
Main Street Success Stories
Welcome to 'Main Street Success Stories', where each month, we deep dive into the journeys, the challenges, and the triumphs of real-world local entrepreneurs. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own venture or just looking for a dose of inspiration, you're in the right place. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, learn from each other and motivate you to keep growing your own local business
Podcasting since 2023 • 44 episodes
Main Street Success Stories
Latest Episodes
Episode 42: From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: How Embodied Leadership Changes Everything
What if the key to being a more impactful leader wasn’t about learning how to do more, but about learning how to be more present?In this powerful episode, Jennifer Kok sits down with Kristy Mandour, founder of So To...
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Episode 41: Selling Your Small Business: Real Talk on Buyers, Profit, and Letting Go
What if the business you’ve poured your heart into can’t be sold when you’re ready to move on?In this eye-opening episode, Jennifer Kok sits down with Jessica Starks, business broker and Exit Factor expert, to break down everything entre...
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Episode 40: Stop Guessing: How to Truly Understand Your Customers
In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Curt and Rob, co-founders of HUMN Marketing Agency, to unpack the power of customer-centered storytelling and human-first marketing strategy. With complementary backgrounds in design, nonprofit leadershi...
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Episode 39: Are you Ignoring the Most Powerful Free Tool for Local Visibility?
In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Geoff Schalow to demystify the Google Business Profile (GBP) and reveal how local business owners—whether brick-and-mortar or home-based—can optimize their presence on Google Maps and search results to a...
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Episode 38: Small Steps, Strong Roots: The Long Game of Entrepreneurship
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jennifer Kok sits down with Rebecca, the founder of a successful web design studio in West Michigan. From building websites for her dad’s agricultural business to launching her own creative agency, Rebec...
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