21 episodes
My Cincy Small Business Story Michael Dawson
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Did you know twice as many small businesses survive past five years when they have support from a mentor? My Cincy Small Business Story is brought to you by the volunteer mentors of SCORE Greater Cincinnati, a non-profit organization that helps launch hundreds of new, small businesses--and even more jobs--in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Indiana every year. Our vision is to give every person the support they need to thrive as a small business owner. Visit https://www.score.org/greatercincinnati to request a free business mentor or share your own expertise. You can also listen and subscribe for more stories about overcoming challenges, clearing obstacles and owning a successful small business.
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Episode 21: Davis Cookie Collection - Christina & Miles Davis
The husband and wife team—and MORTAR graduates—behind Davis Cookie Collection share the ingredients for a successful small business. The right combination of faith, hard work and mentorship have helped them expand beyond brick and mortar to a mobile location, restaurants, and even a local Kroger.
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Episode 20: Byrd Bergeron The Travel Byrds: a soaring success in an evolving industry
Who is using a travel agency these days? The answer may surprise you. Byrd Bergeron, CEO of The Travel Byrds and "Extreme Vacation Enthusiast," shares how her business model serves an evolving clientele as well as a niche employment market. SCORE Mentor George Cordes joins her in this episode to talk about how he and other volunteers put their business experience to work for Byrd's business.
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Ep 19: Kip Hatcher – Establishing a Private Practice
Kip Hatcher is minding her own business. When she decided to parlay more three decades of experience as a therapist and substance abuse counselor into a private practice, she knew she needed a business mentor. With SCORE Greater Cincinnati, she gained a team of mentors and has been named 2023 Client of the Year Finalist! In this episode of My Cincy Small Business Story, Kip is joined by one of her SCORE mentors, John Lieberman, to talk about establishing her private practice.
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Ep 18: Chris Daily - Setting stylists up for success at Beauty Artistry Academy
Mentorship is a beautiful thing. When SCORE Client of the Year Finalist and Beauty Artistry Academy Founder Chris Daily looks in the mirror, she sees an opportunity to help others succeed. In this episode of My Cincy Small Business Story, Chris is joined by her SCORE Mentor, Tony Aiello, to talk about opportunities and challenges in the beauty school marketplace.
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Episode 17: Mavis Linnemann-Clark “Cooking up a success story"
Mavis Linnemann-Clark loves three things: cooking, a good party, and a challenge. The Owner of The Delish Dish and SCORE Client of the Year Finalist shares how mentorship has seasoned her recipe for success and what’s to come for her catering business.
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Episode 16: A side of mentorship: The story of award-winning Sweets & Meats BBQ
For every award, accolade and expansion of Sweets & Meats BBQ, there have been numerous obstacles that most people don't know about! Owner Kristen Bailey shares how she has swerved, sought mentorship and succeeded in becoming one of Cincinnati's top food trucks and caterers.