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This is the collective wit and ideation of a man in full mid-life crisis trying to remain relevant in a fast paced society. In all seriousness I enjoy encouraging and helping others be the best they can be and I share through my work and personal experiences. The content is all mine.
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Randy Wilburn from the Encourage Build Grow blog reveals his strategies to help Design Professionals - Engineers, Architects, Environmental Consultants, and Construction Managers become better leaders, better communicators, and ultimately better people. Discover how to get 1% better every day. That is 37% better in one year. Too often we look to take giant strides in our lives when it’s the small steps that will get you to another level of performance and achievement and the greatness that w ...
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The Tidbit

Cureate, Kim Bryden

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Do you run a small business, or have dreams to start one? On The Tidbit, brought to you by Cureate, we discuss tidbits of knowledge around starting and running a small business with a food and beverage lens. Show host Kim Bryden sits down with guest experts and shares trending new topics on food, business and culture to help best prepare you for your business journey.
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AC Lockyer has had years of experience building his OWN Lifestyle Business, SoftWash Systems. In these podcasts, he interviews company owners who have begun building their own. Discussions include valuable insights for those considering creating or expanding their own business. Inspirational lessons can be learned from their beginnings and their progress as they strive to become a Lifestyle Business. Lean in as you listen to these podcasts! For more info on how to become a Licensed Affiliate ...
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From the streets of the former Soviet Union to the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, Jacob Sukhorukov brings us an entrepreneurial tale that speaks to the heart of aligning business with personal values. Jacob's journey is one of resilience and adaptation, moving from the food industry to nursing before discovering his true calling in the worl…
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Peter Kogler's journey is nothing short of inspiring—imagine moving from Austria to Canada and finally setting roots in Seattle, all while building a thriving cleaning business from scratch. Peter takes us through his personal trials and triumphs, including a heartfelt story of rekindling love on a Father's Day call that led to remarrying his wife,…
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What if you could transform your life's trajectory by embracing a family legacy? That's exactly what Andrew Wilburn did, and he’s sharing the fascinating journey that began in 2018 when he leapfrogged from a stable job into the entrepreneurial world of soft washing, driven by the footsteps of his father. From the golf course to the work site, Andre…
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Ever wondered how a family business can thrive through generations while adapting to modern techniques? Join me, AC Lockyer, as I sit down with Graeme Palmer from Palmer Trade Supplies and Palmer Co. Scotland's Limited, a company with deep roots stretching back to 1932. This episode promises to unravel the intriguing history and evolution of this t…
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What happens when two brothers trade the grind of corporate life for the freedom of entrepreneurship? Randy and Roger Kaikula's journey from a trucking career and corporate roles to founding Tiki's SoftWash in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a compelling tale of adventure, cultural heritage, and new beginnings. The Kaikula brothers' story is not j…
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Skyline Cleaning Service's Isaac LaRonge takes us on a captivating journey through the evolution of his family business in Madison, Wisconsin. With a background in software engineering, Isaac chose to embrace his family's legacy, showcasing the incredible adaptability and growth of Skyline over 45 years. We explore Isaac's personal life and interes…
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In AC Lockyer's conversation with Robert and Chantal Casias, discover how they turned their varied backgrounds into entrepreneurial success with San Diego Softwash. Chantal shares her journey from the RV sales floor to dental assisting, eventually leading marketing and management efforts, all while harnessing her family's deep-rooted entrepreneuria…
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Matt Gour, the entrepreneurial spirit behind My Soft Wash Guys in Nokomis, Florida, joins us to share his remarkable journey in the soft washing industry. With a keen eye for opportunity, Matt transitioned from his home and window cleaning business to soft washing, seizing the chance to introduce a new profit stream. His strategic upselling from wi…
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Ever wondered how a military background can shape a thriving entrepreneurial journey? Join us as AC Lockyer chats with Jim McDonough, a Licensed Affiliate of Softwash Systems and a close friend of AC and SoftWash Systems. Jim opens up about his transition from Army Aviation to building a million-dollar lifestyle business in lower Alabama. Learn how…
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What does it take to transition from a military career to building a thriving business in Hawaii? Join AC Lockyer as he sits down with Donovan Morgan, owner of SoftWash Hawaii, who shares his inspiring journey from working in the Navy and Chevron to becoming an entrepreneur. Learn how Donovan's upbringing in a once sugarcane-filled area and his dee…
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Are you interested in growing and expanding your Lifestyle Business? Jim Steinmark, owner of Patriot SoftWash, grew up as an entrepreneur, built his business, purchased another, and is now expanding into a third! Join ACLockyer as he and Jim talk about how that has come about and some tips on how you can make it happen for you. Send us a text…
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Family and faith are so important! Can you really be a successful entrepreneur and still make your family and faith the most important part of your life? You can if you create a Lifestyle Business! Join AC Lockyer as he talks about just that with Alex Todd, owner of Twister Pro Wash in Wichita, Kansas. Alex is a full-time firefighter, but wanted to…
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Are you thinking about starting a business that will allow you to meet your financial goals AND allow you to focus on your family? Marty Osborn, owner and operator of O & S Cleaning Solutions in Kansas, talks with AC Lockyer about those things and more. What's it like to be an entrepreneur, a single dad, and go through huge life-changing events, bu…
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What were YOU doing as a high school senior? Join AC Lockyer as he discusses what it's like to become an 18-year-old entrepreneur and owner of your own SoftWashing Company with Landon Dingman, Orca Pro Wash in Tacoma, Washington. Landon started a pressure washing and window cleaning business over one summer with his sister to earn some extra money.…
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Is it possible, in today’s world, to maintain a healthy family and spiritual life and be a successful entrepreneur? Join AC Lockyer and Jeremiah Gibson on the Building a Lifestyle Business podcast today, as they discuss the reasons behind the success Jeremiah has had with his soft washing business, Advantage Softwash. AC and Jeremiah talk about the…
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What’s it like to be born into a family business? How does it feel to strike out on your own? Once you’re a successful entrepreneur, how do you pay it forward? All these questions are answered in this session of Building a Lifestyle Business, as AC Lockyer interviews Garrett Bosqui, owner of Maverick Softwash. When Garrett was born, his dad was alr…
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To mark the ending of this season of The Tidbit, the hotline is open once again and answering the most commonly asked question among aspiring entrepreneurs: I think I have a good idea for a food business, where do I start? On today’s episode, we have FIVE Cureate Facilitators, Kim Bryden, Tessa Velazquez, Julia Raymond, Walton Smith and Candy Schib…
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Join AC Lockyer on this episode of Building a Lifestyle Business as he chats with Matthew Warila from Purple Dragon SoftWash. Matthew shares his journey from a lifelong career in carpet cleaning to discovering the transformative power of soft washing. Based in the Boston area, Matthew discusses the challenges and rewards of shifting his business fo…
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Join AC Lockyer in this episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business" as he sits down with Pete Happy from ProShine, a thriving business located in the Pacific Northwest. Pete shares his incredible journey from starting with minimal tools to becoming a successful entrepreneur with two business locations. Discover Pete's passion for outdoor adventures,…
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Join AC Lockyer as he sits down with Sheamus Parrish, an entrepreneur from the panhandle of Florida, on this episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business." Sheamus shares his journey from serving in the Army and working in HVAC to starting his own pressure washing business during the pandemic. Discover how Seamus balances work, family, and faith while…
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In this episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business," host AC Lockyer dives deep into the life and entrepreneurial journey of Scott Staley, a third-generation service business owner from Dayton, Ohio. Scott shares his fascinating family history dating back to the 1860s and how those roots influenced his own path in business. Scott discusses the chall…
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Entrepreneurs of all types deal with a myriad of concerns about legal issues, like risk mitigation, trademark law and intellectual property, to name a few. These topics are especially prominent in the competitive food and beverage industry because legal rules about label and marketing claims are strict. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, host Kim Br…
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In this episode of Building a Lifestyle Business, AC Lockyer interviews Denver Klassen, owner of Denver's SoftWash, Denver's Window Cleaning, and Denver's Pest Control, and are based in Manitoba, Canada. Denver reflects on his journey from traditional window cleaning to incorporating SoftWash Systems. In this episode, Denver talks about his entrepr…
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Join AC Lockyer in this engaging episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business," where he sits down with Kelly King from Clearview Softwash in Lodi, California. This podcast, sponsored by SoftWash Systems, explores the unique stories of licensed affiliates who have taken control of their destinies through entrepreneurship. In this episode, Kelly shares…
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The Tidbit Hotline is open once again! On today’s episode, hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are teaming up with guest Vance Reavie of Junction AI to continue the conversation from last week’s episode about how AI can help small businesses. Small business owner Jon Henry of Jon Henry General Store in Virginia, called in wondering how to best add…
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Artificial Intelligence or AI has been hyper prominent in the news for the last few years because it is changing the way we work. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we are diving into all things AI, including how small business owners can use it to their advantage. Host Kim Bryden speaks with Matt Scharpnick, Associate Director at BCG X, the tech bu…
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In this riveting episode of 'Building a Lifestyle Business', host AC Lockyer sits down with the dynamic father-and-son team of Vince Lombardo and his dad from No Moss, an entrepreneurial venture started in 2015 after Chris was unexpectedly laid off from his corporate job. The Lombardos share their inspiring journey interweaving faith, family, and e…
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In this enlightening episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business," host AC Lockyer unfolds the fascinating entrepreneurial journey of Joseph Pepin, the owner and operator of Clearview Soft Wash in Connecticut. Transitioning from managing restaurants and operating an electrical contractor firm, to establishing a successful 'soft wash' cleaning busines…
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The Tidbit Hotline is back! Hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are answering entrepreneurs' questions about everyday challenges they are facing. On today’s episode, a Northwest Arkansas chocolatier is looking for advice about how to grow her small business — especially when scaling a labor-intensive product! To help answer her question, two scrat…
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In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the resilient and uplifting story of Jesus Gonzalez, Founder of Miami-based Xtreme Soft Wash. We discuss his journey of balancing a thriving enterprise, managing family responsibilities and remaining true to his Cuban roots while overcoming health concerns and challenging obstacles. Along the terms of ou…
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Welcome to an episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business", where we delve deep into the lives of Rick and Jami Nies, a power-couple running a successful cleaning business, Midwest Soft Wash, in Missouri. This dynamic duo share their inspiring journey from setting up their business 15 years ago to transitioning to large dealership car washing busines…
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To be successful in business, entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt to change, communicate clearly, build trust, and handle any unexpected challenges that come their way. On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with Mary Lemmer about how improv can help entrepreneurs navigate difficult situations, reduce stress and teach us important life lesson…
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In this highly motivational episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business", AC Lockyer converses with stellar entrepreneur Jim Prom, a long-standing member of SoftWash Systems. Jim shares his remarkable transformation from a homeless house builder to a thriving entrepreneur in the softwashing industry. His story paints a vivid picture of triumph over a…
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In this engaging episode of 'Building a Lifestyle Business,' we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Jared Reeves, owner of 'Certified Cleaning.' Starting as an employee before buying the business in 2015, Jared provides insight into his love for entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorships, and the different challenges of managing a small bus…
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The Tidbit Hotline is officially open! In this new format of The Tidbit, entrepreneurs send in challenges they are facing and hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez brainstorm solutions and suggest actionable ideas along with special guest experts. On today’s episode, a mushroom farmer new to Northwest Arkansas is struggling to find a permanent place…
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In this episode of "Building a Lifestyle Business", join AC Lockyer as he goes in-depth with Jonathan Liddle from Premier Exterior Cleaning. Drawing on a rich family tradition in the cleaning industry, Jonathan has built an impressive business in York, England. Listen in as Jonathan shares his enriching journey, starting from his early days helping…
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Cureate is celebrating 10 years this Fall! To honor the occasion, for the first time on The Tidbit podcast, our founder Kim Bryden is sharing her story. Tessa Velazquez, Cureate Facilitator + Coach, takes over the host mic to interview Kim about how Cureate got its start and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship! Tessa and Kim reflect on a decade o…
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This is the 100th EPISODE of The Tidbit —and our season finale! In this special live episode, Tessa Velazquez, Cureate Facilitator + Coach, spoke with Randy Wilburn, a communication strategist, entrepreneur, host of the “I am Northwest Arkansas” podcast, and founder of ONBoardNWA, a hyper-local jobs board. Randy shares strategies on how to stand ou…
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The two final episodes on this season of The Tidbit are focusing on goal setting and the future of your business using your unique positioning. On today's episode, we explore how to position your business in a B2B (business-to-business) context —specifically with institutional buyers. We address sustainability in the workplace, specifically when it…
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On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim talks to Scott Shigeoka about his new book SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. Scott says curiosity is key as a small business owner, and staying curious can help cure the disconnection and dissatisfaction in the workplace that has been so commonplace since the global pandemic. Host: …
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On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we don’t want to do “business as usual." With everything transpiring in the world today, between global wars, the rise of hatred and vitriol, and overall mental health crises at an all time high, we thought it important to have a discussion around complex and profound emotions like grief, sorrow and loss. Kim speak…
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The Tidbit is live! In this special episode, Kim hands over the host mic to Tessa Velazquez, coach and facilitator at Cureate. Tessa moderates a conversation with Teresa Velazquez, owner of iconic D.C. bakeries Baked & Wired and A Baked Joint, and Stephanie Long, owner of home-based artisan bakery The Cake Occasion. As bakers and entrepreneurs, Ter…
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It is no surprise that individuals in the food, farm and beverage industry are masters of their craft. Through this mastery, they are able to differentiate themselves in the marketplace and provide education to consumers about their highly specific goods or services. On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with oyster sommelier Julie Qui about wh…
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Traversing the U.S. from Mid-Atlantic to the Heartland, you’ll pass by many farms and rural communities. The large majority of these farms are family owned and small to mid-sized operations that don’t see large profits. How might we improve economic conditions, growth opportunities and access to new market channels for these entrepreneurs? On this …
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The Tidbit is back! Last season, The Tidbit went on a cross country roadtrip to see how small businesses were innovating and adapting during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The trip was transformative for Kim, and for Cureate, which now has a second hub of operations in Northwest Arkansas. The new season of The Tidbit is going to reflect that…
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You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been adapting and innovating. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Kim finishes her…
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You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been adapting and innovating. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Kim grabs a drin…
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Caption: You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been adapting and innovating. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Kim sit…
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You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Erin Rowe blends history,…
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You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we had the absolute pleas…
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