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Kanawha Valley Hustlers
Exploring the Stories and Strategies of Creatives and Hustlers in the Kanawha Valley
Episodes
Kanawha Valley HustlersTara Martinez on Serving Communities Through Nonprofit Work
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Tara Martinez to talk about the work she is doing in Charleston and across West Virginia…
Kanawha Valley HustlersRobert Huffman on What It Takes to Run an HVAC Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Robert Huffman, one of the owners of UKV HVAC, to talk about how he built a business around…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTony Paranzino on Tony the Tailor and 50 Years of Work
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Tony Paranzino of Tony the Tailor to talk about men’s clothing, building a business, and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Real Shift Behind Influencer Marketing
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I break down how influencer marketing changed and why Appalachian business owners need to stop treating…
Kanawha Valley HustlersAustin Long on Building a Property Management Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Austin Long to talk about property management, real estate, and what it takes to build…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMark Wray on Matching Travelers and Businesses
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Mark Wray to talk about Travelese, a travel platform built to match travelers and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersShea Paul Talks Dancing Fundraising and Community
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Shea Paul to talk about her run in Dancing with the Stars for United Way of Central West…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBob Bliss on Time Management and Communication
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Bob Bliss to talk about something most people struggle with now: communication. We get hit…
Kanawha Valley HustlersC Anthony Parker on Giving Back in Charleston
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I’m talking with C. Anthony Parker at Charleston’s local “Dancing with the Stars” event, with a Studio…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCozmic Wonderlan Spins Fire and Builds a Hustle
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Cozmic Wonderlan, a sponsored aerialist and fire performer. Cozmic explains aerial work in…
Kanawha Valley HustlersDave Bragg on Turning Honey into a Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Dave Bragg, owner of Wandering Wind Meadery, Charleston’s first and only meadery. I ask what…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCrisis Management for Businesses
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Bob Bliss about crisis management and why it matters for every business. I frame it around…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhat Jeremy Learned From Scaling Too Fast
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I chat with Jeremy Myers, who runs Charleston Pressure Washing Services. He walks me through the work…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCharleston Nano Brewery From Kitchen Brew to Business
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I’m in Elk City with Kenny and Jennifer Graley at Charleston Nano Brewery. I ask them to explain what it…
Kanawha Valley HustlersStop Waiting for One Perfect Ad and Start Building a Real Marketing System
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I clear up confusion from a Facebook post where I said “Mad Men is over.” People thought I meant the TV…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe 25% You See and the 75% You Do Not with Bob Bliss
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Bob Bliss about first impressions and what people miss when they size each other up. He uses…
Kanawha Valley HustlersJamon Schmidt Explains the Bin Store Outlet Experience
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I’m at the grand opening of Goodwill’s first outlet bin store in Charleston with Jamon Schmidt. He leads…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTony Brown and Lee Ayers on the 2600 Cybersecurity Meetup in Charleston
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I’m at the 2600 meetup at KDE Technology in Charleston. Tony Brown lays out the format: a cybersecurity…
Kanawha Valley HustlersUrsulette Huntley Ward Building Entrepreneurs in Huntington
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Ursulette Huntley Ward, the executive director of Unlimited Future in Huntington. She leads…
Kanawha Valley HustlersAccountability and Delegation with Bob Bliss
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Bob Bliss about delegation and why most entrepreneurs stay stuck doing everything…
Kanawha Valley HustlersFrom Idea to Facility: The Real Work Behind a New Product with Sonia Gonzales
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I chat with Sonia Gonzales to talk about what it takes to bring a new product to life. She is building…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Was This My Fault? and Why That Question Saves Your Business?
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I share one question I use when something goes wrong in business: “How was this my fault?” I treat it as…
Kanawha Valley HustlersChima Imoh and the Smart Shoe That Tracks More Than Steps
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Chima Imoh about the work he is building at MíMíroír Technologies. He shows me a smart shoe…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBud Light Buckets at Tickers and Timbers
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I’m on Capitol Street in Charleston at Tickers & Timbers with Tonya Perry and Robby Cline. We’re there…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCody Garcelon on Time Management and Growth in Insurance
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Cody Garcelon from Ellis Insurance Agency about his work in personal and commercial…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThree New Year’s Resolution Rules That Work
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk about New Year’s resolutions and why I use them. I frame a resolution as a “fake because.” People…
Kanawha Valley HustlersSanta Claus at Lee’s Studio Productions A Christmas Visit
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I meet Santa Claus at Lee’s Studio Productions. He hosts a once a year visit where kids step into a…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHeather Atha and 12 Years of Krampus at Mike Winland Studio
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I’m in Kanawha City at Picture Day Mike Winland Studio with Heather Atha while Krampus moves through the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersJay Silverman and the Magic of Light the Night
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I meet up with Jay Silverman at GoMart Ballpark, home of the Charleston Dirty Birds, to walk through…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWild and Wired Linux Festival with Brett White
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I meet Brett White at the Wild and Wired West Virginia Linux festival, a new event focused on tech…
Kanawha Valley HustlersFrom Firestone to IT Hub with Thomas Baker
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I visit Thomas Baker at his new office in a former Firestone Tire building in Montgomery. He runs AMG…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Trail Towns and Outdoor Tourism with Madison Stone
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I meet Madison Stone at First Tuesdays. She leads the Elk River Trail Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that works…
Kanawha Valley HustlersGratitude and the Reality of Being an Entrepreneur
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I open up about what Thanksgiving brings to mind for anyone building a business. The holiday pulls me…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCaroline Starr on Cybersecurity and Creative Tech Growth
I talk with Caroline Starr and she tells me about KDE Technology, where they handle website development, graphic design, marketing and cybersecurity. I ask why…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMayor Kay Summers Talks Recovery, Growth, and the Future of Clendenin
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Mayor Kay Summers during the ribbon cutting at the Riverview Complex. I listen as she…
Kanawha Valley HustlersLance Wheeler Talks Community Growth
I talk with Lance Wheeler and ask him about his hustle. He talks about the work in Clendenin and how new housing, business incubators and the library show the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersEvan and Rebekah Harding on Building Community Through Clendenin Brewing Company
I meet Evan and Rebekah Harding and hear how they left Cincinnati, came back to West Virginia, and built a new life in Clendenin. They tell me how they quit…
Kanawha Valley HustlersRebuilding a Town’s Future with Dave Knight
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Dave Knight about how a group of residents in Clendenin came together to save an old school…
Kanawha Valley HustlersDiscipline Over Excuses Is What It Takes to Build a Business
I talk straight to the entrepreneurs who say they want success but still treat their business like a 9-to-5 job. That mindset doesn’t work if you want to grow…
Kanawha Valley HustlersInside West Virginia’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
I talk with Rozanna Bracken, director of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for the state of West Virginia. She explains that 988 replaced the old…
Kanawha Valley HustlersReed Byers on how a single hug can make a difference
I chat with Reed Byers, the founder of the One Billion Hugs movement. Reed tells me his mission is to create a more connected world by inspiring one billion…
Kanawha Valley HustlersStepping Forward for Suicide Prevention in West Virginia
I chat with Tara Miller at the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Walk in Charleston, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She explains that…
Kanawha Valley HustlersFrom Creative Work to Growing a Brand
I talk about how I learned that doing great work doesn’t always mean clients will come easily. Early in my career I worked in 3D animation for education. We…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Community Through Local Events and Live Music
I talk with Cristen Michael, who runs Charleston Events. She manages a community calendar called cwvevents.com that tracks what’s happening around the city. As…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Capital City Paralegals with Caitlin Fisher
I talk with Caitlin Fisher, a freelance paralegal and founder of Capital City Paralegals in Saint Albans. Caitlin explains that she works with attorneys who…
Kanawha Valley HustlersLee Jordan Builds a Haunted Legacy at Fear on the Farm
I chat with Lee Jordan to talk about Fear on the Farm. Lee tells me it started nine years ago as a small family haunted house and has grown into a full…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTaste, Tradition, and the Appalachian Hustle
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I am at J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works for the Taste of Appalachia showcase. This initiative by Advantage…
Kanawha Valley HustlersInside the Taste of Appalachia Showcase
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I’m at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works for the Taste of Appalachia showcase. Advantage Valley puts this…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Passion and Persistence Create Real Success
I share how someone asked if my business is financially rewarding. I do not see it that way. It is not about money first. It is about living the life I want…
Kanawha Valley HustlersA closer look at the Taste of Appalachia Showcase and West Virginia food makers
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I am at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works for the Taste of Appalachia Showcase. Advantage Valley organized this…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHomesteading and Community with Dawn and Troy
I talk with Troy and Dawn to about the Homesteading-ish Conference. They explain that “ish” stands for In Search of Help, and the event is designed for people…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBringing Care Closer to Home with Dr. Robert Haley
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Dr. Robert Haley during the Westside Community Health Fair. He tells me the fair is about…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Evolution of Advertising Blocks to Digital Feeds
I talk about how the advertising blocks we grew up with shaped the media we see today. Saturday morning cartoons and TGIF were not just shows, they were…
Kanawha Valley HustlersDebbie Kinder shares the story of starting Kinder’s Closet Ostomy Pantry
I talk with Debbie Kinder who runs Kinder’s Closet Ostomy Pantry. Debbie explains that the pantry is a nonprofit that provides ostomy supplies to people with…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTerrell Ellis and the Taste of Appalachia
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I talk with Terrell Ellis to talk about a new initiative called Taste of Appalachia. Advantage Valley is…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMary Smith building Tipsy Roo’s Barbecue Sauce in West Virginia
I talk with Mary Smith, the owner of Tipsy Roo’s Barbecue Sauce. She tells me their motto is simple: it’s not a barbecue until you get sauced. Their line of…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBees Honey and the Taste of Appalachia with Eric Grandon
I talk with Eric Grandon from Sugar Bottom Farm. His farm is based in Clay County and produces raw honey sold in about 25 markets across West Virginia and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Mediterranean Lifestyle and Lasting Change with Millie Snyder
I talk with Millie Snyder about her mission of helping people reach better health. She shares how the Mediterranean lifestyle focuses on eating fresh food from…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhy Valuable Information Gets Ignored and How to Make It Meaningful
Let’s talk about the difference between value and meaning. I share how many times we give someone valuable information and they do nothing with it. The reason…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTalking Golf and Community with Amy Shuler Goodwin Marc Beacom and Keith Lewis
I am at the second annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Classic. I talk first with Charleston Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin who tells me her team included her husband…