When you’re starting a small business, it can be a confusing, uncomfortable, and isolating experience. It’s one that many people have gone through, though, and they’ve come out better for it. In our podcast, we interview small business owners and ask them how they build what they built.
Our goal couldn’t be simpler: share others’ stories to inspire you to write your own. We do this every other Monday on the Marketing is the Product podcast.
Podcast: Wrapping Up Season Two
Business is picking up, and we need a minute to catch our breath! We’re wrapping up season two of the Marketing is the Product Podcast, and we’ll be back in a few months with season 3!
Podcast: Eric Seropyan on Getting Your Small Business Ranked Higher in Google
SEO and SEM expert, Eric Seropyan, is the founder of This Is My South Bay. Eric’s expertise is unique in that he specializes in international hyperlocal SEO helping founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and small business owners make sense of searchability and marketing on the web.
Join us this week as we get a masterclass in SEO from Eric, as well as actionable steps you can take to improve your business’s rankings in Google.
Podcast: Maureen Mwangi on Building Brands & Helping Others
Maureen Mwangi grew up in Kenya where entrepreneurship was not the norm. In fact, her mom and dad were the only entrepreneurs she knew. As a little girl, Maureen listened with fascination as they discussed their product strategies around the dinner table almost every night.
She’s helped build brands from Lays to Chobani to L’Oreal to Dove. Now she runs Startward Consulting, and is finding ways to use her success to lift up others.
Podcast: Parker Stevenson on Keeping Small Businesses Profitable & Health
Parker Stevenson is a Partner and the Chief Business Officer at Evolved Finance.
Evolved Finance is a bookkeeping and business education company dedicated to helping online entrepreneurs create profitable and healthy businesses.
Podcast: Homestead Phil and Homestead Jenn on Renting Chickens
Ever heard of renting chickens?
This isn’t just some far-fetched idea, it’s a business – and a very successful one at that.
Homestead Phil and Homestead Jenn are the founders of Rent the Chicken. They specialize in renting egg-laying chickens to people looking to bring one food source closer to their table.
Podcast: Interview with Brandon Rollins on the Formation of Pangea Marketing Agency
We’re slammed with client work this week, so here’s an episode from the vault. Join us this week as Pierson interviews Brandon on the formation of Pangea Marketing Agency.
Find out how we, as a company, got started, as well as a bit of Brandon’s backstory.
Podcast: James Breakwell on How to Be a Man
James Breakwell is a comedy writer and self-described amateur father. Coming June 8, he will be releasing, or perhaps unleashing, his new book: How to Be a Man (Whatever That Means): Lessons in Modern Masculinity from a Questionable Source.
In this podcast, we chat with James about his new book, his family, his comedy career, and how pigs and tweets can be used as currency.
Podcast: Aaron Franklin on Finding Meaning through Family, Baseball, and Insurance
Aaron Franklin is an Insurance Broker at State Farm in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Insurance is a tough industry to understand, and tougher still to make exciting. Yet Aaron finds meaning helping people through his work.
In this episode, Aaron talks about how he became an insurance agent, why he loves what he does, and his passions are outside of work.
Podcast: Kyle Orth on Paragliding, Aviation, and Mitigating Risk
Kyle Orth came straight from the sky and onto our show – literally. While meditating at a local park, I opened my eyes to Kyle paragliding down right next to me. After chatting for a few minutes, Kyle agreed to come onto the show.
Join us as we talk to Kyle about what he does, how he got into paragliding and aviation, as well as the mindset that you need to have to remain composed in such an intense environment.
Podcast: Shelli Tripp-Norvell on Mental Health, Identity, and Mindfulness
Shelli Tripp-Norvell is a Psychotherapist in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Shelli walks us through her journey to becoming a therapist, as well as detailing various aspects of the journey that we go through to get “un-stuck”.
Podcast: Chari Buckner on Running a Pet Crematory and Finding Meaning
Getting things started with the first episode of season two, we are joined by Chari from Faithful Friends Pet Crematory. Chari Buckner is the owner of Faithful Friends, working with countless pet owners to make sure that their pets are given a proper send-off.
In this episode, we talk with Chari about what her business is, how she runs it, as well as how she handles the emotions of such a heavy job.
Podcast: Wrapping Up Season One
In this episode, we go over some of the changes that will be made heading into season 2 of the show, and highlight some of the best parts of season 1. We will be taking a short 6-8 week break to hone in on some areas of improvement, as well as record some new content, and we will be back mid March bringing you even better interviews!
Podcast: Kenny Goodman on 2020, Mindfulness, and Growing Your Business
Kenny owns and runs Overboard Games. He is now running a successful business that revolves around creating digital versions of games for board game publishers. If you are a long-time listener of the show, you might remember Kenny from one of the first episodes we recorded last year. Since then, a lot has happened in Kenny’s world, and we are here to find out all of the details.
Podcast: Celebrating the New Year and Our Resolutions for 2021
We did it – we made it through 2020! As we close the door on one of the most chaotic years in history, it is important to take the time to reflect on the good that 2020 did bring to us. This week, as we get started with our first episode of 2021, we will be giving our own year in review of sorts, as well as talking about New Year’s Resolutions.
Podcast: Small Business & The World’s Weirdest Holiday Season
As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to offer up this last podcast as one final reflection of this year. The year 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for all of us to date. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been faced with challenge after challenge, yet, we have pushed through them all.
Podcast: Jamison Colston on Car Detailing, Philosophy & Taekwondo
Without hyperbole, Pierson and I can say that Jamison Colston is one of the most well-rounded people we have ever met. Jamison owns and runs Scenic City Mobile Detailing. He’s a real estate investor, fitness model, men’s counselor, a taekwondo black belt, and a student of philosophy. He’s a Renaissance man in the true meaning of the phrase. Oh, and he’s 26.
Podcast: Introducing Weird Marketing Lessons
In this episode, we talk about why we’re wrapping those series up and replacing them with something stranger instead. Gone are the days of “How Coronavirus Will Affect the Retail Industry.” On the horizon, you can expect more articles like “What the MMA Fight Island Taught Me About Business Continuity.”
Podcast: The Ups and Downs of Starting a Business
Are you thinking about starting a business, but want to know what you’re getting into? If so, this podcast is for you! This week, we talk extensively about the ups and downs of running a business.
Podcast: Don’t Quit Your Day Job
This week, we talk extensively about the pros and cons of quitting or not quitting your day job. Brandon Rollins, Pangea Marketing Agency’s founder and CEO, walks us through his journey to starting his own business, all while maintaining his full-time job.
Podcast: Ryan Lowthian on Starting an Original Apparel Brand on Shopify
Ryan runs and owns Leviathan Clothing. It’s a brand new clothing store on Shopify whose mission is to make unique clothes with an unconventional aesthetic. Translation: imagine bright colors and ornate design inspired by Japanese street art.
Podcast: Overboard Games on Making Digital Versions of Board Games
Imagine that you’re creating a board game right now. Unfortunately, you can’t gather a crowd of people at your house to test it out, and all the conventions are cancelled. But there is still one way you can play with your friends: Tabletop Simulator.
20 Real Marketing Questions, Answered
Marketing can be incredibly confusing. That’s why we ask people to send us their hard questions when entering our biweekly giveaways. In this podcast, we answer 20 real marketing questions!
Christopher and English on Tattoos, Art, Business, and Marriage
In this podcast, we talk about many subjects: the art of tattooing and the long journey to competence, the effects of coronavirus on tattoo parlors, and how to keep a healthy marriage when working in a small business.
On CBD, the Emerging Industry
Be Green is the largest CBD shop in Chattanooga. Tune into this podcast to find out how Sam dispels rumors, keeps her clients safe, and maintains trust.
Marketing is the Product Podcast: Tabletop Game Design & UX
Good marketing comes down to creating great experiences for your customers. This is known as UX, or user experience. In this week’s episode, we’ve brought on Sean Fallon, longtime UX consultant and owner of Smunchy Games.
What is Marketing?
Marketing is one of the most misunderstood disciplines. A lot of people think that it’s about pushiness, hard selling, and sleazy ads. In reality, though, it’s all about figuring out what people want and finding ways to give it to them.
Who We Are & What We’re Doing
Starting today, we have launched a brand new podcast. The goal is simple: find small business owners and ask them how they built their businesses. By sharing others’ stories, we hope to inspire and encourage you, especially in this strange time.
Podcast: Kyle Orth on Paragliding, Aviation, and Mitigating Risk
Kyle Orth came straight from the sky and onto our show – literally. While meditating at a local park, I opened my eyes to Kyle paragliding down right next to me. After chatting for a few minutes, Kyle agreed to come onto the show.
Join us as we talk to Kyle about what he does, how he got into paragliding and aviation, as well as the mindset that you need to have to remain composed in such an intense environment.
Podcast: Kyle Orth on Paragliding, Aviation, and Mitigating Risk
Kyle Orth came straight from the sky and onto our show – literally. While meditating at a local park, I opened my eyes to Kyle paragliding down right next to me. After chatting for a few minutes, Kyle agreed to come onto the show.
Join us as we talk to Kyle about what he does, how he got into paragliding and aviation, as well as the mindset that you need to have to remain composed in such an intense environment.
Podcast: Shelli Tripp-Norvell on Mental Health, Identity, and Mindfulness
Shelli Tripp-Norvell is a Psychotherapist in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Shelli walks us through her journey to becoming a therapist, as well as detailing various aspects of the journey that we go through to get “un-stuck”.
Podcast: Chari Buckner on Running a Pet Crematory and Finding Meaning
Getting things started with the first episode of season two, we are joined by Chari from Faithful Friends Pet Crematory. Chari Buckner is the owner of Faithful Friends, working with countless pet owners to make sure that their pets are given a proper send-off.
In this episode, we talk with Chari about what her business is, how she runs it, as well as how she handles the emotions of such a heavy job.
Podcast: Wrapping Up Season One
In this episode, we go over some of the changes that will be made heading into season 2 of the show, and highlight some of the best parts of season 1. We will be taking a short 6-8 week break to hone in on some areas of improvement, as well as record some new content, and we will be back mid March bringing you even better interviews!
Podcast: Kenny Goodman on 2020, Mindfulness, and Growing Your Business
Kenny owns and runs Overboard Games. He is now running a successful business that revolves around creating digital versions of games for board game publishers. If you are a long-time listener of the show, you might remember Kenny from one of the first episodes we recorded last year. Since then, a lot has happened in Kenny’s world, and we are here to find out all of the details.
Podcast: Celebrating the New Year and Our Resolutions for 2021
We did it – we made it through 2020! As we close the door on one of the most chaotic years in history, it is important to take the time to reflect on the good that 2020 did bring to us. This week, as we get started with our first episode of 2021, we will be giving our own year in review of sorts, as well as talking about New Year’s Resolutions.
Podcast: Small Business & The World’s Weirdest Holiday Season
As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to offer up this last podcast as one final reflection of this year. The year 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for all of us to date. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been faced with challenge after challenge, yet, we have pushed through them all.
Podcast: Jamison Colston on Car Detailing, Philosophy & Taekwondo
Without hyperbole, Pierson and I can say that Jamison Colston is one of the most well-rounded people we have ever met. Jamison owns and runs Scenic City Mobile Detailing. He’s a real estate investor, fitness model, men’s counselor, a taekwondo black belt, and a student of philosophy. He’s a Renaissance man in the true meaning of the phrase. Oh, and he’s 26.
Podcast: Introducing Weird Marketing Lessons
In this episode, we talk about why we’re wrapping those series up and replacing them with something stranger instead. Gone are the days of “How Coronavirus Will Affect the Retail Industry.” On the horizon, you can expect more articles like “What the MMA Fight Island Taught Me About Business Continuity.”
Podcast: The Ups and Downs of Starting a Business
Are you thinking about starting a business, but want to know what you’re getting into? If so, this podcast is for you! This week, we talk extensively about the ups and downs of running a business.
Podcast: Don’t Quit Your Day Job
This week, we talk extensively about the pros and cons of quitting or not quitting your day job. Brandon Rollins, Pangea Marketing Agency’s founder and CEO, walks us through his journey to starting his own business, all while maintaining his full-time job.
Podcast: Ryan Lowthian on Starting an Original Apparel Brand on Shopify
Ryan runs and owns Leviathan Clothing. It’s a brand new clothing store on Shopify whose mission is to make unique clothes with an unconventional aesthetic. Translation: imagine bright colors and ornate design inspired by Japanese street art.
Podcast: Overboard Games on Making Digital Versions of Board Games
Imagine that you’re creating a board game right now. Unfortunately, you can’t gather a crowd of people at your house to test it out, and all the conventions are cancelled. But there is still one way you can play with your friends: Tabletop Simulator.
20 Real Marketing Questions, Answered
Marketing can be incredibly confusing. That’s why we ask people to send us their hard questions when entering our biweekly giveaways. In this podcast, we answer 20 real marketing questions!
Christopher and English on Tattoos, Art, Business, and Marriage
In this podcast, we talk about many subjects: the art of tattooing and the long journey to competence, the effects of coronavirus on tattoo parlors, and how to keep a healthy marriage when working in a small business.
On CBD, the Emerging Industry
Be Green is the largest CBD shop in Chattanooga. Tune into this podcast to find out how Sam dispels rumors, keeps her clients safe, and maintains trust.
Marketing is the Product Podcast: Tabletop Game Design & UX
Good marketing comes down to creating great experiences for your customers. This is known as UX, or user experience. In this week’s episode, we’ve brought on Sean Fallon, longtime UX consultant and owner of Smunchy Games.
What is Marketing?
Marketing is one of the most misunderstood disciplines. A lot of people think that it’s about pushiness, hard selling, and sleazy ads. In reality, though, it’s all about figuring out what people want and finding ways to give it to them.
Who We Are & What We’re Doing
Starting today, we have launched a brand new podcast. The goal is simple: find small business owners and ask them how they built their businesses. By sharing others’ stories, we hope to inspire and encourage you, especially in this strange time.
Podcast: Kyle Orth on Paragliding, Aviation, and Mitigating Risk
Kyle Orth came straight from the sky and onto our show – literally. While meditating at a local park, I opened my eyes to Kyle paragliding down right next to me. After chatting for a few minutes, Kyle agreed to come onto the show.
Join us as we talk to Kyle about what he does, how he got into paragliding and aviation, as well as the mindset that you need to have to remain composed in such an intense environment.
Podcast: Shelli Tripp-Norvell on Mental Health, Identity, and Mindfulness
Shelli Tripp-Norvell is a Psychotherapist in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Shelli walks us through her journey to becoming a therapist, as well as detailing various aspects of the journey that we go through to get “un-stuck”.
Podcast: Chari Buckner on Running a Pet Crematory and Finding Meaning
Getting things started with the first episode of season two, we are joined by Chari from Faithful Friends Pet Crematory. Chari Buckner is the owner of Faithful Friends, working with countless pet owners to make sure that their pets are given a proper send-off.
In this episode, we talk with Chari about what her business is, how she runs it, as well as how she handles the emotions of such a heavy job.
Podcast: Wrapping Up Season One
In this episode, we go over some of the changes that will be made heading into season 2 of the show, and highlight some of the best parts of season 1. We will be taking a short 6-8 week break to hone in on some areas of improvement, as well as record some new content, and we will be back mid March bringing you even better interviews!
Podcast: Kenny Goodman on 2020, Mindfulness, and Growing Your Business
Kenny owns and runs Overboard Games. He is now running a successful business that revolves around creating digital versions of games for board game publishers. If you are a long-time listener of the show, you might remember Kenny from one of the first episodes we recorded last year. Since then, a lot has happened in Kenny’s world, and we are here to find out all of the details.
Podcast: Celebrating the New Year and Our Resolutions for 2021
We did it – we made it through 2020! As we close the door on one of the most chaotic years in history, it is important to take the time to reflect on the good that 2020 did bring to us. This week, as we get started with our first episode of 2021, we will be giving our own year in review of sorts, as well as talking about New Year’s Resolutions.
Podcast: Small Business & The World’s Weirdest Holiday Season
As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to offer up this last podcast as one final reflection of this year. The year 2020 has been one of the most challenging years for all of us to date. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been faced with challenge after challenge, yet, we have pushed through them all.
Podcast: Jamison Colston on Car Detailing, Philosophy & Taekwondo
Without hyperbole, Pierson and I can say that Jamison Colston is one of the most well-rounded people we have ever met. Jamison owns and runs Scenic City Mobile Detailing. He’s a real estate investor, fitness model, men’s counselor, a taekwondo black belt, and a student of philosophy. He’s a Renaissance man in the true meaning of the phrase. Oh, and he’s 26.
Podcast: Introducing Weird Marketing Lessons
In this episode, we talk about why we’re wrapping those series up and replacing them with something stranger instead. Gone are the days of “How Coronavirus Will Affect the Retail Industry.” On the horizon, you can expect more articles like “What the MMA Fight Island Taught Me About Business Continuity.”
Podcast: The Ups and Downs of Starting a Business
Are you thinking about starting a business, but want to know what you’re getting into? If so, this podcast is for you! This week, we talk extensively about the ups and downs of running a business.
Podcast: Don’t Quit Your Day Job
This week, we talk extensively about the pros and cons of quitting or not quitting your day job. Brandon Rollins, Pangea Marketing Agency’s founder and CEO, walks us through his journey to starting his own business, all while maintaining his full-time job.
Podcast: Ryan Lowthian on Starting an Original Apparel Brand on Shopify
Ryan runs and owns Leviathan Clothing. It’s a brand new clothing store on Shopify whose mission is to make unique clothes with an unconventional aesthetic. Translation: imagine bright colors and ornate design inspired by Japanese street art.
Podcast: Overboard Games on Making Digital Versions of Board Games
Imagine that you’re creating a board game right now. Unfortunately, you can’t gather a crowd of people at your house to test it out, and all the conventions are cancelled. But there is still one way you can play with your friends: Tabletop Simulator.
20 Real Marketing Questions, Answered
Marketing can be incredibly confusing. That’s why we ask people to send us their hard questions when entering our biweekly giveaways. In this podcast, we answer 20 real marketing questions!
Christopher and English on Tattoos, Art, Business, and Marriage
In this podcast, we talk about many subjects: the art of tattooing and the long journey to competence, the effects of coronavirus on tattoo parlors, and how to keep a healthy marriage when working in a small business.
On CBD, the Emerging Industry
Be Green is the largest CBD shop in Chattanooga. Tune into this podcast to find out how Sam dispels rumors, keeps her clients safe, and maintains trust.
Marketing is the Product Podcast: Tabletop Game Design & UX
Good marketing comes down to creating great experiences for your customers. This is known as UX, or user experience. In this week’s episode, we’ve brought on Sean Fallon, longtime UX consultant and owner of Smunchy Games.
What is Marketing?
Marketing is one of the most misunderstood disciplines. A lot of people think that it’s about pushiness, hard selling, and sleazy ads. In reality, though, it’s all about figuring out what people want and finding ways to give it to them.
Who We Are & What We’re Doing
Starting today, we have launched a brand new podcast. The goal is simple: find small business owners and ask them how they built their businesses. By sharing others’ stories, we hope to inspire and encourage you, especially in this strange time.