Local Matters

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with CoasterStone owner David Glenn about acquiring the Indiana Original business, the growth from four employees to 40+, and some of the sacrifices you make as a business owner. Learn more about CoasterStone at https://www.coasterstone.com/.

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. 

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with FetchaDate founder Sheryl Matthys about the new dating app years in the making, what makes her app unique, and the importance of finding the right team to get the job done. Learn more about FetchaDate at https://fetchadate.com/ and download the app to sign up for your free profile.

Special thanks to IndianaOwned.com and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Find local now and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Glimpse Video owner Greg Cross about what lead to the idea for simplifying video messaging platforms, how competition spurs innovation, and the benefits of creating a company that lets you have the lifestyle you want. Learn more about Glimpse Video at https://glimpsevideo.com/.

Special thanks to Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Find local now at IndianaOwned.com. Thanks for listening! 

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon is joined by Courtney Gould and Caitlyn Hoopingarner to talk through the launch of IndianaOwned.com and what that means for Indiana Originals, how the change came to be, and how it improves your search for local businesses! 

Special thanks to Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Find local now at IndianaOwned.com. Thanks for listening! 

September 10, 2021

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon talks through some big improvements coming to Indiana Originals. Learn how the company started, how it's evolved over the last seven years, and what the next chapter of the business is all about! 

Special thanks to Indiana Originals and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Discover local businesses near you and spend your money with Indiana-owned companies easier with IndianaOriginals.com! Thanks for listening! 

This week, we are replaying one of our favorite interviews! On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Faith Blackwell, of Faith Blackwell Photography about going from selling clothes to becoming one of the premier Indianapolis photographers for headshots, business branding, and events and transitioning into mixed media art. Learn why being known as an Indiana Original and supporting local really matters, and what you need to know about when to start your own business.

Special thanks to Indiana Originals and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Learn more about today’s guest at https://faithblackwell.smugmug.com/. Discover local businesses near you and spend your money with Indiana-owned companies easier with IndianaOriginals.com! Thanks for listening!

This week, we are replaying one of our favorite interviews! On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Lauren Taylor, third generation owner of Holder Mattress Company, about going from being a creative writing major to a 20-year-old owner of a company on the verge of bankruptcy, what it took for others to take her seriously as a boss, and how selling mattresses is about more than just guaranteeing you a great night's sleep. 

Special thanks to Indiana Originals and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Learn more about today’s guest at https://holdermattress.com/. Discover local businesses near you and spend your money with Indiana owned companies easier with IndianaOriginals.com! Thanks for listening!

This week, we are replaying one of our favorite interviews! On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Pat Sullivan of Sullivan Hardware & Garden and Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan. They talk about taking over the family business, the support he has had while transitioning from traditional hardware stores to lifestyle stores, the importance of giving back to the important causes, and the role small businesses play in creating healthy, vibrant communities. Thanks for listening! 

Special thanks to Indiana Originals and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Learn more about today’s guest at https://sullivanhardware.com/ and apply for membership at indianaoriginals.com/apply.

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On this episode of Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast, Mel McMahon chats with Karmen Fink of Heart's Joy. They talk about the relationship we have with ourselves that then determines the types of relationships we have with others, how to live intentionally, and how the words we use may be limiting our potential without us even realizing it.

Special thanks to Indiana Originals and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Learn more about today’s guest at https://hearts-joy.com/ and find local businesses and learn more about Indiana Originals membership at indianaoriginals.com. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast, Mel McMahon chats with Robin Lee, Executive Director of Nexus Impact Center. They talk about the experience of opening the first co-working space dedicated to social impact just before the pandemic began, the importance of keeping the motivation for your company top of mind, and the impact of collaboration as opposed to doing it alone.

Special thanks to Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods for making this podcast possible. Learn more about today’s guest at https://www.nexusimpactcenter.org/.

Find local at indianaoriginals.com. Thanks for listening!