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S3E8: Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed


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🎙️ Closed Mouth Don't Get Fed: Shanika Sheppard on See Us Mob


In this episode of See Us Mob, Shanika Sheppard, Co-Founder and CEO of Marlow’s Cheesesteaks and The Water Ice Shoppe, shares how she went from launching a single food trailer in 2021 to building a growing restaurant brand in Columbus.

Shanika opens up about leaving corporate retail leadership to pursue entrepreneurship and what it really takes to scale a food business.


If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or someone thinking about starting a restaurant, this episode is packed with real insights from someone who has done it.


🔗 Learn more about Marlow’s Cheesesteaks

🌐 Website: https://www.marlowscheesesteaks.com

📞 Business Phone: 614-532-5182

📱 Facebook and Instagram: Marlowscheesesteaks


Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Marlow's Cheesesteaks

11:46 Community Support and Marketing Strategies

19:40 Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Business

21:50 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs


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See Us MOB highlights minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are building, leading, and shaping their communities. Each episode shares the real stories behind entrepreneurship including the struggles, wins, and lessons learned along the way.

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See Us MOBBy Allison Harrison