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Why Entrepreneurs Need to Embrace Outsourcing and Consulting: Insights from Small Business Consultant feat. Jessica Millhiser with JMills Consulting

Why Entrepreneurs Need to Embrace Outsourcing and Consulting: Insights from Small Business Consultant feat. Jessica Millhiser with JMills Consulting

June 1, 2023

Our Sponsor: Tractor Beverage Company Jessica Millhiser is the sole founder of JMills Consulting where her mission is to help business owners prepare for internal growth which will allow their business scale over time. While…

The Importance Of Humility And Strong Teams In Entrepreneurship feat. Kevin Sherman with Tractor Beverage Company

The Importance Of Humility And Strong Teams In Entrepreneurship feat. Kevin Sherman with Tractor Beverage Company

May 25, 2023

Proud Sponsor of The Small Business Origins Podcast In this episode, we learn all about Kevin Sherman, CEO of Tractor Beverage Company, as he discusses his experience working in the beverage industry, including creating the …

Challenges, Inspiration, And Overcoming Obstacles: A Journey Through Life's Pivotal Moments feat. Kevin Lowe with Grit, Grace, & Inspiration Podcast

Challenges, Inspiration, And Overcoming Obstacles: A Journey Through Life's Pivotal Moments feat. Kevin Lowe with Grit, Grace, & Inspiration Podcast

May 18, 2023

In this thought-provoking episode, our guest shares an inspiring journey of overcoming life's challenges. From confronting a life-threatening tumor and navigating the journey of recovery, to finishing school, the guest revea…

#EconDevWeek in Tomball Update. Driving Economic Development: A Look Into Strategic Planning And Community Growth feat. Kelly& Tiffani with Tomball Economic Development Corporation

#EconDevWeek in Tomball Update. Driving Economic Development: A Look Into Strategic Planning And Community Growth feat. Kelly& Tiffani with Tomball Economic Development Corporation

May 11, 2023

Join us for a Tomball EDC update for #econdevweek and as we discuss economic development with Kelly and Tiffani, as well as their experiences working in economic development and the importance of growth and progress for a ci…

The Value of Networking and Talent Acquisition for Business feat. Jacob Darr with Talent Acquisition Blueprint

The Value of Networking and Talent Acquisition for Business feat. Jacob Darr with Talent Acquisition Blueprint

May 4, 2023

In this episode of Small Business Origins, we interview Jacob Darr with Talent Acquisition Blueprint, a leading recruiting firm that helps companies find top talent. Jacob shares his journey from working in a job he loved bu…

Guest: Jacob Darr
Simply Noted: The Power Of Handwritten Communication In A Tech-driven Business World feat. Rick Elmore with Simply Noted

Simply Noted: The Power Of Handwritten Communication In A Tech-driven Business World feat. Rick Elmore with Simply Noted

April 27, 2023

On this episode, we discuss the importance of leveraging different channels for sales and marketing efforts, including handwritten notes. Simply Noted is a powerful tool that can be used to send personalized, handwritten not…

Guest: Rick Elmore

Recent Blog Posts

Revolutionizing the Beverage Industry: The Tractor Beverage

The world deserves better beverages, and that's exactly what Tractor Beverage Company provides. A vision led by farmers, owned by employees, Tractor's mi…

Using AI to Revolutionize Social Media Marketing

Lately.AI was on an episode of Small Business Origins to discuss the ever changing AI field of technology and we dove into how AI is revolutionizing soci…

The Power of Storytelling in Branding: Why Sharing Your Bu…

It's becoming increasingly important for creators to stand out in the crowded market. This is where reviews come in – they can be a powerful tool for bui…

About the Host

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John Kelley

Firefighter/Lieutenant, Marketing Advisor, Podcast Host

John is a Texas firefighter, entrepreneur and marketing advisor. As a business major, small business owner and marketing advisor for Beefy Marketing, he has become very familiar with the challenges entrepreneurs face every day. Bringing his humor and love for helping others to The Small Business Origins Podcast, he dives deep into what makes each business tick, helping bring useful information to other small business owners. Learning all about a business and putting them into the spotlight gives listeners a reason to visit each business featured and give them a try.

https://www.johnwkelley.com