Small Business War Stories
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Small Business War Stories

by Pablo Fuentes

Small businesses are the soul of America. This is where they tell their stories. Three years, 16,000 miles and counting...

Small Business War Stories is a weekly show recorded in person with small business owners. We get the triumphs, struggles, and funny stories from our guests' everyday lives.

Hosted by Pablo Fuentes, an entrepreneur and musician based in Austin, Texas.

For more on the show, please visit https://smallbusinesswarstories.com/

100 episodes
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1
Armadillo Guitar: Making a Living with Custom Brass and Steel Guitar Parts in Austin, Texas | Michael Slotboom
0:31 Nov 21, 2019
2
Firefly Austin Studio: Making Music, Records, and Community in Austin, Texas | Erin O'Keefe
0:42 Nov 15, 2019
3
Big Henry's Vinyl and Gifts: Purveyors of Music, Records, and Culture in Austin, Texas | Grace Reyer
0:34 Nov 7, 2019
4
Visit Clarksdale, Mississippi: Promoting Visitors and Business in the Birthplace of the Blues | Bubba O'Keefe
0:36 Oct 30, 2019
5
Auberge Hostel: Starting a Hostel on the Blues Highway in Clarksdale, Mississippi | Robert Weinstein
0:38 Oct 24, 2019
6
Alligator Records Part 2 of 2: Building a Legendary Blues Record Label in Chicago, Illinois | Bruce Iglauer
0:59 Oct 17, 2019
7
Alligator Records Part 1 of 2: Building a Legendary Blues Record Label in Chicago, Illinois | Bruce Iglauer
0:57 Oct 10, 2019
8
Roadhouse Relics: Making Art with Neon in Austin, Texas | Todd Sanders
0:46 Oct 3, 2019
9
Timeless Texas Classics: Selling and Restoring Classic Cars and Hot Rods in La Grange, Texas | Lance Herrington
0:49 Sep 25, 2019
10
Lucktone Woodshop: From a Desk job to Making Custom Furniture in Austin, Texas | Britton Byfield
0:40 Sep 19, 2019
11
It's On Clothing: Spreading a Message of Positivity through Designing and Making Clothes in Wichita, Kansas | DaVon Walker
0:36 Sep 12, 2019
12
The Commodore Hotel: Investing in History by Helping Revitalize a Community in Linden, Tennessee | Michael and Kathy Dumont
0:42 Sep 5, 2019
13
Carter Vintage Guitars: Creating an Iconic Guitar Store in Nashville, Tennessee | Walter Carter
0:47 Aug 29, 2019
14
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge: Creating Community Through Live Music and a Down-Home Vibe in Madison, Tennessee | Amy Dee and Daniel Walker
0:46 Aug 21, 2019
15
A Podcaster Talks About the Business of Podcasting in Indianapolis, Indiana | Lindsey Hein
0:42 Aug 15, 2019
16
Sitting Down with Coach: Learning From a Small Business Expert in Plymouth, Indiana | David Miller
0:45 Aug 8, 2019
17
Hopping Gnome Brewing: Brewing Sour (and other) Beers, Promoting Local, and Creating Community in Wichita, Kansas | Stacy Ward Lattin
0:37 Jul 31, 2019
18
The Bluebird Cafe: Crafting Community Through Songwriting in Nashville, Tennessee | Erika Nichols
0:36 Jul 24, 2019
19
Delmark Records: Carrying on the Legacy of a Legendary Blues and Jazz Label in Chicago, Illinois | Julia Miller
0:45 Jul 17, 2019
20
Fringe Sport: Barbells, Strength, and Growing Through Self-Awareness in Austin, Texas | Peter Keller
0:01 Jul 10, 2019
21
Brian Phillips Art: Channeling the Soul of Texas and Making Art From Discarded Materials in Austin, Texas | Brian Phillips
0:38 Jul 3, 2019
22
Stone's Throw Pizza: Good Food, Community, Self-Care, and Mental Health in the Restaurant Industry in Fairfax, Vermont | Silas Pollitt
0:57 Jun 26, 2019
23
Chicago Music Exchange: Running a Successful Musical Instrument Store for Rock Stars and Everyday People in Chicago, Illinois | Shelby Pollard and Karl Neurater
0:53 Jun 19, 2019
24
Blues Heaven Foundation: Keeping the Legacy of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Etta James, and Chess Records Alive in Chicago, Illinois | Janine Judge and Jacqueline Dixon
0:48 Jun 13, 2019
25
Andrea's Eats: Connecting Food and Soul Through a Food Truck in Cedar Park, Texas | Andrea Morris
0:43 Jun 6, 2019
26
Wide Sky Guitars: From Touring Musician and Carpenter to Building Guitars with a Soul in Taos, New Mexico | Patch Rubin
0:53 May 29, 2019
27
Atomic Legion: Helping Everyday People with Emergency Response, Firearms, and General Survival and Preparedness Training in Austin, Texas | Justin Hurzeler
0:42 May 21, 2019
28
GoodWood NOLA: Growing a Custom Furniture Design and Fabrication Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana | Michael Dalle Molle and Jordan Gurren
0:41 May 16, 2019
29
Grande Krewe Wine Store: Building Community Through Music, Wine, and Spirits in New Orleans, Louisiana | Jane Cooper and Bob Heaps
0:46 May 8, 2019
30
RevuKangaroo: Growing Your Business Using the Power of Reputation and Reviews in Phoenix, Arizona | Josh Kelly
0:46 May 2, 2019
31
Building Community Through Music and Real Estate in Austin, Texas | Nic and Diane Atwood
0:57 Apr 24, 2019
32
Square Amps: Making Guitar Amplifiers out of Old Radios in Austin, Texas | Matt Richards
0:34 Apr 17, 2019
33
SouthPop: Music, Art, and the History of Popular Culture in Austin, Texas | Leea Mechling
0:39 Apr 11, 2019
34
Texas Custom Boots: Building Boots and Community in Austin, Texas | Noel Escobar
0:31 Apr 3, 2019
35
Getting Out of Our Own Way as Creators | Nick Boettcher
0:46 Mar 27, 2019
36
Big Ear Pedals: From Making Guitar Pedals in a NYC Apartment to Growing a Music Business in Nashville | Grant Wilson and Karen Schierhorn
0:44 Mar 20, 2019
37
Moontower Matcha: Starting a Beverage Company and Experimenting with Influencer Marketing | Brett Hickey
0:43 Mar 13, 2019
38
Action Advertising Agency: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Small Business Facebook Advertising | Casey Carroll
0:51 Mar 6, 2019
39
MeasurementMarketing.io: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Digital Marketing for Small Businesses | Chris Mercer
0:57 Feb 27, 2019
40
Two Hives Honey: Bees and The Business of Honey in Austin, Texas | Tara Dawn Chapman
0:58 Feb 20, 2019
41
The Wizard Academy: Storytelling, Business, and Magic at The World's Most Unique Business School | Daniel Whittington
0:50 Feb 13, 2019
42
Nomad: Making Art out of Old Objects and Light Bulbs and Traveling the Country to Sell at Art Shows | Mick Whitcomb
0:01 Feb 6, 2019
43
Jeremiah's Photo Corner: Running an Analog Photography Store And Making Money As A Tintype Photographer in Santa Rosa, California | Jeremiah Flynn
0:44 Jan 30, 2019
44
Calton Cases: Making Beautiful and Near-Indestructible Guitar Cases in Austin, Texas | Robert Steel
0:39 Jan 23, 2019
45
Company of One: How to Create a Business That Fits Your Life and Resist the Temptation of Constant Growth | Paul Jarvis
0:49 Jan 16, 2019
46
Karacotta Ceramics: How to Manifest Your Business Outcome and get to $100k Income in One Year in Austin, Texas | Kara Pendl
0:44 Jan 9, 2019
47
Luck Reunion: Growing from a Party at Willie Nelson's Ranch to a New Kind of Music and Content Company in Luck, Texas | Matt Bizer and Ellee Fletcher
0:01 Jan 2, 2019
48
Jester King Brewery: Making Farmhouse Ales in the Heart of the Hill Country near Austin, Texas | Jeffrey Stuffings
0:01 Dec 26, 2018
49
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Business UNStuck | Barry Moltz
0:33 Dec 19, 2018
50
Double Barrel Design: Merging Architecture and Design to Form a New Venture in Austin, Texas | Megan Willin and Chelsea Scharbach
0:37 Dec 12, 2018
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