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 • 8 episodes
Main Street Makers
Latest Episodes
#7 Yizreel Tate: Scaling Smart in a High-Risk Industry
In this conversation, we talk with successful entrepreneur, Yizreel Tate, who owns several businesses, including a transportation company. Yizreel shares insights on how he scaled his business from one party bus to over 100 vehicles in just a f...
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Episode 7
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36:57
#6 Chad Huber: Using His Small Business Roots to Shape Nav’s Tools
In this conversation, we talk with Chad Huber, former entrepreneur and current product manager at Nav who led the development of the Nav Prime Card. Chad emphasizes how his small business days taught him the importance of understanding customer...
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Episode 6
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28:34
#5 Kathleen Lauer: Leading Her Salon by Stepping Back From the Chair
In this episode, we talk with Kathleen Lauer, the owner of Inspire Salon, about the challenges and successes in running a small business in the beauty industry. Kathleen shares her initial fears about stepping away from directly cutting hair an...
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Episode 5
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23:01
#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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Episode 4
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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