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Kanawha Valley Hustlers
Exploring the Stories and Strategies of Creatives and Hustlers in the Kanawha Valley
Episodes
Kanawha Valley HustlersA Taste of Appalachia with Marjorie Cooke, Paul Ronk & Coleman Irwin
The Taste of Appalachia initiative brings together West Virginia businesses to promote products made across the state while creating opportunities for…
Kanawha Valley HustlersStanding Out in a Crowded Market with Elishua Brown
Building a business in real estate takes more than selling houses. It requires earning trust, solving problems, communicating with clients, and finding ways to…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBeyond the Trees: What Landscape Architects Really Do with Gracetyn Carper
Landscape architecture shapes the spaces people use every day, from parks and trails to sidewalks and streets. Gracetyn Carper works in this field, helping…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBeyond Marketing: 3 Ways to Use Video in Your Business
Most business owners think of video as a marketing tool designed to attract attention and generate leads. But video can serve a purpose throughout the customer…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Hustle Behind Every Home Sale with Meghan Callaghan
Real estate is about more than buying and selling property. It requires building relationships, generating leads, solving problems, and managing a business. I…
Kanawha Valley HustlersAI, Manufacturing, and the Future of Business with Madhur Bedre
Building a business takes more than having expertise in an industry. It requires making decisions, learning from mistakes, developing relationships, and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersNetworking, Accountability and Better Sales with Haley Merritt
My conversation with Haley Merritt focuses on what sales looks like once you move past the idea of pitching products and start building relationships. Haley…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Three-Step Process for Building a Stronger Team
A common problem I hear from entrepreneurs is that employees do not always follow through on assignments the way the owner expects. A task gets assigned, the…
Kanawha Valley Hustlers10 Years of Fear with Lee Jordan
I talk with Lee Jordan to talk about Fear on the Farm, a West Virginia haunted attraction celebrating its 10th year in business. What started with Lee’s love…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhat Custom Woodworking Teaches About Business with Austin Taylor
Austin Taylor built AT Woodwork around a lesson that many business owners learn after they get started: running a business looks different from the outside…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Story of Never Deer with James Stanton
James Stanton built Never Deer around a problem that started at home. His wife’s plants were being eaten by deer, and he began looking for a solution. That…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Difference Between AI and Human Intelligence
In this episode, I step away from business development and marketing to look at how artificial intelligence works, how computers solve problems, and how human…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Business Behind the Camera with Frank Miller
My conversation with Frank Miller explores how a photography and filmmaking business can change as the owner learns what the market needs. Frank entered the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Taste of Appalachia Is Helping Local Food Businesses Grow with Terrell Ellis
Taste of Appalachia is entering its second year with a focus on helping small food producers across the region reach more customers while giving people a way…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhat It Takes to Sell a Great Product with Mary Beth Smith
In this episode of Kanawha Valley Hustlers, I talk with Mary Beth Smith, co-owner and co-founder of Tipsy Roo’s Barbecue Sauce, about what it takes to build a…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow to Plan Your Ideal Week
Time management is not about controlling every minute of the day. It is about deciding where my time needs to go before other people and events make that…
Kanawha Valley Hustlers31 Years in Custom Clothing with Richard Emery
I talk with Richard Emery to discuss a career that has lasted more than 31 years now working with Tom James Company in Charleston. Richard has built his…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding the Future of Wearable Technology with Chima Imoh
I chat with Chima Imoh, founder and CEO of MíMíroír Technologies, a Charleston, West Virginia company developing wearable technology. Our conversation covers…
Kanawha Valley HustlersSuits, Sales, and Career Changes with Alexander Anderson
I talk with Alexander Anderson of Tom James Company to talk about his move into the clothing industry, what he has learned about sales, and how workplace dress…
Kanawha Valley HustlersAttention Gets You Seen. Trust Gets You Clients.
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I explain why getting attention is no longer enough to grow a business. Customers have more choices…
Kanawha Valley HustlersAlicia Stine on Turning a Passion for Photography Into a Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Alicia Stine, owner of Adventure Through Lens Photography, about building a photography…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHayden Holstine on Building a Business Through Digital Marketing
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Hayden Holstine to talk about building a digital marketing business and what he has learned…
Kanawha Valley HustlersConnecting People With Disabilities to Opportunity
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Travis Kline of Job Squad about connecting people with disabilities to services, jobs…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Business Bottleneck That Is Limiting Your Growth
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about why most business owners do not have an effort problem. They have a focus problem. Being…
Kanawha Valley HustlersJessica A. Martin on Content Creation and Community Impact
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Jessica A. Martin to talk about her work in radio, social media, and the community. Jessica…
Kanawha Valley HustlersDavid Dean and Travis Goodwin Solve Problems Through Real Estate
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with David Dean and Travis Goodwin to talk about real estate, business, and the work behind…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Vandalia Music Therapy with Shauna McQuerrey
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Shauna McQuerrey, founder of Vandalia Music Therapy. Shauna works with children, teens…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Future of AI Belongs to Businesses That Solve Real Problems
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I look at where the real value of AI may come from. Most people are focused on which model is the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersFrom Marine to NASCAR Team Owner Featuring Josh White
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Josh White to talk about the drive behind his race team and the mission that keeps him…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Future of Cryptocurrency with Scott Hardy and Matt Ballard
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Scott Hardy and Matt Ballard to talk about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and what it could…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding a Career One Beat at a Time with DJEJ
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with EJ Price, better known as DJEJ. He shares how he once believed making a living as a DJ in…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Productivity Mistake Almost Everyone Makes
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about why so many people end the day worn out even when they stayed busy the whole time. The…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Multiple Revenue Streams with Aaron Wood
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Aaron Wood to talk about building multiple businesses and the lessons that came from…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Truth About Owning a Business with Tina White
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Tina White to talk about what it really takes to build a business. She laughs about…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHannah Hage on Insurance, Burnout, and Faith
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Hannah Hage of First American Insurance to talk about business, insurance, burnout, and…
Kanawha Valley Hustlers250 Years of Liberty, Risk, and Innovation
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I celebrate America’s 250th birthday by looking at what has made this country different for two and a…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTurning a Passion Into a Profession with Akaya Robey
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Akaya Robey, founder of Kyber Kai Academy, a combat and fight choreography school based in…
Kanawha Valley HustlersJordan Garcia on Insurance, Sales, and Learning From Mistakes
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Jordan Garcia to talk about his path into the insurance industry and the lessons he has…
Kanawha Valley HustlersFrom Transformers Fan to YouTube Star with Jason Morgan
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Jason Morgan, better known as Patriot Prime, a West Virginia YouTuber who built a following…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Hidden Value of Negative Feedback
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about something every business owner will face once they start getting attention: negative…
Kanawha Valley HustlersSaving What Matters with Jesse A. Lewis
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Jesse A. Lewis of Blue Kangaroo Pack Outs of River Cities in Huntington, West Virginia…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Better Real Estate Systems with Shelby Pritt
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Shelby Pritt, founder of Be Real Estate Services. Shelby runs a transaction coordination…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMykah Ballard on Building a Message That Reaches the Right People
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Mykah Ballard, creative director for Virtue Marketing Collective, the in-house marketing…
Kanawha Valley HustlersEarly to Bed, Early to Rise, Work Like Hell and Advertise
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I break down the old line, “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise.” At first, it…
Kanawha Valley HustlersPeyton Ballard and the Power of Saying No
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Peyton Ballard, principal consultant of Selah Directive, a consulting company based in the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBryson Cutler on Manufacturing, Marketing, and Handmade Glass
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Bryson Cutler at Blenko Glass Company in Milton, West Virginia. Bryson works in business…
Kanawha Valley HustlersDavid Crabtree on Drones, Search and Rescue, and Business Lessons
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with David Crabtree about drones, business, and the lessons that come with building something…
Kanawha Valley HustlersAI Can Get Attention, But Can It Build Trust?
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about why AI may be pushing us out of the attention economy and into the trust economy. AI has…
Kanawha Valley HustlersChris Bautista on Roofing, Hustle, and Building Above Roofing
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Chris Bautista, owner of Above Roofing, LLC. Chris helps homeowners with roof leaks…
Kanawha Valley HustlersLee Jordan Builds Battleground Wrestling
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Lee Jordan about Battleground Wrestling and how he built an independent wrestling promotion…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTechnology, Downtime, and Doing Business with Jannson Williams
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Jannson Williams of Apex Tech to talk about managed IT services, business, change, and why…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhy Customers Do Not Care About Your Process Until It Solves Their Problem
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I break down a truth that hits a lot of business owners in the gut: technicians do not make money…
Kanawha Valley HustlersJay Silverman and Joel Bennett Search for West Virginia’s Best Hot Dog
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I sit down with Jay Silverman and Joel Bennett to talk about their feature dogumentary on the search for…
Kanawha Valley HustlersEdward Yu on the Human Side of Data and AI
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Edward Yu, principal of Huntington Analytics in downtown Huntington. Ed works in data…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Amanda Franklin Turned a Personal Pole Dancing Passion Into a Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Amanda Franklin to talk about how she built Phoenix Pole Fitness and why she chose to bring…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe 7-11-4 Rule for Modern Marketing
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I break down what I call the trust recession and why it matters to every business trying to grow in…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMichael O’Shaughnessy on Growing a Landscaping Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Michael O’Shaughnessy about building a landscaping business that grew from a two-person…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMoney, Focus, and Financial Advice with Colton Jones
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Colton Jones to talk about money, planning, and how people can make better decisions about…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMike Means on Building UKV HVAC
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Mike Means of UKV HVAC about work, risk, and what it takes to build a business that means…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Difference Between Marketing and Advertising
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I break down a mistake I see all the time. People treat advertising and marketing like they are the…