Building Bellingham

Well friends, it's been 2.5 years, 19 feature-length episodes and 45 livestreams since the Building Bellingham Podcast began. And so for our 20th show, Leo and Tiffany take a deep-dive into the creation and growth of the show, and the challenges and mindset shifts they've had along the way. They talk branding, leaning down and livestreaming during Covid, building trust among the crew, and how it took about 3 months to finally finish the first custom Building Bellingham hat.

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Storia Cucina means "kitchen history" in Italian. This popular downtown Bellingham restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Jonathan Cicotti, formerly a restauranteur in San Francisco. The restaurant opened in May 2020 and quickly became a Bellingham favorite, thanks to delicious recipes from Jonathan's Italian heritage and the his commitment to sourcing ingredients from local and organic farmers.

Recently, Chef Jonathan opened a sister company just down the street in the Lightcatcher Building courtyard. Bar Cicotti serves light Italian fare along with wine & coffee.

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Kelsey's entrepreneurial journey began at the young age of 11 with her Grandpa Paul, who taught her the secrets about connecting first, and selling second. Today, she's built her business around that concept as a branding educator and photographer. Known for her big personality, bold colors, and wearing a jumpsuit to photoshoots, Kelsey is an unapologetic cheerleader for leaders in business.

Recently, Kelsey launched The Connection Method, a book that "acts as a permission slip to be yourself and inspire genuine connection with others." Purchase The Connection Method: https://www.kelseykurtis.com/theconnectionmethod Follow the show at: https://www.facebook.com/building.bellingham

When you think of Hardware Sales, you're probably thinking of the place you go when you need nuts and bolts, or to rent a power washer (and you'd be right). But did you know about the 56,000 sq ft warehouse in Indiana? Or the consulting work they do for Amazon sellers in their industry? Or how one idea from an employee saved 132 hours of labor per year? It's all right here.

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Season 3 is just around the corner, but before that, here are some thoughts from Leo! Building Bellingham's host reflects on the last two years of conversations with local entrepreneurs. He also goes into why the topic of failure comes up in every interview.

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Frank Muljat founded the Muljat Group Realtors, a brokerage that now has multiple offices in our county, and has become a widely-recognized name.

In 2017, Frank Muljat sold the business to his son, Troy Muljat, himself known for his 30 years of commercial appraising and investment experience. Troy is a trusted housing market data source, regularly quoted in the Bellingham Herald and KGMI.

Under second generation leadership, the Muljat Group continues to grow as a local real estate brokerage. And yes, it's where we at the Cohen Group NW hang our licenses.

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Brothers Ryan & BJ Flood took over the brewery and offsite tap-room in 2019. Menace Brewing in the Fountain District has played host to trivia nights, open mic, and movie showings.

The Local is nestled between Casa Que Pasa and Cafe Adagio on Railroad, and has 36 rotating taps, showcasing independent local breweries. They're also known for having the best Reuben sandwich in town.

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Gretchen was drawn to Bellingham by the outdoor lifestyle - snowboarding, mountain biking and sea kayaking. These Pacific NW elements, along with bright colors, crisp lines, and large-scale design, make up her signature style. Her work can be found on the walls of local breweries and climbing gyms, to the sides of buildings in Bellingham, Seattle and Denver. Gretchen's 'big kahuna?' A mural of the North Cascades that's two football fields long and took an entire month to create on the side of a PSE building. It's the largest mural in Washington State.

Brist Mfg began as a clothing line popular in the WWU student bookstore. The company now manufactures private label hats, t-shirts, flannels and beanies, offers screenprinting & design, AND provides e-commerce and web store management and fulfillment services. Today, their nationwide client list includes Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, the Seattle Mariners, and iconic local brands like Woods Coffee, Kona Bikes, and Aslan Brewing Company.

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Greenhouse began in 1972 and Eric & BreAnne Green purchased the business in 2017. Bre manages the store and is the primary buyer, hand-selecting high-end, premium pieces of home decor, housewares, and furniture. Greenhouse pairs nicely with their real estate business, as they stage homes or work with buyers on making their new house a home. With the holidays approaching, the store on the corner of Holly and Cornwall is a glittering winter wonderland. Today, Bre and Eric balance two businesses and the second season of the HGTV show "Unsellable Houses".

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