How to turn an experience into a profit. We chat with Emily Geiger, Founder of Vitamin Collective, about how Vitamin Collective is a venture platform that is building experience driven brands in the health and wellness space forward, trends she's seeing in the health and wellness industry along with other startup advice. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Vitamin Collective: Website...
Apr 19, 2022•45 min•Ep. 58
Impact Funds 101. The power of the dollar goes a long way, so we may as well use it for good to great social and environmental change. We chat with VC founders Wolf Starr and Navin Goyal about how impact funds and impact investing is the future, why companies of all scale should consider it, how to start an impact fund and the metrics behind calculating impact investments. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Navin Goyal: Linkedin Follow Wolf Starr: Linkedin...
Apr 01, 2022•47 min•Ep. 57
What happened to Kobe's championship court?...and more importantly, what happens to NBA and NCAA courts when they're all said and done? Chris Rose, founder and owner of Artsman, has the answers. We talk the art and business of sports craftsmanship, what it takes to curate sports history and how the NBA is helping build start ups and giving back to the youth. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Artsman: Website...
Mar 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 56
It's the business of freezing water, but it's also so much more than that. We chat with James Ferguson, the owner of BIG ICE, why he chose to launch a cocktail artisan ice company, how BIG ICE is changing the drinking experience in the Cincinnati Tristate and what it's like growing a brand that's perishable. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow BIG ICE: Website...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
Becoming a Brewmaster Monk. That's Del Hall, the CCO & Owner of 16 Lots Brewing Company's, mindset every Lenten season. We chat with Del to learn more about what it takes to stand out in the craft beer noise, how he drinks only beer (no food) for 46 days during Lent and how to get creative when giving back to a community. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Del Hall & 16 Lots Brewing Co. Del Hall Social , 16 Lots Website...
Mar 01, 2022•57 min•Ep. 54
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, which means there's a market for success. Catherine Baxter, founder and CEO of Nettie Pickleball, has witnessed that growth and launched a pickleball gear brand. We chat with her about why she's selling out, what she's learned in her first year of creating a brand and the logistics behind producing a physical product, as well as advice to young entrepreneurs. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Nettie Pickleball Co. Websi...
Feb 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 53
Manifesting a Mission Statement. Madtree Brewing is a Cincinnati community leader when it comes to manifesting their mission statement of creating environments of conversation, trees and craftspeople. We chat with co-founder, Brady Duncan & Director of Strategic Impact, Rhiannon Hoeweler about how they and their leadership team are building a brand culture that not only serves great beer but also is positively impacting the community and our environment. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Inst...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 52
Who are we and why are we creating this podcast? For the last 49 episodes we've had the opportunity to interview and explore conversation with a wide range of business owners and entrepreneurs. We love telling their stories, however this time, we're going to uncover a little bit about ourselves to give you a better understanding as to who we are as people. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter...
Feb 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 51
Building a Blockchain Business. What does it take? We talk with Michael Hiles, Founder and CEO of 10XTS, to learn more about the execution of blockchain, how Cincinnati fits into the blockchain industry and Cincinnati's rich software and tech history. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow 10XTS Website...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 50
Gold is Lame. Crypto is Cool. We chat with crypto enthusiast, Alex Kroeger, about the basics of cryptocurrency, what Web3 is, why it's important to pay attention to crypto and how to begin investing. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Alex Kroeger Twitter...
Jan 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 49
The Art & Business of Comedy. It isn't easy to make a statement while also gaining the laughter of a crowd, and Tabari McCoy is no stand up stranger to the matter. We chat with him to uncover his experience as a stand up comedian, his perspective on the art of comedy, along with how it's evolving. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Tabari McCoy Website...
Jan 11, 2022•50 min•Ep. 48
Gratitude in the Workplace. We welcome back Jae Washington of Headspace to discuss how employers can cultivate gratitude, what to do if you're feeling under appreciated at work and why words matter.
Dec 23, 2021•50 min•Ep. 47
Creating Experiences while Giving Back. We chat with Scott Ruprecht, the Founder and President of GIVEBACK XP, about his journey to building a for-profit company that is creating unforgettable experiences while also giving back to the non-profit world. We'll dive into the nuances of the travel business, how GIVEBACK XP was effected by the pandemic, what it takes to build a network and why not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow GIVE...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
Recent Ohio State University grad, Kai McKinney, grew up in an entrepreneurial environment. and we talk with him about his journey building Helm; a HR Slack powered platform that helps company's prevent employee burnout. Kai dives into how the pandemic forced him to pivot Helm's original idea, his opinion on entrepreneurial persistence and how community has been crucial for Helm's growth. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Helm: Website...
Dec 07, 2021•49 min•Ep. 45
Improving the Cancer Process with Cincinnati Cancer Advisors. No one wants to be diagnosed with Cancer, but if it happens, would you be prepared? Cincinnati Cancer Advisors is a non-profit that slows down the decision making process while educating patients along the way. We chat with Steve Abbott, the Executive Director of CCA, to learn how he's implementing the for-profit model into the non-profit world, how CCA is scaling up and why their long term goal is to not reach new audiences. Follow W...
Nov 30, 2021•48 min•Ep. 44
Making medical bills Bearabill. We chat with Lisa Matsuyama and Forest Satterfield, the founders of Bearabill, to learn how they're building a startup that predicts future healthcare costs, identifies medical billing errors and overcharges, and how they're negotiating on your behalf for lower bills. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Bearabill: Bearabill...
Nov 24, 2021•57 min•Ep. 43
What's it like to become a franchisee? How does one connect to a world of entrepreneurs? Chris Mann, the owner of three Cincinnati Woodhouse Spa locations and the President of Entrepreneurs' Organization, talks about his journey becoming a franchisee owner, what it means to be a good boss and what the Entrepreneurs' Organization of Cincinnati is all about. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow The Woodhouse Day Spas: Website Follow Entrepreneurs' Organization - Cincinnati We...
Nov 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 42
What is the future of the bar and restaurant industry? Jacob Trevino, owner of Gorilla Cinema (Bars: Ofrenda Tequila, Lonely Pine, Tiki Tiki Bang Bang, Overlook Lodge, Tokyo Kitty), uncovers his experience building a bar and restaurant group based on immersive concepts, hiring & employee retainment post pandemic, along with what he thinks the city of Cincinnati can do better to make the industry more appealing. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Gorilla Cinema: Websit...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 41
Employee-owned with a side of soy sauce. We chat with Sam Pellerito, founder and part owner of CinSoy Foods, about his journey creating small batch fermented soy sauce and miso, what it takes to get a product on the shelves, the food culture in Cincinnati and why he chose to make CinSoy employee-owned. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow CinSoy Foods: Website...
Nov 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 40
Separating from Traditional Healthcare. Physical therapist and owner of Beyond Exercise uncovers his PT journey of separating from the traditional healthcare system, what it takes to be a good physical therapist, and how he operates his practice Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Beyond Exercise: Website...
Oct 26, 2021•56 min•Ep. 39
Growing midwest fashion. We chat with Erin Roddy, CEO and designer of MEAS Active, which is an activewear brand focused on producing sustainable and ethical clothing for female runners. Erin uncovers her New York fashion industry experience, obstacles in the sourcing and manufacturing process, and what it's like operating a business with anxiety and depression. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow MEAS Active: Website...
Oct 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 38
Bridging The Gap Between Government, Small Business & Research. We chat with Kate Gilpin of Parallax Advanced Research & Steve Flaherty of necoTECH to learn more about how Parallax's APEX program is helping build businesses like necoTECH and connecting them with the Air Force. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Parallax Advanced Research: Website...
Oct 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 37
The business of baking. We chat with Jasmine Davis, the creator and founder of Sweet Jazz Treats, about her experience leaving the corporate world to follow her passion of baking, how the pandemic set herself up for growth along with her perspective on being a female entrepreneur. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Sweet Jazz Treats: Facebook , Instagram...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 36
PR with a pink punch. We chat with Allison Schroeder, the founder and lead strategist of Pomme Communications, about the PR landscape in 2021, what she's doing differently from other small and large communication agencies and the importance of understanding the community in which we live. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Pomme: Website...
Sep 28, 2021•53 min•Ep. 35
What is private equity? We chat with Neil Ursic of RKCA to learn about private equity, what RKCA is doing differently and explore RKCA's perspective on the current state of entrepreneurship in Cincinnati. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow RKCA: Website...
Sep 21, 2021•38 min•Ep. 34
Creating social change and making a profit can be possible. Jerry Valentine, Founder and CEO of Renter Mentor, talks about taking his passion for creating a more seamless environment for affordable housing. From bridging the gaps of communication between landlords and tenants, to creating greater accessibility to affordable housing; Jerry uncovers the highs and lows of creating Renter Mentor, the importance of putting oneself in uncomfortable situations and why passion can not be understated. Fo...
Sep 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 33
E-commerce is here to stay, and some alcohol brands are staying off the shelves. We chat with CEO & Founder, Jake Whitman, of Really Good Boxed Wine about why he's taking the brand online rather than in the stores, the importance of understanding consumer behavior and how distribution of alcohol in the e-commerce space works. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Really Good Boxed Wine: Website...
Sep 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 32
It's the Uber of shipping for businesses. Luke Denny, Co-Founder and CEO of Frayt Technologies, talks about how Frayt is implementing trackable on-demand shipping in 34 states, why his accounting background has been beneficial to growing Frayt and what he thinks the venture capital scene could do better. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Frayt: Website...
Aug 31, 2021•40 min•Ep. 31
This episode is special, because we're introducing our parent podcast, Upside; a podcast all about startup investing outside of Silicon Valley. You'll get to meet Upside's hosts, Eric Hornung and Jay Clouse, as they interview Rob Petrozzo, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Rally. They'll dive into buying & selling equity shares in ultra-rare assets like Air Jordans, classic Porsches, baseball cards, etc., along with Bull Market, NFTs and more. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Insta...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 30
A Watch that Saves Lives. Founder of Safewave Technology, Trevon Bruch, shares his story about innovating watch technology to help keep the deaf/HOA community safe in times of emergency. He uncovers where the idea came from, how and why it's been a struggle to gain the community's trust and what it takes to be a good leader in a new start up. Follow When Pigs Fly: Facebook , Instagram, Twitter Follow Safewave Technology: Website...
Aug 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 29
