What does it take to turn a passion project into a thriving business in just five years? For Cody Gutberlet, owner of 740 Hobby in Marietta, the answer is simple: start with your uncle, work full-time jobs on the side, and never stop believing in the community.

In this episode of Mid-Ohio Valley Main Street, host Stephanie Plant sits down with Cody Gutberlet, owner of 740 Hobby in Marietta, Ohio.

Together with his uncle Aaron, Cody took over a trading card store that’s been in the community since 1992 — and transformed it into one of the region’s hottest gathering spots. From two people working weekends to six employees hosting 80+ person tournaments, here’s how a side hustle became a success story.

740 Hobby is a trading card game store located at Pike Street in Marietta, Ohio, right beside Panera Bread.

Services include: Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Dragon Ball, sports cards, booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, singles, supplies (sleeves, top loads, binders), and more.

Weekly Events: Tournaments every night of the week

What does it take to open a salon at 23 years old — in the middle of a pandemic — with nothing but a passion for hair and a group text that said, “Are you ready?”

In this episode of Mid-Ohio Valley Main Street, host Stephanie Plant sits down with Leah Brown and Callie Dixon, two of the three co-owners of Malia and Company in Vienna, West Virginia.

Together with co-owner Misty Wright, these three friends built a boutique salon experience from the ground up — and five years later, they’re still going strong.

Malia and Company is a boutique salon located at 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Suite 107, Vienna, Ohio — on the backside of the PMC Plaza, beside the physical therapy office and Fitness with Phyllis.

Services include hair, color, extensions, curly hair services, facials, lashes, waxing, nails, tanning, men’s cuts, and more. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.

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Mid-Ohio Valley Main Street is produced by WTAP Plus. New episodes shine a spotlight on the small businesses shaping the Mid-Ohio Valley.

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