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Kanawha Valley Hustlers
Exploring the Stories and Strategies of Creatives and Hustlers in the Kanawha Valley
Episodes
Kanawha Valley HustlersCaptains Mike and Cathy Michels on Serving West Virginia All Year
I chat with Captain Mike and Captain Cathy Michels at the second annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Classic. Mike tells me the turnout has been strong with…
Kanawha Valley HustlersOvercoming Barriers to Employment with Zach Sandy
I talk with Zach Sandy from Job Squad Incorporated. He explains that their mission is to help people with disabilities find jobs by developing lines of…
Kanawha Valley HustlersUsing Battle Cards to Sharpen Your Sales Messaging
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast I share one of the most effective tools I have used to help businesses shape their messaging and support…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTalking Insurance and Networking with Aly Mullins
I meet Aly Mullins, an insurance agent with Morris Insurance Services. She works in property, casualty, and life insurance, with Erie as her primary carrier…
Kanawha Valley HustlersLinda Matheny shares the story behind Hagy's Irish Pie Pub
I chat with Linda Matheny, owner of Hagy’s Irish Pie Pub in Charleston, West Virginia. Linda shares how a trip to Ireland sparked the idea for her…
Kanawha Valley HustlersInside the Short-Term Rental Hustle with C Anthony Parker
I talk with C. Anthony Parker to talk about his work in the short-term rental space. Most people know him from Elk City Auto Spa, but he’s also running Revive…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMike Friel Builds Careers with Machinist Training
I’m at the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center in South Charleston with Mike Friel. He walks me through their machinist technology program, a two-year…
Kanawha Valley HustlersScotty Stone on Transportation and Business Growth in Clay County
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Scotty Stone, board secretary for the Clay County Business Development Authority. He tells…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMike Wynn on Sales Growth and Showing Up for Customers
I meet Mike Wynn from Greens at Short Story in Charleston for First Tuesdays with Up Next Charlie West. Most people know the name Green’s Feed and Seed, but…
Kanawha Valley HustlersStop Chasing Results, Start Building Habits
I want to talk about a shift that’s helped me and many other entrepreneurs avoid burnout and stay consistent. It’s the difference between outcome goals and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersRoy Bird Talks Boiler Mechanics and Entrepreneurship
I chat with Roy Bird, a boiler mechanic with over 30 years of experience in industrial and commercial heating systems. Roy walks me through his work, which…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhy Video Works and How to Get Started
I walk through how easy it is to start using video for social media. You don’t need a big budget or fancy equipment. Your phone is enough. I create direct…
Kanawha Valley HustlersSean Hornbuckle Talks Wealth Management and Community Hustle
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Sean Hornbuckle at Meet Up 64 to talk about his hustle. Sean’s mission is clear: to…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCivil Engineer by Day Inventor by Night with Joey Crookshanks
I meet Joey Crookshanks at Meet Up 64. He tells me about his business, Tailgator Outdoors. About a year and a half ago, he invented a product that turns a…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Home Libraries with Jamie Lima
I talk with Jamie Lima, the state director for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of West Virginia. We meet at Meet-Up 64, and she shares the impact this…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhy Entrepreneurs Struggle to Ask for Help
Today I want to discuss the challenges entrepreneurs and small business owners face when it comes to asking for help or favors. Many are hesitant to ask for…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTalking AI and Business Growth with Andy Morrison
I’m at Lola’s during First Tuesdays with Up Next Charlie West. I chat with Andy Morrison, founder of Business Up AI. His company helps small and medium…
Kanawha Valley HustlersKiersten Holman on Connection and Community
I talk with Kiersten Holman at First Tuesdays with Up Next Charlie West. She’s the group’s Member of the Month and a new sales rep for Cintas. Most people know…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCorey Austin Talks About Lola's Growth and South Hills Vibes
I talk with Corey Austin, the manager at Lola’s, a staple in the South Hills dining scene. Corey has been part of the team for seven years, starting from…
Kanawha Valley HustlersWhy Digital Marketing Feels So Confusing
In this episode, I talk about digital marketing. A lot of people find it confusing. They don’t know if they should focus on SEO, pay-per-click, YouTube…
Kanawha Valley HustlersDomenica Cruz Talks Community and Career Growth
I meet Domenica Cruz at Lola’s during the First Tuesdays networking event hosted by Up Next Charlie West. She’s a recent graduate from the University of…
Kanawha Valley HustlersChris Walters on Supporting Staff and Serving Clients
I talk with Chris Walters from Integrity Insurance Group in Charleston. He tells me the insurance market is shifting, with Geico and Foremost Choice 360…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Journey Behind JoJo’s Taco with Joellen and Mike Greenlee
I’m joined by Joellen and Mike Greenlee, the dynamic duo behind JoJo’s Taco. We’re at the South Charleston Farmers Market for their grand opening, where…
Kanawha Valley HustlersStanding Out in a World Full of AI
It’s time to talk about standing out in a world where AI is everywhere. A lot of people are worried about what AI means for their jobs, their relevance, and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersA Vision for Community with Shawn Zuniga and Amanda Ream
I talk with Shawn Zuniga and Amanda Ream at the grand opening of the South Charleston Farmers Market. Shawn shares that this market has been in the works for a…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding a Stronger South Charleston with Frank Mullens
I chat with Frank Mullens, the mayor of South Charleston, about the exciting developments taking place in the city. Frank’s hustle is to improve the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMaking Marketing Work with Bob Theuring
I talk with Bob Theuring, a business coach based in Huntington who runs Tandem Innovations. Bob helps people grow by focusing on accountability, impact, and…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Path to Growth with Bryan Shaw and FASTER WV
I ran into Bryan Shaw right after the Advantage Valley board meeting at Area 34. Bryan is the Director of Entrepreneurial Development for the FASTER WV…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Advantage Valley Supports Business and Community
I chat with Marjorie Cooke right after the Advantage Valley board meeting at Area 34 in Putnam County. Marjorie explains how Advantage Valley supports economic…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBuilding Business Foundations with Barbie Wood
I talk with Barbie Wood, a business coach with the FASTER WV program through Advantage Valley. We met just after an Advantage Valley board meeting, where…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTonya Perry on Building Community Through Entertainment
I talk with Tonya Perry at Tickers and Timbers on Capitol Street in Charleston. Tonya owns the venue and is launching something new: a piano bar, opening…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBob Theuring on Spotting and Stopping Burnout
I talk with Bob Theuring about something that doesn’t get enough attention in the hustle culture: burnout. We set a timer for ten minutes and aimed to have a…
Kanawha Valley HustlersPromoting Creativity and Learning with Gracie Queen
I chat with Gracie Queen. Gracie is the marketing coordinator for the Clay Center for Arts and Sciences of West Virginia. She grew up visiting the Clay Center…
Kanawha Valley HustlersConnecting Through Real Estate with Madeline McPhee
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Madeline McPhee. She’s new to real estate, just one year in, but already has ten listings…
Kanawha Valley HustlersLindsey McIntosh on Building Community Through the Clay Center
I talk with Lindsey McIntosh about her work with the Friends of Clay, a volunteer group that supports the Clay Center in Charleston. We’re standing in the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe True Price of Cutting Corners with Bob Theuring
I’m chatting with Bob Theuring, a local business coach, about a critical topic: the hidden cost of skimping. Bob is the owner of Tandem Innovations, a coaching…
Kanawha Valley HustlersCindy Skiles on Building a Business from the Ground Up
I got to speak with Cindy Skiles. She started her physical therapy business in 1990 in a 500-square-foot room. She built her own treatment tables using wood…
Kanawha Valley HustlersNancy Bruns on Building a Modern Business from Ancient Salt
I got to chat with Nancy Bruns, president and co-founder of J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works in Malden. Her family has been tied to salt making since the early 1800s…
Kanawha Valley HustlersInnovation and Impact with Allyssa Covert and Travis Kahle
I visit the University of Charleston for the i3 Innovation Showcase and speak with Travis Kahle and Allyssa Covert about how the event brings together students…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBob Theuring on Why Businesses Succeed by Taking Action
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I chat with Bob Theuring, a business coach and the founder of Tandem Innovations, where he helps people…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBalancing Work and Entrepreneurship with Raymond Wyrick and Brandon McCutchon
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Raymond Wyrick and Brandon McCutchon about their businesses and how they manage multiple…
Kanawha Valley HustlersSaving Lives Through Awareness With Amanda Farley
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I chat with Amanda Farley at Meet-Up 64 to talk about her work in mental health and suicide prevention…
Kanawha Valley HustlersEvent Planning and Community Growth with Sergio Rodriguez
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Sergio Rodriguez, director of the WVSU Center in downtown Charleston. He explains how the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersEntrepreneurship and Leadership with Senator Mark Maynard
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Senator Mark Maynard at Meet-Up 64 in Charleston. He represents the sixth district…
Kanawha Valley HustlersKids, Code, and Community Hustle
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I stand at the seventh WV Raspberry JAM at the University of Charleston. My sons Ray and Clark join me…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Future of Tech and Learning with Josh Ellis
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I chat with Josh Ellis to talk about technology, small business challenges, and an upcoming event…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBrett White on Coding and Community at Raspberry Jam
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I sit down with Brett White, founder of the Raspberry Jam, along with my sons, Ray and Clark, who…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBrett White on the Future of Tech Education in West Virginia and Raspberry Jam
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Brett White at the Providence Insurance office in South Charleston. Brett is organizing the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Growing Film Industry in West Virginia with Dave Lavender
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Dave Lavender about film and television production in West Virginia. Dave runs the West…
Kanawha Valley HustlersEconomics, Networking, and Growth with Ryan Mullins
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I’m chatting with Ryan Mullins about economics, networking, and personal growth. Ryan describes his…
Kanawha Valley HustlersFrom Military to Business Advocacy with Mara Boggs
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I ran into Mara Boggs, president and CEO of the Charleston Area Alliance. She shares what the…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Smart Failures Lead to Business Success
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about how the fail-fast mentality from Silicon Valley is showing up in unexpected places. This…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHonoring West Virginia’s Musical Legacy with Bob Brunner
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I sit down with Bob Brunner to talk about the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. Bob shares that they…
Kanawha Valley HustlersBob Theuring on The Key to Long-Term Business Success
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I was with Theuring to talk about his work in coaching and training. Bob started his company in 2005…
Kanawha Valley HustlersMastering Marketing Strategy with Brianna Duckworth
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Brianna Duckworth, CEO and owner of Go Duck Marketing and Media. Based in Beckley, her…
Kanawha Valley HustlersHow Small Businesses Can Win During Slow Seasons
In this episode of Kanawha Valley Hustlers, I talk about one of the biggest lessons in business—focusing on what’s within our control. This idea has been…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThe Power of PR and Branding with Bradley Harris
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Bradley Harris at First Tuesdays with Up Next Charlie West. Bradley shares that his hustle…
Kanawha Valley HustlersThinking Bigger and Moving Faster with Hitendra Patel
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I am at Up Next Charlie West’s First Tuesday event at Tinkers and Timbers. I run into Hitendra Patel…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTonya Perry on Creativity and Community
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I sit down with Tonya Perry at Tickers and Timbers on Capitol Street in Charleston. Tonya explains that…
Kanawha Valley HustlersTim Crowder’s Blueprint for Community and Success
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I sit down with Tim Crowder, a capital advisor and owner of a faith-based multifamily real estate…