We continue our Route 66 series by hitting Flagstaff and its oldest business, The Grand Canyon Café.

Join us as we tell the story on how two families joined together to keep this historical legacy alive. ramblingbusiness.com

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We continue our Route 66 series by driving off the highway to the northeastern Arizona to the Navajo Nation. Rick and Judy met Leon Skyhorse Thomas who owns the Canyon de Chelley (“Shay”) Navajo- Guided Tour Company. Find out the history and challenges of the Navajo people doing business with the Federal Government in one of the most beautiful and historical national monuments. See us at www.ramblingbusiness.com

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Ep# 43- (Route 66, Arizona) How to Run a Co-op Art Gallery on Route 66

We start our Business on Route 66 series in Flagstaff Arizona. Rick and Judy were drawn to the Flagstaff Artists Gallery just a half block from the historic Route 66. Join Rick and Brandon for the fun as they talk about the history and joys of running a Co-op in the historical part of this amazing small town. www.ramblingbusiness.com

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Ep# 42-(Ojai, California) Tips to Creating Your Own Wave with A Green Business

Last Memorial Day weekend, our family of 20 extended our Ojai adventure by kayaking with the Santa Barbara Adventure Company in the Channel Island caves. Rick talked to Michael Cohen about how he went from sleeping in the back of his pickup truck to one of the most sustainable GREEN businesses in Ventura County.

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Ep #41 --(Ojai, California)Tips on Preserving History when Starting a Business

Last Memorial Day weekend, our extended family of 22 stayed at the Dent House to celebrate Rick and Judy’s birthdays. Hear the story of where they stayed,the 1908 Dent House. It serves as a good example of business with the sensitivity of culture and history.

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Ep #40- (Ojai, California) How to Work A Bee Business Without Getting Stung

Rick talked to owner, Barbara Haskins about how her family got into the honey business, and how they have changed to keep it profitable. This is part of our Ojai, California Business series.

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Ep #39- (Ojai, California) How to Live a Balanced Life While Working

We start our Ojai Business series with Rick and Judy visiting the Ojai Olive Oil Company Grove. Rick talked to owner, Phil Asquith about its beginning and how he and his family have lived a balanced life while producing the highest quality olive oil.

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Ep #38-(Haight-Ashbury, California) How to Prosper in a Changing Industry

Rick and Brandon visit Booksmith, which has creatively survived, not only the tumultuous year of Haight-Ashbury, but the changing climate of bookstores.

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EP #37-(Haight-Ashbury, California) Adjusting To The 1960’s Hippies Clientele Of Haight - Ashbury

We continue Haight-Ashbury series by stepping back years BEFORE the hippie movement and how one business had to adjust to flower children. Rick stopped by Mendels, which has supplied the Haight with fabrics and other creative items for decades and talked with 3rd generation owner Naomi Silverman. www.ramblingbusiness.com

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Ep# 36- (Haight-Ashbury, California) Staying Hip in Haight-Ashbury with the Steampunk Culture

Join Rick and Brandon as they showcase "Distractions", the oldest existing business in Haight-Ashbury offering a mix of vintage clothes, accessories, steampunk and Victorian items. Learn how you can prosper running a trendy business. www.ramblingbusiness.com

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