The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start ups and longstanding successful businesses and in between we will sprinkle in some conversations with other experts as well.
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Expert - Jenny Doty of The Heartland Regional Food Business Center
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The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises start up, grow, and make supply chain connections needed to serve growing demand for local and regionally produced food. The Heartland Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 across the nation established in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the devel…
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Start Up - Chief The Barber of Diamond Cutz
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Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Chief the Barber, owner of Diamond Cutz. Chiefs story is one of perseverance, second chances, and the entrepreneurial spirit.By Jackson Swearer
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Expert - Christopher Acker of StartUp Hutch
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Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down StartUp Hutch's own Program Administrator, Christopher Acker. They discuss the many programs offered by StartUp Hutch as well as Christopher's own business, Salt City Sound, and why he loves Hutchinson.By Jackson Swearer
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Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with the new Entrepreneur Navigator, Mario Hawkins. They discuss Mario's past business ventures, his marketing experience, and his vision for the future of StartUp Hutch and Reno County.By Jackson Swearer
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Success - Dave Inskeep of Joe McGuire Insurance
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance, as they discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, intricacies of acquiring an existing business, and the ins and outs of commercial business insurance.By Jackson Swearer
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Expert - Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at Hutch Chamber
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber. They discuss local events, grants, community growth, and the downtown master plan.By Jackson Swearer
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Start Up - Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Justin Mills of Kansas Drone Services. They discuss the drone industry and what it takes to get a new venture off the ground.By Jackson Swearer
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Start Up - David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with David and Christena Weber of Weber Auto Glass. They discuss what it takes to make the leap of faith to start a business and the importance of a supportive community.By Jackson Swearer
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Expert - Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Brett Henry of Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs. They discuss accounting as it relates to your business and the importance of paying attention to how money flows through your business.By Jackson Swearer
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Start Up - Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Darren Thomas of HTeaO Hutchinson, as they discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how they approached joining a franchise, the importance of local connections, and what it means to be a buffalo.By Jackson Swearer
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Success - Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Kurt von Ahnen of Mañana No Mas, which started as a digital marketing firm that grew into an eLearning and eCommerce developer. They discuss the growth and changes in the business and Kurts transitions from New Mexico, to California, and finally to Hutchinson. Learn more about Kurt vo…
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Feed Drop - Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast
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This month, Jackson sat down with Don Macke on the Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast. The Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast provides strategies to empower rural community success and vitality. Hosted by e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems' Don Macke, episodes will feature interviews with cutting edge rural development thought leaders and community …
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Kevin Evenson of Sleep Haven as the discuss business ownership, cashflows, mentors, and taking the long view of business and reinvesting back into the business.By Jackson Swearer
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location in Haven as he sits down with Jen Brummer of Jenz Java. They discuss what the drive thru coffee shop has to offer as well as meeting the needs of their local community.By Jackson Swearer
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Success - Joe and Aryn Hedrick of Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community.By Jackson Swearer
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Start Up - Ashley and Zachary Carson of Axe It Up Hutch
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Ashley and Zachary Carson, owners of Axe It Up Hutch, as they talk about the importance of mentors and developing relationships with other professionals as well as trying new things, like a mobile axe throwing unit!By Jackson Swearer
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Start Up - Andrew Penrose of Jack's for All Trades
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Andrew Penrose, owner of Jack’s for All Trades, a business in Buhler, Kansas, as they talk about the importance of planning ahead and hard work when you take over an existing business and the importance of working together with your community.…
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Success - Shelly Bartel of Bartel Kitchen & Bath
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Shelly Bartel, co-owner of Bartel Kitchen and Bath, a business in Buhler Kansas, as they talk about the hard work that goes into creating a successful small business, the importance of carrying on the traditions of a family owned business, taking care of your customers in the changing…
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Expert - Jim Seitnater, Interim Director of Planning and Development, Hutchinson
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Jim Seitnater, the Interim Director of Planning and Development at the city of Hutchinson and prior Downtown Development Manager, to discuss the history of the development of downtown and what resources are available to small business owners as they look to develop historic properties…
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Start Up - Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms
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In this episode, Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer interviews Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms. They delve into topics such as the current state and future of the CBD and hemp industries, running a family business, and government regulations surrounding these industries. Nathan shares his insights and experiences on these subjects, offering v…
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long-standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful business expansions, adapting to the Internet Age, and transitioning from one generation to the next.By Jackson Swearer
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey.By Jackson Swearer
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Start Up - Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix
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Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseveranceBy Jackson Swearer
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The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch combines storytelling with practical advice about business by sitting down with real Reno county residents and asking them questions about their entrepreneurial journey. How did they get started? What were the keys to their success? What obstacles did they have to get over along the way? you'll hear from both new start …
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