Clearing The Way Bradley Martin

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. 
Shana Brown is the Director of the Washington Business District Authority. We sat down to discuss the importance of building a sense of community and the impact that has on the businesses in an area. We also covered how some of the steps that a business owner can take if they want to be the catalyst for change in their town.
Shana Brown
Website: https://downtownwashingtonpa.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownwashingtonpa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtownwashingtonpa/

Have a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com.

Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation
This episode is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.
Email me at bmartin@pcrg.org for assistance!

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. 
In this episode, we discuss the importance marketing and taking accountability for your own foot traffic.
Have a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com.
Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation
This video is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.
Email me at bmartin@pcrg.org for assistance!

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. 
Today we discuss Bank Accounts. I know...It's a boring topic. But changing the way that my accounts were set up alleviated SO MUCH STRESS.
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3EYNOda
Have a suggestion for a suggestion for a guest? Email me at Bradley@clearingthewaypodcast.com.
Brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation
This video is brought to you by the City of Washington Citywide Development Corporation. If you’re a business located in Washington, PA that needs help growing and working through your current challenges, or you are outside of Washington and looking for a place to get started or a space to expand into, reach out using the links in the description. The Washington CDC’s services are free. No strings, No gotchas. My salary is covered. You pay nothing. I don't know how else to say it. There are organizations out here to help.
Email me at bmartin@pcrg.org for assistance!

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. 
In today's episode, we discuss the balance of passion and reality, overcoming setbacks, the importance of planning, and the unlikely transition from selling dog treats to helping develop a city.
Mark Kennison is the owner of President’s Pub and 19 North. Mark is a Washington and Jefferson alumni and lifelong Washington, PA resident. He has been responsible for the start of tons of Washington staples over the last decade or more. He was the founder of Upper Crust, The Italian Deli & Rachel Rose’s Coffee Shop which are now Chicco Baccello, President’s Pub, 19 North And Forbidden Cellars (I think?). Mark’s recent focus on 19 North has brought a ton of traffic downtown and has provided the downtown area with a fantastic event venue that has hosted multiple concerts, comedy shows, winter farmers markets, jazz festivals, and plenty of others.
Mark Kennison
President's Pub: https://presidentspub.com/
19 North: https://venue19north.com/

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. 
In today's episode, we discuss the difficulties of taking over a family business and the importance of succession planning.
Evan Chambers, President of Chambers Insurance Agency. Evan graduated from Fordham University in 2014. While at Fordham, Evan had several finance internships. After graduating, he spent a year and a half as an accounting analyst before coming back to Washington in 2015 to join his father’s team at Chamber’s Insurance. The agency was opened in 1953 by Evan’s grandfather. In 1979, Evan’s father, Chris, joined the team. When Evan joined, he focused on Personal Lines and brought his experience from the financial world to assist in the company’s accounting and technology. In 2020, his younger brother, Mac, joined the team. After his father’s passing in May of 2021, Evan took over and became the 3rd generation president of the agency.
Evan Chambers
Website: https://chambersinsurance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanchambersinsurance/

Welcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. 
Today, we are going to learn a little bit about a local business owner who is helping tons of organizations in the area. My guest today is Stephanie Masters, owner of Stephanie Masters Consulting and Nonprofit Sidekick. Stephanie’s career has touched several industries, from banking, to higher ed, to nonprofit. Throughout much of her career, her roles have focused on developing people.
Stephanie and I chatted about hiring your first employee in episode 6.
Stephanie Masters
Website: https://nonprofitsidekick.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonprofit.sidekick/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-masters-4ba7332/