How I Built My Small Business

Anne McGinty

Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we dive deep into conversations with guests who've carved out their own path to success. But, we're not only about the creation of businesses. Alongside entrepreneurs, I also chat with experts offering perspectives that'll benefit anyone striving to lead, learn, or improve.
This podcast is both a creative outlet and a platform to share knowledge from incredible people. My guests open up about the raw, heartwarming details of their journeys, offering expertise, simplifying business know-how, sharing money-making ideas, and imparting life wisdom—all through the power of storytelling.

By listening to these interviews and stories, my hope is that you find even one little takeaway that sparks or inspires your path.
While most of my guests make $1 million to $20 million net profit a year, some make more and some make less, but there is a lesson worth learning in each one. I also bring in special guests from brokering and mergers, mindset and meditation, entertainment and marketing, among others. So, the line-up is diverse in niche, experience and perspective - and so, so fun.
Special episodes include:
No College, No Problem
Big business founders with a focus on helpful small business topics
Expertise in hyper-niche fields
The connecting piece is that every one of my guests has started their own business at some point in their journey.
Thank you for listening.
Season 2 drops January 21, 2025. Follow the show so you don't miss out!
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Chanda Bell - The ELF ON THE SHELF: Unwrapping The Story

How I Built My Small Business

12/17/24 • 39 min

Welcome to a very merry episode of How I Built My Small Business! I’m Anne McGinty, your host, and I know I said no new episodes, but this is a surprise Christmas special.
Today, we’re diving into the magical world of Santa’s little helpers with Chanda Bell, co-founder and co-CEO of The Lumistella Company, home of The Elf on the Shelf.

Whether you’re a seasoned elf owner or someone who’s just wondering why these mischievous little elves keep popping up, this episode has a sprinkle of something for everyone—kids, grown-ups, and the young-at-heart. 🎅🏼🎁

Chanda, along with her mom and sister, took a simple family tradition and turned it into a global Christmas phenomenon that has enchanted millions. She’s the creative force behind the storytelling and magic that make the Elf on the Shelf part of so many family holiday traditions.

Over the years, the elves have been featured on Good Morning America, USA Today, and even appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her company, The Lumistella Company, continues to innovate with projects like the Santaverse while staying true to the magic of Santa’s mission.

But with great magic comes great responsibility. In today’s conversation, Chanda shares how they keep Santa’s vision alive while addressing everything from sustainability to inclusivity to... yes, even those whispers about “elf surveillance.”

So grab your hot cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and let’s unwrap the story of how one family tradition became a global celebration of joy, generosity, and a little holiday mischief.
https://elfontheshelf.com/

https://lumistella.com/

https://santaverse.com/

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Bite-Sized Life Wisdom: 3 of 4

How I Built My Small Business

01/03/25 • 9 min

Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2.

Chad David Kraus - How a Self-taught photographer's hobby turned into a seven figure business with CHAD DAVID KRAUS PHOTOGRAPHY

How I Built My Small Business

01/23/24 • 39 min

Chad went from being a self-taught photographer hobbyist that took photos of his family's travels and memories the way many of us do. In 2008, after experiencing reduced hours and a shrinking paycheck at his job, he boldly launched Chad David Kraus Photography. Since then, he has photographed over 1000 weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and several iconic Broadway shows and red carpet events with images featured in the New York Times and on Times Square billboards as well.
Check him out on Instagram @chadkrausphoto
Listen along to his incredible story and learn what you can do to make this happen too.

Mac Skinner - Employee to Owner: Reviving TWO-ROCK AMPLIFIERS to Seven-Figure Glory

How I Built My Small Business

01/23/24 • 27 min

Mac Skinner was an employee of Two-Rock amplifiers for over six years and found an opportunity to co-purchase the brand in 2016. Within five years, he and his co-owner, Eli Lester have more than quadrupled sales, released new lines, and built the legendary brand back up and beyond. Check them out on Instagram @tworockamplification
Listen to his journey, how he made it happen and the steps he took to build the brand to an on-going six-month waiting list.

Jenny Griffo - From Non-Profit Worker to Multi-Million Dollar Success: The Inspiring Story of GRIFFO DISTILLERY

How I Built My Small Business

01/23/24 • 40 min

Jenny Griffo worked in education and the non-profit sector building libraries in Southeast Asia and East Africa for Room to Read before pivoting in 2015 to co-founding and operating award-winning, community-focused Griffo Distillery in Petaluma, California. With no prior experience in sales or business, Jenny learned on-the-fly, grew multiple revenue streams, and navigated her and her husband's company to a multi-million dollar exit in 2023. Check them out on Instagram @griffodistillery
Listen in to her inspiring story as she shares the knowledge she gleaned from the process.

Nick Tappan - No college? No problem. PAPAS AND POLLO restaurant transforms into a seven figure thriving success

How I Built My Small Business

01/30/24 • 40 min

Nick chose life experience and industry exposure over a formal higher education and learned how to manage and run a restaurant. Then, in 2011, a longtime-local "Seb-Mex" eatery Papas and Pollo was threatening closure in Sebastopol, California. Nick saw the potential to bring back a community restaurant, negotiated seller financing for three years, and turned the restaurant into a thriving community hub that supports his family's binational lifestyle.
Listen along to his incredible story and how he proves that a formal higher education is not always the best way to learn.

Chelsea Bay Dennis - Can You Still Make a Living as a USA Graphic Designer? C.BAY DESIGN Reveals How + Bonus Tips on Buying Property on an Entry-Level Salary

How I Built My Small Business

01/30/24 • 36 min

Chelsea Bay Dennis is a graphic designer, certified life coach, and storytelling even creator with nearly twenty years of experience. She was a co-owner of a four person graphic design firm and also a solo entrepreneur that found a win-win solution for clients and herself. Listen as she provides nuggets of wisdom that anyone interested in graphic design can use to get clients and keep them coming back. As the founder of C.Bay Design, The Conscious Entrepreneur, and Expand Storytelling, Chelsea continues to inspire others to make ideas happen, be successful and make a difference at the same time.
You can find her on Instagram @chelseabay_design

Adam Rosendahl - Can Creativity Cure Disconnection? How LATE NITE ART is Bringing People Together IRL

How I Built My Small Business

02/13/24 • 40 min

Adam Rosendahl is the visionary founder and CEO of Late Nite Art . As an Experience Designer and Artist, Adam weaves a variety of art forms and cutting edge facilitation to foster deep connection and trust for a very impressive list of teams and conferences around the world.

From Outward Bound USA to the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design and Partners for Youth Empowerment, his journey reflects a commitment to positive intelligence and leadership.

Adam's impact extends to crafting a module for Stanford Life Design Lab and taking the stage in his captivating TED Talk, "How to Use the Arts to Unlock Deeper Connection." It’s no wonder that he was awarded Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year by the non-profit, Social Venture Network.

Dr. Arlene Dijamco - Meet the Doctor of the Future: The Vision Behind ALL WORLDS HEALTH

How I Built My Small Business

02/20/24 • 35 min

Arlene is a true force in the wellness realm. As the owner of All Worlds Health and Pediatrics, a dedicated teacher at the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, and the heart behind the All Worlds Foundation, Arlene is not just an integrative physician; she’s a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and spreading peace, joy, and love. She has been described as a compassionate doctor and miracle medicine woman, and is consistently booked months in advance. She is releasing her first book, I AM Intuitive: A MultiDimensional Guide to Embrace Your Inner Light, in March 2024.
You can connect with Dr. Dijamco through her social media channel @allworldshealth

Bite-Sized Business Insights 3 of 4

How I Built My Small Business

12/31/24 • 9 min

Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized !

I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired.

Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.

Stay tuned for quick insights to fuel your business and personal growth!
Season 2 drops the week of January 25, 2025.

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How many episodes does How I Built My Small Business have?

How I Built My Small Business currently has 65 episodes available.

What topics does How I Built My Small Business cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, How To, Startups, Podcasts, Education and Business.

What is the most popular episode on How I Built My Small Business?

The episode title 'Chad David Kraus - How a Self-taught photographer's hobby turned into a seven figure business with CHAD DAVID KRAUS PHOTOGRAPHY' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on How I Built My Small Business?

The average episode length on How I Built My Small Business is 33 minutes.

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Episodes of How I Built My Small Business are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of How I Built My Small Business?

The first episode of How I Built My Small Business was released on Jan 2, 2024.

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