The Small Podcast

Josiah and Crista take us all the way back to when they were small, learning the value in seeing oneself as small, and take us through the steps that led to a small business that pays rich dividends of fun, love, and joy.

Morin Surfboards is what happened when two people who shared a love for sand, salt water and surfing, found they could make a living while living a lifestyle they love, one they especially love to share with their kids and their community.

Morin Surfboards is located in Ventura, CA

Learn more at: https://www.instagram.com/morinsurfboards

As both a home brewer and professional brewer, Fermentable was borne out of Darin’s personal experience with the challenges and frustrations common to brewers. Darin’s passion for software as well as good beer led him to create a software solution to help brewers spend more time doing the thing they love, which is actually brewing beer.

Learn more at:

https://www.getfermentable.com

Jason and Katie walk us through their journey of producing something as vital as food from its roots in local soil to reaching around the globe and back to your table.

They share how they have faced daunting challenges, have taken turns “talking each other off the ledge,” and tell heartwarming stories like making someone’s day by growing a tomato so full of flavor that it takes them back to their (or took her back to her) childhood. The community feedback continues to confirm that they are doing a good thing, which compels them to not only survive, but to thrive, all the while continuing to learn and improve in every way possible.

https://www.farmcartorganics.com

For anyone who drinks coffee, this may be one of the most eye-opening conversations you've ever heard. Beyond hearing Julia's story of working at coffee shops in the 90's to introducing speciality coffee to downtown Santa Barbara, we take a deeper look into the economy and impacts of our loved drink. 

Dune Coffee is located in Santa Barbara, CA. 

Learn more about them here: https://www.dunecoffee.com

Whether you work, live or simply come to enjoy a beer in Ventura County, there's a good chance you've experienced an environment that Nick and his team at Nu-Line Partners has designed and built. As a family owned and operated general contractor and design firm, the team at Nu-Line is focused on creating better spaces by incorporating modern technology and creatively collaborating with their clients.

Nu-Line Partners Inc. primarily supports Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, but has also developed spaces throughout a wider range of Central and Southern California.

Learn more at:

https://www.nu-linepartnersinc.com

From successful flea market experiences to producing their own beautiful, custom sofas, Matt and Courtney share the highs and lows of being small businesses owners.

FOLKE is a meticulously curated vintage furniture & home decor boutique located in Ventura, California.

By combining the creative magic of an experienced New York bartender and a Santa Cruz based barbecue and wood-fire pizza chef, it’s no surprise they have something great going on. From model X-Wing fighters to driving up and down the California coast for the best beer, we hear why it has become a local favorite.

Fluid State is located in Ventura, CA.