Main Street Makers
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.
Main Street Makers
Latest Episodes
What I learned buying someone else's business
Thinking about buying a small business? In this episode we talk with Darah Zeledon, owner of Black Pearl Limousine, a luxury car service and event transportation company, about what it really takes to buy, run, and scale a small business — a...
Why you don’t need an MBA to understand your numbers
In this episode, we sit down with Ciara Stockeland, founder of Inventory Genius, to talk about why so many business owners chase sales numbers while their actual profit quietly slips away — and what to do about it.Sierra breaks down the min...
How to build a business that lasts for generations: Lessons from a 70-year family business
Caton Hansen and Brent Skinner are the owners of Skinner Brothers Pool Plastering, a fourth-generation family business with more than 70 years’ experience in the pool construction industry. In this episode, they share how their com...
How to scale a business with systems, delegation, and smart financing with Dondre Smith
Dondre Smith is founder and CEO of Almighty Clothing and a business credit coach at Nav. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his fashion streetwear brand by improving structure and hiring the right support. He breaks down how to outsour...
Mothers building businesses: Their real stories | Mother’s Day special
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 while raising families. They share why they sta...