Erin from Brimfield Insurance | Episode 73
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! Today, we’re talking with Erin from Brimfield Insurance. The Madonios are extremely active in the community, so it’s likely that you’ve heard of this family! What does dog food have to do with insurance?...I guess you’ll find out by listening! In this episode, we mentioned the Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees. We have an episode with both of those organizations! Go to to check out our library of episodes and learn more about local organizations we’ve spotlighted so far! If you’d like to connect with Brimfield Insurance, you can go to their: ...
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Kathleen from Gigi's | Episode 72
Kent In Good Company
Hello there! We’ve got a new business to highlight today! I love talking with the owners of new Kent businesses because I love that this podcast can be a way for a new person in the community to say “hello” to all of us and tell us about their story. So here we are with Kathleen from Gigi’s! If you’d like to check out Gigi’s, you can go to their: Thank you to Hall-Green for sponsoring this episode. If you want to learn more about Hall-Green, you can check out . Follow us on for exclusive pod content @kentingoodcompany.
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Joe from Jaycees | Episode 71
Kent In Good Company
Hello there! Whether it’s your first time listening, or you’re a regular: Welcome! I decided that since we heard from the Chamber of Commerce last time, it made sense to learn about the Junior Chamber this week, so here we are with Joe, the acting president of the Jaycees. In this episode, Joe unpacks some answers to questions like: What are the Jaycees? How long have they existed in Kent? Who can join? and What’s with the ducks? In this episode, we mentioned so many local businesses. We have an episode with many of them! Go to to check out our library of episodes and learn more...
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Dennis from the Chamber of Commerce | Episode 70
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! Today, we’re talking with Dennis from the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. If you haven’t heard of Dennis, this is an exciting day for you because after hearing this episode, you’ll probably recognize his name and voice all over Kent from now on. I was shocked to know how many cups of coffee he had with local business owners in his first year as executive director of the Chamber! It just goes to show how good he is at listening to business owners’ needs…and how caffeinated he must have been that first year! In this episode, we mentioned so many...
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Jessica from Alley Mac | Episode 69
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! Today, I’m talking with Jessica, one of the owners of Alley Mac. This is a great conversation which I think highlights the common theme of “scappiness” that a lot of our local business owners have as part of their story. I also asked Jessica about her favorite menu items, so you’ll get to hear straight from the owner what to try if you’re ordering at Alley Mac for the first time! On this episode, we mentioned Sun in Leo. We have an episode with the owner, Justine! If you’d like to listen to it, check out our Season 2 library of episodes at: ...
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Joy from Portage Community Bank | Episode 68
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! Today, I’m talking with Joy Pahls, a very present gal in our community! She often volunteers for Main Street Kent events, so I’ve known her for a little bit already. She is also the branch manager for Portage Community Bank in Kent, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to sit with Joy and talk about PCB! Portage Community Bank has been a trusted financial partner in our community since opening its doors in 1998. As a locally owned and operated bank, PCB takes pride in serving the citizens and businesses of Portage and Summit Counties. For more than...
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Emily & Mandy from Maddalena's | Episode 67
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! Today, we’re talking with Emily and Mandy from Maddelena’s. From everything they told me, this new Kent business seems to more than live up to the hype! Their goal is to bring fine dining to Kent without a fine dining price tag. I can totally get on board with that! And I know that after you hear their story, you will too! In this episode, we mentioned Bent Tree Coffee. We have an episode with those guys! Go to to check out our library of episodes and learn more about Bent Tree and other local businesses! If you’d like to connect with Maddalena’s, you...
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Taco Takeover! | Episode 66
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! Today’s episode is a little idea that started on our City Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator episode from a few weeks ago. It’s Taco Takeover! Let’s just say that we are a little (a LOT) blessed to have so many great taco joints here in Kent. I love options! Each taco place is great in its own little way and has something special to offer the community. In this episode, I give you an overview of what those are. In this episode, we mentioned several businesses that we’ve already spotlighted on the pod such as Battleground and Taco Tontos! Go to ...
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Dave & Derek from Beware of the Leopard | Episode 65
Kent In Good Company
Welcome back to the pod! I’ve been waiting to record this episode for months! Today, we are hearing from Dave and Derek, the owners of Beware of the Leopard. I had not been to Beware of the Leopard before this conversation, so learning about their ever-changing menu and pop-up events was really exciting for me. I hope your curiosity has been sparked so that you can go check it out too! In this episode, we mentioned local businesses such as Bent Tree, Popped, and The Kent Stage. Guess what! We have episodes about all of those! Go to to check out our library of episodes and learn more...
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Cassandra from Laziza | Episode 64
Kent In Good Company
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