Huntsville Hustle

Joe Martin

The Huntsville Hustle podcast is perfect for local small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone who supports Huntsville’s small business scene. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, find inspiration, or connect with the local community, this podcast is for you. Inspiring Success Stories Practical Business Tips Local Business Trends Problem-Solving and Growth It's about collaboration over competition. It’s tough out there, and we need to support each other! Together, we’re stronger and can achieve more. Subscribe now and let’s grow Huntsville’s small businesses together!

  1. 4d ago

    Jessica Fischer owner of Fancy Fischer Boutique

    What does it really take to turn a dream into a small business? On this episode of Huntsville Hustle, Joe Martin sits down with Jessica Fischer, owner of Fancy Fisher Boutique in New Hope, Alabama, to talk entrepreneurship, taking risks, balancing business and family, and the realities of being a small business owner. Jessica shares how she went from Etsy to opening her own boutique, why creating a personal shopping experience matters, and her vision for making Fancy Fisher a go-to local destination. A great conversation about small business, entrepreneurship, community, and having the courage to chase an idea. Be sure to check out Jessica's website: https://fancyfischer.com/ And it has all her social media links on the website as well.Support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 500 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here: ⁠https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  2. Sep 8

    Tom Patterson: Host of The Draft Room Podcast

    Tom Patterson knows there’s a lot more to great design than making something look good. In this episode, Tom host of The Draft Room and a creative director with experience across the public and private sector breaks down what really goes on behind the creative process. We talk about working with clients, setting clear expectations, why understanding the “why” behind a brand matters, and how good communication can make or break a project. Tom also shares some of his favorite local projects, including the rebranding of John Hunt Park and work with the Huntsville Museum of Art, plus a few Huntsville businesses he thinks are getting branding right. If you’re a business owner, marketer, designer, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes of building a great brand, this one’s for you. Make sure to check out The Draft Room Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FfNdiCbNZyK5On2mzkGf8?si=b0eea056c0284648 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draftroomshow/ Support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here:  ⁠https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  3. Sep 1

    Teri Porter: Co-Owner of Functional Chiropractic and Fitness 300

    What does it really take to build a healthier life when you’re also running a business, raising a family, and juggling everything else? In this episode of Huntsville Hustle, we sit down with Teri Porter, co-owner of Functional Chiropractic and Fitness 300, to talk about taking a more complete approach to health. Teri shares why chiropractic care is about more than treating pain, why strength and movement become increasingly important as we age, and how small daily choices can add up to major changes over time. They also dive into the connection between health and entrepreneurship, the importance of having coaches in your own life, and Teri’s personal journey from recreational runner to training for a 50K. Her philosophy is simple: “Health is everyday choices made well.” A great conversation about getting stronger, taking care of yourself, and building a body (and life) that allows you to keep doing the things you love. Connect and work with Teri and the Team:https://funchiropractic.com/ https://huntsville300.com/ Support our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here:  ⁠https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  4. Aug 25

    Robin Kramer: Founder of Next Step Farms

    What does independence look like for an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability? For Robin Kramer, founder of Next Step Farms, it looks like purpose, responsibility, confidence, and having the opportunity to contribute. In this episode of the Huntsville Hustle Podcast, Robin shares how Next Step Farms uses life on a working farm to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop practical skills and greater independence. We talk about the daily routine at the farm, where participants work on teams focused on business management, cooking, gardening, animal care, and property maintenance. Robin also shares the challenges of starting a nonprofit, the importance of community support, and some of the life-changing moments she's witnessed along the way. You'll also hear why employment, responsibility, and simply being given the opportunity to succeed can have such a powerful impact. This episode is about much more than farming. It's about giving people the tools, confidence, and opportunities to take their next step toward independence. Next Step Farms nextstepfarms.org Next Step Farms Office is open Monday through Friday 8am-3:30pm, and you can expect a response within 48 hours on weekdays.Our doors open to clients at 8:15, with our program ending at 3:00. Next Step Farms is a 501c3 organization. Tax ID: 83- 4389587256-993-2561 Facility address: 465 Smith Vasser Rd, Harvest, Al 35749Business Mailing Address: 106 Canoebrook Lane, HSV, Al 35806Support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here: ⁠ https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  5. Aug 18

    Brad Robison, Founder of Teufel Hunden Customs

    In this episode of the Huntsville Hustle Podcast, host Joe Martin sits down with Brad Robison, founder of Teufel Hunden Customs, to talk about entrepreneurship, creativity, 3D printing, and turning an unexpected hobby into a growing Huntsville business. Brad's journey into 3D printing in Huntsville, Alabama started during COVID, when he found himself at home with his young son and looking for a creative outlet. What started as something to pass the time quickly turned into something much bigger. Today, Teufel Hunden Customs produces professional custom 3D-printed creations ranging from large-scale sculptures and functional parts to projects you probably never imagined could be 3D printed. One of those projects? Creating a custom train model of The Orion Amphitheater for Rod Stewart. Brad also shares how his background in the United States Marine Corps shaped the way he approaches entrepreneurship, problem-solving and adversity. His philosophy is simple: treat everything like a moving target. When circumstances change, you adjust, pivot and keep moving forward. Joe and Brad also discuss the difference between hobby-level and professional 3D printing, Brad's work creating adaptive equipment, including mobility solutions for children, and why some of his most meaningful projects aren't necessarily the biggest ones. In this episode: How Brad discovered 3D printing during COVIDTurning a hobby into Teufel Hunden CustomsBuilding a small business in Huntsville, AlabamaProfessional and large-scale 3D printingCreating an Orion Amphitheater model for Rod StewartUsing 3D printing to solve real-world problemsBrad's work on adaptive and mobility equipmentHow the Marine Corps prepared Brad for entrepreneurshipLearning to pivot when things don't go according to planThe creativity and problem-solving behind custom fabricationHuntsville's growing community of makers, creators and entrepreneursBrad Robison's story is a great example of what Huntsville Hustle is all about: Huntsville entrepreneurs taking an idea, putting in the work, figuring things out along the way, and creating something uniquely their own. Follow/Work With Bradwww.Teufelhundencustoms.cominstagram: @teufelhundencustomsfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Teufel-Hunden-Customs-61585117918468/ Subscribe to the Huntsville Hustle Podcast for more conversations with the entrepreneurs, small business owners, creators and people shaping Huntsville and the Rocket City. Please support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here: ⁠ https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  6. Aug 11

    Serial Entrepreneur Jade Greene and Season 2 of Nextville

    In this week's episode, we sit down with Jade Greene, a multi-faceted entrepreneur and cast member of Nextville, a reality show spotlighting Huntsville's vibrant business scene. Jade shares her journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the community that supports her along the way. Jade's venture into the beauty industry was somewhat serendipitous. "The beauty bar thing, if I'm honest, it kind of fell in my lap," she explains. With her background as a celebrity wardrobe stylist, she found an opportunity when a friend needed help running her beauty bar. Jade's family stepped in to support her, showcasing the power of collaboration and community in entrepreneurship. Jade’s mother has been her rock throughout this journey, always supporting her ideas, no matter how ambitious. Together, they transformed a space into a thriving beauty bar, highlighting the importance of family and teamwork in business. After nearly two years in the beauty industry, Jade is considering a pivot back to fashion. "I think I'm gonna go completely fashion," she shares, reflecting on her previous success with an online clothing store. With plans for a brick-and-mortar store in a high-traffic area, Jade is ready to embrace new challenges. As a wardrobe stylist, Jade emphasizes the importance of understanding her clients. "First, we have a full-blown consultation. You want to get to know your client and what they like." This approach not only enhances her clients' styles but also builds their confidence. Jade's involvement in Nextville was driven by a desire to showcase the stories of black entrepreneurs in Huntsville. "It's showing business life, but it's also showing real people, real everyday life running businesses," she explains. This show is not just about glamor; it's about the challenges and triumphs faced by women in business. The show aims to inspire viewers by highlighting diverse stories and real-life challenges, proving that entrepreneurship is within reach for everyone. Tune in to Nextville on August 23rd at 7 PM on YouTube to see Jade and her fellow entrepreneurs in action. It's an opportunity to witness the dynamic landscape of small businesses in Huntsville and perhaps find inspiration for your own journey. Follow Jade on her social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohsojade__/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jade.a.greene And make sure you subscribe to SkyChase Entertainment's YouTube Channel to catch the season 2 premiere on August 23rd at 7pm. https://www.youtube.com/@SkyChaseEntSupport our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here: ⁠ https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  7. Aug 4

    Thomas Alexander- Founder and CEO of Cut The Line LLC

    Nobody enjoys standing in a long concession line while the game is going on. That's exactly the problem Thomas Alexander, founder and CEO of Cut The Line LLC and business partners, set out to solve. In this episode of the Huntsville Hustle Podcast, Joe Martin sits down with Thomas to discuss how his innovative company is transforming the concession stand experience through technology that helps fans spend less time waiting in line and more time enjoying the event. Thomas shares the inspiration behind Cut The Line LLC (and why he is STILL apologizing to his son), what it takes to launch a technology startup, the challenges of bringing a new idea to market, and why creating a better customer experience has always been at the center of his mission. Whether you're an entrepreneur, sports fan, technology enthusiast, or small business owner, you'll enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a Huntsville company that's solving a problem millions of people experience every year. The story behind Cut The Line LLCHow mobile ordering is changing concession standsThe challenges of launching a startupLessons Thomas has learned as an entrepreneurCreating a better fan experience at sporting eventsInnovation, leadership, and business growthWhy solving real problems leads to successful businesseshttps://cutthelinemcsllc.com/ C: (256) 226-6716 Email: join@cutthelinellc.com https://www.instagram.com/cuttheline_official/ About Huntsville Hustle Hosted by Joe Martin, the Huntsville Hustle Podcast highlights the entrepreneurs, innovators, nonprofits, and community leaders making Huntsville, Alabama one of the best places to live, work, and build a business. Each episode features inspiring stories, practical business lessons, and conversations with the people shaping North Alabama's future. Support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here:  ⁠https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out. https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

  8. Jul 28

    Lady Smith and Christina Tabereaux, Owners of The Snail on the Wall

    What does it take to open an independent bookstore in the age of Amazon, Kindle, and audiobooks? In this episode of Huntsville Hustle, Joe Martin sits down with Lady Smith and Christina Tabereaux, the owners of The Snail on the Wall, one of Huntsville's most beloved independent bookstores. They share the inspiring story behind how two book lovers turned a dream into one of Huntsville's favorite gathering places, the meaning behind the unique name The Snail on the Wall, and why independent bookstores are making a comeback. We also dive into what makes visiting a local bookstore an experience you simply can't replicate online, from personalized book recommendations and community events to building meaningful relationships with readers of all ages. Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring entrepreneur, a parent trying to raise kids who love books, or simply someone who loves supporting local businesses, this episode is packed with inspiration. In this episode, you'll learn: The story behind The Snail on the Wall and how it all beganWhere the name "The Snail on the Wall" came fromThe biggest surprises about owning an independent bookstoreWhy physical bookstores still thrive in a digital worldHow they're building a strong reading community in HuntsvilleThe success of the Huntsville Book Crawl Their favorite moments as bookstore ownersThe books they recommend for reluctant middle school readersTheir favorite books, restaurants, business advice, and more during our Lightning RoundIf you've ever wondered whether bookstores still matter, or if you're looking for your next great read, this conversation will leave you inspired. Connect with The Snail on the WallWebsite:https://www.snailonthewall.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thesnailonthewall Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesnailonthewall Visit them in Huntsville, Alabama, and experience why they've become one of the city's favorite local businesses. Subscribe to Huntsville Hustle for more conversations with the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders shaping Huntsville, Alabama. This episode is sponsored by Vandy’s Heating & Cooling, a trusted, veteran-owned HVAC company known for honest service and doing the job right the first time. With over 400 5-Star Google Reviews you know you are in good hands! Call (256) 225-7311 or visit ⁠⁠http://www.vandysllc.com⁠⁠ to support a business that supports Huntsville To stay up to date on everything happening in Huntsville, check out our partner Homely Huntsville’s newsletter that is capturing the feeling of home in Huntsville. Subscribe here:  ⁠https://homelyhuntsville.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=i3U7eMtJvD The Huntsville Hub is a premier coworking space in Huntsville, Alabama, offering flexible office space, meeting rooms, and virtual office services for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals.   Come by and take a tour! Mention Huntsville Hustle and get a free day to try it out.  https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/

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The Huntsville Hustle podcast is perfect for local small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone who supports Huntsville’s small business scene. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, find inspiration, or connect with the local community, this podcast is for you. Inspiring Success Stories Practical Business Tips Local Business Trends Problem-Solving and Growth It's about collaboration over competition. It’s tough out there, and we need to support each other! Together, we’re stronger and can achieve more. Subscribe now and let’s grow Huntsville’s small businesses together!

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