Episodes

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 ...

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 f...

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 reveal...

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 cit...

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 but...

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 note...

In this episode of Small Business Origins, we talk to the founder of Half Baked Goodness, a creative cookie company known for its unique flavors and treats. As we discuss the company's online presence and its nationwide shipp...

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions about drugs, specifically the use and sales of legal cannabinoids in Texas. We advise listeners to be cautious about listening around children, as the content may not be appropria...

In this episode, we speak with Matson Breakey to discuss his experience building a customer list for Metal Cloak and promoting it through various channels, the importance of consistency in marketing & podcasting and compare i...

In this episode, we sit down with PS Trax, a cloud-based program that automates truck and equipment checks for fire departments and first responder agencies. The program tracks inventory, expiration dates, and narcotics to en...

This episode of the podcast follows the story of a young entrepreneur who was faced with an unexpected challenge when trying to move into a larger warehouse. After being told that the only way to make it happen was to …

In this episode, John interviews Kate Bradley Chernis, the CEO of Lately AI, about how artificial intelligence can help businesses revolutionize their social media marketing strategies. Kate discusses the challenges businesse...

Tune in as we are joined by Alyssa Marshall of Owwlish to discuss the importance of pursuing one's passions and how no-code tools can help individuals invest in their passions without having to worry about the technical aspec...

In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of finding good leaders and matching them with the right positions, and how that is exactly what Ghost Mountain Executive Search does. Kyle Martin evaluates leaders, companie...

How much do we truly know about hypnosis? Should hypnotherapy as an industry be getting more recognition as a proven method of healing? Returning to us today for part two of an intriguing conversation is the Founder of Journe...

We can all go a little further in life with more effective communication skills. Today’s guest, Brenden Kumarasamy is dedicated to building bulletproof executives through his work as a communication coach. Tune in today to he...

As an entrepreneur, you need to know what your services are worth and have the confidence to value them accordingly. Today’s guest is a creative, performer, tutor, and entrepreneur. Nathaniel Dolquist is here to tell us all a...

One of the most crucial stages of entrepreneurship is having a clear exit strategy in place once your business is booming. Synonymous with the way you’d use a realtor to help sell your house, a business broker is just as …

Join us for another episode of Small Business Origins where we hear from Travis Lamance of Haven Aero. Travis explains how he moved to Pampa working on aircraft, which exposed a need in the market for booking private flights ...

Trigger warning: Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for depression and suicide. Today’s guest, Kevin Palmieri, was earning six figures at the age of 26. He had everything you could ever want, including th...

Biology professor and hardwood floor manufacturer are careers worlds apart. So, when Britta Teller transitioned from the former to the latter in 2018 with the founding of Steller Floors, she knew it wouldn’t be easy, but as y...

Death often comes unexpectedly, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it and ensure that your loved ones are taken care of. Today on the Small Business Origins Podcast, we are joined by the co-founder of Zihmer Law Firm...

How much do we truly know about hypnosis? Should hypnotherapy as an industry be getting more recognition as a proven method of healing? Joining us today for an intriguing conversation is the Founder of Journeys to Heal, Krist...

There is power in looking in the mirror to check your pride, assess your ego, and acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses: all for the betterment of your business. Sean Boyle, a young, successful business co-founder, descri...