Local Matters

On this episode of Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast, Mel McMahon chats with Jason Acquisto of McFarling Foods. They talk about how the business grew from humble beginnings as a poultry processor to becoming one of the largest independently-owned broadline food distributors in Indiana, what it means to be a partner not a salesperson, and how to find happiness in your career.

Sponsored by Indiana Originals, Indiana Gifts, and McFarling Foods.

Look for a new episode of “Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast” Fridays at noon distributed across all major podcast platforms including iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, RadioPublic, Pocket Casts, Deezer, TuneIn, NPROne, and will also be accessible at no charge for listeners via wishtv.com/podcasts/local_matters.

Thanks for listening and supporting our Indiana Originals!

On this episode of Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast, Mel McMahon chats with Leslie Bailey of Indy Maven. They talk about how not having a plan can sometimes open the door for important opportunities, the gap in the marketplace that inspired the launch of the lifestyle media company, and the positive impact of creating something worth building a community around.

Sponsored by Indiana Originals, Indiana Gifts, and McFarling Foods.

Look for a new episode of “Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast” Fridays at noon distributed across all major podcast platforms including iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, RadioPublic, Pocket Casts, Deezer, TuneIn, NPROne, and will also be accessible at no charge for listeners via wishtv.com/podcasts/local_matters.

Thanks for listening and supporting our Indiana Originals!

On this episode of Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast, Mel McMahon chats with Carla Mackie of Uplift Intimate Apparel. They talk about the positive physical and mental impact of appropriate undergarments, the faith it takes to start over, and the power of a community when independent business owners and their customers come together.

Local Matters is brought to you by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods.

Look for a new episode of "Local Matters" Fridays at noon.

Thanks for listening and supporting our Indiana Originals!

On this episode of Local Matters: An Indiana Originals Podcast, Mel McMahon chats with Ted Gregorek of T Gregork AV Consulting. They talk about Ted's resistance to taking the path his father wanted for him, how working on the road with Van Halen and Pat Benetar sparked his career, and how much better the world can be when you support people doing what they love.

Local Matters is brought to you by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods.

Look for a new episode of "Local Matters" Fridays at noon.

Thanks for listening and supporting our Indiana Originals!

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Tracy Land of Frangipani Body Products. Learn what inspired Tracy to start creating and selling her own plant-based skin care line, the lessons from her experience in the corporate IT and software world that influence her business practices, and how her hustle earned her products placement in stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Enjoy!

Sponsored by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Greg Bires, owner of Windsor Jewelry. They talk about the apprenticeship that led to Greg becoming the owner of the now 102 year old jewelry store, how power of customer service, and what business owners really need to be paying attention to in order to run a successful business.

Local Matters is brought to you by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods.

Look for a new episode of "Local Matters" Fridays at noon.

Thanks for listening and supporting our Indiana Originals!

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Cindy Hawkins, owner of Circle City Sweets. They talk about going from wanting to be a ballerina to becoming a World Dessert Championship competitor specializing in French pastry, the evolution of taking her baking from side-gig to full blown business, and how the support of the local community kept her business going through the pandemic.

Local Matters is brought to you by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Rob Laux Pottery By You & More. They talk about going from a college experience advisor to owning the state's largest pottery studio, how he changed his business model to keep all of his employees working during the pandemic, and how Pottery By You & More can bring out the artist in all of us.

Local Matters is brought to you by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods. Thanks for listening!

On this special episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon revisits our first 10 guests and asks "Why does local matter and why is it important to be known as an Indiana Original?" Hear unique answers from chats with our Indiana Originals members:

• Cari Hahn, Karma Candles & Kinds
• Mike Wright, Taxwright
• Brenda Jackson, Worthmore Academy
• Pat Sullivan, Sullivan Hardware & Garden and Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan
• Beth Rovazzini, B&W Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drains
• Megan Martin, Hoosier Artisan Boutique
• Laurne Taylor, Holder Mattress Company
• Sandy Ziebold, Beacon of Hope Crisis Center
• Faith Blackwell, Faith Blackwell Photography
• Dave Meeker, Bringing Technology to You

Local Matters is brought to you by Indiana Originals, Indiana.Gifts, and McFarling Foods. Thanks for listening! 

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Dave Meeker of Bringing Technology to You about going from that boy on the farm selling giant squash to an entrepreneur helping executives and business owners use technology to increase revenue. Learn how breaking down silos gets more work done, how being adaptable makes you relevant, and how relationships and community are what really matters. Thanks for listening!