Conquering Columbus Podcast

Conquering Columbus Podcast

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Conquering Columbus Podcast episodes

  • Episode 195 | Yubi Beauty
    Summary:

    Adiya is the Founder and President of Yubi Beauty. Before founding Yubi, Adiya was the Director of International Counsel for Wendy’s. As a mother of two, she was leading a busy life and found she never had time for beauty, which is why she created Yubi – centered around a 9-in-1 beauty brush which slides onto your finger, Yubi sets out to make beauty available to anyone.

    Milestones:

    (00:00:00) Opening remarks

    (00:00:40) Small Biz Cares
    (00:01:15) The SunDown Group
    (00:01:42) FMX
    (00:02:14) Conquering Columbus Intro
    (00:03:08) Introduction to Adiya Dixon Wiggins
    (00:04:20) Background on Adiya Dixon Wiggins
    (00:08:30) Appreciation of education & living in Japan
    (00:13:00) Back to the United States and Law school at Columbia
    (00:17:00) Law school at Columbia
    (00:20:45) Practicing law after Columbia
    (00:24:00) Making the move to Wendy’s
    (00:25:30) The idea for Yubi Beauty
    (00:27:24) Studio 301
    (00:28:45) Taking Yubi Beauty from ideation to creation
    (00:32:20) Getting Yubi Beauty off of the group financially
    (00:35:30) Leaving a very successful career to become an entrepreneur
    (00:38:30) Scaling Yubi Beauty
    (00:45:55) Tackling the beauty industry as an entrepreneur
    (00:48:10) Adiya’s goals for herself and Yubi Beauty for the foreseeable future
    (00:57:30) Advice for Conquering Columbus listenership
    (01:00:45) Live Uncomfortably
    (01:02:30) Like, subscribe, and share Conquering Columbus
    (01:02:55) Small Biz Cares
    (01:03:30) The SunDown Group
    (01:03:54) FMX
    (01:04:24) Conquering Columbus Outro

    Links:

    Yubi Beauty

    Adiya Dixon Wiggins
    Studio 301
    Small Biz Cares
    The SunDown Group
    Facilities Management eXpress (FMX)
    Support us on Patreon!

    1 hr 6 min
  • Yubi Beauty
    Adiya is the Founder and President of Yubi Beauty. Before founding Yubi, Adiya was the Director of International Counsel for Wendy’s. As a mother of two, she was leading a busy life and found she never had time for beauty, which is why she created Yubi – centered around a 9-in-1 beauty brush which slides …
    2 min
  • Episode 194 | Dura-Seal
    Summary:

    Bob Lester is the Founder of PaveBid, as well as President and CEO of Dura-Seal. Dura-Seal is a high-quality commercial and industrial sealcoating, asphalt, and concrete services company based here in Columbus. Founded in 2007, Dura-Seal continues to grow and evolve today to bring their clients innovative solutions to their unique problems.

    Milestones:

    (00:00:00) Opening remarks

    (00:00:44) Small Biz Cares
    (00:01:20) The SunDown Group
    (00:01:44) FMX
    (00:02:15) Conquering Columbus Intro
    (00:03:12) Introduction to Bob Lester
    (00:04:15) Background and upbringing
    (00:07:10) Bob’s drive towards entrepreneurship
    (00:07:30) Bob’s path into the sealcoating, asphalt, and concrete industry
    (00:08:45) Starting Dura-Seal
    (00:10:15) Early challenges of starting, running, and growing Dura-Seal
    (00:14:30) Studio 301
    (00:15:51) Scaling Dura-Seal
    (00:19:40) When they first knew Dura-Sealwas going to make it
    (00:23:55) Bob and his teams goals for the foreseeable future
    (00:25:35) PaveBid
    (00:26:30) Live Uncomfortably
    (00:28:28) Closing remarks
    (00:28:52) Like, subscribe, and share Conquering Columbus
    (00:29:15) Small Biz Cares
    (00:29:48) The SunDown Group
    (00:30:14) FMX
    (00:30:44) Conquering Columbus Outro

    Links:

    Bob Lester

    Dura-Seal
    Studio 301
    Small Biz Cares
    The SunDown Group
    Facilities Management eXpress (FMX)
    Support us on Patreon!

    32 min
  • Dura-Seal
    Bob Lester is the Founder of PaveBid, as well as President and CEO of Dura-Seal. Dura-Seal is a high-quality commercial and industrial sealcoating, asphalt, and concrete services company based here in Columbus. Founded in 2007, Dura-Seal continues to grow and evolve today to bring their clients innovative solutions to their unique problems.
    32 min
  • Episode 193 | Ricart Automotive Group
    Summary:

    Rick Ricart is the President of ​Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus, Ohio. Ricart Ford was founded in July 1953 by his grandfather, Paul Ricart Sr. It was his grandfather’s philosophy that to lead, you must first work alongside the employees. Rick started out as a lot attendant, and by 2005 had worked in eight different positions with the various brands. In 2011, having touched every aspect of the business, Rick assumed all Sales and Marketing operations at the dealership, experiencing significant and sustainable growth every year thereafter. Rick’s passions are for marketing, innovation and mobility advancements.

    Milestones:

    (00:00:00) Opening remarks

    (00:00:48) Small Biz Cares
    (00:01:24) The SunDown Group
    (00:01:49) FMX
    (00:02:20) Conquering Columbus Intro
    (00:03:14) Introduction to Rick Ricart
    (00:03:55) Rick’s background and upbringing
    (00:06:30) Ricart Automotive Group in the early days
    (00:09:30) How Rick eventually got involved with the family business
    (00:14:15) Rick’s most memorable lessons while climbing the ranks at Ricart Automotive Group
    (00:15:10) Rick becomes President of Ricart Automotive Group
    (00:16:15) What makes Ricart Automotive Group special?
    (00:21:45) Studio 301
    (00:23:15) How Ricart Automotive Group is responding to the EV craze
    (00:26:30) Biggest challenges that Rick and his team are facing today
    (00:30:40) Ricart Automotive Group present day & goals for the foreseeable future
    (00:33:30) Kyle Snyder
    (00:35:30) Will Ricart Automotive Group stay in the family in the future?
    (00:37:00) Rick’s advice for Conquering Columbus listeners
    (00:38:48) Live Uncomfortably
    (00:40:21) Closing remarks
    (00:40:54) Like, subscribe, and share Conquering Columbus
    (00:41:18) Small Biz Cares
    (00:41:52) The SunDown Group
    (00:42:18) FMX
    (00:42:48) Conquering Columbus Outro

    Links:

    Rick Ricart

    Ricart Automotive Group
    Studio 301
    Small Biz Cares
    The SunDown Group
    Facilities Management eXpress (FMX)
    Support us on Patreon!

    44 min
  • Ricart Automotive Group
    Rick Ricart is the President of ​Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus, Ohio. Ricart Ford was founded in July 1953 by his grandfather, Paul Ricart Sr. It was his grandfather’s philosophy that to lead, you must first work alongside the employees. Rick started out as a lot attendant, and by 2005 had worked in eight different …
    44 min
  • Noble Cut Distillery
    Tony Guilfoy is the Founder and Head Distiller at Noble Cut Distillery, located in Gahanna. He founded Noble Cut with the help of his great-great-grandmother, Seraphina, whose limoncello recipe became a center-piece for the brand. They also distill several types of whiskey here locally.
    45 min
  • g2o
    Kelly Gratz is the President and CEO of g2o, formerly ICC. Kelly has led the charge to shape g2o as they have rebranded from ICC and explored new territory as a company in order to bring their customers more value in the ever-changing world of digital design and experience.
    36 min
  • MediaSource
    Lisa Arledge Powell is the President and Co-Founder of MediaSource, an award-winning creative agency that specializes in content-focused public relations, content marketing and national media exposure for major brands. As an industry leader, MediaSource was named the Best HealthCare PR/Marketing Agency by Ragan Communications for four consecutive years. They work with the nation’s top hospitals …
    36 min
  • Dueling Axes
    Jess Hellmich is the CMO and Paul Sherry is the COO of Dueling Axes, an axe throwing lounge here in Columbus that is helping to shape the fast-growing industry; both here and with their new location in Las Vegas, opening in 2020.
    47 min

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Conquering Columbus is a brand for those across Central Ohio who are determined to find a way to align their skills, values, and talents in order to make a lasting and long impact during their lifetime on the city of Columbus. With a podcast as our medium, we research and interview those across Columbus, and at times abroad, who have achieved success in areas ranging from business and athletics, to medicine and beyond.