🎙 Ep. 46 – Building on Legacy: ANS Steel Buildings with Erica & Abel Salazar In Ep. 46 we dive into the story of ANS Steel Buildings, a family‑driven company in Defiance, Ohio, co‑led by Erica and Abel Salazar, turning fully-customizable, 100 % galvanized steel structures—garages, carports, hybrids, gambrels, agricultural and commercial buildings—into a growing empire. Erica and Abel open up about the grit and grind behind scaling their business—from welding and fabricating in a garage, to ...
Jun 27, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 46
In this episode, veteran deck builder Lou Lattanzio, who’s been swinging a hammer since age 17, shares how The Deck Nerds deliver luxury decks across Wilmington by pairing deep product knowledge with old-school integrity and follow-through. We get into why many up-and-coming contractors over-promise, virtually nullifying warranties, how seasoned craftsmanship sets you apart in residential construction, and how he reinvested to scale. If you own a construction, remodeling, or specialty-trade comp...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 45
In this episode, Steven Speck, Managing Partner of Rustbelt Capital, shares his insights on key principles for sound investing. Steven's career path, from studying commodities to investment in multifamily real estate, highlights his emphasis on identifying the optimal investment "vehicle." The conversation breaks down the critical importance of due diligence, thorough underwriting, and property inspection, to accurately assess value and potential risks. Steven and Drake discuss the power of leve...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Episode 43: Steve Sinn , the man behind Tri-County Roofing and Home Improvement. If you're anywhere in Northwest Ohio, you've probably heard of them...Steve's been part of Tri-County for over a decade, and he's been steering the ship as the owner for the past three years of this local roofing and home improvement staple. In this podcast, Drake and Steve dive deep into Steve's journey in construction, from acquiring the business and taking over a 30-year-old company to navigating the ups and down...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Episode #42 with Dan & Brooke Bostelman, Owners of Straight Line Outdoor In this episode, Drake sits down with Dan and Brooke Bostelman, owners of Straight Line Outdoor, a landscaping, hardscaping, and lawn maintenance company serving Northwest Ohio. They discuss the journey of building their business together, and navigating the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship as a couple. The conversation explores how their faith in God has been foundational to both their marriage and the succes...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Episode #41 with Zach Freeman, Owner of Imperial Media In this episode, Drake sits down with Zach Freeman, CEO of Imperial, a U.S.-based strategy and political consulting firm. They break down the ins and outs of running a consulting business, touching on everything from the day-to-day of running a consulting firm to navigating inflation challenges in business. Zach shares his honest perspective on the pros and cons of in-house teams versus outsourcing, and how small businesses can leverage thei...
Jan 10, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Episode #40 with Dustin Shclachter, Owner of OBIC, ART, and S&S Directional Boring : Dustin Schlachter, a Trenchless Technology expert with over 25 years of experience, began his career in 1999 as co-owner of S&S Directional Boring, mastering horizontal directional drilling and expanding the business. In 2007, he founded Advanced Rehabilitation Technology, specializing in innovative coatings and buried asset rehabilitation in wastewater and potable water systems. Dustin later became invo...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Season 3 is off to a hot start with the CEO and Co-Founder of HeyOrca, Joe Teo! Joe launched HeyOrca over a decade ago with just a small team of 3. Today, they have won multiple awards, serving clients all over the world, with a user list of over 40,000! In this episode Drake and Joe unpack the process and behind-the-scenes of a successful start-up, the major differences between a founder who stays small and a founder who scales, and key elements to growing a team & digital community! ______...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Dace Kime went to Defiance High School and graduated in 2010 as a baseball all-star. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates right out of high school. He decided to turn the offer down to play at the University of Louisville. There, he played for 3 years before being redrafted in 2013 by the Cleveland Indians. He played minor league baseball until 2018 before medically retiring. While waiting to hear back from PA schools, he got into a part-time laborer role with a general contractor. He picked...
Oct 06, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Chef and nutritionist, Anthony Aquino, is here to DISH out some wisdom! Anthony went from having no idea what he wanted to do to owning his own meal prep, nutrition consulting, and catering business, Bold Plates, LLC. Instagram Facebook
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Brent is the owner of Splash Construction, RF2 Acquisitions, and a financial consultant at Postema Insurance. In this episode, he brings knowledge of what it's like being an entrepreneur OUTSIDE of being an entrepreneur, some retirement planning advice, and the cost of doing business! Splash Construction Facebook Freedom Path Planning
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Ben Adams is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. He owns several businesses across the Ohio area, like Cove: Interiors + Salon, The Den: Coworking Club, Storyteller Adams, Ben + Lace, and The Artwork Collective. As a result, we had to get him on the podcast to talk about his inspiring stories and business insights! Tap into his wisdom! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambenadams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenadams/...
Sep 06, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Darrell Lerner is a serial entrepreneur, digital strategist, startup advisor, and now podcast guest! He launched and sold AllPaws, an online dating-style pet adoption platform, co-founded Snap Interactive, a publicly traded company in the online dating/social media space, co-founded 'Saturday' an app to find your people and meet new best friends, and advises businesses and startups on how to optimize their digital strategy. Website: darrelllerner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Joe Carr is not your typical corporate brand co-founder and president.Carr is autistic, but faced a misdiagnosis of ADHD during his early years, leading to challenges in interacting with both classmates and educators unaccustomed to managing his big energy. Due to the difficulties he experienced during his formative years, he chose to channel his efforts into improving the world for the well-being of children. As half of the leading force behind Serenity Kids, the fastest-growing baby food brand...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Get to know our Project Manager! Lexi Kruse is BACK on The Double Click Podcast to share some of her life stories, reveal valuable leadership insights, and drop some game-changing small business marketing tips. Connect with Lexi on LinkedIn
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 32
A writer, a speaker, a follower of God, a track and field All-American, Mrs. Universe, a foster youth and foster advocate, an inspiration... Tori Hope Petersen has accomplished so much (and is far from done). Using her past, her experience, and her faith, she has created a platform that inspires audiences to overcome, hope, and love just as they are with what they have in front of them. In this episode, Tori shares her inspiring story, valuable life lessons, and the power of faith. Get ready to ...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Joining us all the way from Texas is Ali Pamplin! Episode 30 brings some sales knowledge to the table, tips from the industry, and talks a little more about our THIRD location in Austin, Texas. 🙌
Jul 26, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Matt Konow is the Chief Advancement Officer at Concordia Lutheran High School. In his position, Matt is a leader and has many people looking to him for guidance at all times. As a result, he has some valuable inside on how to set an example and create a culture of accountability, and of course, we're talking about it! LinkedIn
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Darren McKee, co-founder of SaaSBros & VP of Sales at Skye, joins us from North Carolina to talk about launching a business, building a brand community, and leveraging LinkedIn in your marketing. Darren never went to college, yet, crafted an idea to help others break into the tech sales industry with little or no experience. Darren McKee LinkedIn SaaSBros Website
Jul 12, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Introducing, JP Edwards! With vast experience in breaking down business processes and systems to make them BETTER, that's exactly what JP is bringing to the Double-Click Podcast. Hear from JP and Drake in EPISODE 27 as they talk about having the right mindset for your business, having a real vision for the future, and understanding your audience! JP LinkedIn
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Adam Tracy, and his wife Alyssa, are co-owners of Cabin Southside. Together, they've created more than a place for your morning (or afternoon) pick-me-up. They've created a place for community and conversations with friends, family, and coworkers new and old. In this episode, we talk about the reasons for starting Cabin Fever Coffee, controlling your own fate, prioritizing family in business, and how coffee can be more than just coffee. Cabin Fever website Cabin Fever facebook Cabin Fever instag...
Jun 28, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The Double Click Podcast welcomes Harry Cunningham, co-founder of goodMRKT and shall we say, "doing good things for good reasons" enthusiast. On this episode, we talk a little about who Harry is and how he got started in this newfound industry of good, some causes that are important to him, and just good things overall! Give it a listen, then plan a trip to goodMRKT! goodMRKT website goodMRKT Facebook goodMRKT Instagram...
Jun 14, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Defiance County Economic Development (DCED) works diligently behind the scenes, serving as a catalyst for business expansion, retention, and attraction in the region. Their goal is to create a thriving business environment that generates new job opportunities, enhances the quality of life for residents, and promotes overall economic prosperity. In this episode, we dive in a little more of their work and discuss some exciting things in the pipeline for Defiance County! [This podcast was filmed in...
Jun 07, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this episode, Lexi has joined us to interview the one who started it all, Drake. Hear from him about how he started in his entrepreneurship journey, the fundamentals of business, and how sometimes you just figure everything out along the way!
May 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Drew Kleinhen is an entrepreneur, co-owner of Silver + Vine, owner of DK Designs, silversmith, and botanical dyer. She took her passion for the love of the arts and turned it into a career. Now, she creates pieces that families can cherish for generations to come. Drake and Drew talk about owning a small business, silversmithing education, and the arts in general! Silver+Vine Facebook Silver+Vine Website DK Designs Facebook DK Designs Website Drew Kleinhen Facebook...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Steve DeTray, owner of Freedom Path Planning, is a master at helping people ESCAPE. Well, better verbiage would be helping people "EXIT" when they plan on leaving or selling their business. On this episode, Drake and Steve discuss the character necessary for a successful long term business, preparing for the sale of a company, a few things a buyer would be interested in seeing in your business, and ways to mitigate risk to avoid financial failure. If you're a small business owner, this is a good...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Josh Raines is a serial entrepreneur, morning radio show host, investor, and jack of all trades! Originally from Georgia, he joins us on The Double Click Podcast from Fort Wayne. We're talking about the obstacles associated with starting as an entrepreneur, self-motivating yourself for bigger things, and the difference between building and cultivating a community. This episode is a let's-get-down-to-business, straight-to-the-point kind of episode, so buckle up! Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What started with bartering cookies for home brew eventually became Two Bandits Brewing Co. On top of their two locations in Hicksville, Ohio and Coldwater, Michigan, their brews can be found in 91 additional locations in the Midwest. On this episode, Mark Young is joining us from the two man team who began it all. We're talking launching and scaling a small business, the importance of community collaborations and sourcing, and why beer is more than just a flavor, it's about community.
May 03, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ella Keber is a young, killer graphic designer in Northwest Ohio, whose designs go far and wide to help clients elevate their style (don't even try, we've already claimed her has our own). On this episode, Ella discusses her experience taking an unconventional school route, being a young creative in a small town, and adapting design styles to fit different needs. If you're a creative, thinking about pursuing a creative career, or Ella's mom or dad, this one's for you!
Apr 26, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Edwin Chow, Army National Guard, food truck owner, real estate agent, built and sold Evang-a-bear, sales representative... Edwin does it all while he also lives in a van and travels the country. Drake and Edwin get down to business in this episode, discussing the common struggles of reaching your goals and how to create and cultivate a productive life. If you are experiencing obstacles in pursuit to reach your goals or feel like you are just not being as productive in life as you'd hope, Edwin's...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
