Steve Modlin started making BBQ sauce and fudge while he was in college. Friends encouraged him to sell the BBQ sauce. Steve started Old Mule in 1995 and for nearly 20 years, he and his wife have worked a day job while growing their side BBQ Sauce business. Old Mule is really just getting ready …
Experts would tell you that you can’t put a resaurant in the middle of nowhere and expect to be successful. Heidi Trull sees it differently and calls her place the center of the universe, not the middle of nowhere. Hearing her story will tell you why people drive miles out of their way to enjoy a meal …
Scott’s 4th generation family steel business was about to fail. His advisors told him to declare bankruptcy and walk away. Walking away is just not something Scott could live with, so he go busy! Scott used his exisitng steel inventory and fabrication equipment to create S.E.T. Products. This product serves a much needed market in …
Regan Treichler found her niche early on and almost didn’t open her brick and mortar location. She couldn’t resist the prefect spot she found, and the rest is history. Regan went all in with her self-funded business an launched on a shoe string! Hear how she stayed within her budget and the secret in her …
Theresa Coluccis is the owner of Meadowscent, a floral shop in Gardiner, NY. She recently added a second location in New Paltz, NY. Theresa has over 25 years of business experience and has found a way to craft her hobby into her career. Theresa teaches at her local college and has extensive professional credentials, but …
Carmen is an expert at marketing through old school off-line marketing methods. She shares her story of leaving high paying corporate jobs in order to pursue the dream of opening a business with her husband. Many people dream it, but Carmen actually did it! Listen as she shares how!
Alex Hyman shares his journey as he took over the family business, hired his wife and overcame his fears to grow the business in spite of the economic downturn.
In this episode, host Christy Haussler introduces you to the Brick and Mortar Reporter Podcast. She shares her passion for local businesses and gives you a sneak peek of what is in store! There will be no greater advocate for local independent businesses than the Brick and Mortar Reporter. In this podcast we will interview …