Business Fluent

On today's episode of Business Fluent we speak with Tim & Terri, the owners and operators of the world famous Keidrowski's Bakery. Hear their advice for first-time entrepreneurs, and all the ups and downs of running your own business.

To learn more about Keidrowki's Bakery, click here.

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Business Fluent we speak with Anne Harrill, Owner and Founder of Oceanne Jewelry! We discuss Anne's journey from France to Northeast Ohio and how her love of the art of jewelry-making helped her to find her community here in Cleveland. Tune in to hear Anne's advice for starting small-business owners on this week's episode!

To learn more about Oceanne Jewelry, click here.

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening

On today's episode of Business Fluent we speak with Dave and Dawn Skodny, owners and founders of Air Filter Factory in Vermillion, Ohio! We talk all about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and how Dave and Dawn went from the brink of bankruptcy to a successful small business in Northeast Ohio. Tune in to hear all about how they navigate their marriage and their business on today's episode of Business Fluent!

To learn more about Air Filter Factory, click here.

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Business Fluent we speak with George and Greg Vlosich, co-founders of GV Artwork. We talk about their journey from printing t-shirts in their parents' basement to becoming a mainstay of the art and fashion community here in Northeast Ohio. Listen in to hear their advice for those getting started on their own entrepreneurial journey!

To learn more about GV Artwork, click here.

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Business Fluent we speak with Jevon Terance, Lorain County's premiere fashion designer, about his small-business journey. Listen in to hear all about how he got started and his latest projects!

To learn more about Jevon Terance and his collection, click here.

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Business Fluent, we talk to Michelle Tomallo from FIT Technologies about her small-business journey and her experience as a woman in tech. Tune in for her advice on getting started as an entrepreneur in Northeast Ohio!

To learn more about FIT Technologies, click here.

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back for Season 2 of Business Fluent! Hosts Tony Gallo and Lisa Hutson are here to share insights and inspirations from successful entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio. On today's episode, we sit down with Greg Carlin from PlayCLE to discuss his small-business journey and to hear his expert advice for those looking to get started on a small business of their own.

Check out PlayCLE at playcle.com!

Business Fluent is Lisa Hutson, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lorain County Community College, and Anthony Gallo, President of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. Business Fluent is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. Our Audio Engineer is Ian Douglas, and our Producer is Noah Foutz. If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe to make sure you catch future episodes. Thanks for listening!

Building a digital presence is crucial for any business, but just how do we do it? There are so many social media platforms how do you determine which ones are best for your business? In this episode, Tony and Lisa are talking with Lindsay Simms, Predictable Results Marketing, and Chris Shneider, Handshake Digital, on how to optimize your online presence, just which platforms you should be advertising on, and their advice for all businesses both big and small.

The decision to move from employee to employer is one of the biggest decisions any entrepreneur can make. In this episode, Tony and Lisa are talking with small business owners from Lorain County. Georgia, Mathias, and Judy all had very different beginnings, but one thing they have in common is a thriving business..... or two. Listen in as we seek out their expertise on starting your own business, how they've survived Covid, and the advice they offer anyone starting out!

Businesses are beginning to reopen, curfew bans are starting to lift, and things seem to be returning to 'normal,' but how will this continue to affect small businesses? What will they need to do to continue to adapt and innovate as we move forward? In this episode, we look at how businesses need to reimagine as they recover, reorganize, and reignite for long-lasting success.