Interview with Julie Graf Skinner of Busch Funeral & Crematory Services

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Answering FAQ's with Julie Graf Skinner of Busch Funeral & Crematory Services

Code Ninjas Avon FAQ's with owner Rob Bumm

Rob Bumm is the owner of Code Ninjas in Avon, Ohio. Code Ninjas is a Coding center for kids ages 7-14. Build video games, learn to code, have a blast!

SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS!

Get a Free 30-minute Video Game coding session!

Contact Rob Bumm & Code Ninjas Avon:

https://www.codeninjas.com/oh-avon

440-834-2749

https://www.facebook.com/CodeNinjasAvon

Cindy Holzheimer has been the President/CEO of the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce for almost two years. She was the Executive Director of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce for 5 years before that. She has a true passion for chambers of commerce and works to provide high quality cost saving benefits to chambers as well as leadership training and support for chamber leaders.

NOACC was started in 1995 by three chambers that had secured a discount on medical insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and wanted to make this savings available for more chambers in the area to be able to offer to their members. After bringing in a few additional vendors, NOACC was born and is one of the largest chamber associations in the country.

NOACC has positioned itself as an authority in high-quality cost-savings programs that are only available through the chambers that belong to our organization. We also keep our chambers connected with each other to provide assistance and resources that all chambers desire to grow their organizations.

Cindy's Top Tips:

Join your local chamber and not only join, get involved, get your moneys worth. Network with folks, take advantage of the cost savings programs, join a committee if you can, have your company sponsor an event to gain exposure. At the end of that first year, you want to be able to say that you got out of the chamber what you put into it.

How to get in touch with Cindy and NOACC:

Website: www.noacc.org

Phone: 866-466-6222

Email: [email protected]

Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Courtney Fraser was diagnosed with Epilepsy at age 15. Over the years, she has dealt with loneliness, depression, and kept her feelings hidden to others. Now she has gotten past this and is determined to help others with Epilepsy and those experiencing the same things she has gone through.

Courtney is forming The Miracle Coalition and is launching an online Challenge to help others and those who know people with Epilepsy.

FREE Offer!

Get Courtney's exclusive document, "5 Things to Cope with Epilepsy" by sending an email to [email protected]

Contact Courtney:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.fraser.372

You have to see what Carrie Esser does to believe it's actually possible!! Not kidding - if you've never experienced body painting, it will blow your mind!

As you listen - go to MakeupMadhouse.com and see what Carrie does!

Carrie Esser is a self-taught, award-winning makeup artist who specializes in body painting. She runs her business, Makeup Madhouse, Located in northeast Ohio, where she offers a variety of artist services from traditional makeup to head to toe body paint! I create unique designs and an unforgettable experience. She is also a member of Gen XYZ, a special effects makeup group that has had their work featured in various films and productions.

Join Carrie's FREE Teaching session:

Register at: BeAThrivingArtist.com

Carrie's Special Offer!

Mention the Bizfire Business Spotlight podcast for 10% off!

Follow Carrie on Social Media!

Web: MakeupMadhouse.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.ellen.33

IG: https://www.instagram.com/makeupmadhouse/

https://www.tiktok.com/@makeupmadhouse?lang=en

Claudia Larrow is a mother of two with a passion for budget travel, and a budding entrepreneur in the financial services industry. She writes for her blog, Vagablonde Life, where she hopes to inspire women and moms on their journeys of self-discovery and adventure.

What is Your Special Offer?

Get my e-book for FREE: Fly Away Moms: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Travel. 

Also offering 50% off any coaching package.  

How should people get in touch with you? 

Website: www.vagablondelife.com

Instagram or Facebook: Vagablondelife

Email: [email protected]

How and when did your business get started?

Vagablonde Life started in January of this year. I had been thinking about starting a blog for a long time as an outlet and place to document my travels. I also could not get the idea out of my head that I might one day be able to build a business that would allow me the freedom and independence to be able to travel more and work from anywhere. The idea was to start blogging as a hobby with the hope of monetizing down the road. It got to the point where I was thinking about it so much, I didn’t have all the answers about what it would look like; I just needed to start! I figure if I fall on my face, at least I tried and I can stop wondering “what if.” That's how I approach most everything in life: I’m more likely to regret the things I didn’t do or didn’t try, than what I did. I don't like having regrets. 

When did you know you wanted to start this business/pursue your passion?

When I divorced a few years ago, I did a lot of reflecting on my life and it dawned on me that I had a story to tell that other women and moms might relate to. If I could inspire women and moms to pursue their passions while also pursuing one of my own at the same time, it's a win-win! 

Traveling has always been really important to me. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up but my mom is from Brazil and her whole family is there. She managed to get my brother and I to Brazil to see family. I had my first birthday there, I went back when I was 9 and when I was 15. As an adult I’ve been back a couple of times as well. This experience opened my eyes to a whole world outside of my own.  

When I went to college, I knew I wanted to study abroad. I went to Costa Rica for 6 months and it was a life-changing experience for me. I used to be incredibly shy. I was actually diagnosed with social phobia in grad school, after struggling with social anxiety my whole life. This experience forced me to get completely out of my comfort zone. I moved in with a family I didn't know, attended college courses with locals, became immersed in an experience where I didn't speak the language very well and I didn't know anyone or anything. I gained confidence and went home knowing that I can do anything. It was the hardest and the best experience of my life.

From then on, I was hooked on travel. It gives you such amazing perspective on yourself, on the world, forces you to do the things that scare you, adds thrill and excitement in your life in ways that staying at home can't, and it builds confidence. 

Fast forward to my late 30s. I had just had my second child and it has been many years since I had been able to have a real adventure. I think a lot of moms can relate to how your world gets turned...

From DJing at Progressive Field for the Cleveland Indians to spinning tunes at Jack Casino Cleveland, Brent creates a whole musical experience, taking his clients and guests on an entertainment journey that no other DJ can. Girls love nerdy DJs and you’ll love Cleveland’s nerdy DJ too.

Started my business in 2016 because I knew I could bring a higher quality of talent and performance to events. I knew this was something I wanted to pursue when I started building a brand that fit my style and personality and it caught on

What makes you/your business special?

We are a small to medium A/V company which brings the same caliber equipment, talent and results but at an affordable cost

Walk us through what it’s like to do business with you?

For my DJ side, I always try to talk to my potential clients on the phone and ask them questions about themselves, wants, dislikes, needs and vision of their special day. I walk them through the booking process and from there it’s pretty self sufficient. For my production partners, I listen to what their goal for their event is. There is always a mission for corporate events. Then I ask what they are looking to have us provide, talk budgets and from there I build a custom proposal with designs and pricing information for them to present to the board or higher ups.

Do you have any PRO tips for our listeners?

Be as transparent as possible to your A/V provider/ DJ. The true professionals out there appreciate clients who know what they want and if they don’t, then know what to expect from their vendor.

Brent's Special Offer!!

Get a FREE Photo Booth Rental for your special event, or FREE Movie Night including projector, screen and more in your back yard!! No strings!

How to Get in Touch with Brent!!

Website: www.djbrentschmidt.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 440-241-3309

Instagram: @bangbangbrent

Facebook: @DJBrent 

A Cleveland, Ohio native, Kathleen resides in North Ridgeville, OH. She and her husband have five children ages 12 – 29 years of age. She’s a big fan of all Cleveland sport teams but especially the Cleveland Indians.  She is the owner of Mosquito Hunters in Northeast Ohio and helps homeowners and businesses get rid of mosquitoes, ticks and fleas in their yards.

How and when did your business get started?

I purchased my franchise in October of 2019. 2020 is my inaugural season. My husband are in the process of buying another territory for next season.

When did you know you wanted to start this business/pursue your passion?

I have been traveling for my "day" job since 2008 - when my daughter was only 4 months old. She's 12 now and I feel like I've missed a lot of her growing up. I want to be able to control my time and set my own schedule. I became aware of Mosquito Hunters through a LinkedIn article that highlighted three franchisees - all women. As I read their reasons on why Mosquito Hunters was a good fit for them - It checked all of my boxes.

What makes you/your business special?

My business, like so many others, is about relationship building. We put our customers first. We back this with our Happiness Promise. Which simply put means we will retreat a customer's property at any time during the 21 days between treatments - no questions asked. We also do not work under contracts.

But even more importantly, we want our customers to be able to enjoy their yards with their families (including pets) without the fear of being bitten by mosquitoes, fleas or ticks and possibly contracting the many diseases carried by these pests.

Walk us through what it’s like to do business with you? Either step by step, and/or the customer experience.

First, we have a discussion about your yard highlighting such things as high activity areas, gardens, ponds, pets, areas of standing water. When we understand those items, we have a target plan to treat their yard. The night before, we call each customer to inform them that he or she is on the next day's schedule. We also call enroute to each customer. Once at the property our technician:

1.   Surveys the property

2.   Eliminates standing water where possible

3.   Applies a barrier treatment

4.   Applies anti-larva treatment to puddles and flooded areas

5.   Notes suggestions to improve the efficiency of treatment

Do you have any PRO tips for our listeners? This is giving some value to the listener about your profession.

Some simple steps to reduce mosquitoes:

· Regularly mow grass and trim shrubbery

· Irrigate lawn to avoid standing water accumulation

· Keep gutters clean

· Avoid overwatering plants

· Eliminate weeds or trash in ditches & drains

· Frequently empty bird baths and other water-collecting receptacles

· Cover trash cans to prevent water accumulation

· Encourage neighbors to do the same!!!

What is Your Special Offer?

Free introductory treatment

How should people get in touch with you? Website, email, phone, social media, etc.

Website: www.mosquitohunters.com/avon-oh

Phone: 440-785-3381

E-mail: [email protected]