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Hosted by Nav · business · EN-US · 32 episodes
Main Street Makers don’t just build businesses — they build communities. From hair salons to construction companies, we spotlight small business owners who are conquering challenges, discovering opportunities, and developing healthy operations. Learn how others are making a profit while also making our neighborhoods more vibrant, connected places to live.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMain Street Makers don’t just build businesses, they build communities. From hair salons to construction companies, we spotlight small business owners who are conquering challenges, discovering opportunities, and developing healthy operations. Learn how others are making a profit while also making our neighborhoods more vibrant, connected places to live.
Main Street Makers is hosted by Nav. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why you don’t need an MBA to understand your numbers" (8 September 2026, 31 minutes), "What I learned buying someone else's business" (8 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "How to build a business that lasts for generations: Lessons from a 70-year family business" (14 July 2026, 40 minutes).
Main Street Makers publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for Main Street Makers is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Main Street Makers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Main Street Makers's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Main Street Makers are Business & Management Consulting. Main Street Makers has a business audience.
Nav hosts Main Street Makers, a business show with 32 episodes published.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ciara Stockeland, founder of Inventory Genius, to talk about why so many business owners chase sales numbers while their actual profit quietly slips away — and what to do about it...
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Thinking about buying a small business? In this episode we talk with Darah Zeledon, owner of Black Pearl Limousine, a luxury car service and event transportation company, about what it really takes to buy, run, and...
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Caton Hansen and Brent Skinner are the owners of Skinner Brothers Pool Plastering, a fourth-generation family business with more than 70 years’ experience in the pool construction industry. In this episode, they share...
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Dondre Smith is founder and CEO of Almighty Clothing and a business credit coach at Nav. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his fashion streetwear brand by improving structure and hiring the right support. He...
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<p>In this Mother’s Day Special, we highlight stories from past guests Emma Muntunga, Tanya Patterson, Christine Hodge, Terri Courser, Marty McDonald, and Bethany Bayless, who are building businesses while raising...
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<p>In this episode, Emma Mutunga shares how she built a residential care home business from scratch with no prior experience, turning her own home into a safe and trusted space for elderly care. She breaks down the...
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<p>In this episode, Tanya Patterson, owner of Patterson Investments, shares how she transitioned from high tech into real estate and built a thriving business through referrals and word of mouth. She also breaks down...
Episode #24
<p>Does building a brand ever feel elusive? Learn how to develop one that both reflects your passion and attracts and retains your target audience. In this episode, Bethany Bayless of Wildwind Lane shares her journey of...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode, Nav’s CEO and co-founder Levi King shares his extensive small business experience, detailing how he built his first business from scratch and the critical role that business credit played in his...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode, entrepreneur and business coach Terri Couser shares her journey from foster care to successful business owner. She emphasizes the importance of “doing it ugly,” not waiting for perfection, and...
Episode #21
<p>This episode explores how to build business credit with Damian Younger, a business coach and owner of Coach Damian LLC. Learn about the challenges of building business credit, scaling a business, and the importance...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode, Nate Noorlander, co-founder of The Nomadic Professor, shares his journey from teaching in Beijing to building an innovative edtech platform. Discover how he navigated the challenges of marketing an...
Episode #19
<p>Join us as we sit down with Edan McPherson, owner of La Paloma Fine Arts, which is known for its behind-the-scenes creation of works like The Chocolate Room at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Edan shares...
Episode #18
<p>Learn about the power of net-30 terms with Norman Rosson and Bianca Monroe from Branded Apparel Club. Norman and Bianca share how offering net-30 terms has helped their members grow, and offer practical advice for...
Episode #17
<p>Learn how to build wealth and use financing strategically as a small business owner with Nimaj Driscoll, a Nav business credit coach and owner of Driscoll Family Insurance and Wealth Solutions. Nimaj delves into the...
Episode #16
<p>Learn from Katelynn Chase the challenges of launching and managing a chiropractic business, including financing issues, navigating small business loans, and the importance of financial planning. Katelynn shares the...
Episode #15
<p>Listen to the inspiring journey of Yolanda McCray, owner of Skyler M Style & Wellness, as she details starting a fashion and lifestyle boutique as a side business. She highlights how she prioritizes business credit...
Episode #14
<p>In this eye-opening episode, credit expert Gerri Detweiler offers lessons from when her personal and business identities were stolen simultaneously. Discover the financial (and emotional) impacts of having one's...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Dale and Kat of Kitty Badhands discuss their journey as small business owners in the e-commerce retail space, focusing on their holiday planning and cash flow strategies. They share insights on...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode, Emily Millheim of Emily Marie Glass explains how she works full time and runs a thriving glass-blowing business. Discover practical tips for managing time, making your health a top priority, and...
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