192 episodes

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses. This podcast is for small business owners by small business owners to have conversations that connect you to the community. Learn about new and existing businesses, share challenges, and have fun. We may have  Kawarthas in our name, but you don't have to be from here to enjoy the show. We are relevant to any small business in any small town.

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast The Kawartha Small Business Podcast

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Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses. This podcast is for small business owners by small business owners to have conversations that connect you to the community. Learn about new and existing businesses, share challenges, and have fun. We may have  Kawarthas in our name, but you don't have to be from here to enjoy the show. We are relevant to any small business in any small town.

    192: What to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast?

    192: What to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast?

    Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty have a conversation about what to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast. Do we keep it? Do we scrap it? Do we change it? 

    What's the value of just going through the conversation?

    This is a live conversation based on one we should have recorded and we would love to know what you think we should do.
    Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

    Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.
    Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.
    We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.
    If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

    • 31 min
    191: A Business Conversation with British Empire Fuels

    191: A Business Conversation with British Empire Fuels

    Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Sheila and Tim from British Empire Fuels, a fuel and HVAC company from Bobcaygeon Ontario.

    They talk about the longevity of their business, the importance of adapting to their customers and how they have changed and grown.

    Check out British Empire Fuels
    Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

    Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.
    Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.
    We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.
    If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

    • 42 min
    190: A Business Conversation With Paul Riley

    190: A Business Conversation With Paul Riley

    Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump sit down with Paul Riley.

    Paul is a journalist turned divorce lawyer on a mission to be the best divorce lawyer in the country. Paul talks about how he got into this business, how he wins by telling the best stories and delivers a great overall conversation about how to build a business.

    Check out Paul at therileyfirm.ca


    Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

    Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.
    Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.
    We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.
    If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

    • 42 min
    189: Why Change Must Be Intentional

    189: Why Change Must Be Intentional

    Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty talk about why  change must be intentional.

    As the great Canadian band Trooper would say: "If you don't like what you got, why don't you change it" we discuss change and in particular Brian reflects on tangible change he's experienced lately, physical, mental, and emotional. 
    Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

    Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.
    Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.
    We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.
    If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

    • 20 min
    188: How to Lose $6,400 in 72 Hours

    188: How to Lose $6,400 in 72 Hours

    In this episode Matt Geraghty opens up to Brian Rump about losing $6,400 in recurring revenue over a period of 72 hours.

    We discuss why this does not bother him, how it's part of business, and how it opens up opportunities to grow.


    Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

    Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.
    Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.
    We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.
    If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

    • 29 min
    187: The Choice to Not Do Marketing

    187: The Choice to Not Do Marketing

    Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump bring to the podcast a discussion that is ongoing between them, examining why small business owners choose not to do marketing. 

    When you get into business, you get into marketing. Business owners who resist marketing are frankly making a choice to not do it and it hurts their business. 

    We dig into this, why it is, and discuss the consequences.
    Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

    Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.
    Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.
    We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.
    If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

    • 33 min

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Toshymod1945 ,

Great podcast for everyone

I really enjoy this podcast ! I’m an expat but am still active in PTBO. Thank you for sharing and helping small business grow!

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