024 election season. With the U.S. 2024 presidential election 8 months away, this episode addresses how state and local go…
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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty have a conversation with Louis Karkabais. The common theme in the episode is elevated. Louis talks about growing up in Lindsay, leaving to play professional basketball, travelling the world, setting up a business in California and returning to Lindsay. We talk about the influence of his restaurant Pane Vino on creating …
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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty sit down with Kelly Murphy from Purple House about starting and growing a business, the importance of people and marketing. Check out Purple House: https://purplehouseservices.ca/ Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will guide you to help rewrite …
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How do we think about the mind in relationship to the body, our environment, and those around us? And how can we make sure the people who need support — particularly when it's focused on mental health — are able to get the care they need? Eva Borden is the president of behavioral health for Evernorth, the health services business for Cigna Corporat…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Dan and Nicholas, who are opening Three Sixty Health, a new multi-service health clinic in Lindsay, Ontario. Check out Three Sixty Health Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that …
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Shawn Ragell a B2B SAAS marketer who recently moved to the Kawarthas. We talk about the importance of community in fuelling entrepreneurship. Check out Shawn Ragell Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will guide you to help rewrite your bu…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Brian Rump about becoming an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist, what hypnosis is, why Brian became a hypnotist and how this tool can help you as a business owner in overcoming what’s in your way to build a business that helps you create the life you want. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump…
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There have never been so many pathways to getting quality health care — but barriers still exist. Disparities are real for many people, including those in racial and ethnic minorities, less privileged socioeconomic communities, and underserved rural populations. Pooja Mittal, DO, chief health equity officer for Health Net, joined Conversations in C…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Chris Mitchell about his journey from being BattleRap Chris, travelling the globe covering Battle Rap to Fenelon Falls resident dominating the vintage clothing live-streaming market on Poshmark. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business co…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Nicole Mitchell the General Manager of The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls about moving to Kawartha Lakes and creating something special. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will help your business get money through grants, …
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Les Smith of State of Mind Hypnosis about business, life, and the power of the mind. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for r…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about how Matt went from chaos to bored at work over the last few years as he’s worked with Brian to build his business to create the life he wants. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will help your business get money through g…
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There are 600,000 people experiencing homelessness in the United States, including 200,000 people in California and 70,000 in Los Angeles County. And yet homeless health care is a one-person-at-a-time operation that requires care to be deployed on the streets where these patients live. Dr. Michael Hochman, CEO of Healthcare in Action, a subsidiary …
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about New Years Resolutions for your business. Matt has some specific perspectives to share and it turns into a great conversation. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will help your business get money through grants, increased …
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about the holidays, things to think about while taking some downtime and the future of your small business. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining y…
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Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with long time fan of the show Andrew Archibald who found us searching local podcasts and it’s led to so much community building we had to discuss it and his passion for being the Prodigal Farmer. Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach…
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