The Outstanding Ohioans Show, Episode 40-Interview with Lynne Sturtevant-local history buff, published author, & entrepreneur

Outstanding Ohioans

For Episode 40, I had the privilege of interview Lynne Sturtevant. Lynne is a local history buff, published author, and entrepreneur. Listen to my previous Interview with her brother James Sturtevant.

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Lynne is the owner of Hidden Marietta and The History Biz. She has authored Haunted Marietta: History and Mystery in Ohio's Oldest City and A Guide to Historic Marietta, Ohio.

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

• how her father stoked her interest in history
• her career path from State of Ohio employee to travel agent to marketing director to Marietta businesses
• how she has leveraged three H's (history, haunted, and heritage) into her businesses
• the ghost ladies, indian mounds, and why Marietta is the most haunted city in Ohio
• an example creating a history program through the Cambridge Victorian Village funeral celebration
• her writing process with the Charleston Press
• the importance of creating a memorable, immersive experience to get people interested in local history programs
• core values of being a successful businessperson, make a return for all involved, and the customer experience
• Marietta is a tourist attraction because of its recreation opportunities, museums, attractions, Revolutionary War cemetery, and nearby former slave plantation across the river in West Virginia
• Consumes content from the Fizzle Podcast, Pat Flynn, Side Hustle Podcast, Daniel Pink, & Seth Godin

Click here to contact Lynne. Thank you for listening.