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Glass Half Full with Craig MelvinDawn Staley: NIL, The Knicks, and Her Path to South Carolina | Glass Half Full4-time Olympic gold medalist and 3-time National Championship winning coach Dawn Staley joins Craig Melvin on Glass Half Full to talk about the moments that defined her life and career. Dawn explores the shifting landscape of basketball, unpacking the cultural barriers that still prevent a female NBA head coach and warning that the modern NIL era is "out of control." She also opens up about her best-selling book Uncommon Favor, the unexpected challenge that launched her coaching journey at Temple University, and how she transformed the culture at the University of South Carolina.
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2026-04-1431 min
The Rufus and Craig ShowSaints, Scandals, and Pink SlipsThis episode opens with a powerful cultural moment as Alfred Street Baptist Church, led by Howard-John Wesley, clears debt for its community, alongside a lighter look at viral Resurrection Sunday moments online. We then move into culture and controversy, unpacking the Byron Noem situation and the ongoing back-and-forth involving Trick Daddy and the AKAs. In sports, we break down tensions between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma, updates on LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Dwight Howard. The conversation then shifts to real-world impact, covering layoffs at Meta, automation at Amazon, rising crime and economic strain, and headline-making legal and financial...
2026-04-1131 minThe Rufus and Craig ShowFrom Philly to the Moon!This week’s recap moves from culture to politics to major headlines shaping the moment. Rufus made his way to Philly while the TS Madison show kept things active on the culture side. In sports, Tiger Woods is reportedly in treatment in Zurich, while tensions rose between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma ahead of South Carolina’s game against UCLA. On the political front, the fallout from Kristi Noem continues after her removal, raising concerns about leadership and federal oversight, while conversations around bimbofication added a sharper cultural lens. In Washington DC, officials are testing rat birth control methods, but...
2026-04-0429 min
Thenaturalmedic AdventuresDetour to a Ghost Resort: When Plan B Becomes the AdventureLet us know what's on your mind?Note: Audio Only, See YouTube for Video VersionSometimes the best adventures come from unexpected detours. When bad weather derailed my plans to summit Mount Elbert, I discovered the hidden gem of Interlaken Trail near Leadville, Colorado – a 5-mile journey that transports hikers through time to a preserved "ghost resort" nestled along Twin Lakes.The trail offers stunning views of Mount Elbert (Colorado's highest peak) before arriving at the historic Interlaken resort complex. The crown jewel is the Dexter Cabin, an impressive Victorian-era house complete with mu...
2025-09-1907 min
The Pulse With Bill AndersonDawn StaleyIn this episode of “The Pulse”, Bill Anderson is joined by legendary basketball player and coach Dawn Staley. Coach Staley talks all about her Hall of Fame career, growing up in Philly, and much more. “The Pulse” has welcomed names like Marlon and Tito Jackson, Michael Rapaport, Scott Wolf, Kevin Bacon, Hank Azaria, Sarah Silverman, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lewis Black, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Jeff Ross, New Edition, Macy Gray, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Lampley, Vivica A. Fox, Bill Bellamy, Michael Blackson, Gavin Rossdale, Sheila E., Jay Mohr, Jerry O’Connell, Star Jones, Mo’Nique, Craig Ferguson, Darryl McDaniels, Ken...
2025-06-0329 min
The Art of CharmWays To Win | Craig RobinsonIn today’s episode, we dive into the dynamic world of sports and leadership with Craig Robinson. Craig is a distinguished college basketball coach, basketball executive, and podcaster. A former standout player at Princeton, he was twice named Ivy League Player of the Year. Transitioning from a successful finance career, Craig pursued his passion for coaching, leading teams at Boston University and Oregon State University. He has held executive roles with the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks and is now the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Craig co-hosts the podcast "Ways to Win" with Jo...
2024-06-0345 min
The Album of RecordMTV Unplugged: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and moreDive into the rich history of MTV Unplugged with Craig Lyndall and Andrew Schnitkey in this deep-dive episode. From the series' beginnings with icons like Eric Clapton to the emotionally charged performance by Alice in Chains, explore how Unplugged shaped musical legacies and offered fans an intimate glimpse into the souls of their favorite artists. Featuring discussions on Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and a special look at the influence of the series on the music world. Join us for a nostalgic journey through some of the most memorable acoustic sets in MTV's history. Chapters with Timestamps: 0:00...
2024-04-121h 14
Breaking Into FinanceEp 62 - Keeping Your Career Doors Open (Jessica Holton, Co-Founder @ Access Distributed, ex-Morgan Stanley & Carlyle)In this conversation, Craig interviews Jessica Holton about her journey from investment banking at Morgan Staley and private equity at Carlyle to eventually attending Stanford GSB for her MBA and pivoted to serial entrepreneurship. Jessica founded two businesses (BLAZE Skincare and Ours) and is also of Access Distributed, a nonprofit organization that helps students from underrepresented backgrounds break into finance.
Jessica shares the challenges faced by fellows and provides advice on networking and building relationships in the finance world. They also discuss the importance of in-person internships and how to make the most of...
2024-03-1232 min
The Craig Carton ShowTim Hardaway's BACK, Fields To Falcons?, Mike Evans Stays With Bucs (Full Show)(00:00) Craig breaks down the 3 C's from the weekend(06:32) Will anyone challenge the Celtics in the East?(14:39) First & Football(29:19) Falcons prefer Kirk Cousins over Justin Fields(38:53) Tim Hardaway returns to the show and Jerry Jones is still "all-in"(58:52) Around the diamond(01:10:49) Staley to the 49ers and Burrow on his return(01:27:42) Get Learnt(01:37:58) Mike Evans signs with Buccaneers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-042h 03
All American HourBrandon Staley sacked, Ravens face the Jags, Draymond suspended, and Giannis lost his cool | S1 E10Jordy and the Chief comb through what was a news-heavy week of sport: from Brandon Staley's sacking at the LA Chargers, to Kadarius Toney's disallowed touchdown, Draymond Green being suspended indefinitely and Giannis' match-ball saga... there was a lot to go through!In this episode:
1:07 - Star of the Week
6:35 - Brandon Staley sacked by the Chargers after their horrendous loss against Raiders
10:23 - The fallout from Mahomes and Reid's comments around Kadarius Toney
14:03 - The Tush Push debate and the latest messaging from the NFL
15:32 - Week 15 NFL preview, headlined by the...
2023-12-1640 minThe Craig Carton ShowStaley Done, Eagles Embarrass Jalen Hurts, Bills Lock To Win (Full Show)(00:00) Friday Headlines(06:05) Who do you trust more Sunday: Dak or Josh Allen?(14:56) First & Football(31:58) For real or fugazi(39:16) What does Chargers loss mean for Staley and a Cowboys-Bills preview(58:04) Do the Dolphins need Tyreek to beat the Jets?(01:11:02) Reacting to Jalen Hurts practice video and which Josh Allen shows up on Sunday?(01:27:38) Team on his back(01:34:19) Picks for this weekend's slate of games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-152h 02The Craig Carton ShowCowboys Win Big, Packers Upset Lions, Dak Prescott Or Jalen Hurts (Best Of)(00:00) Recapping the Thanksgiving slate of games(05:57) Jordan Love discusses Packers win over Lions, Josh Allen breaks down Bills' process, and Brandon Staley on the hot seat(20:16) Would you rather have Dak Prescott or these quarterbacks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-2432 minThe Craig Carton ShowJets Lose Big, Broncos Back, Staley Done (Best Of)(00:00) The Jets lose big to the Bills, Browns beat Steelers, and 49ers beat Buccaneers(05:40) Are the Broncos back, Lions impressive comeback, C.J. Stroud sneaks out win vs. Cardinals, and a Raiders-Dolphins recap(17:49) Get Learnt: Brandon Staley is a dead man walking...or coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-2029 minThe Craig Carton ShowFull Show (Joe Burrow Plays In MNF, Jets Sticking With Zach Wilson, Eagles-Buccaneers Recap)(00:00) Tuesday Headlines(5:40) Tua Tagovailoa says Dolphins weren't trying to humiliate the Broncos and more on the disappointing Cowboys loss(14:41) Reaction to Joe Burrow playing in MNF and getting the W and 'Yeah, But'(27:54) First & Football(37:14) More on Bengals winning despite Burrow injury and Eagles beating the Buccaneers in MNF(51:55) Coach Saleh and the Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson and 'What's The Bigger Story'(1:10:38) Mac Jones and Sauce Gardner have a scuffle on Sunday, Sean McDermott says Josh Allen's learning how to slide, Coach Staley's on the...
2023-09-262h 01The Craig Carton ShowFull Show (Deshaun Watson & Browns Lose In MNF, Joe Burrow Game Status, Micah Parsons MVP Candidate)00:00 Tuesday Headlines4:48 Deshaun Watson & the Browns lose to the Steelers and Saquon Barkley is out for three weeks15:38 Dak Prescott says he’s putting his interception trouble behind him and ‘Yeah, But’29:14 1st & Football40:32 More on how the Browns lost to the Steelers on MNF, a debate on whether Joe Burrow should play this weekend, and breaking down whether Micah Parsons is an MVP candidate57:33 Reacting to Robert Saleh praising Zach Wilson for his performance vs. the Cowboys and ‘What’s The Bigger Story’1:09:51 Which 0-2 teams are done, mo...
2023-09-192h 03The Craig Carton ShowFull Show (Aaron Rodgers On Injury, Cowboys Preparing For Jets, Thursday Night Football Preview)00:00 Thursday Headlines4:17 Aaron Rodgers speaks out after suffering achilles injury16:28 How the Cowboys are preparing for Zach Wilson-led Jets and 'The Jar'30:34 Possible destinations for Giannis after Bucks and First & Football39:32 A Vikings-Eagles TNF preview, reaction to Aaron Rodgers speaking out post-injury, Joe Burrow speaks on injury, and a look at the Chiefs with Travis Kelce & Chris Jones back57:29 How Mike McCarthy is preparing for Zach Wilson & the Jets, can Josh Allen bounce back, and 'Willie Or Won’t He'1:13:18 Breaking down if Brandon Staley is on th...
2023-09-142h 03The Craig Carton ShowBest Of (Mike Evans extension talks with Bucs stall, For Real or Fugazi, Rams in store for another losing season?)00:00 Friday Headlines: Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Yankees08:44 1st & Football: Rams, Mike Evans, Jalin Hyatt, and Deuce Vaughn21:49 For Real or Fugazi?: Baker Mayfield, Tua, and Brandon Staley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-0142 minThe Craig Carton ShowFull Show (Zack Martin holdout, Jets Hard Knocks debut, Daniel Jones an elite QB after this season?)00:00 Tuesday Headlines14:13 Daniel Jones, Jordan Love, and expect OBJ to have a big impact on Ravens offense?32:44 YEAH, BUT45:54 1st & Football59:31 Zack Martin holdout, Chiefs in trouble if Chris Jones misses games?1:08:08 Gone Camping1:22:11 Brandon Staley, Devin White, Bucs QB1, Anthony Richardson, 49ers found their franchise QB?1:37:40 Zack Martin, Chris Jones, Tim Anderson-Jose Ramirez brawl1:49:56 Like It or Spike It? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-082h 04
TFTR Show with Freddy and Lissy#299 TFTI with Freddy Correa - The King of Comedy Movie Review - If you See Something, Fred Something - Sammy Solorio & Colin StaleyColin and Sammy join me as we review The King of Comedy with Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, and Sandra Bernhard. Directed by Martin Scorsese released in 1983. I also tell the story of my experience watching The Joker in the movie theater while sitting next somebody who was laughing very loud during the movie. Even during some quite times this person would just cackle just like the Joaquin Phoenix character in the movie. I kept my eye on him in case things went south, because you know me, If you see Something, Fred something. When the movie was over...
2023-02-222h 10TFTR Show with Freddy and Lissy#297 TFTI with Freddy Correa - Reservoir Dogs Movie Review - Sammy Solorio & Colin Staley
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Freddy Correa is a stand up comic out of Las Vegas. He was the winner of Reno’s Funniest Comedy Competition and has been in many comedy festivals including Skankfest. Freddy has worked with comics such as Joey Coco Diaz, TJ Miller, and Craig Robinson. As a young lad, Freddy would stay up watching late night TV shows with David Letterman and Conan. At ten years old, he used a family camcorder to film hi...
2023-02-021h 43
Healthspan AcademyBuilding World-Class Athletes with CrossFit Games Coach Matt TorresIn this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, I interviewed CrossFit Games coach, Matt Torres. We talked about all things relevant to getting maximum performance out of an athlete. We talked about setting expectations, programming, improving weakness, and adapting scope throughout the training season. Matt talked about his approach to mentality and recovery, and event-to-event strategy.
Coach Matt Torres is a Jack of all Trades in sports and fitness. Growing up, his passion for sports helped him earn a scholarship to play division one college football at Central Michigan University from 2006-2011. He was a wide receiver at...
2022-06-2753 min
Charger ChatBrassbawlz StaleyWhat a game against Cleveland, it was a heavyweight fight and we were standing over the Browns at the end. Wooldog shares his experience at the game. We look at news and notes about our epic win on Sunday. Coach’s Classroom takes a look at all the 4th down conversions and their importance to the momentum of the game. We welcome on Michael Perez for our Fan Focus. He has a very unique piece of Chargers memorabilia. The Craig Experience goes over the game and gives praises and areas to improve. We get a bunch of insanely fun As...
2021-10-122h 11
The Small Business School064 - Realizing a Gap in the Market with Tia BerensMy guest today is Tia Berens. She is a passionate service-driven entrepreneur, travel junkie, new mom, and active community member involved on several non-profit boards in the Black Hills. In 2019, she founded the Barn at Aspen Acres; a large, modern wedding and events center with its roots in the wide-open spaces of Spearfish, South Dakota. We have talked about the beginnings, best moments, and challenges of the Barn at Aspen Acres. She also shares how to manage client's expectations and how did she tackle the planning and building of her beautiful premier wedding venue.Today's Guest
2021-09-2826 minThe Small Business School063: Writing Winning Press Releases with Mickie KennedyMy guest today is Mickie Kennedy. He is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility. Mickie founded eReleases 22+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch. We have talked about the beginnings, best moments, and challenges of the eReleases. He also shares how press releases work, some tips for writing a winning press release, some reasons why press releases fail, and how local businesses could use a pr...
2021-09-2132 minThe Small Business School062: Caring For Your Customers with Lavender MenakayaMy guest today is Lavender Menakaya. She is a Nigerian American born in Texas and grew up in Silverspring MD. She is currently based in Alexandria Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and high-end professional organizer and is committed to providing you with an opulent home through her de-cluttering and organizing services. We have talked about the reason why she started Lavender Organizes, the best moments and challenges of her business. She also shares the effects of an organized space to her clients and her ways of finding new clients....
2021-09-1522 minThe Small Business School062: Caring For Your Customers with Lavender MenakayaMy guest today is Lavender Menakaya. She is a Nigerian American born in Texas and grew up in Silverspring MD. She is currently based in Alexandria Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and high-end professional organizer and is committed to providing you with an opulent home through her de-cluttering and organizing services. We have talked about the reason why she started Lavender Organizes, the best moments and challenges of her business. She also shares the effects of an organized space to her clients and her ways of finding new clients.
2021-09-1332 min
The Small Business School061: Growing Your Brand with James PatrickMy guest today is James Patrick. He is an award-winning photographer, best-selling author, entrepreneur coach, podcast host, and public speaker based in Phoenix, AZ. He is the founder of FITposium, an annual conference guiding fitness entrepreneurs to grow their careers. We have talked about the beginnings, best moments, and challenges of the FITposium. He also shares the secret on how to grow a brand in the fitness industry and his advice to a new entrepreneur that is looking at everything he does but does not know where to start.Today's Guest
2021-09-0744 min
The Successful Bookkeeper PodcastEP259: Craig Staley - Where You Should Be Marketing Your Bookkeeping BusinessThe world of marketing is changing. With the increasing role of the internet in our lives, customers are turning to online platforms, like Google, to review and find business recommendations. As small business owners, we know that marketing is a foundational part of generating leads but we may not know where to start. This week's guest, Craig Staley, is the owner of HG Site Design and host of the Small Business School podcast. He is passionate about helping service based small business owners improve their online reputation to increase revenues. During...
2021-08-2434 minThe Small Business School060: High-end Sales with Luci DumasMy guest today is Luci Dumas. She is an award-winning PPA Master Craftsman Photographer, business coach, and podcaster. She has enjoyed a successful, profitable, and creatively satisfying full-time career for over 38 years. Her first 12 years were as a high-end wedding photographer. Luci switched to portraits and is the “ baby whisperer" photographing Children, and Families in San Diego. We have talked about the beginnings, best moments, and challenges of The Profitable Photographer. She has shared some of her photography packages, her marketing strategy to target her ideal customers, and her business' sales process.Today's Guest...
2021-08-241h 00The Small Business School059: Finding Your Zone of Greatness with Anita "AC" ClintonMy guest today is Anita “AC” Clinton. She is a speaker, purpose strategist, author, and the go-to person for all aspects of purpose. She is passionate about helping Purpose-Seekers connect to their purpose, and transition to Game-Changers. Anita is the Founder and President of Anita Clinton Enterprises, LLC, and Be Great Global. She is also the host of the Be Great Global Podcast and the author of “Destiny Starter: How to Discover What You Are Called to Do and Do It!” She recently presented her first TEDx talk in April 2021 entitled, Ignite Your Zone of Greatness. We have talked about th...
2021-08-1735 minThe Small Business School058: Smarter Social Media with Arjun RaiMy guest today is Arjun, a New York City-based entrepreneur originally from West Windsor, New Jersey (aka Princeton Junction). Since high school, Arjun has been networking with some of the most well-known entrepreneurs and even worked on a few projects and startups of his own. We have talked about the foundation, challenges, and the future of Hello Woofy. He explained why Hello Woofy is the Tesla Model 3 for Digital Marketing for Underdog Small Business Owners. We have talked more about what improves engagement on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, the sweet spot for how often we should be posting per...
2021-08-1037 min
Beyond the Image PodcastHow to Leverage Google My Business with Craig StaleyIn today's episode, we're talking about the power of online reviews. I know when I'm shopping for something online, I am constantly looking to see what people are saying about this product, service, or restaurant before I invest my finances and time into them. On with me today, I have Craig Staley. He is the owner of HG Site Design and we're going to chat about how to leverage the power of the reviews your business has and your online reputation. IN THIS EPISODE Hear Craig's story and how his journey started. The importance...
2021-08-0444 minThe Small Business School057: Win The Hour Win The Day with Kris WardMy guest today is Kris Ward is the leading authority in building your business by building your team. Kris is the founder of the Win The Hour, Win the Day philosophy. She helps entrepreneurs create their W.I.N Team (what is next) team using her signature Super Tool Kits so you can get your Idea to execution and make your ambitions come alive! She shared about the foundation, challenges, and philosophy behind your book Win the Hour Win the Day. We have also talked about the time is right to start building a team, the most common mistakes...
2021-08-0329 minThe Small Business School056 - Social Selling with Ryan DowdyMy guest today is Ryann Dowdy. Ryann helps 7 and 8 figure CEOs generate daily sales on demand WITHOUT more of their time, by building and training high-performing sales teams. Ryann is passionate about helping successful business owners take back control of the revenue in their business, their time, and their freedom by building a profitable sales team. She shared information about the difference between social selling and traditional sales. She also talked about hiring a sales team; from the process to develop high-performing sales teams, things you should avoid when hiring a sales team, what makes a great salesperson, and...
2021-07-2733 minThe Small Business School055 - Planning For The Future with Steven GoodmanMy guest today is Steven Goodman. Steven Goodman has provided insightful solutions to the challenges of business succession, wealth preservation, and charitable planning, focusing on the needs of owners of closely-held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. He currently serves over 200 clients. He shared more about succession planning, life insurance, will or trust, and wealth preservation. We have also discussed his business background, the biggest challenges he had to face, how he overcome those challenges, and the best moments of his business. Today's GuestSteven Goodman For more than 30 ye...
2021-07-2035 min
Profitable Photographer Podcast112: Craig Staley- Reputation ManagementCraig Staley joins me on the podcast this week. Craig knows that talented photographers like us are kind of a big deal and he wants to make sure that everyone else knows it too. He offers some unique suggestions on how to make your brand more visible online.Craig’s committed to helping small businesses like his, grow and reach their full potential. When he’s not hosting The Small Business School Podcast, you can find him running HG Site Design, where he helps clients improve their websites and grow their brands.You won’t want t...
2021-07-131h 00Profitable Photographer Podcast112: Craig Staley- Reputation ManagementCraig Staley joins me on the podcast this week. Craig knows that talented photographers like us are kind of a big deal and he wants to make sure that everyone else knows it too. He offers some unique suggestions on how to make your brand more visible online.Craig’s committed to helping small businesses like his, grow and reach their full potential. When he’s not hosting The Small Business School Podcast, you can find him running HG Site Design, where he helps clients improve their websites and grow their brands.You won’t want t...
2021-07-131h 00Profitable Photographer Podcast112: Craig Staley- Reputation ManagementCraig Staley joins me on the podcast this week. Craig knows that talented photographers like us are kind of a big deal and he wants to make sure that everyone else knows it too. He offers some unique suggestions on how to make your brand more visible online.Craig’s committed to helping small businesses like his, grow and reach their full potential. When he’s not hosting The Small Business School Podcast, you can find him running HG Site Design, where he helps clients improve their websites and grow their brands.You won’t want t...
2021-07-131h 00The Small Business School054 - Brand Like The Big Guys with Maureen MwangiMy guest today is Maureen Mwangi. She is the brand growth strategist behind some of America’s most beloved brands, like L'Oréal, Chobani, Dove, and Lays. She is the creator of Big Brand Academy, The Product Profit Lab, and Startward Consulting - a consulting firm dedicated to teaching product-based entrepreneurs the sales and marketing strategies they need to scale with scientific precision, so they can turn their product brands into household names. She shared more about her consulting business; its early stage and the clients she serves. We have also discussed more the strategies she learned working with big...
2021-07-1326 min
Texting from the BathroomEpisode Six: Craig of HG Site DesignEpisode Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Craig Staley of HG Site Design and The Small Business School Podcast.
Craig is a Dad, works full-time, has his own marketing design company, and a podcast. Today we will talk about his business, kids, COVID, and he spills a few secrets about smells in furniture stores that has left me questioning EVERYTHING.
You can learn more about all of the things Craig does here: https://www.craigstaley.com/
Find out more at http://textingfromthebathroom.com
2021-07-1045 minThe Small Business School053 - Win Without Pitching with Shannyn LeeMy guest today is Shanynn Lee. She is the Win Without Pitching Director of Coaching. She spent a decade in senior marketing and communication roles in Fortune 500 companies before moving to a business development leadership role at a well-regarded Seattle design firm. We have discussed why pitching your services bad and what is the best alternative. She also shared the advantages of specializing when it comes to winning new business. We have also talked more about the Win Without Pitching book and the author Blair Enns. Lastly, she also shared the challenges she faced as the Director of Coaching...
2021-07-0723 min
The Air Conditioning PodcastS2. Episode 43 - The Air Conditioning Podcast | Craig Staley | HG Site DesignHowdy folks! In this episode of The Air Conditioning Podcast, we were joined by Craig Staley of HG Site Designs. Based in Omaha, Nebraska in good ol' US of A, Craig and his team specialise in Small to Medium sized Businesses who are looking to scale their business without spending massive hours of their own time and dollars. Craig and his team consider themselves to be long term strategic partners to help you grow and improve your business. There is so much to cover in the area of marketing, specifically, Google Ads, Google My Business, SEO and Rev...
2021-07-0247 minThe Small Business School052: Sharing Your Wealth with John LefebvreMy guest today is John Lefebvre. He is an author, musician, environmental and social activist, and philanthropist. He is also retired from practicing law. He came to public attention when his company landed the big one on the dot com wheel of fortune with NETeller, an online money transfer platform for the internet gambling industry, which did an IPO in 2003 and achieved a market cap of $2 billion. In 2007, he was arrested in America for dealings with that business. We have discussed the history of his business, his lowest point and the highest point in life, and his happiness. it...
2021-06-2942 minThe Small Business School051: Improve your Marketing with Seth DonlinMy Guest today is Seth Donlin he is the founder and principal strategist of Awen Coaching and we talk about a variety of different topics. We start off with imposter syndrome and we've talked about this on the show before, but I feel like each person has a little bit different take on it and Seth had some interesting facts that I found really surprising I think you're gonna find interesting as well. And then we talk about other things on the marketing side of things. We also talk about how to tell your story, whether it's through your...
2021-06-2236 minThe Small Business School050: Finding Financing with Mark RitterMy guest today is Mark Ritter. He is the CEO of MBFS and Nu Direction Lending and an expert in all things credit union and small business lending. We discuss the stages of his business; the early years, the biggest challenges, the best moments, and the mistakes and lessons he learned. We also discussed the process of small business loans, the advantages of approaching a credit union for a loan versus a traditional bank, the biggest mistake he sees small businesses make when looking for financing for their business, and his advice for someone who is just starting out...
2021-06-1524 minThe Small Business School049: Crafting Your Message with Rachel EubanksMy today's guest is Rachel Eubanks she is a Copywriter and the founder of Inspire To Engage. I pick Rachel's brain about all things, copywriting and she gives some great information about fear a small business owner and you're just starting out and trying to develop your style and tone of the copy that you want from your brand. What are some steps you can take to do that. And then if you're to a point where you want to outsource that copywriting to someone like Rachel, what can you do to set that person up for success, how...
2021-06-0836 minThe Small Business School048: Profitably Scaling with Ciara StockelandMy Guest today is Ciara Stockeland she is a Serial Entrepreneur and Profit First Certified Coach. She has so much experience in scaling businesses about some of the things you can do to scale a business, and we also talk about if your goal is to sell your business, how do you even go about doing that, what are some things you can do to prepare the business, to put it up for sale. She love helping inventory based businesses understand their numbers while helping them build strategies for growth and also helping to make more sales without extra o...
2021-06-0123 minThe Small Business School047: Securing your Data with Scott SchoberMy today's guest is Scott Schober he is a Cybersecurity and Wireless Technology expert. Scott talk about the target breach that happened years ago, that's when everybody started really pouring resources into Cybersecurity and making sure of their safety. We also talk about small business and what can small businesses do to keep themselves safe. I asked him on what we can do to help and protect some of the family members whether it's a Parents, Grandparents or other older generation for people that might be after their data. I was really amazed and surprised by Scott's answer and...
2021-05-2554 minThe Small Business School046: How to Sell Without Being Sleezy with Annie P RugglesMy Guest today is Annie P. Ruggles a founder of the Non Sleazy Sales Academy. She has a great personality. We have a great conversation as she talk about how to best position your business, she also gives a lot of actionable tips on how to overcome sales avoidance and why it even happens to begin with. Annie is the daughter of an award-winning motivational speaker and an always-ahead-of-his-time business strategist, and the granddaughter of a legendary used-car salesman, a perspicacious wordsmith, a singing waiter, and a cafeteria caterer with a raving fan base. So definitely she was literally...
2021-05-1844 minThe Small Business School045: Relieving Your Pain with Janis IsmanMy Guest today is Janis Isaman she is a movement specialist and the founder of My Body Couture. She talks about her transition from the corporate world and a job and career that had really nothing to do with health into the health profession and how that came about, along with different things and treatments. Janis run a business that dedicated on helping people feel better, move better and live better and also work with people who have pains. She crafted a business for a solution to a problem that she once had, and take a chance to help...
2021-05-1039 minThe Small Business School044: Balancing Your Entrepreneurial Life with La'Vista JonesToday, La'Vista and I talked about what self-care looks like during this past year of Covid. Also if you feel like you're burning the candle at both ends, as an entrepreneur. She talks about some steps that you need to take right now to be able to incorporate more time for yourself. All that and much more with my guest today, La'Vista Jones.Today's GuestLa'Vista JonesLa’Vista Jones is a multifaceted resource, helping her clients bring order to the chaos of life and business. She believes the pr...
2021-05-0430 minThe Small Business School043: Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur with Charlene WaltersMy guest today is Charlene Walters, she is a mentor and author of launch your inner entrepreneur. Today we talk a little bit about what imposter syndrome is and what you can do to overcome it. If you’re an entrepreneur and you’ve tried something new, likely you felt imposter syndrome before even if you didn’t know exactly what it is so, Charlene is going to help us with that today. She also talks in her new book, there is some different workbook-style activities, and she takes us through one of those activities that maybe can help us as...
2021-04-2028 minThe Small Business School042: Taking Care of Your Health as an Entrepreneur with Shaun ProvostToday's GuestShaun ProvostIronman. World Class Triathlete. Marathoner. Runner. Gymnast. The original Live Unbreakable Athlete. She’s the sassy, sarcastic red-head who leads all things Live Unbreakable. From planning your nutrition to coaching you through your workouts, analyzing your training data to preventing or working through injury - Shaun is the spunky, athletic spitfire who will help you reach, and surpass, the goals you set out to achieve.Website:https://liveunbreakable.comSocial Media:Instagram:@livingunbreakableFacebook: @livingunbreakableLinkedIn:@shaunprovost
2021-04-0621 minThe Small Business School041: Carole Baskin A Life Changing YearMy Guest today is none other than Carole Baskin of the Tiger King Documentary on Netflix. I talked to Carole about a number of things concerning Tiger King and her Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary. I asked Carole why she decided to do the documentary in the first place and looking at the past year would she do it all over again. It was fun getting to talk to Carole and getting a behind the scenes look at what went into the making of the Netflix series The Tiger King.Today's GuestCarole B...
2021-03-2327 minThe Small Business School040: Deciding Your Destiny with Kyle SpyridesMy Guest today is Kyle Spyrides. Kyle is a photographer based out of Perth Australia. I talk to Kyle about the nuts and bolts of being a photographer from how he prepares for shoots to how to best handle difficult clients. Kyle also talks about his life and how his Grandparents made a large impact on who he is today and the advice they gave him that guided him down his path.Today's GuestKyle SpyridesA younger me grabbed a hold of the words my grandfather told me w...
2021-03-0932 minThe Small Business School039: Marketing Your Brand for Free with Brittney LynnMy Guest today is Brittney Lynn Founder of the Human Connection Agency. Brittney helps her clients land interviews with top publications like the New York Times. I first heard Brittney on Pat Flynn's Podcast SPI. She shared such great strategies I knew I needed to get her on the show. She shares a ton of great strategies from how to position yourself to how to pitch prospective podcaster or producers.Today's GuestBrittney LynnBrittney Lynn is a PR strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has over ten years o...
2021-02-1626 minThe Small Business School038: LinkedIn Strategies with Paul HigginsMy Guest today is Paul Higgins Founder and High Performance Mentor of Build Live Give. Paul is a master of LinkedIn with over 2 million views of his posts. He shares his strategies to create highly effective LinkedIn posts that attract new leads. Is your LinkedIn page just barely filled out? When is the last time you even looked at it? If your answer is yes and a long time then Paul has some great tips for you to get your page looking top notch! That is really the tip of the iceberg if you sell B2B you are g...
2021-02-0934 minThe Small Business School037: 2020 Year in Review with Craig StaleyToday is my first episode with out a guest. It is just me and you today. I wanted to give you a review of my business and the podcast in 2020. We will discuss a few episodes that really stood out to me in 2020 and take a look at what is in store for the Podcast and my business in 2021.Links to the episodes from 2020 I discuss during this episodeEpisode 008: Creating a Thriving Culture with Phil CohenEpisode 13: Persevering with Krista GarrettEpisode 15: Scale Your Business Using Virtual Assistants with Nathan HirschEpisode 26: Overnight Success with Andrea LakeEpisode 30: Podcast...
2021-01-1921 minThe Small Business School036: Building Technology to Build a Business with David WachsMy guest today is David Wachs CEO of Handwritten. David has been an entrepreneur since a young age selling candy door to door as a kid to eventually starting a text marketing company before iPhones were a thing. Today though we talked about his current business Handwrytten a scale able robot based solution that writes notes with a real pen and look like you wrote them!David talked about the early decision to build their own robots after they found scaling with their current solution wasn’t feasible. He also went into depth on their process from rec...
2021-01-1229 minThe Small Business School035: Pivoting During a Pandemic with Melanie MarconiToday’s guest is Melanie Marconi Founder and CEO of Vida a curated co-working space in Portland Oregon. She talks about what changes she made to adjust during the pandemic. She also talks about the amenities they offer their members. I was really surprised at some of the amenities. They really take a wholistic approach.Melanie MarconiA longtime entrepreneur, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for change, Melanie Marconi is committed to helping women achieve their most ambitious personal and professional goals.Melanie launched her first company, BDI Development Group, at the age of 23. Th...
2021-01-0520 min2020-12-2928 minThe Small Business School033: Work Less Hours Be More Fulfilled with Matt YahesToday’s Guest is Matt Yahes Founder and CEO of Extend Your Team a Virtual Staffing Agency. Matt talks about how his life as an entrepreneur changed when he transitioned to using VAs in his business. He also gives advice on how to evaluate your processes to figure out what your first VA hire should be.Matt YahesAs the founder of Extend Your team, a Virtual Assistant company, Matthew Yahes helps entrepreneurs and operators of all company sizes grow their business by getting out of the grind.Matthew was working 14 hours a day on...
2020-12-2219 minThe Small Business School032: The Nuts and Bolts of a Profitable Business with Connie VanderzandenToday’s guest is Connie Vanderzanden Founder of Profit with Connie. Connie is a cashflow and business mentor. Connie talks about the top Key Performance indicators you should be paying attention to. What you should do to have a sound financial plan going into 2021 and maybe most importantly steps we can all take to increase the profitability of our business. All that and much more today with our guest Connie Vanderzanden.Connie VanderzandenConnie Vanderzanden is on a mission to help entrepreneurs live the lifestyles they desire by learning the simple steps, structure an...
2020-12-1528 minThe Small Business School031: Impact of Robots and Artificial Intelligence with Aman Y. AgarwalToday’s guest is Aman Agarwal founder and president of Sanpram Transnational. Aman is a former business executive and engineer who worked on self-driving trucks in Silicon Valley. Aman is bringing up the average IQ on today’s episode. We talk about uplifting topics like how AI could replace jobs and how we will all eventually need to answer to our robot overlords.Today's GuestAman Y. AgarwalAman is the Founder and President of SANPRAM Transnational, an executive education company, and a passionate teacher and writer. He was form...
2020-12-0835 minThe Small Business School030: Podcast Guesting to Attract and Win Clients with Kristin MolenaarToday’s guest is Kristin Molenar Founder and CEO of Yes Boss. Yes, Boss is a PR company focused on getting their clients guest spots on podcasts. Kristin talks about why podcast guesting can be a great way to get your target clients to buy from you. She also gives some surprising advice on why you should strategically make sure you don’t know how to do all the processes in your business.Today's GuestKristin MolenaarKristin is an entrepreneur-enthusiast who lives by the mantra "work less + make more"...
2020-12-0130 min2020-11-2427 minThe Small Business School028: Automate to Eliminate Tasks with Will ChristensenToday we have an expert in all things automation on the show he is Will Christensen Co-Founder of Data Automation. Will shares his expertise on a variety of automation topics. If you are thinking you are overwhelmed and need a few extra hands, hiring might not be your first step. In fact, you may be able to find a few hours in your day just by automating some of your repetitive processes. Will walks a through a few popular DIY automations that you can get done with a tool called Zapier. Today's Guest...
2020-11-1734 minThe Small Business School027: Improving Your Sales Process with Sarah Mae DickinsonToday we have a sales expert on the show her name is Sarah Mae Dickinson CEO of SMD Coaching. Sarah shares her expertise on a variety of sales topics including why having an elevator pitch is so important for your business and the best way to deal with objections.Today's GuestSarah Mae DickinsonSarah Mae Dickinson is a Sales Coach for entrepreneurs and freelancers looking to further their career or business regardless of their industry. She grew up outside Pittsburgh, graduated from Penn State University and spent most o...
2020-11-1030 minThe Small Business School026: Overnight Success with Andrea LakeMy guest today is Andrea Lake she is a serial entrepreneur having run 14 businesses since 1999. Andrea was also a contestant on The Apprentice in 2006. So being election day of course I had to ask her at least one question about President Trump. All that aside Andrea is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to running a business and gives some great advice for anyone looking to do the same.Today's GuestAndrea LakeEarly internet guru. First web company in 1999. Has started 14 companies, including: StickerJunkie, Delinquent Distribution (which o...
2020-11-0324 minThe Small Business School025: The Right Price for Everyone with Rhett RuehleImagine you walked into a business and asked the owner how much are your services and they replied, whatever you can afford. Likely that would be the first time you had ever heard that, right? Well if you ever walk into Rhett Ruehle’s Chiropractic Clinic that is the experience you will have. He allows his customers to pay based on what they can afford and that is how he has run his business for over 10 years. That story and a lot more on the show.Today's GuestRhett RuehleF...
2020-10-2724 minThe Small Business School024: Building Your Brand with Carey BaloghEver wonder what is the best way to enhance your public relations in your community? Or What social media platforms your business should be active on, do you really have time for all of them? Carey Balogh the Chief Executive Groupie of the Public Relations firm Brand Groupies answer these questions and more in today’s episode.Today's GuestCarey BaloghIn 2015, Carey founded her full-service branding agency BRAND GROUPIES to guide brands toward success with a cohesive, 360-degree approach to marketing, connecting the right creative buzz-worthy initiatives to mee...
2020-10-2025 minThe Small Business School023: Handing Over Your Business To The Next Generation with Marty and David IndurskyHave you ever dreamed about what would happen if your business took off and 10, 20 or even 30 years from now would your kids want to take over the family business? How would you handle it? Would you be able to fully give up control and step back and let your kids run it? Well that is the position Marty Indursky of Encon Mechanical found himself in years ago when his son David came into the family business. Marty has some practical advice for anyone who finds themselves in the position of handing over the reigns of their business to the...
2020-10-1325 minThe Small Business School022: Cold Calling with John EyresToday's guest John Eyres is a cold calling expert and President of Business Connections Consulting. John helps his clients develop a program to attract new clients and increase business. John is focused on helping his clients grow their business through cold calling. If you are like me and not really a big fan of cold calling clients John shared some valuable strategies that will help you prepare the next time you sit down to make calls to land a new client, like how to format your script and get past gatekeepers to your actual target.Today's G...
2020-10-0728 min
Fantasy Sports Today10/5 Hour 2: Antwan Staley, Team Fantasy Outlooks, NFL Week 4 Recaps, & MoreCraig Mish and Joe Pisapia are back giving you all the information you need to win your Fantasy leagues! Craig and Joe go through each game, giving you the Fantasy outlook and recapping how Fantasy studs and duds ended up. Plus, Antwan Staley from the Carolina Panthers joins and discusses their surprising 2-2 start to the season.
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2020-10-0648 minThe Small Business School021: Reimagining Design with Christian GiordanoMy guest today is Christian Giordano President of Mancini Duffy a century old architecture firm based in New York City. Christian talks about Mancini Duffy’s tech first approach to architecture and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how they think about designing workplaces moving forward.Today's GuestChristian GiordanoChristian is driven by a quest of disruption and innovation. He approaches each new undertaking—be it a design project, a business initiative, or an industry‐wide effort—with a desire to push boundaries, do it better, and solve tough ch...
2020-09-2944 minFantasy Sports Today9/22 Hour 2: Antwan Staley, Christian McCaffrey Update, Fantasy Cuts, & MoreCraig Mish and Joe Pisapia are back giving you all the information you need to win your Fantasy leagues! They give you some hot takes that you will need to hear for your Fantasy lineups. Antwan Staley joins and discusses how to handle the McCaffrey injury if you are a Fantasy owner. Craig and Joe also go through some players at each position to consider cutting if you have players that are having a disappointing season.
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2020-09-2248 minThe Small Business School020: People Do Business with People with Christina BarnettToday’s interview is with Christina Barnett of Legendairy Milkshake Bar in Nashville Tennessee. Christina talks about the success of The Legendairy Milkshake Bar from lines out the door and down the street when they opened to being featured on the cooking channel and having celebrity customers like Trisha Yearwood and celebrity chef Jet Tila. Finally she talked about what the future holds for the Legendairy Milkshake Bar.Today’s GuestsChristina BarnettChristina graduated with a business degree from The University of Alabama, specializing in marketing & advertising. Her greatest strength is her know...
2020-09-2226 minThe Small Business School019: Building Confidence with Dale FurtwenglerToday's Guest is Dale Furtwengler, CEO of Teaching Confidence. Dale is a wealth of information. He talked about how you can improve your confidence level in certain areas of your life. He also gives some tools on how to more confidently navigate our lives during the time of uncertainty we live in today.Today's GuestDale FurtwenglerDale is a former CPA, 3 yrs with a national firm, 17 yrs in corporate as CFO in a variety of industries, 20 yrs providing part-time CFO services, 6 yrs focused on helping companies get higher...
2020-09-1526 minThe Small Business School018: Improve Your Productivity with Cathy SextonToday's Guest is Cathy Sexton CEO of The Productivity Experts. Cathy is a CPA by trade and recovering workaholic. When the stress of over working herself in the corporate world became to much and started impacting her health, Cathy knew she need to make a change. That's when Cathy went out on her own and began helping clients improve their processes and productivity. In this episode Cathy give entrepreneurs a few tips on how to improve your productivity. She also gave advice on what you should do when you don't feel like you can get everything done in a w...
2020-09-0823 minThe Small Business School017: Data Driven Agency with Josh BooneToday's Guest is Josh Boone Founder and CEO of Pure Web Results, a digital marketing consultancy based in Dayton, OH. We talked about a variety of topics from what branding is outside of a cool logo to successful social media strategies for small business owners to implement.Today's GuestJosh BooneJosh is a results-driven business expert with more than 15 years of marketing and leadership experience in the B2B and B2C industries. Previously, Josh was Co-Founder and COO of Catapult Creative, an award-winning digital agency in Dayton, O...
2020-09-0155 minThe Small Business School016: Improving Your SEO with Eric SeropyanToday's Guest is Eric Seropyan owner of This is my South Bay a digital agency that specializes in SEO. Eric talks about his top three keys to focus on if you want to get serious about SEO. I love when I get to learn something new and today I learned that was one of those days for sure. Did you know that social media impacts your SEO? I sure didn't!Today's GuestEric SeropeyanEric Seropyan is owner of a digital marketing agency called This Is My South Bay...
2020-08-2527 minThe Small Business School015: Scale Your Business Using Virtual Assistants with Nathan HirschToday's guest is Nathan Hirsch, co-owner of Outsource School. Nathan has been growing businesses since 2009 primarily using virtual assistants. His current business, Outsource School teaches other business owners how to do the same thing. Nathan talked about his keys to successfully outsourcing. He also talks about why they chose to hire team members in the Philippines along with a ton of other valuable lessons.Today's GuestNathan HirschNathan Hirsch is a 30-year-old entrepreneur that's been scaling businesses since 2009. Nathan's first business, Portlight, sold over $30 million in sales through...
2020-08-1822 minThe Small Business School014: No Fear with Bernard GletonToday's Interview is with Bernard Gleton, Owner of Netware Technical Solutions and the host of The Genesis Project Podcast. In this episode Bernard talks about the book that changed his mindset from over analyzing to testing and making improvements. He also talked a lot about his decision to try out for the Canadian Football League even though the last time he played football was in his senior year of high school. Such a great story and a fun conversation with Bernard. I know you're going to enjoy it!Today's GuestBernard Gleton
2020-08-1053 minThe Small Business School013: Persevering with Krista GarrettToday's Interview is with Krista Garrett owner and operator of Garrett Music Academy. Krista and her team teach students of all ages and abilities anything from piano to voice or any instrument you can dream of both in person and remotely. The thing I love the most about interviewing people for this podcast is getting to hear their story. Krista's is one of perseverance. She had three major events happen to her business that could have easily caused her to give up and close her doors. She did the opposite she sought help and because of it now her b...
2020-08-0423 minThe Small Business School012: Forty Years of Small Business Success with Paul SamakowToday's Interview is with Paul Samakow, Esq. Lawyer and Owner of Samakow Law Offices in the Washington DC area. Paul passed the bar exam started his law practice and never looked back. Paul has successfully run his law offices for 40 years now and has begun sharing his business knowledge with other small business owners. Paul wrote a book, Step by Step Achieve Small Business Success, and packed his 40 years of small business in an easy to ready guide to running a small business. In the episode Paul talks about his super power which I feel is something we should...
2020-07-2826 minThe Small Business School011: Advertising Executive to Entrepreneur with Lynn PowerToday's Interview is with Lynn Power, CEO of Masami a direct to consumer hair care line. Lynn spent 30 years as an Advertising executive most recently the CEO Of J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency, NYC. Lynn talks about her transition from advertising executive to entrepreneur. She also give some great advice to small business owners who are going toe to toe with some of the giants in their industry.Today's GuestLynn PowerLynn is a longtime ad agency executive with a love for beauty. She's been fortunate to work...
2020-07-2117 minThe Small Business School010: Experienced Marketer Becomes Accidental Entrepreneur with Melody TholstrupToday's Interview is with Melody Tholstrup, Owner of My Size Marketing in Madison, Alabama. Melody spent a number of years taking care of clients while working for other agency owners. When the agency she was working for closed her clients still wanted her help and that is how My Size Marketing was born. Melody gives some great advice about what small business owners aren't doing consistently when it comes to advertising. Really enjoyed my conversation with Melody, I always love talking Marketing and she knows her stuff!Today's GuestsMelody Tholstrup
2020-07-1424 minThe Small Business School009: Finding Balance as a Female Startup Founder and Single Mother with Shiloh JohnsonToday's interview is with Shiloh Johnson of ComplYant Tax software. Surprisingly Shiloh is the first ever CPA to develop a Tax App. Complyant teaches businesses when, where and how to file their business tax returns. As the founder of a start up and single mother Shiloh wears a lot of hats. Shiloh talks about trying to find balance when life when you are busy with clients, seeking capital and developing an app all while raising a family.Today's GuestShiloh JohnsonShiloh Johnson is a practicing CPA, who works w...
2020-07-0717 minThe Small Business School008: Creating a Thriving Culture with Phil CohenToday's interview is with Phil Cohen of Cohen Architectural Woodworking in St. James Missouri. Phil story is a true rags to riches story. He started out making porch swings and kids trucks but shortly grew his business into a multi million dollar business building cabinets for hospitals, hotels and retail. In fact is likely you have seen Phil and his team's work in person and never realized it. Phil provided value in today's episode that only 40 years of experience and continuous learning can provide.Today's GuestPhil CohenPhil...
2020-06-3035 minThe Small Business School007: In Business with Family with Cathy Thayer and Jacob WhalenToday's interview is with Cathy Thayer and Jacob Whalen of Fabric Bash in Omaha, Nebraska. Cathy and Jacob talk about how their business almost ended before it started due to the government shut down in 2019. Cathy is Jacob's Mother in law so I asked them about what it's like running a business with family. If you are looking to run a business with a family member they have some good advice on how to make it work. You can tell they have a great relationship, it comes through in the episode. It was a great conversation I think you...
2020-06-2336 minThe Small Business School006: Cutting Out the Middle Man with Aaron and Deb GressToday's Interview is with Aaron and Deb Gress, owners of Vintage Beef a farm to table beef supplier based out of Charter Oak, IA. Deb and Aaron talk about how they decided to start marketing their beef direct to consumer when one of their sons refused to eat store bought ground beef. They polled their Facebook community to an overwhelming response and the rest is history. They have steadily grown their business until the last few months when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and things really took off. Now they have orders for beef all they way out to November 2021. It...
2020-06-1626 min