Small Businesses Do it Better (MP3 Version)

Small Businesses Do it Better (MP3 Version)


Latest Episodes

Ep. 39: How to find a Niche for your Business
October 31, 2012

Carissa Dunphy interviews Tracy Weslager, owner of Sincerely Yours By Tracy, who tells us about her custom greeting card service. Tracy also explains her "Messages for Military" card program, which sends cards to active members of the armed forces. Also o

Ep. 38: Marketing, Social Media, and Twitter Tips, with Brent Pohlman
October 26, 2012

Carissa Dunphy interviews Brent Pohlman, Marketing Director at Midwest Labs, on Episode 38 of the Small Businesses Do It Better Show. Brent shares his thoughts on how to find the right type of clients and how important it is to pay attention to the small

Ep. 37: Using Every Resource and Pro-Bono Opportunity in Business
October 24, 2012

Carissa Dunphy interviews Kevin Nelson, founder of Zealth Audio. Kevin was previously a homeless veteran living on the streets of San Diego. He shares how he created his business, started building his speakers, obtained a patent, was featured at the CES i

Ep. 36: Send a Smilegram, Pink Lemonade and Waffles!
October 17, 2012

Carissa Dunphy interviews Carey Grund, owner of Smilegram Paper and author of Pink Lemonade: Sweet Expressions of Inspiration for Girls, on the Small Businesses Do It Better show. Carey shares her experiences in starting a business, managing family time,

Ep. 35: Drawing up a Business
October 03, 2012

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Danielle Corsetto, writer and illustrator of the popular Girls With Slingshots comic strip. Danielle talks about the power of social media, the difference between networking in person and online, shares her experien

Ep. 34: Shelly Ehler, the Show No Towel from Shark Tank
September 26, 2012

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Shelly Ehler, creator of the Show No Towel, the only towel that you can use to dry off, wear and lay flat. Shelly shares her story of how her towel came to be, why she turned it into a business and how she got starte

Ep. 33: The Cat Drawing Guy From Shark Tank!
September 19, 2012

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Steve Gadlin, entrepreneur who brought his business, I Want to Draw a Cat For You, to ABC's Shark Tank and acquired an investment from Shark Mark Cuban, self-made billionaire. Steve shares what Shark Tank has taught

Ep. 32: The Smart Baker from The Shark Tank
September 12, 2012

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Daniel Rensing, co-founder of The Smart Baker. Daniel shares how him and his wife's ideas and needs transformed into a business, how they worked with manufacturers to get their products out there and how they stay on

Ep. 31: Baking Up a Whoopie of a Business
September 05, 2012

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Katie Meaux, owner and head baker at Katie Bakes. Katie tells us how she began her business with specialties and grew to where she is today. She also discusses the importance of Facebook activity, fan engagement and

Ep. 30: The Art of Business
August 29, 2012

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview James Sun, CEO of Pirq, a free app that helps you discover instant dining deals on the go. James discusses the benefits of having an app which provides businesses a way to increase their customer base, in non-peak ho