Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (9)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
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About This Podcast

Main Street Makers don’t just build businesses — they build communities. From hair salons to construction companies, we spotlight small business owners who are conquering challenges, discovering opportunities, and developing healthy operations. Learn how others are making a profit while also making our neighborhoods more vibrant, connected places to live.

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Mothers building businesses: Their real stories | Mother’s Day special

May 13, 2026 11m

In this Mother’s Day Special, we highlight stories from past guests Emma Muntunga, Tanya Patterson, Christine Hodge, Terri Courser, Marty McDonald, and Bethany Bayless, who are building businesses…

#26 How to start a residential senior care home business (Costs, licensing and what to expect)

Apr 08, 2026 44m

In this episode, Emma Mutunga shares how she built a residential care home business from scratch with no prior experience, turning her own home into a safe and trusted space for elderly care. She…

#25 Tanya Patterson: Building a successful real estate business through referrals and word of mouth

Mar 10, 2026 34m Transcript

In this episode, Tanya Patterson, owner of Patterson Investments, shares how she transitioned from high tech into real estate and built a thriving business through referrals and word of mouth. She…

#24 Bethany Bayless: How creating an authentic brand attracted her ideal customer

Feb 11, 2026 33m Transcript

Does building a brand ever feel elusive? Learn how to develop one that both reflects your passion and attracts and retains your target audience. In this episode, Bethany Bayless of Wildwind Lane…

#23 Levi King: Using business credit to go from electric signs to Silicon Valley

Jan 15, 2026 33m Transcript

In this episode, Nav’s CEO and co-founder Levi King shares his extensive small business experience, detailing how he built his first business from scratch and the critical role that business credit…

#22 Terri Couser: “Doing it ugly” led to the business of her dreams

Dec 30, 2025 44m Transcript

In this episode, entrepreneur and business coach Terri Couser shares her journey from foster care to successful business owner. She emphasizes the importance of “doing it ugly,” not waiting for…

#21 Damian Younger: Mastering business credit to fuel his dreams

Dec 16, 2025 38m Transcript

This episode explores how to build business credit with Damian Younger, a business coach and owner of Coach Damian LLC. Learn about the challenges of building business credit, scaling a business, and…

#20 Nate Noorlander: Building an online business from years in the classroom

Dec 02, 2025 33m Transcript

In this episode, Nate Noorlander, co-founder of The Nomadic Professor, shares his journey from teaching in Beijing to building an innovative edtech platform. Discover how he navigated the challenges…

#19 Edan McPherson: Crafting a family legacy in art fabrication

Nov 19, 2025 32m Transcript

Join us as we sit down with Edan McPherson, owner of La Paloma Fine Arts, which is known for its behind-the-scenes creation of works like The Chocolate Room at The Museum of Modern Art in New York…

#18 Norman Rosson & Bionca Monroe: Unlocking business growth with net-30 terms

Nov 04, 2025 41m Transcript

Learn about the power of net-30 terms with Norman Rosson and Bianca Monroe from Branded Apparel Club. Norman and Bianca share how offering net-30 terms has helped their members grow, and offer…

#17 Nimaj Driscoll: Mastering business credit with a Nav coach

Oct 21, 2025 37m Transcript

Learn how to build wealth and use financing strategically as a small business owner with Nimaj Driscoll, a Nav business credit coach and owner of Driscoll Family Insurance and Wealth Solutions. Nimaj…

#16 Katelynn Chase: Cracking the funding code for a brick-and-mortar business

Oct 07, 2025 39m Transcript

Learn from Katelynn Chase the challenges of launching and managing a chiropractic business, including financing issues, navigating small business loans, and the importance of financial planning.…

#15 Yolanda McCray: Prioritizing business credit to grow her boutique

Sep 23, 2025 37m

Listen to the inspiring journey of Yolanda McCray, owner of Skyler M Style & Wellness, as she details starting a fashion and lifestyle boutique as a side business. She highlights how she…

#14 Gerri Detweiler: Bouncing back from business identity theft (and tips to avoid it)

Sep 09, 2025 35m Transcript

In this eye-opening episode, credit expert Gerri Detweiler offers lessons from when her personal and business identities were stolen simultaneously. Discover the financial (and emotional) impacts of…

#13 Dale Donaldson & Kat McVeigh: Starting holiday planning early for their retail business

Aug 26, 2025 31m Transcript

In this episode, Dale and Kat of Kitty Badhands discuss their journey as small business owners in the e-commerce retail space, focusing on their holiday planning and cash flow strategies. They share…

#12 Emily Millheim: Balancing a full-time job alongside entrepreneurship

Aug 12, 2025 33m Transcript

In this episode, Emily Millheim of Emily Marie Glass explains how she works full time and runs a thriving glass-blowing business. Discover practical tips for managing time, making your health a top…

#11 Vincent Latteri: Making profit with a purpose

Jul 29, 2025 34m Transcript

Listen as Vincent Latteri, founder of Hito Pak and Pak Hope, shares how a life-changing experience abroad sparked his mission to serve the unhoused community. He talks about lessons learned from…

#10 Ryan Lockwood: Turning a personal challenge into a profitable small business

Jul 15, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode, the owner of BCK Ranch, Ryan Lockwood, shares how a family health crisis sparked the launch of their thriving family-owned-and-operated microgreens business. Ryan opens up about…

#9 Cassandra Outlaw: Conquering fear and building community

Jul 01, 2025 24m Transcript

In this episode, seasoned entrepreneur Cassandra Outlaw shares her journey through various business ventures, including farming, real estate, and a restaurant. Cassandra discusses the importance of…

#8 Tammy Valentine: Going from side hustle to full-time success

Jun 17, 2025 30m Transcript

Listen as Tammy Valentine, owner of LuckyTamm Marketing Group, shares her journey to build a successful marketing agency from what was originally a side hustle. Tammy emphasizes the need to delegate…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Main Street Makers have?

Main Street Makers has published 28 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Main Street Makers still active?

Main Street Makers is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 34m.

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