Small Business Success Talk

Hosted ByChristy Smallwood

Small Business Success Talk is a show about the small business experience. Listen and discover for yourself that we take what we do very seriously, but not ourselves! www.smallbusinesssuccesstalk.com


All Episodes

Ep. 25: From Teacher To Travel Agent – An Interview With Tara Branch

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, guest Tara Branch, shares her story of transitioning into business ownership from teaching over 20 years. We also discuss what travel is like during a global pandemic.

Vacations By Tara

Sponsored by:

Chamber of St. Matthews https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/

Eagle Eye Strategies https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/

Ep. 24: Starting A New Business In A Pandemic That Brings A Community Together – An Interview With Maria Mears

First episode of 2021! Guest, Maria Mears, Owner/Editor of NoCo Living, shares her story of starting a new magazine venture during a pandemic. Lots of learned lessons in a short amount of time.

http://www.noco-living.com/

Sponsored by:

Chamber of St. Matthews http://www.stmatthewschamber.com/

Eagle Eye Strategies http://www.EagleEyeStrategies.biz/

Ep. 23: Small Business Strong On Both Sides Of The Ocean – An Interview With Serena Gay

A very special episode of Small Business Small Talk!

A random reach-out turns into an in-depth conversation about the state of small business in Louisville, Kentucky and in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This episode’s guest, Serena Gay, a BBC-trained broadcaster and founder of Made4U Podcasts,

hosts a podcast that focus on the revival of small business in Cheltenham through the pandemic. It was perfect timing for a year-end conversation about staying in business through a global pandemic, being innovative, and horseracing!

Serena Gay, www.made4u-podcasts.co.uk

New Series of “Business Revival – In Gloucestershire” live now.

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Ep. 22: Continuing Education Still Matters – An Interview With Wanda Shaw

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk we chat about what it takes to keep learning today to level up in our businesses with Wanda Shaw, Community Relations Coordinator with Webster University.

http://www.webster.edu/locations/louisville/index.php

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Ep. 21: Events During COVID-19 Restrictions – An Interview With Megan Jones and Janna Holland

On this special “on-location” episode of Small Business Small Talk, we hear what hosting and coordinating events is like during the COVID-19 restrictions from guests Megan Jones and Janna Holland of Rivers Edge Events & Rentals, and how a little creative thinking can help sustain a business while still making weddings magical for couples.

http://www.riversedgeeventsandvenue.com/

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Ep. 20: Putting Lagniappe In All You Do – An Interview With Katherine Autin

This episode of Small Business Small Talk’s guest is Katherine Autin, the founder and CEO of not just one company, but three! Kat’s Jewelry & Gems, Parkinson’s Partners, and Visionary Caregivers. Hear from her about her extensive background in business owning while being a caregiver for her husband.

www.KatsJewelryGems.com

www.VisionaryCaregivers.com

www.ParkinsonPartners.com

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Ep. 19: Why Inclusion Matters For Everyone – An Interview With Steven Michael Carr

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, Director of Development, Steven Michael Carr shares his story of why he’s so passionate about cultivating an environment of inclusion for all people

www.MattinglyEdge.org

Mattingly Edge cultivates partnerships that enable people with disabilities to thrive at work, at home, and in relationships.

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Our mission is based on the belief that people with disabilities have the right to the same privileges and responsibilities as other citizens. We know that communities are better when everyone is included.

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Ep. 18: What’s Up With Payment Processing? An Interview with Mary Witten

This episode of Small Business Small Talk gets real with how to get money. Our guest, Mary Witten with Streamline Payments, gives us the low down on payment processing. https://streamlinepayments.com/

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )

Ep. 17: Working With A Recruiter – An Interview With Mike Wolf

Learn what working with a recruiter like Pridestaff can do for you and your small business on this episode of Small Business Small Talk with guest, Mike Wolf.

Mike Wolf, Owner/Strategic-Partner PrideStaff/PrideStaff Financial

DIrect Dial – 502-292-6521

Email – mwolf@pridestaff.com

Website – www.PrideStaff.com/Louisville

HELPFUL FREE RESOURCES for business leaders addressing today’s workforce needs :

Michael Wolf, Strategic-Partner

9420 Bunsen Parkway, Suite 100

Louisville, KY 40220

Main: 502-292-4200

Direct: 502-292-6521

Small Business Small Talk is sponsored by:

The Chamber of St. Matthews ( https://www.stmatthewschamber.com/)

Eagle Eye Strategies ( https://eagleeyestrategies.biz/ )