Oct 15, 20261h 2mS8
Meet Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. 2/3 of the trio that own and operate Village Books and Paper Dreams. All three former employees and leadership team that eventually took on the reins of the business from the founders...
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Building Bellingham
Hosted by Leo Cohen · business · EN
About this Podcast:
What does it take to build a business in Whatcom County? Each month, host Leo Cohen sits down with the people behind your favorite Bellingham businesses to discover who they are, how they got started, what inspires them, and how they overcame the challenges they've faced along the way.
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What is Building Bellingham about?
What does it take to build a business in Whatcom County? Each month, host Leo Cohen sits down with the people behind your favorite Bellingham businesses to discover who they are, how they got started, what inspires them, and how they overcame the challenges they've faced along the way.
Who hosts Building Bellingham?
Building Bellingham is hosted by Leo Cohen. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
What has Building Bellingham covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Kelly Evert & Paul Hanson, Village Books & Paper Dreams | Season 8, Episode 2" (15 October 2026, 62 minutes), "Susie Purves, The Pickford Film Center | Season 8, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)" (11 September 2026, 54 minutes), and "Bradley Lockhart, Lariat Creative & NW Corner Goods | Season 7, Episode 8 (Season Finale)" (24 April 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does Building Bellingham publish?
Building Bellingham publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 60 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Building Bellingham?
Booking probability for Building Bellingham is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Building Bellingham requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Building Bellingham's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Building Bellingham?
The strongest fits for Building Bellingham are Associations, Unions & Political Groups. Building Bellingham has a business audience.
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Leo Cohen hosts Building Bellingham, a business podcast with 60 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 11, 202654 minS8
Meet Susie Purves. What started as a career in arts and film in the greater Seattle area eventually led Susie to the Executive Director role at the Pickford here in Bellingham. Throughout this episode, Susie shares with...
- Apr 24, 20261h 6mS7
Meet Bradley Lockhart. Whatcom County local, creator of the Bellingham Flag and the brains behind many local business' branding and logos. In this episode, Brad talks to us about his journey to digital media, animation...
- Mar 20, 202650 minS7
Meet Stephanie Morrell, President and General Manager of the Bellingham Bells. Stephanie came to Bellingham at 18 years old to attend Western, and after working for the Bellingham Herald post-graduation, she joined the...
- Feb 20, 20261h 15mS7
Meet Jake Gobeille & Brad Sakali. Jake is a co-owner and co-founder of Beach Cat while Brad is master of all things Marketing. In this episode, Jake talks about what Beach Cat's journey to opening a brewery in Birch...
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- Jan 23, 20261h 2mS7
Meet Kolby LaBree. Tour Guide and Co-Owner of the Good Time Girls Bellinghistory Tours crew here in town. In this episode, Kolby talks about what it's like to lead a small team, how the tours come together, and the wide...
- Dec 26, 20251h 3mS7
Meet Matt Shaver. Founder and President of Foundation Restoration. In this episode, Matt covers everything from his experience playing college basketball to his transition to Bellingham, his journey with Foundation...
- Nov 21, 202549 minS7
Meet Wyatt Uhrig. General Manager and 4th-generation member of one of Bellingham's oldest and most infamous family-run retail locations in town; Yeager's Sporting Goods. In this episode, Wyatt talks about the impact of...
- Oct 17, 202552 minS7
Meet Jenn Mason. Former DVSAS Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, current School Board member and owner and educator of Bellingham's very own not creepy sex-shop in the heart of Downtown Bellingham, WinkWink Boutique. In...
- Sep 26, 202553 minS7
Meet Taylor Beal. Our podcast producer, audio editor, and nerd of all things Bellingham and community. In this behind the scenes special episode, Taylor talks about the transition our crew made in moving the producer...
- Apr 18, 202552 minS6
Meet Janet Lightner. She's the General Manager/Co-Owner of Bellingham's first ever microbrewery that sparked the local craft beer scene, Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro. In this episode, Leo and Janet travel through 30...
- Mar 28, 202544 minS6
Meet Adam Nelson and Dayna Penney; two business owners who saw an opportunity to bring a local business to the primarily residential-filled Silver Beach Neighborhood. In this episode, Adam and Dayna talk about what the...
- Feb 21, 202555 minS6
Meet Katie Hinton. What started off as 5 pounds of pasta made a day in 2007 has slowly but sustainably grown into a much larger, 2,500 pounds of pasta made daily-kind of company here and now in 2025. Throughout this...
- Jan 17, 202556 minS6
Meet Guy Occhiogrosso. A professional with almost 20 years of Whatcom County Chamber experience who lives and breathes community. Having been with the Bellingham Chamber since 2014, and in the Chamber world itself since...
- Dec 20, 202446 minS6
Meet Mike Hammes. A titan in the construction space who believes in the power of connecting with those in your company and those in your community. With a background in both firefighting and construction, Mike founded...
- Nov 22, 202444 minS6
Meet Logan McQuaig. He's a down-to-earth, humble kind of guy who calls himself the "maintenance boy" around Redlight Kitchen & Bar, his popular establishment on Grand Ave. Logan grew up in hospitality, from delivering...
- Oct 18, 202446 minS6
Meet Andrea Evans. She's an avid knitter, a knows-her-numbers business woman, and has one of those warm souls that make you feel welcome the moment you meet her. Andrea developed her yarn sales and subscription box...
- Sep 20, 202453 minS6
Meet Brad Barron. Fourth generation Barron and current CEO, he's a community-minded leader dedicated to the development of trades in Whatcom County. In this episode, he talks about generational leadership and imposter...
- Jun 7, 202422 minS5
Join Leo (host) and Tiffany (producer) in the studio as we reflect on five seasons and 40 episodes of the Building Bellingham Podcast. We talk growth, failure, balancing our entrepreneurial and administrative energies...
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May 10, 202449 minMeet Chas Kubis. Serial entrepreneur and iconic Bellingham restaurateur, he's the driving force behind Black Sheep's fried chicken tacos and the guy that bar staff call on when an oven breaks at 7:30 on a Friday night...
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