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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business

Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business

Alan Belniak | Interviews with small, local, and independent business experts and entrepreneurs across North America. Also passionate solopreneurs, small/medium businesses (SMBs), and small business owners (SBOs)

Welcome to Local Business Stories by Alignable, where real business owners and leaders share real stories from Main Street. Each show, Alignable sits down with one of the local independent businesses that fuel the nation’s economy to understand what got them motivated, how they got started, what fuels their passion, and what keeps them going. You’ll hear stories from others just like you about some of the same issues you face, so you can learn from one another to move your business forward. Are you ready? Let’s head to Main Street and get down to business! http://www.Alignable.com
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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #7: Overcoming Fear and Thriving in Online Marketing with Lisa Parziale of Portside Marketing

Ep #7: Overcoming Fear and Thriving in Online Marketing with Lisa Parziale of Portside Marketing

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07/04/16 • 25 min

In this conversation with Lisa, we talk about her computer training with the military and the business knowledge she gained from her time in the corporate world. Lisa shares how she has combined both experiences to establish a marketing firm with customer satisfaction at its heart, and how to overcome fear when building your business.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://bit.ly/2alMxRs

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #8: Old-School Manners Meets New-School Technology with Marcia Whyte of Send Out Cards

Ep #8: Old-School Manners Meets New-School Technology with Marcia Whyte of Send Out Cards

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07/11/16 • 21 min

Marcia Whyte joins us to share her small business experience, what got her started in the business world, and how she stayed with the idea until it became a success. Tune in as Marcia shares stories seizing opportunities and how creating authentic relationships can positively impact your company's bottom line.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://bit.ly/29Yykqv

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #9: Making Yoga Simple with Anita Perry of YogaAnita

Ep #9: Making Yoga Simple with Anita Perry of YogaAnita

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07/18/16 • 25 min

This week, we are joined by Anita Perry, Founder of YogaAnita and Author of YogaMinute. She has a master’s degree in education and is a frequent presenter at Title I and education conferences. Anita has been in the yoga and fitness industry since 1978 and today she shares with us how it has evolved for her over the years.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://bit.ly/29RTBAW

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #1: Why Sharing Works Better than Selling with Kristine M. Smith of Word Whisperer

Ep #1: Why Sharing Works Better than Selling with Kristine M. Smith of Word Whisperer

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05/07/16 • 13 min

Kristine joins us to share her unique entrepreneurial journey and the story of her road to success. Tune in for Kristine’s incredible insights into building up the “know, like, and trust factor” with your audience and why it’s an absolute must as a part of the process of customer acquisition, retention, and marketing.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://bit.ly/28JgogH

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #19: Why Small Business Should Marry New School and Old School Tactics with Jim Blasingame

Ep #19: Why Small Business Should Marry New School and Old School Tactics with Jim Blasingame

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09/26/16 • 35 min

Jim Blasingame covers a wide range of subjects, including advice about hiring and where you should find capital to invest in your business. We also talk about what big companies do better than small businesses (and how you can change this), the most important characteristics of successful small business owners, and why tapping into the age of the customer is the key to your business's longevity. Tune in to take advantage of Jim's expertise and take your small business to the next level!

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #3: Say “Yes!” to Opportunity: Catching the Entrepreneurial Bug in Costa Rica with Eddie Davis of FINSYNC

Ep #3: Say “Yes!” to Opportunity: Catching the Entrepreneurial Bug in Costa Rica with Eddie Davis of FINSYNC

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05/20/16 • 18 min

Eddie joins us to share his small business story, what got him started with entrepreneurship, and what fuels his passion for being a business runner. Tune in as Eddie talks about his transition from his Costa Rican real estate businesses to joining the Atlanta-based team of FINSYNC. He also recounts his most impactful moments in business, as well as his biggest mistakes and the lessons he’s gleaned from them.

Get full show notes, resources, and more information here: http://bit.ly/28JZGDD

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #2: From Airport Security Holding to Entrepreneurship with Andre Harrell of  AH2 & Beyond Consulting

Ep #2: From Airport Security Holding to Entrepreneurship with Andre Harrell of AH2 & Beyond Consulting

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05/12/16 • 12 min

Today, we’re excited to welcome Andre Harrell, the founder of AH2 & Beyond Consulting, based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Andre’s consulting organization offers expertise in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Sales Training, and Business Operations.

Get full show notes, resources, and more information here: http://bit.ly/28JzQv6

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #5: From Navy to Online Marketing Consulting with Viktor Nagornyy of ProjectArmy

Ep #5: From Navy to Online Marketing Consulting with Viktor Nagornyy of ProjectArmy

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06/06/16 • 16 min

Viktor joins us to share his journey that led him to become an entrepreneur and launch ProjectArmy. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover Victor’s biggest successes, as well as the challenges that shaped him into a thriving business owner. He also shares his unique process for hiring and training new team members.

Get full show notes, resources, and more information here: http://bit.ly/28LpmMa

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #11: How To Use Daily Deal Marketing for Massive Profits with Stacey Riska From Daily Deals for Massive Profits

Ep #11: How To Use Daily Deal Marketing for Massive Profits with Stacey Riska From Daily Deals for Massive Profits

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08/01/16 • 15 min

We are excited to have Stacey on to show us how she leverages sites like Groupon and Living Social to help small businesses increase their reach, advertising, and exposure. We also discuss integration strategies for building customer retention with customers that come in for daily deals.

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Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business - Ep #10: The Value of Content Marketing for Small Businesses with Rieva Lesonsky of GrowBiz Media

Ep #10: The Value of Content Marketing for Small Businesses with Rieva Lesonsky of GrowBiz Media

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07/25/16 • 26 min

Tune in to learn about learn about alternative funding sources and why small businesses have a treasure trove of resources available to them beyond banks and the SBA. We also dig into the differences between marketing and advertising and just why small business owners need to focus on a content marketing strategy.

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How many episodes does Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business have?

Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Story, Entrepreneur, Franchise, Independent, Podcasts, Education, Business and Smallbusiness.

What is the most popular episode on Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business?

The episode title 'Ep #19: Why Small Business Should Marry New School and Old School Tactics with Jim Blasingame' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business?

The average episode length on Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business released?

Episodes of Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business?

The first episode of Local Business Stories by Alignable: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Local Business and Small Business was released on May 7, 2016.

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