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How to HardscapeLessons Learned Navigating a Difficult Market with 6 Pasts GuestsToday we have clips from 6 past guests talk about how they were able to navigate a difficult market or recession from their time in business. Guests include: Jody Grunden, Stanley Genadek, George and Peter of Oriole Landscaping, Phil of PJE Lawn and Landscaping, Sam Bauman of Earthscapes, and Neil Pond of Urban Landscaping.Sponsors:Cycle CPAKnowledge Tree ConsultingHow to Hardscape Headquarters
2026-03-021h 25
Banana Breakdown Podcast3 Broadcasters Join Us to Discuss Why 2026 will be Banana Ball's Best Year Yet!Sam Bauman, Rex Castillo, and Zach Staton Join us to discuss the 2026 season and why it will be such a great year for Banana Ball! Welcome to the Broadcaster Takeover Episode!! Now, You can Proudly Wear the Banana Breakdown Merch: https://banana-breakdown-shop.fourthwall.com/The Banana Breakdown is a Weekly Live Show Dedicated to Bringing you Interviews with the BEST in Banana Ball, Providing Breakdowns of each game during the season, and covering all the Banana Ball News in Depth! Welcome to the Show!! We are so glad to have you here!If you want to see some of...
2026-01-151h 23
Not So SmallDo Good Diapers: Eric ForsethEric Forseth spent over a decade in advertising, hopping between agencies and working long hours on campaigns for major brands. But somewhere along the way, he started asking himself a question he couldn't shake: what else could I do with my life that feels more meaningful?In May 2025, Eric and his wife bought Do Good Diapers, a cloth diaper cleaning service in the Twin Cities. That was the easy (but also scary) part. Then Eric got to work transforming the business, using his advertising skills and genuine care for people to create something that more effectively reflected...
2025-11-171h 04
Not So SmallNeighborhood Development Center: Shahir AhmedWhat happens when you trust entrepreneurs to know what their businesses actually need? In this special episode, host Sam Bauman sits down with Shahir Ahmed, Vice President of Business Services at Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), to explore the groundbreaking Minnesota Promise Act, a $72 million grant program providing flexible funding to businesses in historically disinvested communities.Unlike previous programs, this one trusts business owners to make their own decisions, whether that's upgrading equipment, launching a marketing campaign, or anything else that will help them succeed.Shahir, who was once a student in NDC's training program himself...
2025-11-1046 min
Not So SmallLagoon: Ryan HurleyStarting a business is way harder than running a 100-mile ultramarathon and Ryan Hurley has done both! In this episode, hosts Sam Bauman and Adam Rondeau visit Ryan at the Lagoon warehouse to learn about his sleep and fitness company that aims to help athletes optimize their rest through an often-overlooked piece of equipment: the pillow. Ryan shares his journey from NBC Sports to founder, including the moment he realized he needed to stop trying to sell to everyone and lean into the demographic he knew best. By positioning Lagoon as "the pillow for runners" and getting comfortable putting...
2025-11-0349 min
Not So SmallFair Anita: Joy McBrienIn this episode of Not So Small, hosts Sam Bauman and Adam Rondeau sit down with Joy McBrien, founder of Fair Anita, a social enterprise partnering with 8,000 women artisans across nine countries to create handcrafted jewelry, gifts, and accessories.Joy talks about why she chose to structure Fair Anita as a for-profit public benefit corporation, how she's reimagining supply chains as communities rather than transactions, and what it means to prioritize people over profit. The conversation explores the real challenges of running a values-driven business, from cash flow struggles to staying committed to what matters most.
2025-10-2042 min
Not So SmallDiscussion: Small Business MattersIn this special episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman is joined by colleagues Adam Rondeau and Andy Bauman for a conversation about why small businesses matter and what we all stand to gain (or lose) by the choices we make as consumers.They explore the fundamental differences between small and large businesses, from the natural accountability that comes with small business ownership to the way local businesses drive innovation by solving problems big corporations overlook. The conversation digs into some of the economics and addresses the real pressures consumers face around convenience, price, and time.
2025-10-131h 24
The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer PodcastWill the Wanderers Clinch a Home Playoff Game? Plus, Revisiting Sam Salter's LegacyCan the Halifax Wanderers lift their fortunes in time to earn a home playoff match? How healthy is Tiago Coimbra? And how should Sam Salter's time in Halifax be remembered?
HFX Football Post's Josh Healey joins the show for a special episode.
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2025-10-1036 min
Forum on Religion and Ecology: Spotlights5.23 A Special Issue of the New Ecozoic ReaderThis episode is about a very special issue of The New Ecozoic Reader that has just been released. This special issue, edited by the Forum's own Sam Mickey and Sam C. King, offers retrospective and prospective views on the field of religion and ecology: looking at where we've been, where things stand now, and how the field, and our work together, could evolve going forward. The issue is very intergenerational and includes essays by both esteemed and established figures in the field, and younger scholars, just emerging on the scene. The issue includes a foreword by Iyad A...
2025-09-2944 min
Not So SmallCosmic Coffee: Dusty WahlWhat happens when you design a business around your life instead of the other way around? Dusty Wahl, owner of Cosmic Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis, has built a thriving one-person coffee shop operation that prioritizes sustainable growth, authentic community connections, and work-life balance. From his decision thoughts on staying solo despite growth opportunities, to using music and play to navigate stressful days, Dusty offers a refreshing perspective on what success can look like when you refuse to scale at the expense of your values. We explore his unconventional approach to customer service, why he believes more isn't always better...
2025-09-2945 min
Not So SmallCuriosity Studio: Lauren CallisIn this episode of Not So Small, hosts Sam Bauman and Adam Rondeau visit Lauren at Curiosity Studio, a community art studio on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.After moving to Minnesota Lauren noticed a lack of accessible community spaces that use art for wellness and self-understanding, and from that observation Curiosity Studio was born. The studio focuses on process over product, helping people overcome intimidation around art-making by emphasizing practice and curiosity rather than perfection.Lauren also discusses the challenge many artists face with the "business owner" identity, explaining her preference for thinking of...
2025-09-2251 min
Not So SmallEvergreen Collective: Taylor HallIn the second episode of Not So Small season two, hosts Sam Bauman and Adam Rondeau visit Taylor Hall at Evergreen Collective, her sustainable retail store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. What began as Taylor's personal struggle to find products that aligned with her values has become a carefully curated space where customers can shop sustainably without having to research every purchase themselves.Taylor shares how reading "The Story of Stuff" in high school opened her eyes to the true cost of consumer goods and sparked a decade-long journey toward opening her own store. After gaining...
2025-09-1533 min
Not So SmallAs You Are Therapy: Sarah Lindsey & Adam SteinbachIn the season two premiere of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman and co-host Adam Rondeau sit down with Sarah Lindsay and Adam Steinbach, the duo behind As You Are Therapy, a Twin Cities therapy practice that's revolutionizing mental health care through authentic connection and community building. What started as two like-minded therapists wanting to create a more genuine therapeutic experience has evolved into a practice that prioritizes accessibility, destigmatization, and collaborative relationships over traditional competitive models.Sarah and Adam share their journey from traditional therapy training to creating a space where both therapists and clients can...
2025-09-0836 min
The Best of You173. From Silence to Safety: Reclaiming Women’s Stories in Faith Spaces with Therapists Christy & Andrew BaumanWhat does it take to make the church a safer place for women’s voices?
This week Dr. Alison is joined by husband-and-wife therapists Dr. Christy Bauman and Dr. Andrew Bauman, who are doing groundbreaking work at the intersection of women’s stories, embodiment, and spiritual safety.
Together, they offer both prophetic challenge and practical hope for how we can build healthier faith communities.
In the first half of the episode, Christy takes us into the sacred rites of passage women experience, highlighting women’s voices in the Bible. In the second half, Andrew...
2025-08-281h 03
The Jaftaf ShowStranger Things Season 5 Teaser Review | The Jaftaf Show 87Stranger Things Season 5 Teaser Review | The Jaftaf Show 87Connect The Jaftaf Show onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejaftafshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thejaftafshowTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/thejaftafshowLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thejaftafshow🎧 Tune in to The Jaftaf Show Episodes on Your Favorite Platform : Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/37NEaam61QvJLm5rle5Squ?si=e6331804f4e94b4cApple Podcast - https://pod...
2025-07-1813 min
Not So SmallLaune Bread: Chris MacLeodIn the season finale of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Chris MacLeod, founder and co-owner of Laune Bread, a Minneapolis bakery that has made connection the cornerstone of their business philosophy. What began as Chris' desire to feel more connected to his work has evolved into a thriving business that prioritizes local ingredients, community building, and meaningful relationships at every level.Chris shares his journey from working early morning shifts at commercial bakeries to creating a space where connection drives every decision. His wake-up call came when he realized he didn't even know...
2025-05-2356 min
Not So SmallFourth Trimester Doc: Dr. Michelle HaggertyIn this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman interviews Dr. Michelle Haggerty, founder of Fourth Trimester Doc, a groundbreaking medical practice providing in-home care for new parents and their babies during the critical postpartum period.Dr. Haggerty shares how her own experience as a new mother revealed the significant gaps in postpartum care, where she found herself "leaking from every orifice" yet expected to dress and travel to a clinic while her own needs were largely overlooked in favor of the baby's. This personal experience, combined with her frustration at the assembly-line nature of clinical...
2025-05-1642 min
Not So Small16ozDays: Dillon DuongIn this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Dillon Duong, founder of 16ozDays, to explore how weekly coffee shop visits transformed into a thriving community-focused brand. Over the past four and a half years, Dillon has visited more than 263 local coffee shops, documenting their stories and building meaningful relationships with owners and staff along the way.Dillon shares the evolution of his business, particularly the development of the Coffee Compass, a buy-one-get-one-free stamp book connecting coffee lovers with local shops. He details the thoughtful process behind creating this product, emphasizing how feedback...
2025-05-0940 min
Not So SmallGood To Go Cups: Melissa SeeleyIn this episode, host Sam Bauman sits down with Melissa Seeley, co-founder of Good To Go Cups, an innovative business tackling the enormous waste problem of single-use coffee cups. Melissa and her business partner Michelle developed a circular system using compostable polymer cups that can be reused multiple times before being ground down and made into new cups. Their elegant business model makes sustainability accessible to both coffee shops and customers through a simple app-based membership program. With a background in recycling and sustainability initiatives, Melissa brings deep expertise to this mission-driven venture. She shares insights on developing their...
2025-05-0232 min
Not So SmallHonour Coffee: Samantha HuemanIn this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Samantha Hueman, owner of Honour Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis. After years in corporate marketing left her feeling unfulfilled, Sam and her husband Luke took the leap to purchase this beloved neighborhood coffee shop, acai bowl, and raw juice bar, despite having no prior experience in the coffee industry.Sam candidly shares her experience with impostor syndrome as a first-time business owner and how the Northeast Minneapolis community and her staff helped her overcome these challenges. She discusses her vision of creating a space centered around wellness...
2025-04-2530 min
Not So SmallThe Qi House: Cary HakamIn this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Cary Hakam, licensed acupuncturist and owner of The Qi House in South Minneapolis. Cary shares his remarkable journey from studying yoga in Singapore to becoming a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner over 22 years ago.The conversation explores Cary's unique path, including how he dreamed about his mentors three years before meeting them. He discusses the challenges of starting a healing arts center, the importance of following your heart in business, and how his practice evolved during major community events like the George Floyd protests and...
2025-04-1839 min
Not So SmallNail Ninja: Andrea StorlieIn this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Andrea Storlie, owner of Nail Ninja, a nail salon in northeast Minneapolis that continues to revolutionize the local nail industry. Andrea shares her journey from being a high school dropout to becoming a business owner who not only provides exceptional nail services but also trains other nail technicians through her apprenticeship program. After 13 years of working for someone else, Andrea decided to become her own boss and create a space where she could set boundaries and do things her way. What started as a small solo...
2025-04-1133 min
Not So SmallThe Mustache Cat: Rebecca SansoneIn this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Rebecca Sansone, owner of the Mustache Cat, a vintage and modern home goods store in St. Paul. Rebecca shares her journey from corporate life to small business ownership, where she curates a unique blend of vintage pieces with stories alongside products from women-owned businesses.Rebecca explains her philosophy that objects in our homes should tell stories and engage all five senses, creating spaces that reflect who we are. We discuss her current business venture, developing "Mustache Cat Made," a product line that includes both...
2025-04-0439 min
Le Random23: Discussing Digital Art in 1Q 2025In this conversation, the Le Random team reflects on a noteworthy start to 2025 in digital art. Host Peter Bauman (Editor-in-Chief at Le Random) is joined by thefunnyguys (CEO) and Conrad House (Collection Lead).📖 Chapters00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:29 – AI Ethics & Artist Consent Debates00:04:31 – Legal Uncertainty & Fair Use00:06:55 – How Artists Are Using AI Tools00:08:14 – Redistributing Value Through New Models00:11:02 – Silicon Valley vs. Academic Roots of AI00:14:11 – The Power Imbalance in AI Development00:17:36 – Why AI Agents Fell Short This Quarter00:21:45 – Functional AI Agents & DAO Exper...
2025-04-021h 18
Not So SmallCollege Muscle Movers: Cameron GilletteIn this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Cameron Gillette (Cammie G), co-owner of College Muscle Movers. Cammie shares how he focuses on fostering a culture built on trust, adaptability, and continuous learning. From creating a positive work environment that values every team member’s contribution, to embracing challenges like expanding into a 13,000-square-foot warehouse and transitioning from paper to digital systems, Cammie talks about the lessons learned along the way. Tune in to hear how Cameron turns the everyday challenges of moving into opportunities for growth and connection, proving that even the most hands-on work ca...
2025-03-2847 minHow to HardscapeMarketing and a Comprehensive Sales Strategy with Sam Bauman of EarthscapeToday we are joined by President and Founder of Earthscape, Sam Bauman. We talk about budgeting for the year, being open book with his employees, marketing for this year, and his comprehensive sales strategy including some role-playing on this episode.Sponsors:Cycle CPAMoasureKnowledge Tree ConsultingHow to Hardscape Headquarters
2025-03-241h 02
Not So SmallAlyssa Lund Photography / Illuminate Boudoir: Alyssa Lund-KyrolaIn this episode of Not So Small we sit down with photographer Alyssa Lund-Kyrola to learn more about her journey to realizing her dream of being a full-time artist. Alyssa shares how she built two distinct brands: Alyssa Lund Photography, focused on families and weddings, and Illuminate Boudoir, dedicated to self-affirming, inclusive boudoir photography. She opens up about the challenges of navigating the pandemic, the decision to hire a studio manager, and dives into the power of storytelling through photography. We also discuss her latest project, Dear Body, which merges portraiture with personal reflections to promote self-love. Tune in...
2025-03-2139 min
The Couch Next DoorFriends in SinglenessIn this episode, we’re joined by Bridgett Blood, a certified Connection Codes coach, podcasting from Nashville, TN. Bridgett helps Christian singles process sexual shame and connect with their desires without compromising their core values. She’s here to prove that you can live a life that’s both hot AND holy—and she shares some of the ways she coaches and encourages others in this space. This episode isn’t just for singles! We also dive into: ✔️ How those in relationships can better see and support their single friends ✔️ A fresh perspective on why friendship is a lifel...
2025-03-201h 15
Man Within Podcast913 - Andrew Bauman: Is the Church Failing Women? The Truth No One Talks AboutIn this conversation, Sathiya Sam and Dr. Andrew Bauman discusse the pervasive issues of sexism, abuse, and power dynamics within church culture. Andrew shares insights from his research on women's experiences in the Protestant church, revealing alarming statistics about sexism and harassment. The discussion also delves into the misinterpretation of biblical texts that have been used to oppress women, the critical role of pastors in fostering a safe church environment, and the importance of healing through intimacy and connection.
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2025-03-1755 min
Not So SmallS.E.E. Psychotherapy: Sarah EvertIn this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Sarah Evert, a clinical social worker and the owner of S.E.E. Psychotherapy. Sarah specializes in working with clients struggling with perfectionism, and she shares how her own search for fulfillment and autonomy led her to build a private practice that challenges traditional therapy norms.Sarah talks about the power of community in private practice, and how social media has transformed the way she connects with both clients and fellow therapists. She also reflects on the importance of making therapy feel accessible and the lessons...
2025-03-1421 min
Not So SmallDrop Dead Gorgeous: Cody-John MarksIn this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Cody-John Marks, the owner of Drop Dead Gorgeous in Northeast Minneapolis. As an esthetician, Cody shares how his personal journey with self-confidence and beauty standards inspired him to create a welcoming space for anyone who has felt excluded by traditional beauty norms.Cody opens up about the challenges of launching a business during the pandemic, the risks he has taken to grow, and the importance of setting boundaries for work-life balance. He also reflects on the power of healing touch, the role of authenticity in building...
2025-03-0744 min
Not So SmallHamm Real Estate Co: Mariah HammHow do you create a real estate business that truly embraces inclusivity and sets a new standard for others to follow? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Mariah Hamm, a trailblazing queer realtor and the visionary force behind Hamm Real Estate Co in the Twin Cities. Mariah shares their journey of building a nurturing, value-aligned brokerage that prioritizes clients' comfort and respect. From the pivotal decision to obtain a real estate license to establishing a space where clients can be their true selves, Mariah's story is one of resilience and transformation. This episode is not just...
2025-02-2130 min
A Healthy Point of View Podcast w/ Sam TejadaThe Future of Hair Restoration with Dr. Alan Bauman | Ep. 32Welcome to Episode 32 of A Healthy Point of View Podcast! Host Sam Tejada sits down with the internationally renowned hair restoration expert, Dr. Alan Bauman, founder of Bauman Medical. Known for pioneering innovative techniques in hair restoration, Dr. Bauman shares his journey, the evolution of hair transplant technology, and the holistic approaches his practice takes to address hair loss. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The emotional and psychological impact of hair loss for both men and women. Advanced hair restoration techniques, including no-shave FUE and eyebrow/eyelash transplants. The role of nutrition, genetics, and...
2025-01-1758 min
Food and Loathing | Covering the Las Vegas Food SceneJive Turkey Dives Into the Las Vegas Dive Bar SceneOn this week's episode, Vegas CityCast's Rob Kachelriess sits in for the traveling Gemini, and joins Al and producer Rich Johnson at Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria and Wine Bar. Rob tells us about his recent experiences Craftsteak (with Tom Colicchio in the house) and Dominique Ansel Marche (with Dominique Ansel in the house). Rich will share culinary highlights from his road trip from Chicago to Vegas. And Al will tell you about experiences at the openings of Pinky's by Vanderpump and China Mama in Palace Station, judging a cocktail competition in a topless club, and meals at Balla Italian Soul...
2024-12-201h 10