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Small Business War Stories is a weekly show recorded in person with small business owners. We get the triumphs, struggles, and funny stories from our guests’ everyday lives.
Hosted by Pablo Fuentes, an entrepreneur and musician based in Austin, Texas.
For more on the show, please visit https://smallbusinesswarstories.com/
DaVon Walker wanted to see positive, sleek, motivational clothing designs, and no matter how hard he looked, he could not find what he had in mind.
So he did what entrepreneurs do...he made the clothes himself!
We meet DaVon two years into his journey. We talk about his inspiration, his designs, and how he gets it all done.
Michael and Kathy Dumont made a big bet by moving from New England to Tennessee.
They bet that they could buy and revitalize a historic hotel in a small Tennessee town.
What happened after The Commodore Hotel opened? How many businesses now surround it? What are the rewards and challenges of revitalizing a historic property?
All of this and more in today's episode.
Walter Carter and his wife Christie spent decades working in the vintage guitar business...and they had a vision.
It was a vision of a guitar store where kids and internationally-renowned musicians alike could feel comfortable playing and appreciating collectible stringed instruments.
The business has grown rapidly, and in a short seven years, Carter Vintage Guitars has become a destination for musicians and fans of vintage instruments worldwide.
We dug into Walter's philosophy, the pros and cons of a physical store in a digital world, Carter's social media and video strategy, and more!
Amy Dee got to Nashville and could not find what she wanted: A no-frills spot with a vintage vibe to listen to great country and blues music.
So she used all of her experience working in bars in New York City and all over the land to create Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge.
She currently works with Daniel Walker, a great musician who is in charge of booking great acts for the venue, and what was a dream is now a reality.
Dee's Lounge has an amazing vibe that is hard to pout into words...although we try our hardest in today's episode.
Lindsey Hein is the awesome host of "I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, a successful podcast about running.
We talk about what it takes to make it as a podcaster, but her lessons are applicable to all creators, small businesses, and fans of good stories in general.
David Miller has decades of experience coaching small businesses, and he has seen a LOT.
Today's episode is like sitting down with Coach...you will get decades of experience in under an hour....and you'll want to have a notepad!
How do you make something the market wants? What exactly is luck? How can you maximize your chances of getting lucky?
If you are serious about learning about how to run a small business...you won't want to miss this episode.
What, exactly, is an HBIC? I didn't know until I met Stacy Ward Lattin, THE HBIC at Hopping Gnome.
What are Stacy and her husband doing right in the increasingly exciting Wichita scene?
What is Stacy's podcast about, and what else is she doing to inspire women entrepreneurs?
All of this and more in today's show.
How did a small cafe in a strip mall in Nashville become a mecca for songwriters?
What happened that changed the fortunes of the Bluebird from barely surviving to thriving? (hint: it was a major TV show).
Which major celebrities let their hair down and come hang out and trade songs here?
All of this and more in today's episode!
Julia Miller is a badass woman. Together with her partner Elbio, Julia is carrying forward the legacy of Delmark Records, an iconic Chicago label.
What are the challenges of being a record label in the 21st century?
What are Julia's plans to build upon the success of Delmark?
All of this and more in today's episode.
What inspired Peter to start a fitness equipment business?
What are the books that Peter reads and the actions that Peter takes to help him discover his own blind spots?
How did Peter overcome a painful change in his business involving a family member?
All of this and more in today's show.
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