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The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen Carrie Rollwagen
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5.0 • 25 Ratings
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The Localist is a conversation with local makers and independent entrepreneurs. Local business advocate Carrie Rollwagen invites mom-and-pops, freelancers, side hustlers and start up founders to talk staffing, funding, hiring, inspiring — and everything in between.
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How Starting a Business Impacted Our Marriage
This week, Carrie is in conversation with her husband, Russell Marbut. Russell is the new co-owner of the jiu jitsu gym Ohm Jiu Jitsu, and today, the couple talks about how business ownership impacts family and friends of the entrepreneur. Russell and Carrie use real examples to show how opening a business can be tough on relationships. Carrie also says a bittersweet goodbye (for now). Find full show notes at localistpodcast.com.
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Ohm Jiu Jitsu: Find out more (and get a free class) at ohmjiujitsu.com
Ohm Jiu Jitsu on Instagram: @ohmjiujitsu
Goal Setting Episodes:
New Year Goals that Actually Work
How Do I Actually Set a SMART Goal?
Feeling Like You’ve Already Failed Is Normal
Learn to Focus and Deal with Disruptions
The Essential Part of Goal Setting that Most People Skip
What to Do When Your Year Already Feels Off-Track
Paramount
Post Office Pies
Slim’s
12 Week Year
Church Street Coffee & Books Episode
A. Studio and Andrew Thomson (logo designer for Ohm)
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From Training Partners to Business Partners with Ohm Jiu Jitsu
This week, Carrie interviews brand new business owners DJ Wright and Russell Marbut, founders of the new Birmingham gym Ohm Jiu Jitsu. They talk about whether or not the market for jiu jitsu is saturated, how the partners found their space and navigated the world of new business ownership, and we even touch a bit on how marriage impacts business (Russell is Carrie’s husband!). Find full show notes at localistpodcast.com.
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Ohm Jiu Jitsu: Find out more (and get a free class) at ohmjiujitsu.com
Ohm Jiu Jitsu on Instagram: @ohmjiujitsu
Sanctum Tattoos and Comics on the Localist
MMA
UFC
Seasick Records
Mom’s Basement
Joe Rogan
Jocko
Studio and Andrew Thomson (logo designer for Ohm)
Andrew Thomson’s episode of the Localist
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2022 Year in Review … Plus, Buy-Local Bingo!
On today’s episode, Carrie introduces a free game of Buy-Local Bingo — download a copy at carrierollwagen.com and make buying local this season even more fun. We also shares a year in review, complete with Carrie’s favorite Localist episodes of 2022, favorite books she’s read this year, and a few local things she’s bought that made the year better. Find full show notes at localistpodcast.com.
Get the Buy-Local Bingo card
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Goal Setting Episodes:
New Year Goals that Actually Work How Do I Actually Set a SMART Goal? Feeling Like You’ve Already Failed Is Normal Learn to Focus and Deal with Disruptions The Essential Part of Goal Setting that Most People Skip What to Do When Your Year Already Feels Off-Track
Christmas Stories and Santa Podcast:
Localist Christmas stories Localist Christmas Spotify Playlist
Favorite Purchases of 2022
Hooga Book Light Coava instant coffee You Need a Budget (YNAB) Meal Plans Nourish (and the Nourish podcast) Mealfit Fit Five
Favorite Episodes of 2022
Housing Crisis in Telluride with Megan Ossolo of Butcher and the Baker A Bookstore the Serves the Prison Community with Johnny Ardis Navigating the Resale Market with Peddling Post What Can Your Business Do about Climate Change with Bryn Carey of Ski Butlers High Standards, Low Waste: Talking Sustainability with Filter Coffee
Favorite Books of 2022
Business Playing Big by Tara Mohr The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath Fiction/Fantasy The Mirror Visitor by Christelle Dabos Deadly Education by Naomi Novik Audio Wintering by Katherine May Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman -
A Christmas Story from The Localist
This week, Carrie laments Black Friday and Cyber Monday and longs for the simpler (but maybe more stressful) moments at independent shops. To get us thinking local, she’s sharing a story of working retail at a bookstore and coffee shop over the Christmas season. Full show notes at localistpodcast.com.
Get the free Localist Guide to Coffee Shops in Birmingham: tinyurl.com/bhamcoffeeshop
Listen to all the Localist Christmas stories (plus an interview with Santa!), or print the Christmas stories to read, here.
Church Street Coffee and Books
The Power of Habit
Carry Me, Ohio – Sun Kil Moon
Wintering by Katherine May
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Wendell Berry
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A Thanksgiving Story from The Localist
This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a story perfect for getting into the holiday spirit on your road trip, or for playing while getting the stuffing and pies ready. Carrie also shares one of our favorite local shopping traditions, plus a free guide to finding the best local coffee shops in Birmingham. Full show notes at localistpodcast.com.
Get the free Localist Guide to Coffee Shops in Birmingham: tinyurl.com/bhamcoffeeshop
Annie B. Jones Instagram
The Bookshelf Instagram
Annie Jones episode of The Localist
Localist Christmas stories
Localist Christmas Spotify Playlist
Church Street Coffee and Books
Mr Willowby’s Christmas Tree
The Jolly Christmas Postman
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
Sri on Instagram
Daniel on Instagram
Mountain Brook Villages
Downtown Homewood
Shoppe and General in Forest Park
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How to Name Your Business (and Products!)
This week, Carrie recounts her experience as a copywriter for Southern Progress, Church Street Coffee & Books and several small businesses. She shares how to brainstorm names, where to get inspiration, how to navigate legal issues and how to find out if other people are already using the name you want. Find full show notes at localistpodcast.com.
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Church Street Coffee & Books Episode
Hoam Candle Episode (mentions naming)
Mason Music Episode (mentions StoryBrand)
Tripp Watson Episode (mentions trademarks)
Something & Else
Namecheap (to check on website name availability)
Morgan Johnston Episode
Piper & Leaf Episode
TESS (Trademark Electronic Search System)
Other tools for product naming:
Business Name Generator
Random Word Generator
Customer Reviews
Lovely Listen
I loved the “In Search Of The Perfect Storefront.” I found it entertaining, yet super informative. I even took notes, who am I?
Favorite storyteller
Carrie has an obvious talent for storytelling and making an interview more of an engaging conversation. I’ve been a listener as well as a podcast guest and I’m in awe of Carrie’s ability to connect her guests’ experiences with something helpful and relevant to a wide range of listeners, whether or not they are local to Birmingham, Alabama. I also strongly suggest her book if you are into localism!
Great Podcast!
I just happened upon this podcast and It is really good. It gives really great tips and I especially liked the newest podcast about maintaining company culture in the current work from home environment.