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KC Business HuddleEp 32: KC Solar Owners Share Benefits of Going Solar How much do you pay for electricity? Have you ever considered going solar? Today, we’re talking with Scott Briley and Hunter Hoss, owners of KC Solar. Find out how they got into business together and what benefits you can see from going solar. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-32-kc-solar-owners-share-benefits-of-going-solar/341/ About our guests: https://kcsolar.net/ What we discuss in this episode: 1:04 – Meet Scott and Hunter 4:55 – Benefits of solar 7:33 – Downsides of solar 10:09 – Solar in retirement 13:25 – Maint...
2021-12-1642 min
KC Business HuddleEp 31: Security is a Family Business with Dan Krumme Today, we’re talking with Dan Krumme, president at Cam-Dex Security Corporation. Find out how his family started the business and what he’s doing to make sure it’s successful. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-31-security-is-a-family-business-with-dan-krumme/332/ About our guest: https://cam-dex.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:00 – Meet Dan 1:46 – What does Cam-Dex do? 2:37 – Cam-Dex history 5:21 – Technological advances 8:19 – Exposed security systems 12:22 – Hackers 15:46 – Educating employees 22:43 – Growth 31:22 – Cultural dif...
2021-10-2844 min
KC Business HuddleEp 30: Buying a Franchise to Help Employ People Today, we’re talking with Trevor and Hannah Curtis. Find out how this former pharmaceutical sales rep and stay-at-home mom have embraced a franchise business and focused on putting people in the workforce. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-30-buying-a-franchise-to-help-employ-people/326/ About our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-curtis-9927b242/ trevor.curtis@expresspros.com Hannah.curtis@expresspros.com 913-248-3259 What we discuss on this episode: 0:58 – Meet Trevor and Hannah 6:41 – Why this business? 9:44 – Challenges
2021-09-0943 min
KC Business HuddleEp 29: Binary Noggin CEO Uses Code to Help PeopleToday, we’re talking with Amos King, CEO of Binary Noggin. Find out how he uses code to help others develop ingenious solutions. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-29-binary-noggin-ceo-uses-code-to-help-people/314/ About our guest: https://binarynoggin.com/about-us/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:48 – Meet Amos 4:01 – How his career started 8:11 – From St. Louis 13:42 – Meetup group 15:31 – Money in the account 17:55 – COVID 18:54 – Typical client 21:28 – Starting projects 24:49 – Challenges 27:41 – Noggin Day 29:24 – Mistake...
2021-08-2636 min
KC Business HuddleEp 28: Want to Start a Franchise? FranNet is a One-Stop-ShopOur guest today is Megan Stanek, a franchise consultant with FranNet, a one-stop-shop for all franchise information and services. Her job is to ensure clients find the right business that maximizes their odds of success and happiness and allows them to meet their lifestyle, career, and financial goals. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-28-want-to-start-a-franchise-frannet-is-a-one-stop-shop/310/ About our guest: https://frannet.com/franchise-consultant/megan-stanek/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:55 – Meet Megan 1:24 – Frannet 2:27 – What is the company? 4:06 – 200 franchises 9:01 –...
2021-08-1929 min
KC Business HuddleEp 27: From Print to Digital Photography with Marc & Tammy Carver (Part 2)On this episode of the podcast, we're finishing our conversation with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part two of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he made the transition from print photography to digital. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-27-from-print-to-digital-photography-with-marc-tammy-carver-part-2/305/ Check out Part 1: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:00 – Photography business changes 4:25 – Old school to new school 6:00 – The business today 10:47 – What he does now 17:54 – What...
2021-08-1229 min
KC Business HuddleEp 26: Developing a Passion for Photography with Marc & Tammy Carver (Part 1)g a Passion for Photography (Part 1) Today, we’re talking with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part one of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he developed a passion for photography. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:50 – How Marc started in photography 6:10 – Stars 23:02 – Camera kit 31:11 – Teaching at 14 43:27 – Photography book 57:15 – Working long hours
2021-08-051h 03
KC Business HuddleEp 25: Reconciliation Services Aims to End Racial, Economic DisparitiesToday, we’re talking with Father Justin Mathews, executive director of Reconciliation Services. Find out how he’s trying to end disparities in the urban core of Kansas City. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-25-reconciliation-services-aims-to-end-racial-economic-disparities/293/ About our guest: https://www.rs3101.org/ https://www.thelmaskitchen.org/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:55 – Meet Father Justin Mathews 10:00 – Thelma 17:12 – Boxed lunches 20:26 – Trauma therapy 22:34 – Business 27:22 – Father Mathews’ wife 28:53 – Challenges 32:00 – What drives...
2021-07-2938 min
KC Business HuddleEp 24: Blue Beetle Pest Control’s Been ‘Killing It’ Since 2003Our guest today is Mitch Shipman, a Kansas City native and owner of Blue Beetle Pest Control. With a business degree from Rockhurst University, a passion for entrepreneurship, and prior pest control experience, Blue Beetle has been “killing it” since 2003. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-24-blue-beetle-pest-controls-been-killing-it-since-2003/289/ About our guest: https://bluebeetlepest.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:20 – How dyslexia impacted his life 1:58 – How he started Blue Beetle 3:14 – What sets Blue Beetle apart 4:50 – Advice 9:31 – Competition 1...
2021-07-2226 min
KC Business HuddleEp 23: Dr. Cooper’s Telehealth Business Targets Underserved PeopleToday, we’re talking with Dr. Shelley Cooper, CEO of Diversity Telehealth. Find out how she consults healthcare organizations that target underserved populations. Read more here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/healthcare/ep-23-dr-coopers-telehealth-business-targets-underserved-people/284/ About our guest: https://www.diversitytelehealth.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:10 – Meet Dr. Cooper 1:34 – Her profession 7:36 – Difficulties 11:46 – Blossoming business 16:39 – Covid 30:25 – Explosion 32:30 – Challenges 33:09 – Client 37:57 – Advice 40:07 – Contact Dr. Cooper
2021-07-1541 min
KC Business HuddleEp 22: Fannie Brings Culture to Kansas City with African and Tropical CuisineToday, we’re talking with Fannie Gibson, owner of Fannie’s African and Tropical Cuisine. Find out how she brings her African culture to Kansas City. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/restaurants/ep-22-fannie-brings-culture-to-kansas-city-with-african-and-tropical-cuisine/277/ About our guest: https://www.fanniescuisine.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:55 – Meet Fannie 1:37 – How she got from Liberia to Kansas City 2:26 – Opening a restaurant 4:43 – How business is going 6:15 – How she started her business 8:32 – East versus West African food 9:51 – Challenge...
2021-07-0817 min
KC Business HuddleEp 21: Comics Owner Says Son, English Teacher Helped Motivate HimToday, we’re talking with Jay Herron, owner of 2923 Comics. Find out how his high school teacher’s encouraging words and the birth of his son helped him follow his passion of writing and eventually comic books. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-21-comics-owner-says-son-english-teacher-helped-motivate-him/270/ About our guest: https://www.2923comics.com/ https://linqapp.com/jay_herron What we discuss on this episode: 0:43 – Meet Jay 3:00 – A different road 3:57 – Creating a comic book 9:46 – Sexual assault 10:22 – Comi...
2021-06-1032 min
KC Business HuddleEp 20: Business Executive Shares How 7 Words Can Help Define YouOur guest today is Harry Campbell, a senior executive with a strong record of success over three decades. Harry has been a president for two Fortune 500 companies, co-owner of an award-winning small business, CEO/board member of an Internet start-up and founding member of the industry-changing Wal-Mart/P&G Customer Team in Northwest Arkansas. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-20-business-executive-shares-how-7-words-can-help-define-you/258/ Learn more about Harry: http://www.harryscampbell.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:09 – Meet Harry 3...
2021-06-0151 min
KC Business HuddleEp 19: How Emotional Data Helps Companies Solve ProblemsToday, we’re talking with Grant Gooding, founder and CEO of Proof Positioning, a market research company specializing in emotional data. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/data/ep-19-how-emotional-data-helps-companies-solve-problems/257/ About our guest: https://proofpositioning.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:50 – Meet Grant Gooding 6:15 – Using data to solve problems 10:35 – How he got interested in data 14:40 – Emotional resonance and metadata 21:41 – His business history 23:56 – Business process 28:36 – The future 31:29 – What keeps hi...
2021-05-2036 min
KC Business HuddleEp 18: ‘The Connector’ Frank Bonura Helps People Find Their Passion Today, we’re talking with Frank Bonura, founder of Franklin Executive Solutions. Find out why he is known as “The Connector” and why he never plans to stop doing his dream job. Read more and get additional financial details here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-18-the-connector-frank-bonura-helps-people-find-their-passion/252/ About our guest: https://feskc.com/about/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:55 – Meet Frank 13:06 – Resources 17:26 – How to be a connector 25:12 – Relationships vs. networking 32:04 – Resumes 36:25 – Interview process 42:38 – Loving what y...
2021-04-2952 min
KC Business HuddleEp 17: Salon Owner’s Motto is ‘Happy Employees, Happy Life’ Today, we’re talking with Lauren Kennedy, the owner of Mirror+Mirror, a full-service hair salon. Find out how she keeps her cool in a hot-headed business and why happy employees are key to her success. See the show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-17-salon-owners-motto-is-happy-employees-happy-life/245/ About our guest: https://mirrormirrorkc.com/team/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:48 – Meet Lauren 1:30 – How she got into the profession 2:34 – Schooling 5:23 – Family and work life 9:30 – Paralegal work 11:40 – Jumping back into ha...
2021-04-2240 min
KC Business HuddleEp 16: Foster Care Prodigy Authors Book on Overcoming Life’s ‘Sour Moments’Today, we’re talking with Angie Hundley, author of the book, A Recipe for Bad Lemons, Ingredients for Success from Life’s Sour Moments. Find out how she overcame traumatizing events in her life. TRIGGER WARNING: There are some very sensitive topics discussed on the show. Read more here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-16-foster-care-prodigy-authors-book-on-overcoming-lifes-sour-moments/238/ About our guest: https://angiehundley.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:00 – Meet Angie Hundley 13:40 – Her turning point 14:54 – From adoption to current life 19:53 – Car crash and other...
2021-04-0136 min
KC Business HuddleEp 15: Why Master Ko Wants to Expand His Martial Arts Business WorldwideToday, we’re talking with Master Bronson Ko, owner and operator of Ko Martial Arts, also known as KOMA. Find out how he got started in martial arts as a young child, why earning his black belt was monumental and how he hopes to help students worldwide. Read more and get additional resources: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-15-why-master-ko-wants-to-expand-his-martial-arts-business-worldwide/232/ About our guest: https://komafranchise.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:59 – Meet Bronson Ko 7:09 – How he opened his business 11:43 – Fast growth
2021-03-2541 min
KC Business HuddleEp 14: ‘Am I An Alcoholic?’: Angela Pugh Uses Personal Story to Help AddictsToday, we’re talking with Angela Pugh, founder of Kansas City Recovery. KCR is an addiction and recovery resource that offers a range of services, including intervention services, recovery coaching, and continuing education and workshops. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-14-am-i-an-alcoholic-angela-pugh-uses-personal-story-to-help-addicts/227/ About our guest: https://kansascityrecovery.com/angela-pugh/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:25 – Meet Angela Pugh 2:41 – How Angela became a life coach 12:37 – How she overcame alcoholism 19:00 – How she knew she was miserabl...
2021-03-1846 min
KC Business HuddleEp 13: Sandy Malone Uses Meditation to Help Business Owners ThriveToday, we’re talking with Sandy Malone of Mindfully Driven. She explains how her love of entrepreneurship and meditation can help business owners thrive. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-13-sandy-malone-uses-meditation-to-help-business-owners-thrive/221/ About our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandybartow/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:01 – Meet Sandy Malone 1:47 – Sandy’s professional path 12:04 – Mentoring women 15:00 – Starting another women’s business center 19:18 – Meditation and yoga 22:03 – Mindfully Driven 24:10 – Taking away the stress...
2021-03-0434 min
KC Business HuddleEp 12: How ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Inspired Inventor Blake HodgsonToday, we’re talking with Blake Hodgson, who has turned his passion for product development into a fascinating business. If you can dream it, he can build it. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/214/214/ About our guest: https://www.kcproto.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:08 – Meet Blake Hodgson 1:43 – How Blake got into the business 3:30 – Projects he’s worked on 6:09 – How he started his business 7:21 – Big picture view of his business 8:48...
2021-02-1829 min
KC Business HuddleEp 11: Meet Business Coach and ‘Hostage Negotiator’ Chris SteinlageWhen Chris Steinlage coaches business owners, he often feels like a hostage negotiator, trying to free the owners from their businesses to help them grow. Find out how Chris started his business and how he helps leaders improve. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-11-meet-business-coach-and-hostage-negotiator-chris-steinlage/208/ About our guest: https://aspirekc.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:44 – Meet Chris Steinlage 4:35 – Aspire Business Development 5:32 – Responsibility of being a leader 7:20 – Business coaching 10:26 – Helping business...
2021-02-0437 min
KC Business HuddleEp 10: Improving the Culture Within Your Business with David KomarThe culture of a company can go a long way towards determining success or failure and it needs to be a priority for all CEOs. David Komar, a Brigadier General, built a business that works with leaders all across the country to envision and establish exceptional cultures within their organization. He joins us on the show to talk about his military background, why he’s made culture his focus, and the framework he’s developed for improving culture. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-10-improving-the-culture-within-your-business-with-david-komar/203/ Abou...
2021-01-0732 min
KC Business HuddleEp 9: The Family Business Behind Meyer MusicFor more than 50 years, Meyer Music has been providing lessons, instruments, and education to Kansas City. This true family business continues to be a big part of the community, which speaks to their business acumen. Today we talk with Mike Meyer about the family dynamics, their growth, lessons learned, and how the pandemic has been the biggest challenge yet. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-9-the-family-business-behind-meyer-music/197/ About our guest: https://www.meyermusic.com/ What we discuss on this show: 1:10...
2020-12-2348 min
KC Business HuddleEp 8: Networking Lessons from a Career in Sports Broadcasting with Joel GoldbergIf you’ve ever watched the Kansas City Royals on television, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with broadcaster Joel Goldberg. He’s been in the industry for more than 25 years and that’s taught him a lot about team-building, maintaining relationships, and leadership. Today we’ll look back through his broadcasting career, the transition into speaking, and the things he’s learned along the way. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-8-networking-lessons-from-a-career-in-sports-broadcasting-with-joel-goldberg/186/ About our guest: https://joelgoldbergmedia.com/ What we discuss...
2020-12-1036 min
KC Business HuddleEp 7: Taking Control of Your Career and Future Through an Economy of OneWith the level of uncertainty we’re facing right now, it’s essential that people advocate for themselves. We cannot rely on governments and institutions to open the door and create opportunities for us. This approach is known as the ‘Economy of One’ and it’s a powerful idea that can help people find their passion. Our guest today, Elizabeth Allen, will explain what we’ve been doing wrong and how we change the outcome. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-7-taking-control-of-your-career-and-future-through-an-economy-of-one/187/ About our guest: https...
2020-11-271h 02KC Business HuddleEp 6: Bringing a Decorated Military Background to BusinessMany of our countries great leaders spent time in the military before heading into the civilian world. That’s the exact path Colonel Drew Meyerowich took on his way to becoming the president of Defense Logistics in Kansas City. From leading more than 1,200 soldiers and earning multiple medals to the where he is now has been a smooth transition and one where he can apply the highly-skilled training he’s had over decades. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-6-bringing-a-decorated-military-background-to-business/179/ Connect with our guest: https...
2020-11-2325 minKC Business HuddleEp 5: Taking Challenges Head-On with Randy Powell of Heartland Print & DesignOur guest on this episode didn’t take a traditional route through his career nor did he back down from challenges along the way. Join us as we talk with Randy Powell, owner of Heartland Print & Design, as we learn about work experience, how he created this business, and his philosophy on building a team. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-5-taking-challenges-head-on-with-randy-powell-of-heartland-print-design/162/ About our guest: https://heartlandprintanddesign.com/ What we discuss on this show: 0:45 – Quick note on today’s episode
2020-11-1232 minKC Business HuddleEp 4: The Stories Behind the Books with Author David SmaleDavid Smale is one of the great sportswriters in our country, and he resides right here on the outskirts of Kansas City. You might have heard about his new book chronicling the history the Chiefs, which we’ll discuss on the show, but we wanted to hear more of the stories behind the other 20+ books he’s written during his career. Read more about this show here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-4-the-stories-behind-the-books-with-author-david-smale/163/ About our guest: https://davidsmalebooks.com/ What we discuss on this show: 0:45 – Ba...
2020-10-2239 minKC Business HuddleEp 3: Providing Home Care for Kansas City Seniors with Kristy WhitneyIn a year where staying home has become a necessary choice for everyone, a business that provides home care for seniors becomes even more important. To get an idea of how that’s being handled locally, we asked Kristy Whitney to join the show to tell us more about Home Care Assistance Kansas City and her role overseeing operations. Read more about the show: https://kcbusinesshuddle.com/healthcare/ep-3-providing-home-care-for-kansas-city-seniors-with-kristy-whitney/144/ About our guest: https://homecareassistance.com/Kansas-City On today's show: 0:36 – Kristy Whitney joins us in the studi...
2020-08-1319 minKC Business HuddleEp 2: Estate Planning Guidance & Tips with Steve BrownLeaving a legacy behind isn’t something everyone wants to do, but if it’s a priority for you, then estate planning is a big piece of that process. Whether you’re a business owner or an individual, estate planning attorney Steve Brown will help you get a better grasp of the process and why it’s so important. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-2-estate-planning-guidance-tips-with-steve-brown/138/ Today's show schedule: 0:38 – Estate Planning Attorney Steve Brown joins the show today. 1:06 – Background on Steve 1...
2020-05-2231 minKC Business HuddleEp 1: Country Living & Real Estate with Bill GaughanOn the debut episode of the KC Business Huddle, we head out to the country and visit with Bill Gaughan of the Rural KC Team to talk real estate. The Kansas native has years of experiencing selling properties like country homes and farmland so we’ll talk to him about the business, real estate trends, and what made his choose this niche. Read more and get additional resources here: https://kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-1-country-living-real-estate-with-bill-gaughan/130/ Learn more about our guest: https://www.ruralkc.com/staff/Bill Today's convers...
2020-05-1228 minKC Business HuddleComing Soon - KC Business HuddleNew podcast from Bernie Wurts is coming soon. Bernie will interview business owners from Overland Park and throughout the greater Kansas City area.
2020-03-0300 min