Happy Valley Hustle

Happy Valley Hustle

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Happy Valley Hustle episodes

  • Jamie Bestwick -- 'Don't Settle For Mediocre': Fighting Fear & Never Stopping The Climb

    Jamie Bestwick is an X Games legend -- 20 medals won from 1996 to 2019! -- as well as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Jamie discusses his journey from England to America and how the same commitment to success in BMX vert has fueled his Rothrock Coffee venture. It's a game plan for never settling.

    This episode was recorded at Happy Valley LaunchBox as part of the fall speaker series. 

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    48 min
  • Anatomy of a Side Hustle Part 3: Finally Getting It Right With Cool School Vintage

    After stellar one-day sales, host Bill Zimmerman and his girlfriend, Lena Holderman, take a victory lap after the urban flea Pop Up Ave in downtown State College. Bill's Cool School Vintage side hustle finally made a profit -- hear what improvements got him there and what's next.

    Visit the Cool School Etsy shop.

    Several past guests get mentioned in this episode. Hear their hustle:

    • Josh Helke -- Building Organic Climbing & Not Compromising On Your Vision
    • Neal Goulet -- Wearing Hometown Pride On Your Sleeve With Stay Apparel Co.
    • Brad Groznik -- Building Something Big With Pop Up Ave

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    23 min
  • Kerry Bestwick -- Developing The Mindset For Wellness And Success

    As a life coach and owner of The PYP Studio, Kerry Bestwick trains the body and the mind to help people live their best lives. Kerry discusses her own path to personal and professional fulfillment as well as that of her family, including husband and X Games legend Jamie. This is a heavy dose of audio inspiration. 

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    54 min
  • Greg Wolf -- Using Science To Improve Workplace Communications

    With a deep background as an insurance industry executive at the likes of Cigna and Humana, Greg Wolf is now aiming to make more harmonious and effective workplaces through his venture Knowted. A Penn State alumnus who has based his business in State College, Greg freely shares his insights with local entrepreneurs and gives plenty of advice in this interview, including tips for being a leader who makes others better. 

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    41 min
  • Emily Burns -- How Artists Become Entrepreneurs & Good Design's Place In Your Startup

    Emily Burns is a graphic designer, painter and professor who founded Maake magazine, a high-quality, limited-run publication showcasing the work of emerging artists. Emily and Maake are visible in art hubs such as New York City but she's based in State College, where she'll soon be opening an artist space called Maake Projects. Emily discusses making money while maintaining artistic credibility and gives design advice to non-artist entrepreneurs.  

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    42 min
  • Craig Markovitz -- Developing The Patience AND Stomach For Entrepreneurship

    Craig Markovitz shares his entrepreneurial journey, one that ends with a $275 million acquisition after years of persistence and a whole lot of stress. Markovitz is the entrepreneur in residence in the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship and an assistant teaching professor of entrepreneurship in the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon and sat down for a discussion as part of the Happy Valley LaunchBox's Summer Speaker Series. Markovitz is also offering his entrepreneurial expertise through consultations and resources at Startup Breakdown.

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    38 min
  • Britta Teller -- Knowing Your Audience & Laying Down Ground-Breaking Solutions With Steller Innovations

    Britta Teller and the team at Steller Innovations are disrupting the hardwood flooring industry by creating a system for easy installation -- think 40 square feet of oak flooring installed in under 4 minutes -- and removal. The sales and communications director, Teller discusses how she transitioned from academic to entrepreneur and the best methods for promoting a new product. Teller shared her story as part of the Summer Speaker Series at Happy Valley LaunchBox; the next event is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 7, with Emily Burns of Maake Magazine. 

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    37 min
  • Todd Miner -- Offering Rides, Bringing Smiles With Vamos! Lion Chariot

    Todd Miner found inspiration out West for a new way to get Penn Staters from Point A to Point B. Hear about the origin of Vamos! Lion Chariot, plus how generating good vibes and creating memorable experiences leads to happy customers who come back. 

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    53 min
  • Josh Helke -- Building Organic Climbing & Not Compromising On Your Vision

    Recorded live as part of Happy Valley LaunchBox's Summer Speaker Series, Josh Helke of Organic Climbing tells how he went from making climbing gear in his kitchen to manufacturing it in a solar-powered factory. Hear about Organic Climbing's commitment to customer service, quality products and sustainability.

    For details on the Summer Speaker Series.

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    46 min
  • Eddie Fisher -- Celebrating Community & DIY Spirit At Badger & Hound

    Eddie Fisher gives straight razor shaves, tight haircuts and good conversations at Badger & Hound. Hear how he brings craftsmanship, curiosity and compassion to his distinct barber shop in downtown State College

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    40 min

About Happy Valley Hustle

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The Happy Valley Hustle podcast tells the stories of those who run their own businesses, launch side-hustles and make the digital age work for them. It’s a celebration of challenging the old ways of…