The Great Business Stories of St. Louis MO

The Great Business Stories of St. Louis MO

The Great Business Stories of St. Louis MO

  1. 01/31/2025

    EMPHASIZING INCLUSIVITY, CUSTOMERS & MENTAL HEALTH | Greg Hoffmann | The Great Business Stories

    In an interview on the Great Business Stories of St. Louis with Dr. Mike Smith, Greg Hoffman, one of the founding members and original creators of RYZE Adventure Park in Maryland Heights, shared insights into the park's growth and unique offerings. Located at the bustling I-270 and I-70 interchange, RYZE Adventure Park draws attention from over 93 million vehicles passing annually, with a significant portion able to see the park. After a slow start, the park focused heavily on digital marketing and increased advertising budgets, leading to an impressive 46% growth in 2024, while many competitors saw declines. The park’s concept emerged as a response to the mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, when outdoor recreation and social connection became essential, especially for younger adults who missed opportunities for activities during lockdowns. With affordable annual memberships and a variety of family-friendly activities—such as rock climbing, a scenic miniature golf course, zip lines, free-fall experiences, and yard games—RYZE offers something for everyone. They also provide food and beverages, including beer and hard seltzers. Memberships and holiday gift cards have become an essential sales strategy, and the park sees growing interest in experience-based gifts. Emphasizing inclusivity, customer service, and the mental health benefits of outdoor recreation, Greg and the team at RYZE Adventure Park aim to continue fostering growth, serving the St. Louis community, and offering fresh-air entertainment for all ages. Greg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-hoffmann-01aaa313/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes :) #businessleadership #businessleaders #businesstalks #greatbusinessstories #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #podcasting #podcastclips #podcastseries # #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral

    20 min
  2. 01/03/2025

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND QUALITY | With Michael Martin and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast

    In this interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Mike Martin, founder of Mike Martin Media, reflects on his 16-year journey building a successful video production company based in the Grand Center Arts District of St. Louis. Specializing in professional storytelling, brand-consistent video production, and long-term client partnerships, the company has worked on diverse projects ranging from recruitment videos in oil fields and barges to educational content on critical topics like sepsis and innovative methane capture technology. Martin emphasizes the importance of professionalism and quality in creating content that businesses cannot replicate in-house, likening it to crafting a professional sign to represent a brand effectively. While managing the industry's cyclical nature and leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, Martin credits his team's character, collaboration, and ability to connect with clients as pivotal to their success. With two Emmy Awards and multiple nominations, he values client trust and long-term relationships over accolades, offering free consultations to help companies unlock the potential of impactful video content. We hope you enjoyed this episode! Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes :) #businessleadership #businessleaders #businesstalks #greatbusinessstories #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #podcasting #podcastclips #podcastseries # #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral

    31 min
  3. 12/13/2024

    MAKE SURE TEAM MEMBERS' PASSIONS ALIGN WITH THEIR ROLES | Clint Overton | The Great Business Stories

    In this interview with Dr. Mike Smith, Clint Overton, Managing Partner of Boardroom Bullpen, shares the story behind his premium fractional executive services firm, which he co-founded to support growth-stage companies with experienced C-suite talent. With a commitment to transparency, Boardroom Bullpen offers month-to-month engagements, allowing clients to experience their value without long-term obligations. Overton emphasizes the importance of a trusted network for sourcing executives and notes that every team member has a strong background in Fortune 500 companies or high-revenue businesses. Unlike short-term consultancies, Boardroom Bullpen focuses on sustainable support, with clients typically engaging their services for 18 to 36 months. He highlights the firm’s leadership style, which centers on aligning team members' passions with their roles, ensuring employee satisfaction and client success. He advises entrepreneurs to set a clear vision—what he calls a “North Star”—to guide business growth with intention and purpose. Looking forward, Overton is confident that their unique model and dedication to quality will continue to drive long-term success for Boardroom Bullpen and its clients. We hope you enjoyed this episode! Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes :) #businessleadership #businessleaders #businesstalks #greatbusinessstories #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #podcasting #podcastclips #podcastseries # #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral

    24 min

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