15 episodes

Join host, Ken Belden, and co-host, Miranda Ashley, as they interview local business owners in the Brazos Valley. Our mission is to promote and encourage small businesses, startups, and local businesses in the community, as well as help provide advice from entrepreneurs for people wanting to start their own business.

Small Business Spotlight Ken Belden

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Join host, Ken Belden, and co-host, Miranda Ashley, as they interview local business owners in the Brazos Valley. Our mission is to promote and encourage small businesses, startups, and local businesses in the community, as well as help provide advice from entrepreneurs for people wanting to start their own business.

    Southern Charm Boutique and Salon (EP. 15)

    Southern Charm Boutique and Salon (EP. 15)

    So much fun. This week we interviewed Ms. Tanya Ingram of Southern Charm Boutique and Salon. Tanya is one of those incredibly genuine business owners who just wants to help build up the community. We had a blast sitting down with Tanya discussing her vision behind the business and how all of this got started. Please go check this one out, and if you haven't been to Downtown Navasota in a while, you need to check it out. Enjoy!

    • 15 min
    Clean R Cans (EP. 14)

    Clean R Cans (EP. 14)

    We sat down with Edwina Adams of Clean R Cans this week. Clean R Cans is a trash can cleaning / sanitizing service in Bryan / College Station. Edwina does a wonderful job explaining her company and her vision, and has some outstanding advice for you entrepreneurs out there. This concept is incredibly unique and something you need to know about. Go follow them on social media and see what all this buzz is about!

    • 16 min
    NavaRio Ranch (EP. 13)

    NavaRio Ranch (EP. 13)

    One of the more interesting businesses we've had the pleasure to interview - but we had a FANTASTIC time learning about 'em. NavaRio is a company that creatively brings together the 4-H, Equine & Equestrian folks of the Brazos Valley. Through putting on ranch horse shows, horse judging and consulting about the equestrian world - these ladies have really put together a special business that brings together people of all skill levels and ages. Amanda and Amanda provided some great history on the business and some great advice for upcoming entrepreneurs. Check them out on social media and give this one a go! Thanks for joining us - as always. 

    • 18 min
    The Small Business Surgeon (EP. 12)

    The Small Business Surgeon (EP. 12)

    WELCOME BACK! We are kicking off 2021 with an incredible episode of the Small Business Spotlight. Here at the Spotlight, we always work to encourage and teach up-and-coming entrepreneurs and small business owners, and boy, do we have the guest for you. We sat down with the ONE AND ONLY Samuel Smith - owner of Live in College Station, The Texas Media Foundry and most recently, the host of the Small Business Surgeon Podcast. Sam has owned several businesses over the years and has now started a podcast on highlighting the issues that early business owners face. This episode is right up our alley, and we were ecstatic to sit down with Sam and talk through his new podcast. Please go check him out!!

    • 16 min
    Resolute Videography (EP. 11)

    Resolute Videography (EP. 11)

    So much fun this week with my dear old friend Reagan Vanzura of Resolute Videography. I've known Reagan since college, and I'm so happy to discuss her growing business and share it with the world! Reagan is an exceptionally well rounded person with some phenomenal ideas and quite the eye for videography. Talented, hard-working and as charismatic as they come - you guys will absolutely love this episode. Give it a listen and go check her work out at resolutevideo.com!

    • 17 min
    Perez Jewelers (EP. 10)

    Perez Jewelers (EP. 10)

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm so excited to post the interview we ran with my DEAR friend, Mr. Erik Perez of Perez Jewelers. Erik is a great part of the community who comes from a long line of talented jewelers. He had some phenomenal things to say about starting and owning his own business. This one is well worth the listen!

    • 15 min

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