By Grant Dorhout
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Chevelle (Herring) Saunsoci, also known as Coach Chevy. In 2020, she turned her love of basketball into DVLP, a basketball program that helps kids develop their skills and play at the college level.
Read and learn more at: https://dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-19-coach-chevy-helps-kids-achieve-college-basketball-dreams/
About our guest: https://www.dvlpbasketball.com/
What we discuss:
2:10 – Meet Chevelle
2:59 – Coaching history
7:03 – Opportunity gap
11:11 – Programs she offers
13:42 – Starting a business
20:35 – Staff
23:29 – Marketing
28:31 – How to get involved
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Devon Foster, an entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses, including a trading card game company and an entertainment company.
Read more: https://dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-18-from-trading-card-games-to-entertainment-devon-foster-loves-business/
About our guest: https://www.facebook.com/TheColletivesCorner/
What we discuss on this episode:
2:03 – Collective’s Corner
4:40 – COVID
6:41 – Trading cards as a kid
7:38 – Starting a business
11:15 – Challenges
14:15 – Pokémon
20:27 – Social media
22:58 – DJing and entertainment company
27:40 – Multiple business
31:03 – Future
32:45 – Advice
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Diana Doukas, manager for economic impact for U.S. policy programs at Facebook. Find out how her work helps empower small businesses in Nebraska and beyond.
Read more:
https://dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-17-from-the-white-house-to-facebook-her-goal-is-to-help-small-businesses/
About our guest:
Diana is a public affairs and corporate social responsibility executive with almost 15 years of White House, government, corporate, political and non-profit experience managing budgets of more than $10 million.
What we discuss on this episode:
Listen to the full podcast to hear Diana talk about:
1:50 – Meet Diana
2:08 – Career path
3:01 – Losing out on jobs and promotions
3:55 – What she learned from failure
6:21 – Her role at Facebook
7:21 – How Facebook helps businesses
10:55 – Re-entering the workforce
13:56 – Business resource hub
16:38 – Most value Facebook tool
18:22 – Outreach in the community
19:45 – How she helps small businesses
22:37 – Digital shift
25:59 – Anything else?
On today’s episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style we’re talking with Kelly Partusch, owner of 402 BBQ Food Truck. She started the business with her late husband Todd in 2014 and opened a drive-thru location in August 2020. Find out how she is carrying on her husband’s legacy.
Read more: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-16-bbq-food-truck-owner-carries-on-husbands-legacy/
About our guest: https://www.the402bbq.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
1:48 – Starting the business
2:10 – Where to find the food truck
3:01 – Employees
4:25 – Drive-thru
5:32 – Covid
6:22 – Her own timeline
8:07 – Food truck
10:47 – Advice
12:39 – The challenge of starting
15:34 – Unique business
16:05 – Advertising
18:24 – Favorite social media inspiration
22:05 – Traits of good employees
24:35 – In five years
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Eric Oberembt, president and owner, and Lindsey Pate, marketing director, of D&M Roofing. Find out how they kept business going during Covid and found ways to give back to the community.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-15-this-was-always-my-passion-roofing-company-is-a-family-business/
About our guest: https://dandmroofing.com/our-team/
What we discuss on this episode:
2:10 – Eric’s start
2:45 – Business history
4:39 – Efficiency
6:18 – Micromanaging
7:38 – Working on/in business
9:59 – Success
13:06 – Uniqueness
15:51 – Marketing tools
17:45 – Covid
21:27 – Community outreach
29:43 – Contact D&M Roofing
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Colin, owner of Kitchen Table. Find out how Colin and his wife Jessica have turned their passion for the local community into a successful restaurant.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-14-couple-turns-passion-for-community-environment-into-sandwich-shop/
About our guest: https://www.kitchentableomaha.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
1:52 – Slow fast food
3:00 – Menu
4:00 – Employees
4:12 – Why they started the restaurant
6:51 – How they pick farmers
8:22 – Marketing
9:12 – Pandemic
17:17 – Business vision
18:00 – Mentors
19:50 – Advice for entrepreneurs
22:24 – Favorite meal
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Monica Freeborn, owner of Amethyst Home. Find out how she has grown her business during the pandemic and why she wants to create peaceful, serene homes through her interior design.
Read more here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-13-amid-pandemic-interior-designer-promotes-peaceful-home-furnishings/
Connect with our guest:
https://www.amethysthome.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amethyst.home/
What we discuss on this episode:
1:49 – Meet Monica
2:43 – Furniture
3:15 – Travel
5:00 – Pandemic
6:03 – Marketing
8:46 – Choosing this profession
13:00 - Hiring
15:10 - Clientele
18:14 – Turning down clients
20:04 – Rewarding client experience
23:38 – Mentors
25:07 – Advice for entrepreneurs
26:57 – Contact Monica
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Dan Thompson, co-owner of Thompson & Thompson 3rd Generation. Find out how he started the roofing business with his brother and how he learned the trade.
See the show notes: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-12-for-dan-thompson-roofing-business-is-all-in-the-family/
About our guest: https://www.thompsonthird.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
2:06 – How long Dan has been in business
3:32 – His first week in business
4:40 – Success in business
6:28 – Fear of failure
8:50 – Services he offers
10:33 – Covid
15:17 – Competition
18:07 – Hail damage
22:39 – Turning down business
25:55 - Expansion
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Joe Worthing, president of Glassman Recycling & Repurposing. Find out how he started his business during a pandemic and why he refuses to take any government money.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-11-how-joe-worthing-created-glassman-during-a-pandemic/
About our guest: https://glassmanrandr.com/about/
What we discuss on this episode:
1:52 – Meet Joe Worthing
6:57 – In a pandemic?
13:21 – What he does with the glass
17:55 – Marketing
21:50 – Employees
23:46 – Customers
27:14 – How sand is used
29:37 – Failure and disappointment
35:06 – How to contact Glassman
On today’s episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style we’re talking with Zac Triemert, president and master distiller of Brickway Brewery & Distillery. A self-described mad scientist and entrepreneur, Zac is the brains behind the Brickway brand. He strategizes Brickway’s unique product chemistry and distinct culture.
Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-10-how-a-mad-scientist-turned-entrepreneur-crafts-beer-and-whisky/
About our guest: https://www.drinkbrickway.com/
What we discuss on this episode:
2:03 – More than a brewery
3:03 – Why open a brewery and distillery?
5:50 – Biggest business challenge
8:44 – Managing employees and working on the business
15:20 – How Covid has impacted his business
21:17 – What makes his business unique
23:02 – From beer to whisky
24:31 – Bills in the legislature
28:17 – Expansion plans
28:54 – His favorite beer
30:35 – How to contact Brickway Brewery
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.