Best Small Business Development Centers Sbdc Podcasts (2025)

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Café Dodici / Northside Diner 45:44

1d ago45:44

45:44

Mitchell talks to mother/daughter duo Lorraine Williams and Isabella Santoro about their effort to build a new social culture in downtown Washington, Iowa by bringing in Italian influence. This effort has led to Café Dodici and Northside Diner in Washington, introducing a new restaurant element to the town. They discuss the struggles of getting res…

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Disaster Recovery: Special Episode 40:04

25d ago40:04

40:04

Spring is a season of frequent natural disasters in Iowa. If you are a small business owner, how have you prepared?In this special episode of the Rural Business Innovators Podcast, Iowa SBDC members Mitchell Kearns, Tricia Rivas, and Scott Swenson discuss how unprecedented disasters have impacted small businesses in Iowa, and how you can prepare fo…

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PROFIT TALKS: Marina Moraes, PINK HAMMER CONSTRUCTION 22:43

28d ago22:43

22:43

Marina Moreas from PINK HAMMER CONSTRUCTION joins us to discuss her detour from architecture to construction. And how she's turned her firm into a powerhouse in this industry, doing Tenant Improvements for major chains like Domino's Pizza #construction #starups #entrepreneurs #sbdc #octalkraioBy OCIE SBDC

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PROFIT TALKS: Erase and Embrace Tatoo Removal 26:13

28d ago26:13

26:13

Meet two nurse practioners who found a passion for removing tattoo removal. Nyssa Finn and Geanie Galindo. Allowing people to erase their past and embrace a new you. With help from their local Small Business Development Office in Temecula (SBDC) #sbdc #startup #startups #entrepreneur #sbdc #ociesbdc #octalkradio #tattoo #tattooremoval…

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PROFIT TALKS: Roxy Rich Fine Art Gallery and Gifts 23:37

28d ago23:37

23:37

Roxy Rich, professional comedian and artist joins us to discuss her wild journey from Hollywood to Temecula and how this led to her new fine art gallery there. With the help of her local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) #sbdc #arts #comedy #entrepreneur #startup #octalkradioBy Paul Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: Big J's So Call BBQ 28:56

28d ago28:56

28:56

Jason Hernandez ("Big J") joins us to discuss his entrepreneurial journey starting Big J's So Cal BBQ. And how he turned his passion into profits. With the help of his local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) #entrepreneur #startup #bbq #octalkradio #sbdc #ociesbdc #bbqBy Paul Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: AMARKO MARKETING SOLUTIONS 36:28

5M ago36:28

36:28

Today Melissa Ragel joins us to discuss the world of in-store sampling for beers. wines and other adult beverages thru her new company AMARKO MARKETING SOLUTIONS #marketing #sales #instoredemos #adultbeverages #beer #wine #spirits #sbdc #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: College Ed Tech 38:43

5M ago38:43

38:43

Rudy Chavarria, Jr. Founder of College Ed Tech talks about his journey starting this business. The need for his services today. And how his local Small Business Development Center helped take this business to the next level. #college #collegementors #sbdc #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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Statera 46:03

5M ago46:03

46:03

Mitchell Kearns talks with Nicole Hutchison, the founder of Statera, about the unique take on healthcare that Statera offers the Dubuque community. They dive deep into the daily practices that happen within Statera on the management, team, and client levels, and the wide variety of healthcare services that Statera encompasses!…

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Swat-N-Scoop 42:00

6M ago42:00

42:00

Host Mitchell Kearns sits down with Scott Putnam, the inventor of the Swat-N-Scoop, which acts as both a swatter for unwanted bugs and a tool to remove them safely from your home! They talk about the process of getting featured on the Amazon Prime Video series "Buy It Now", and the process of patenting a unique product to sell commercially.…

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PROFIT TALKS: Splendor of Wonder Digital Art 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

Vivian Wu, owner of the new Etsy Store SPENDOR OF WONDER joins us to discuss her imaginative DIGITAL ART she creates and sells on that site (adding her fanciful prints to mugs, t-shirts, etc). Where she takes a famous painting like Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night and reimagines it with other creatures added to the frame like cats or dogs. Using Art…

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PROFIT TALKS: The LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator 35:38

6M ago35:38

35:38

John Wiet, the new Director of The LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator (hosted by OCTane) joins us to discuss their work with startups. And all that they offer. #octane #launhpad #starups #entrepreneurs #sbdc #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: GPS Leaders 35:20

6M ago35:20

35:20

Nick Muratore from GPS LEADERS joins us to discuss the world of GPS tracking in vehicles. All the different use cases for these products and how he got started in this business. And how his Small Business Development Center helped him on his entrepreneurial journey. #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #gps #gpstracking #sbdc #octalkradio…

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PROFIT TALKS: Transforming Human Performance 33:34

6M ago33:34

33:34

Today on our PROFIT TALKS we talk with Annemarie du LeBohn from TRIMACHA. A human development training provider that helps active duty service members with their mental health issues. #mentalhealthtraining #activedutyservice #sbdc #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: The Amazing Startup Story of FIRED UP POTTERY STUDIO 27:04

6M ago27:04

27:04

Blanca Torres, owner of a startup called FIRED UP, a brick and mortar pottery studio in Palm Springs where she helps people create their own pottery. And how her local Small Business Development Center helped her move from her background in medical to making this entrepreneurial dream come true. #entrepreneurialjourney #entrepreneur #entrepreneursh…

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PROFIT TALKS: SBDC Small Business Summit 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

Manal Richa, Director of the Cal State Fullerton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss their recent SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SUMMIT which featured speakers and guests from all over Orange County talking about state of small business today. And the outlooks for 2025. #SBDC #OCIESBDC #smallbuness #entrepreneurs #octalkradio…

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Seventy One 30 31:42

6M ago31:42

31:42

Ray Hansen chats with Joe Brincks of Seventy One 30, a drone photography business in Carroll, Iowa. Learn about what drones are the best on the market right now, and what it's like to keep up with an industry that is rapidly growing and changing.By SBDC Iowa

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Using AI in Podcasting 20:18

6M ago20:18

20:18

Navigating the complexities of podcast production can be challenging, whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your existing podcast. Join us as we break down the process and share essential strategies to help you create compelling content and maintain momentum using creativity, storytelling, and AI. By mastering these techniques, you can…

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Get It Wright Fitness 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

Tomorrow on the RBI Podcast, Mitchell Kearns talks with Jeremiah Wright, a personal trainer who runs Get It Wright Ftiness in Des Moines! They talk about finding motivation for clients, finding motivation for yourself, and the unique perspective that comes from running a personal service-based business.…

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Mr. Burrito 17:31

7M ago17:31

17:31

Victor Oyervides sits down with Berenice Valderrabano in the 25th episode of the RBI Podcast -- our second Spanish episode! They talk about Mr. Burrito Mexican Food, which has served Iowa State students for years.By SBDC Iowa

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Stitch N Sew Cottage 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

Mitchell Kearns chats with Ashley Stout from Stitch N Sew Cottage about helping customers discover quilting, and managing a business in one of Iowa's coziest small towns.By SBDC Iowa

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FBB Biomed 43:50

7M ago43:50

43:50

Mitchell sits down with Howard Urnovitz, the co-founder of FBB Biomed, to discuss the process of looking for a cure for cancer, innovative HIV tests, and relearning what it means to be an entrepreneur.By SBDC Iowa

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PROFIT TALKS: Visionaire Optometry Spa 35:48

7M ago35:48

35:48

Dr. Sana Shakil, founder of Visionaire Optometry Spa in Riverside joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. From wanting to become an optometrist after seeing her grandfather lose his sight. To having a different vision of how eye health care could be better (after working for years for other Optometry Clinics). Offering complete eye care an…

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People and Profit System 33:27

7M ago33:27

33:27

Mitchell Kearns meets with Janey Stahl, the founder of People and Profit System, where she consults small businesses with the unique perspective of seeing the people involved and building trusting relationships. They talk about her story of learning to balance family life with business life, and what she has learned along the way.…

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Hummingbirds 40:22

8M ago40:22

40:22

Mitchell Kearns chats with Emily Steele, the founder of Hummingbirds, a social media marketing platform that highlights small businesses!By SBDC Iowa

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Bovi-Jet 20:54

8M ago20:54

20:54

The Iowa SBDC's Ray Hansen chats with Dakota Belling, the inventor of Bovi-Jet, an applicator for pour-on products for cattle that maximizes efficiency when it comes to breeding cattle!By SBDC Iowa

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Tullpa Restaurant 21:20

8M ago21:20

21:20

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PROFIT TALKS: Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming 24:43

8M ago24:43

24:43

Matthew and Shelby Hernandez, owners of Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming here in Orange County join us to discuss the start of their business. And how their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped them get started. #sbdc #mobilegrooming #petgrooming #pets #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: How AI Can Revolutionize Your Business 28:06

8M ago28:06

28:06

Giselle Hasman (one of the Small Business Development Centers resident Artificial Intelligence experts) joins us to discuss how AI is revolutionizing business, big and small, by automating repetitive tasks and improving intelligence gathering and processing large amounts of data to derive better information and make better decisions. #AI #artificia…

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PROFIT TALKS: Rebels Burgers and Brew in Yucaipa, California 29:27

8M ago29:27

29:27

Ryan Moody and Rudy Gonzales , co-owners of REBELS BURGERS and BREW join us to share their journey in opening this unique "gastropub" in Yucaipa. And how it's doing a year later. With help from their local SBDC (Small Business Development Center). #sbdc #sba #brewpub #gastropub #restaurant #octalkradio…

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PROFIT TALKS: Givo Ice Cream, an Authentic Mexican Ice Cream Shop 35:04

8M ago35:04

35:04

Meet Octavio Paloma, Owner of Givo Ice Cream. An authentic Mexican ice cream shop that just opened in Santa Ana. Join as he shares his immigrant dream to build his own business and how the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) helped turn that dream into a reality. #entrrepreneurship #startups #followyourdream #inspiration #immigrantstory #icec…

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PROFIT TALKS: Ace Tarachian, SBDC Cal State Fullerton Center 29:31

8M ago29:31

29:31

Ace Tarachian, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to discuss his background in business planning, finance and raising capital. #SBDC #SBA #smallbusiness #startups #entreneurial #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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Wayne's Ski, Cycle, & Fitness 22:50

8M ago22:50

22:50

Mitchell chats with Matt Curtis, the owner of Wayne's Ski, Cycle & Fitness in Mason City, about taking over a business from a previous owner, getting help from the SBDC, and taking care of both employees and family.By SBDC Iowa

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Instatat 17:14

8M ago17:14

17:14

Mitchell Kearns sits down with Cat Dow, the owner of Instatat and Henna with Cat, an 18-year-old entrepreneur and the youngest on the RBI Podcast, who specializes in semi-permanent body art and works for the SBDC as a counselor.By SBDC Iowa

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Repaint Studios 27:46

9M ago27:46

27:46

Mitchell Kearns talks with Billie Asmus, the inventor of the Repaint Tray, a reusable paint tray. She talks about the struggle of getting a patent filed, starting a business from scratch with a brand-new product, and participating in high-stakes pitch competitions.By SBDC Iowa

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Lake Animal Clinic 16:32

9M ago16:32

16:32

Mitchell Kearns sits down with Holly Neuberger from Lake Animal Clinic, where she works as a veterinarian. Holly talks about the experience of leaving corporate veterinary work to pursue a more fulfilling lifestyle starting her own vet clinic with help from NIACC. https://lakeanimalcliniccl.com/By SBDC Iowa

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Plas-Tech Tooling 22:04

9M ago22:04

22:04

Dean Sonquist meets with Mitchell Kearns, and they speak about Dean's business, Plas-Tech Tooling. They talk about the experience of managing a business with his spouse and making tough calls for the sake of both the business and his family. https://www.plastechtooling.com/By SBDC Iowa

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The Cottage 18:30

9M ago18:30

18:30

Mitchell speaks with Taylor Borkowski, who runs The Cottage in Denison, Iowa, with her mom. They talk about the struggles of taking over a business during COVID, and learning more about business management through the process of managing The Cottage. https://www.thecottagedenison.com/By SBDC Iowa

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Three Bells Books 23:50

10M ago23:50

23:50

Mitchell Kearns and Molly Angstman talk about beers and books in relation to Molly's business, Three Bells Books, in Mason City. https://threebellsbooks.com/By SBDC Iowa

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PROFIT TALKS: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California-BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM 30:23

10M ago30:23

30:23

John Arena, Business Outreach Manager for the METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT of Southern California joins us to discuss their Business Outreach Program which supports small business growth all over SoCal by helping them secure government contracts within their water world. #water #waterworld #waterdistricts #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting …

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Zupp & Zupp Law Firm 25:13

10M ago25:13

25:13

Mitchell Kearns chats with twins Jennifer and Jessica Zupp about their law firm, the process of opening the firm, and how the SBDC helped them get started.By SBDC Iowa

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PROFIT TALKS: Nathan Wyckoff, CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS 44:46

10M ago44:46

44:46

Today Nathan Wyckoff from Cult and Classic Films joins us tto discuss his unique business and cult and classic films they focus #movies #cultclassics #classicfilms #cultfilms #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: LinkWorx on their SBDC Korean Trade Trip 39:17

10M ago39:17

39:17

Nigel Jay, Founder of LinkWorx joins us to discuss their work in the Internet of Things. And why they went on the recent SBDC Trade Trip to Korea. And what they got out of it. #SBDC #KoreanTradeMission #export #import #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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PROFIT TALKS: Sylvia Pizarroso, SBDC Finance Center 35:13

10M ago35:13

35:13

Sylvia Pizarroso, Director of the SBDC Finance Center joins us to discuss all the free work they do for businesses big and small with their Small Business Development Center clients paid for by the SBA, the State of California ( and others)#sbdc #startups #raisingcapital #businessloans #octalkradioBy Paul T Roberts

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American Railcar Repair 24:00

10M ago24:00

24:00

Mitchell Kearns meets with father-son duo David and Chandler Horak to talk about their part in the railroad industry, American Railcar Repair. https://americanrailcarrepair.com/By SBDC Iowa

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The Dessert Mixologist 25:23

10M ago25:23

25:23

Mitchell Kearns sits down with Lorrie Popik and Rae Guillermo -- the Dessert Mixologists, who have created a business out of their college friendship combining quick and easy desserts with alcoholic beverages. https://www.dessertmixologist.com/By SBDC Iowa

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Tumbleweed 29:49

11M ago29:49

29:49

Mitchell Kearns talks with Paul Richardson, CEO of Tumbleweed, which specializes in providing families with virtual materials to ease the process of mourning their deceased loved ones.By SBDC Iowa

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Computer Concepts of Iowa 31:37

11M ago31:37

31:37

Ray Hansen and Mitchell Kearns meet with Adam Schweers to talk about creating and selling his business, Computer Concepts of Iowa.By SBDC Iowa

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PROFIT TALKS: OC Dept. of Education 32:57

11M ago32:57

32:57

Kathy Boyd, Director of Career Education for the OC Dept of Education joins us along with Kim Goodwin, Coordinator of OC PATHWAYS to discuss that program and all the work they do to expand education opportunities for all students here in Orange County #education #OCDepartmentofEducation #ocdepteducation #prekthru12 #octalkradio…

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I Saw the Sign 27:54

11M ago27:54

27:54

Mitchell Kearns chats with Denae Rosdail and Chelsea Bissen from I Saw the Sign LLC about their business which prints signs and apparel in Carroll, Iowa. https://isawthesignllc.com/By SBDC Iowa

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