Small Business War Stories
By Pablo Fuentes
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Small businesses are the soul of America. This is where they tell their stories. Three years, 16,000 miles and counting...
Small Business War Stories is a weekly show recorded in person with small business owners. We get the triumphs, struggles, and funny stories from our guests' everyday lives.
Hosted by Pablo Fuentes, an entrepreneur and musician based in Austin, Texas.
For more on the show, please visit https://smallbusinesswarstories.com/
| Episode | Date |
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Armadillo Guitar: Making a Living with Custom Brass and Steel Guitar Parts in Austin, Texas | Michael Slotboom
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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Firefly Austin Studio: Making Music, Records, and Community in Austin, Texas | Erin O'Keefe
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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Big Henry's Vinyl and Gifts: Purveyors of Music, Records, and Culture in Austin, Texas | Grace Reyer
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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Visit Clarksdale, Mississippi: Promoting Visitors and Business in the Birthplace of the Blues | Bubba O'Keefe
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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Auberge Hostel: Starting a Hostel on the Blues Highway in Clarksdale, Mississippi | Robert Weinstein
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Oct 24, 2019 |
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Alligator Records Part 2 of 2: Building a Legendary Blues Record Label in Chicago, Illinois | Bruce Iglauer
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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Alligator Records Part 1 of 2: Building a Legendary Blues Record Label in Chicago, Illinois | Bruce Iglauer
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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Roadhouse Relics: Making Art with Neon in Austin, Texas | Todd Sanders
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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Timeless Texas Classics: Selling and Restoring Classic Cars and Hot Rods in La Grange, Texas | Lance Herrington
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Lucktone Woodshop: From a Desk job to Making Custom Furniture in Austin, Texas | Britton Byfield
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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It's On Clothing: Spreading a Message of Positivity through Designing and Making Clothes in Wichita, Kansas | DaVon Walker
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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The Commodore Hotel: Investing in History by Helping Revitalize a Community in Linden, Tennessee | Michael and Kathy Dumont
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Sep 05, 2019 |
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Carter Vintage Guitars: Creating an Iconic Guitar Store in Nashville, Tennessee | Walter Carter
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge: Creating Community Through Live Music and a Down-Home Vibe in Madison, Tennessee | Amy Dee and Daniel Walker
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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A Podcaster Talks About the Business of Podcasting in Indianapolis, Indiana | Lindsey Hein
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Aug 15, 2019 |
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Sitting Down with Coach: Learning From a Small Business Expert in Plymouth, Indiana | David Miller
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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Hopping Gnome Brewing: Brewing Sour (and other) Beers, Promoting Local, and Creating Community in Wichita, Kansas | Stacy Ward Lattin
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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The Bluebird Cafe: Crafting Community Through Songwriting in Nashville, Tennessee | Erika Nichols
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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Delmark Records: Carrying on the Legacy of a Legendary Blues and Jazz Label in Chicago, Illinois | Julia Miller
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Fringe Sport: Barbells, Strength, and Growing Through Self-Awareness in Austin, Texas | Peter Keller
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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Brian Phillips Art: Channeling the Soul of Texas and Making Art From Discarded Materials in Austin, Texas | Brian Phillips
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Stone's Throw Pizza: Good Food, Community, Self-Care, and Mental Health in the Restaurant Industry in Fairfax, Vermont | Silas Pollitt
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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Chicago Music Exchange: Running a Successful Musical Instrument Store for Rock Stars and Everyday People in Chicago, Illinois | Shelby Pollard and Karl Neurater
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Blues Heaven Foundation: Keeping the Legacy of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Etta James, and Chess Records Alive in Chicago, Illinois | Janine Judge and Jacqueline Dixon
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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Andrea's Eats: Connecting Food and Soul Through a Food Truck in Cedar Park, Texas | Andrea Morris
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Wide Sky Guitars: From Touring Musician and Carpenter to Building Guitars with a Soul in Taos, New Mexico | Patch Rubin
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May 29, 2019 |
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Atomic Legion: Helping Everyday People with Emergency Response, Firearms, and General Survival and Preparedness Training in Austin, Texas | Justin Hurzeler
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May 21, 2019 |
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GoodWood NOLA: Growing a Custom Furniture Design and Fabrication Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana | Michael Dalle Molle and Jordan Gurren
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May 16, 2019 |
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Grande Krewe Wine Store: Building Community Through Music, Wine, and Spirits in New Orleans, Louisiana | Jane Cooper and Bob Heaps
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May 08, 2019 |
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RevuKangaroo: Growing Your Business Using the Power of Reputation and Reviews in Phoenix, Arizona | Josh Kelly
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May 02, 2019 |
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Building Community Through Music and Real Estate in Austin, Texas | Nic and Diane Atwood
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Apr 24, 2019 |
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Square Amps: Making Guitar Amplifiers out of Old Radios in Austin, Texas | Matt Richards
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Apr 17, 2019 |
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SouthPop: Music, Art, and the History of Popular Culture in Austin, Texas | Leea Mechling
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Apr 11, 2019 |
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Texas Custom Boots: Building Boots and Community in Austin, Texas | Noel Escobar
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Apr 03, 2019 |
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Getting Out of Our Own Way as Creators | Nick Boettcher
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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Big Ear Pedals: From Making Guitar Pedals in a NYC Apartment to Growing a Music Business in Nashville | Grant Wilson and Karen Schierhorn
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Mar 20, 2019 |
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Moontower Matcha: Starting a Beverage Company and Experimenting with Influencer Marketing | Brett Hickey
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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Action Advertising Agency: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Small Business Facebook Advertising | Casey Carroll
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Mar 06, 2019 |
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MeasurementMarketing.io: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Digital Marketing for Small Businesses | Chris Mercer
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Feb 27, 2019 |
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Two Hives Honey: Bees and The Business of Honey in Austin, Texas | Tara Dawn Chapman
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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The Wizard Academy: Storytelling, Business, and Magic at The World's Most Unique Business School | Daniel Whittington
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Feb 13, 2019 |
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Nomad: Making Art out of Old Objects and Light Bulbs and Traveling the Country to Sell at Art Shows | Mick Whitcomb
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Feb 06, 2019 |
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Jeremiah's Photo Corner: Running an Analog Photography Store And Making Money As A Tintype Photographer in Santa Rosa, California | Jeremiah Flynn
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Jan 30, 2019 |
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Calton Cases: Making Beautiful and Near-Indestructible Guitar Cases in Austin, Texas | Robert Steel
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Jan 23, 2019 |
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Company of One: How to Create a Business That Fits Your Life and Resist the Temptation of Constant Growth | Paul Jarvis
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Karacotta Ceramics: How to Manifest Your Business Outcome and get to $100k Income in One Year in Austin, Texas | Kara Pendl
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Jan 09, 2019 |
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Luck Reunion: Growing from a Party at Willie Nelson's Ranch to a New Kind of Music and Content Company in Luck, Texas | Matt Bizer and Ellee Fletcher
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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Jester King Brewery: Making Farmhouse Ales in the Heart of the Hill Country near Austin, Texas | Jeffrey Stuffings
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Dec 26, 2018 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Business UNStuck | Barry Moltz
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Dec 19, 2018 |
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Double Barrel Design: Merging Architecture and Design to Form a New Venture in Austin, Texas | Megan Willin and Chelsea Scharbach
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Dec 12, 2018 |
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Digital Marketer + Wizard Academy: Building Your Brand's Character and Using Cutting Edge Small Business Digital Marketing Tactics | Ryan Deiss
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Dec 05, 2018 |
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SLJ Guitars: Records, Guitars, and Building a Recurring Income Stream in Tulsa, Oklahoma | Seth Lee Jones
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Nov 28, 2018 |
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Helix Metalworks: Custom Metal Fabrication in Tulsa, OK | Jeff Bean
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Nov 21, 2018 |
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Black Dog Traders: Restoring and Building Vintage-Styled Toyota FJs in Dallas, TX | Austin Peterson
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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Recspec: Running a Design Studio and Art Gallery in Austin, TX | Laurel Barickman
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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Leslie Crow Leather: Handcrafting Leather Goods in Austin, Texas | Leslie Crow
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Oct 31, 2018 |
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Sweet Ritual Ice Cream: Opening a Vegan Scoop Shop in Austin, Texas | Amelia Raley
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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Gold Rush Vinyl: Innovating the Record Industry in Austin, Texas | Caren Kelleher
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Oct 17, 2018 |
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Spokesman Coffee: Thriving in a Passionate Community in Austin, Texas | Trey Ramirez
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Oct 10, 2018 |
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Coco Coquette: More than a Wig Shop in Austin, Texas | Allyson Garro
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Oct 03, 2018 |
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Turning Your Failures into New Beginnings in Boulder, Colorado | Jake Hurwitz
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Sep 26, 2018 |
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Rob Nance & the Lost Souls: Pursuing a Career in Music on the American Highways, from North Carolina to New Mexico | Rob Nance
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Sep 19, 2018 |
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Fightforce: Promoting Mixed Martial Arts in the Rocky Mountain Region | Bryan Deats
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Sep 12, 2018 |
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Merlin's Hide Out: Sharing The Spirit Of The Wild West Through Buffalo Hide In Thermopolis, Wyoming | Barb Heinze
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Sep 05, 2018 |
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The Bird: One of the Last True Watering Holes in Jackson, Wyoming | Will Nowack & Ted Hansen
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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Love and Leche: Crafting Handmade Lotions and Soaps from Farm-Fresh Ingredients in Santa Fe, New Mexico | Daven Lee
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Aug 22, 2018 |
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Tibeb Leatherworks: Leather Goods with a Soul, from Ethiopia to Santa Fe, New Mexico | Joshua Gebreyes
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Aug 16, 2018 |
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Beartooth Group: Creating Environmental and Financial Value Through Ranch Restoration in Bozeman, Montana | Robert Keith
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Aug 08, 2018 |
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3D Kutz Barber Shop: Running an Exclusive MMA-Style Barber Shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico | Derrick Montoya
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Aug 01, 2018 |
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Jackson Hole Still Works: Distilling Spirits at High Altitude In Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Chas Marsh & Travis Goodman
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Jul 25, 2018 |
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Serenity Forge: Creating Video Games for Good in Boulder, CO | Z Yang
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Jul 18, 2018 |
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DIY Pete: Inspiring Others Through Do-It-Yourself Projects in Bozeman, Montana | Peter Sveen
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Jul 11, 2018 |
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Wanderer: Fashion for the Free-Spirited Woman in Albuquerque, New Mexico | Ashley Arabian
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Jul 04, 2018 |
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Biscuit Press: Turning a Passion for Art into a Booming Career in Austin, TX | Dan Grissom
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Jun 27, 2018 |
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FLASH! Linked Selling: Making Connections to Grow Your Business | Ben Kniffen
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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FLASH! Screw the Nine to Five: What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur | Josh Stanton
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Jun 20, 2018 |
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FLASH! Improving Relationships Between Men and Women in the Workplace | Beate Chelette
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Jun 19, 2018 |
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FLASH! Creating Small Business Connections Through an Online Community | Dave Hamilton
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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ELITE-OSM: Creating a Business Through Injury Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, New Mexico | Beau Hightower
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Jun 13, 2018 |
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JD High Country Outfitters: A One-Stop Shop for the Great Outdoors in Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Scott Sanchez
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Jun 06, 2018 |
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Santa Fe Stoneworks: Making Stone Inlay Knives as a Family Business in Santa Fe, New Mexico | Bill, Anna, & Miles Wirtel
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May 30, 2018 |
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Western Range Clothing Company: Formal Attire with a Rocky Mountain Twist in Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Spencer Hirst
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May 23, 2018 |
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Tres Cuervos Leatherworks: Leather Goods Authentically Hand Crafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico | Aaron Boyd
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May 16, 2018 |
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Shinesty: Building a Company on Outrageous Fashion in Boulder, Colorado | Chris White
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May 09, 2018 |
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Colorado Highland Helicopters: Mountain Flight Education and High Altitude Rescue in Durango, Colorado | Brandon Laird and Dayle Morningstar
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May 02, 2018 |
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GoRuck: Building an Iconic Brand Based on Community | Jason McCarthy
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Apr 25, 2018 |
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Meow Wolf: Creating an Immersive Art Experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico | John Feins
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Apr 18, 2018 |
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Durango Soda Company: Making an Impact with Craft Soda in Durango, Colorado | Dan Aggeler
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Apr 11, 2018 |
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FLASH! The Things You Should Have Asked Your Business Lawyer | Mat Sorensen
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Apr 10, 2018 |
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Grandrabbit's Toy Shoppe: A Business Built on Compassion in Boulder, Colorado | Lynne Milot
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Apr 04, 2018 |
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Jackson Wink: Building a Top MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico | Michael Lyubimov
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Mar 28, 2018 |
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Mystery Ranch: Backpacks Built for the Mission from the Heart of Montana | Dana Gleason
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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SBWS x SXSW: Finding Comfort in Communication | Eric Waisman
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Mar 19, 2018 |
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SBWS x SXSW: Helping Build Small Business | Bay McLaughlin
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Mar 16, 2018 |
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SBWS x SXSW: The Digital Renaissance | Jim Bowes
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Mar 15, 2018 |
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SBWS x SXSW: Music Firsthand | Kris Potrafka
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Mar 14, 2018 |
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SBWS x SXSW: The Big Louisiana Episode
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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Mountain Standard: The Business of Outdoor Necessities | Brennah Rosenthal
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Mar 07, 2018 |
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Montucky Cold Snacks: Building A Brand Around Montana | Jeremy Gregory and Chad Zeitner
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Feb 28, 2018 |
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Truman Boot Company: Skilled Work and American Craftsmanship in Boulder, Colorado | Vince Romano
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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Dryland Wilds: Distilling the Essence of the Desert in Albuquerque, New Mexio | Robin Moore and Cebastien Rose
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Feb 14, 2018 |
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Teton Gravity Research: Adrenaline, Athletes and the Environment in Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Steve Jones
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Feb 07, 2018 |
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FLASH! Advice for Successful Entrepreneurship | John Lee Dumas
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Feb 01, 2018 |
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Old Colorado Vintage: Running A Western Vintage Store in Durango, Colorado | Tom and Carrie Dragt
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Jan 31, 2018 |
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FLASH! How To Network Authentically | Strother Gaines
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Jan 25, 2018 |
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Pursuit Nutrition: Combining Nutrition with Performance in Austin, Texas | Carla Nowicki
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Jan 24, 2018 |
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Gracie Humaitá Austin: Teaching in a Leading Jiu Jitsu Academy in Austin, Texas | Paulo Brandão
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Jan 17, 2018 |
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Scheer & Co: Launching A Boutique Interior Design Firm in Austin, Texas | Killy Scheer
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Jan 10, 2018 |
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Atomic Athlete: Growing Stronger with Purpose-Driven Fitness Training in Austin, Texas | Tod Moore
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Jan 03, 2018 |
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Hotel Kitsmiller Main: The Business of Hotel Hospitality in Fredericksburg, Texas | Matt and Taylor Gutierrez
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Dec 27, 2017 |
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Triple Crown Tattoo: From Apprentice to Tattoo Artist in Austin, Texas | Erik Axel Brunt
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Dec 21, 2017 |
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Short Hair Company: The Business of Being A Hairstylist in Austin, Texas | Damien Reyes
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Dec 13, 2017 |
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Metamorphosis Holistic Wellness Center: The Art of Physical Therapy and Holistic Healthcare in Cincinnati, Ohio | Kristy Brandabur
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Dec 06, 2017 |
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FLASH! Building Relationships with Business Gifting | Josh Harcus
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Dec 01, 2017 |
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Tommy's TV: Storytelling as a Documentary Filmmaker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Tommy Talley
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Nov 29, 2017 |
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Avenue N Guitars: Starting a Neighborhood Vintage Guitar and Music Store in Chicago, Illinois | Phil Angotti
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Nov 22, 2017 |
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New Roxy: Turning an Old Building into a New Opportunity in Clarksdale, Mississippi | Robin Colonas
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Nov 15, 2017 |
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Play N Trade: Surviving and Thriving with a Video Game Store in Lafayette, Louisiana | Jeff Pearson
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Nov 08, 2017 |
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Masterson Letterpress Printing: The Beauty of the Letterpress | Patrick Masterson
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Nov 01, 2017 |
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Squeeze: How Overregulation Killed One Entrepreneur's Dream in Lexington, Kentucky | JoAnn Prosser
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Oct 25, 2017 |
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End of All Music: Starting a Record Store in the Age of Digital Music in Oxford, Mississippi | David Swider
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Oct 18, 2017 |
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A Cup of Common Wealth: Embracing Company Culture, One Cup at a Time in Lexington, Kentucky | Sal Sanchez
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Oct 11, 2017 |
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Worth Properties: Being a Real Estate Agent in a Hot Market in Nashville, Tennessee | Caroline Cook
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Oct 04, 2017 |
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Muscle Shoals Music Foundation: Establishing an Iconic Music Museum in Sheffield, Albama | Andrew Kelly
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Sep 27, 2017 |
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October: What's Happening with the Growth of Craft Beer in Chicago, Illinois| Mike Raspatello
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Sep 20, 2017 |
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Meraki Roasting Company: How Small Businesses Impact Their Communities in Clarksdale, Mississippi | Cali Noland and Ben Lewis
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Sep 13, 2017 |
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Four Day Weekend: How Improv Training Can Make You Better at Business in Fort Worth, Texas | Jonas Koffler
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Sep 06, 2017 |
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Mitchell Multimedia: How to Start a Photography Business in Columbus, Ohio | Dan Mitchell
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Aug 30, 2017 |
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Shack Up Inn: Music Tourism in the South in Clarksdale, Mississippi | Guy Malvezzi
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Aug 23, 2017 |
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Claire Flowers Shoes: Starting a Women's Shoe Company from Scratch in Earth City, Missouri | Claire Flowers
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Aug 16, 2017 |
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Victoria Amps: From Stockbroker to the Boutique Guitar Amplifier Business in Chicago, Illinois | Mark Baier
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Aug 09, 2017 |
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Goodwood NOLA: The Custom Furniture Business: Creating Beautiful and Timeless Designs in New Orleans, LA | Mike Dalle Molle and Jordan Gurren
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Aug 02, 2017 |
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Brooke Worthington Jewelry: How to Make it in the Jewelry Business in Nashville, Tennessee | Brooke Worthington
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Jul 26, 2017 |
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Pappy's Smokehouse: The St. Louis BBQ Tradition in Missouri | John Matthews
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Jul 19, 2017 |
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Mule Resophonic: The Art of Making Resonator Guitars in Saginaw, Michigan | Matt Eich
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Jul 12, 2017 |
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Urban Farming: The Challenge of Producing Food in a City in Austin, Texas | Urban Roots Farm
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Jul 05, 2017 |
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Third Man Records: The Vinyl Revival. From Jack White to a Pressing Plant in Nashville, Tennessee | Ben Blackwell
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Jun 28, 2017 |
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Mother's Brewing Company: Giving Back, How Community Involvement Impacts Your Business in Springfield, Missouri | Jeff Schrag
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Jun 21, 2017 |
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SLJ Guitars: Becoming a Guitar Builder in Tulsa, Oklahoma | Seth Lee Jones
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Jun 14, 2017 |
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Magpies: Starting a Kid-Focused Retail Business in Nashville, Tennessee | Maggie Tucker
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Jun 07, 2017 |
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Hand Drawn Records: Modernizing the Vinyl Record Pressing Industry in Dallas, Texas | John Snodgrass
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May 31, 2017 |
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Precision Payments: The Secret to Selling to Small Businesses in New Orleans, Louisiana | Alison Burns
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May 24, 2017 |
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Motor City Java House: Small Business & Community Rebuilding in Detroit, Michigan | Alicia George
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May 17, 2017 |
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Flow Nonfiction: Tell Your Story! Or Others Will Do It For You in Austin, Texas | David Rice
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May 10, 2017 |
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CTC Auto Ranch: Making it in the Classic Car Junkyard Business in Denton, Texas | Dave Williamson
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May 03, 2017 |
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Savvyroot: Transforming your Passion Into a Thriving Business in New Orleans, Louisiana | Celeste Austin
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Apr 26, 2017 |
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Henge Docks: Oh No! You Just Got a Cease and Desist Letter, Now What? in San Francisco, California | Matthew Vroom
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Apr 19, 2017 |
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Workology: No Frills, Effective Small Business Hiring in Austin, Texas | Jessica Miller-Merrell
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Apr 12, 2017 |
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Duncan Munoz Business Machines: The Dying Art of Typewriter Repair in Austin, Texas | Steve Munoz
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Apr 05, 2017 |
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Flagship Athletic Performance: Opening a Gym (and How to Succeed) in San Francisco, California | Brian Hassan
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Mar 29, 2017 |
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Proven: How to Dissolve a Business Partnership Peacefully in Austin, Texas | Featuring Joe Mellin
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Mar 22, 2017 |
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Zen Soap: The Soap Business and Sustainability in Austin, Texas | Chris Cabiya
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Mar 15, 2017 |
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Mantis Massage: The Massage Therapy Business in Austin, Texas | Kyra Matos
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Mar 08, 2017 |
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Austin Vintage Guitars: The Business of Music in Austin, Texas | Nick Boettcher
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Mar 01, 2017 |
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Antone's Night Club: Reviving an Iconic Brand in Austin, Texas | Will Bridges
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Feb 22, 2017 |
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ShuttleHome and BinStored: How to Market to College Students in New York, New York | Dean Ginsberg
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Feb 15, 2017 |
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Tribute: What is Social Entrepreneurship? Balancing People and Profit in Brooklyn, New York | Andrew Horn
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Feb 08, 2017 |
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Tecovas Boots: How to Start a Manufacturing Business in Austin, Texas | Paul Hedrick
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Feb 01, 2017 |
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Home Slice Pizza: How to Build a Brand in Austin, Texas | Nano Whitman
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Jan 25, 2017 |