Rambling Business Podcast

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Ep# 44-(Route 66, Arizona) The Navajo Nation: Working within Constraints to Develop a Business Jul 18, 2017

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We continue our Route 66 series by driving off the highway to the northeastern Arizona to the Navajo Nation. Rick and Judy met Leon Skyhorse Thomas who owns the Canyon de Chelley (“Shay”) Navajo- Guided Tour Company. Find out the history and challenges of the Navajo people doing business with the Federal Government in one of the most beautiful and historical national monuments. See us at www.ramblingbusiness.com

Ep# 43- (Route 66, Arizona) How to Run a Co-op Art Gallery on Route 66 Jul 11, 2017

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We start our Business on Route 66 series in Flagstaff Arizona. Rick and Judy were drawn to the Flagstaff Artists Gallery just a half a block from the historic Route 66. Join Rick and Brandon for the fun as they talk about the history and joys of running a Co-op in the historical part of this amazing small town. www.ramblingbusiness.com

Ep# 42-(Ojai, California) Tips to Creating Your Own Wave with A Green Business Jul 06, 2017

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Last Memorial Day weekend, our family of 20 extended our Ojai adventure by kayaking with the Santa Barbara Adventure Company in the Channel Island caves. Rick talked to Michael Cohen about how he went from sleeping in the back of his pickup truck to one of the most sustainable GREEN businesses in Ventura County.

Ep #41 --(Ojai, California)Tips on Preserving History when Starting a Business Jun 27, 2017

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Last Memorial Day weekend, our extended family of 22 stayed at the Dent House to celebrate Rick and Judy’s birthdays. Hear the story of where they stayed,the 1908 Dent House. It serves as a good example of business with the sensitivity of culture and history.

Ep #40- (Ojai, California) How to Work A Bee Business Without Getting Stung Jun 20, 2017

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Rick talked to owner, Barbara Haskins about how her family got into the honey business, and how they have changed to keep it profitable. This is part of our Ojai, California Business series.

Ep #39- (Ojai, California) How to Live a Balanced Life While Working Jun 13, 2017

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We start our Ojai Business series with Rick and Judy visiting the Ojai Olive Oil Company Grove. Rick talked to owner, Phil Asquith about its beginning and how he and his family have lived a balanced life while producing the highest quality olive oil. #RamblingBusiness.com

Ep #38-(Haight-Ashbury, California) How to Prosper in a Changing Industry Jun 06, 2017

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Rick and Brandon visit Booksmith, which has creatively survived, not only the tumultuous year of Haight-Ashbury, but the changing climate of bookstores. www.RamblingBusiness.com

EP #37-(Haight-Ashbury, California) Adjusting To The 1960’s Hippies Clientele Of Haight - Ashbury May 30, 2017

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We continue Haight-Ashbury series by stepping back years BEFORE the hippie movement and how one business had to adjust to flower children. Rick stopped by Mendels, which has supplied the Haight with fabrics and other creative items for decades and talked with 3rd generation owner Naomi Silverman. www.ramblingbusiness.com

Ep# 36- (Haight-Ashbury, California) Staying Hip in Haight-Ashbury with the Steampunk Culture May 23, 2017

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Join Rick and Brandon as they showcase "Distractions", the oldest existing business in Haight-Ashbury offering a mix of vintage clothes, accessories, steampunk and Victorian items. Learn how you can prosper running a trendy business. www.ramblingbusiness.com

Ep# 35-(Malibu, California) The Business of Being True to Yourself with Zuma Jay May 17, 2017

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We finish up our series Cowabunga! Malibu Business with Rick’s conversation with a Malibu legend. Zuma Jay! Learn how Jay stayed true to himself in developing his surfing business while helping the local area and surf culture. www.ramblingbusiness.com

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