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Hosted by Nav · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 30 episodes
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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.
Nav hosts Main Street Makers, a business show with 30 episodes published.
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 ho
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 break
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 families.
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 realitie
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 differ
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 tra
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 success.
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 showing up
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 of au
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 onlin
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 the f
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 entrep
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 intr
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 diffi
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 today
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 identity
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 avoiding
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 leveragi
Listen as Vincent Latteri, founder of Hito Pak and Pak Hope, shares how a life-changing experience abroad sparked his mission to serve the unhoused community. He talks about lessons learned from running multiple business
In this episode, the owner of BCK Ranch, Ryan Lockwood, shares how a family health crisis sparked the launch of their thriving family-owned-and-operated microgreens business. Ryan opens up about bootstrapping startup cos
Marty McDonald
Principal Domain Advisor · Boss Women Media
1 appearance on this show
Gerri Detweiler
Nav
1 appearance on this show
Caton Hansen
Skinner Brothers Pool Plastering
1 appearance on this show
Tanya Patterson
Patterson Investments
1 appearance on this show
Bethany Bayless
Wildwind Lane
1 appearance on this show
Damian Younger
Coach Damian LLC
1 appearance on this show
Nate Noorlander
The Nomadic Professor
1 appearance on this show
Norman Rosson
Branded Apparel Club
1 appearance on this show
Nimaj Driscoll
Nav
1 appearance on this show
Dale Donaldson
Kitty Badhands
1 appearance on this show
Emily Millheim
Emily Marie Glass
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Lockwood
BCK Ranch
1 appearance on this show
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Main Street Makers is hosted by Nav. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 30 episodes.
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