Back of the Napkin Explores the Big Journeys of Small Business Owners

Back of the Napkin Explores the Big Journeys of Small Business Owners


Latest Episodes

16. Back of the Napkin Friday Fails: Failure as an Idea Generator with Kelly O’Neill
August 06, 2021

In this Back of the Napkin Friday Fail, Kelly O’Neill, owner of Fusion of Iron and Earth, talks about intrinsic value, knowing your worth and tooting your horn. Plus, Kelly reveals her favorite Detroi

15. The Art of Business and the Business of Art with Kelly O'Neill
July 21, 2021

Kelly O'Neill, owner of Fusion of Iron and Earth, talks about her transition from the corporate world to starting a small business from little more than clay, scrap metal, sheer determination, and the

14. Friday Fails: Former Coca-Cola Executive on Messaging, Media and Discretion
July 09, 2021

Former Coca-Cola VP of Communication Ben Deutsch shares some big business lessons for small business entrepreneurs.

13. A Family Legacy in Ice Cream, with Jon Snyder from il laboratorio del gelato in New York
June 23, 2021

From his grandfather's Carvel ice cream stand to the business he started at age 19--and then sold--Jon Snyder's entire unconventional path has been leading him toward a career in gelato.

12. Friday Fails: Tips to Avoid Common Small Business Payroll Mistakes with Cory Hershman
June 11, 2021

SurePayroll's online payroll training expert warns us about three common small business payroll mistakes.

11. Building a Habit of Mindfulness and Meditation with Aisha Chottani, Founder of Moment
May 26, 2021

Building a Habit of Mindfulness and Meditation with Aisha Chottani, founder of Moment

10. Friday Fails: Hiran Patel Explores Failure in Business
May 14, 2021

Hiran Patel, owner of the Indian restaurant Naansense, remembers a time early in his small business journey that he failed.

9. Turning a Passion for Cooking Indian Food into a Business with NaanSense Owner, Hiran Patel
April 28, 2021

Hiran Patel has always had a passion for cooking, and after a chat with his father where he was reminded how important it is to follow your dreams, he decided to pursue his fortune in the kitchen.

8. Friday Fails: Rachel Doyle Explores Failure in Business
April 16, 2021

Rachel Doyle, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit GlamourGals, shared a time early in her business when she failed.

7. How the Nonprofit GlamourGals Provides Companionship to Isolated Seniors, with Rachel Doyle
March 31, 2021

Rachel Doyle founded GlamourGals, a nonprofit in New York City, when she was just 17 years old.