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
#26 How to start a residential senior care home business (Costs, licensing and what to expect)
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 breaks down the realities of starting in a highl...
#25 Tanya Patterson: Building a successful real estate business through referrals and word of mouth
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 also breaks down different paths in real estate...
#24 Bethany Bayless: How creating an authentic brand attracted her ideal customer
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 share...
#23 Levi King: Using business credit to go from electric signs to Silicon Valley
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 played in his success. He discusses the challe...
#22 Terri Couser: “Doing it ugly” led to the business of her dreams
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 perfection, and showing up authentically. Terri's ...