small business war stories

Lucktone Woodshop: From a Desk Job to Making Custom Furniture in Austin, Texas | Britton Byfield

Britton was unsure he wanted to continue his job in digital media. And then came his biggest blessing in disguise:…

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It’s On Clothing: Spreading a Message of Positivity through Designing and Making Clothes in Wichita, Kansas | DaVon Walker

DaVon Walker wanted to see positive, sleek, motivational clothing designs, and no matter how hard he looked, he could not…

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The Commodore Hotel: Investing in History by Helping Revitalize a Community in Linden, Tennessee | Michael and Kathy Dumont

Michael and Kathy Dumont made a big bet by moving from New England to Tennessee. They bet that they could…

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Carter Vintage Guitars: Creating an Iconic Guitar Store in Nashville, Tennessee | Walter Carter

Walter Carter and his wife Christie spent decades working in the vintage guitar business…and they had a vision. It was…

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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

Amy Dee got to Nashville and could not find what she wanted: A no-frills spot with a vintage vibe to…

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A Podcaster Talks About the Business of Podcasting in Indianapolis, Indiana | Lindsey Hein

Lindsey Hein is the awesome host of “I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, a successful podcast about running. We talk…

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Sitting Down with Coach: Learning From a Small Business Expert in Plymouth, Indiana | David Miller

David Miller has decades of experience coaching small businesses, and he has seen a LOT. Today’s episode is like sitting…

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Hopping Gnome Brewing: Brewing Sour (and other) Beers, Promoting Local, and Creating Community in Wichita, Kansas | Stacy Ward Lattin

What, exactly, is an HBIC? I didn’t know until I met Stacy Ward Lattin, THE HBIC at Hopping Gnome. What…

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The Bluebird Cafe: Crafting Community Through Songwriting in Nashville, Tennessee | Erika Nichols

How did a small cafe in a strip mall in Nashville become a mecca for songwriters? What happened that changed…

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Delmark Records: Carrying on the Legacy of a Legendary Blues and Jazz Label in Chicago, Illinois | Julia Miller

Julia Miller is a badass woman. Together with her partner Elbio, Julia is carrying forward the legacy of Delmark Records,…

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