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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Main Street Makers
Latest Episodes
#4 Marty McDonald: Turning self-doubt into powerful action
In this engaging conversation, Marty McDonald shares her bold entrepreneurial journey. Learn how one cold email to Target got her placed in over 400 stores. She discusses business challenges faced by entrepreneurs, particularly women of color, ...
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34:41
#3 Clarence Adams: Learning how to use business credit to grow
In this episode, small business owner Clarence Adams shares the importance of focusing on building business credit early on — so you’re not relying solely on personal credit — as well as the value of mentorship. The conversation highlights comm...
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Episode 3
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32:46
#2: Christine Hodge: Building your business to run without you
In this episode of Main Street Makers, Christine Hodge shares her inspiring journey from being a paralegal to becoming the co-owner of a successful family window cleaning business. With over 21 years in the industry and a revenue of $2 million,...
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34:39
#1: Blake Milam: Using community to grow a creative business
In our first ever episode, learn how Blake Milam took Guapaholics, a lifestyle brand, from a dorm room operation to a thriving small business. Host Catherine talks with Blake about his entrepreneurial journey, where he emphasizes the importance...
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Episode 1
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