Small Business Next Door
Interviewing the long-time small business owners in the greater Boston area. Hear the about how and why they got started and the details associated with the grind.
Podcasting since 2023 • 7 episodes
Small Business Next Door
Latest Episodes
Melrose Oriental Rug: Work Hard, Clean Rugs | Est. 1978 | Melrose, MA - Ep. 7
Join us as we sit down with Dave Mouradian, who carries on a legacy that began with his father over 45 years ago. A serial salesman and entrepreneur, Dave's father Michael finally settled on the business that stuck. Growing up, Dave was super i...
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Episode 4
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Broadway Lock Company: Family-Run for a Century | Est. 1922 | South Boston, MA - Ep. 6
Join us as we sit down with Patty, one of the current owner/operators of Broadway Lock Company. A staple in South Boston since the early 1900s, Broadway Lock Company is one of the oldest small businesses in the area and operates out of the same...
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Boston Consignment: High-End Home Goods | Est. 2001 | North Beverly, MA - Ep. 5
Join us to hear the story of Stacey Lai who in 2018 took over the high-end consignment business her parents started back in 2001. She gives us a detailed look at how the business works and what it takes to be a major player in the B...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Floros Plumbing & Heating: Independent Contractor - Building Great Rapport | Melrose, MA - Ep. 4
Join us to hear the story of Petros Floros who started his independent plumbing business in the early '90s after working for a few other plumbers in the area.He's a classic story of "it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when" plumbe...
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Season 2
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Gemini Dogs: Employee to Owner | Elevating Dog Care Services - Ep. 3
Gemini Dogs is a doggie paradise located in Littleton, MA that has been in business for over 30 years. Michelle took over the business in 2006 and has expanded operations and square footage a lot since then. They do doggie day care, overnight s...
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Episode 3
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