This Is Small Business

Step into the exciting world of entrepreneurship with This Is Small Business! Join us on an adventure as we dive deep into the riveting tales of triumph and tenacity of small business owners. This Is Small Business speaks with business owners from all over as they go through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and we uncover the secret sauce behind building a thriving business. Tune in to hear from a dynamic array of guests, each with their own captivating backgrounds and unique perspectives that epitomize the spirit of small business entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered to chase your own entrepreneurial dreams and start your next venture!

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Episodes

Rod & Pernell Divide and Conquer

On Episode 7 of This Is Small Business , Andrea gets some legal lessons from Naveen Thomas, director of the Business Transactions Clinic at New York University's School of Law. And she talks to Rod Johnson from BLK & Bold Coffee about how he and his friend and business partner Pernell Cezar make the most of each other’s strengths as they conquer the coffee market. When it comes to working with friends, what’s the ultimate recipe for success? How do you divide responsibilities, and how do you...

Aug 23, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Marina Gets Seriously Sustainable

On Episode 6 of This Is Small Business , join Andrea in conversation with self-proclaimed sustainable transformation expert Shannon Kenny, and Marina Tran-Vu, founder of EQUO , a business that sells alternatives to single use plastics. Going green isn't always easy. It can be hard to source the right materials. There can be extra costs involved and – let's face it – a ton of research. But it's something that matters more every day to customers. So, where do you start? How can small business owne...

Aug 09, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Alejandro and Nikhil Make the Jump to Medium-Sized

On Episode 5 of This Is Small Business , Andrea sits down with Back To The Roots co-founders Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora to discuss their story of growing from college classmates with a quirky idea to sprout mushrooms out of coffee grounds, into a multi-million dollar garden supply company with a mission to help reconnect a new generation back to food and where it comes from. They produce and distribute easy & fun grow kits to help you get started, or a line of packet seeds if you want ...

Jul 26, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Cora & Stefan Build Organic Loyalty

On Episode 4 of This Is Small Business , Andrea speaks with Cora Miller, founder of Young King Hair Care , a male-focused brand that aims to celebrate and represent the diversity of Black and Brown young men by providing them with natural hair products. Along with her husband Stefan Miller (Young King’s Chief Marketing & Brand Strategist), Cora has built a booming business primarily based on word of mouth marketing and direct-to-consumer communications. The Millers are a modern power-couple ...

Jul 12, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Shannon Goes All In On Mental Health

On Episode 3 of This Is Small Business , Andrea shares some “real talk” with Shannon Goldberg, CEO and founder of Izzy Zero-Waste Beauty , about what it takes to create a healthy work environment for your team while running a small business. Born out of the pandemic and fueled by remote-work, Shannon and the Izzy Zero-Waste Team have had their fair share of ups-and-downs. But by prioritizing empathy and creating a work-culture where everyone feels heard, they’ve managed to thrive, all while main...

Jun 28, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Max Scales His Side Hustle

On Episode 1 of This Is Small Business , host and self-declared “curious Millennial” Andrea Marquez learns about how (and when) to scale your side-hustle into a successful business. First up, Max Ash, the young creator and founder of MAX’IS Creations , (and his mom, Jen), who share their thoughts on critical areas like how to protect your intellectual property, licensing, manufacturing, and evaluating the future of your business. Next, Andrea gets some important advice from Verne Harnish , Found...

Jun 14, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Eva Jane Stands Out In The Crowd

On Episode 2 of This Is Small Business , host Andrea Marquez sits down with Eva Jane Bunkley, Founder of The Makeup Bullet and Eva Jane Beauty , to discuss her journey as a solo-preneur in the world of beauty products. From those first moments of inspiration (like problem solving on live television), to finding the courage it takes to declare yourself “open for business,” to making sure your audience knows who you are - this episode covers how to make sure your small business stands out from the...

Jun 14, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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