Carole Sprunk - Clout Coffee, Edge Magazine, and Dine Magazine
The Good Life Small Business Podcast
Release Date: 03/24/2023
Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab
The Good Life Small Business Podcast
Tucked away in the town square of Burwell, NE is a gem of a coffee house by the name of Normal Roasting Company and Coffee Lab. And while this was my first time visiting this cool little spot, I know it won't be my last. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Holmquist, to learn more about how he and his wife Sara started on this journey. We talked about a lot of things, including the challenges of growing a business in small town Nebraska, the ways they used the pandemic to grow their business, and the importance they put on growing a positive culture. You can find out more about...
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Ryan Rahmann - The Royal Haul
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I've know Ryan Rahmann for quite awhile. I also got to be a part of some early conversations with him about the business he would be starting up, so it was great to finall catch up with him to see how things are going. In this episode, Ryan and I talk about how a side gig turned into a full blown business, the challenges he faces to keep his vehicles on the road, and some stories about his favorite hauls from all over the country. If you want to find out more, check out The Royal Haul on and . Also, be sure to check out the page to watch each interview!
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Cory Morris - Morris Better Bookkeeping
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I've asked guests in the past "What do you wish you were better at?" One of the responses that comes up again and again is "The books." Keeping and eye on the financials isn't something that every business owner gets excited about. That's why it is important to find someone who gets REALLY excited about it, and can work as an ally for your business. Cory Morris, owner of Morris Better Bookkeeping, is one of those people. I've known Cory for a few years now, and I am excited to get him on the podcast as a guest. We hit on a lot of topics that small business owners can use, no...
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Carole Sprunk - Clout Coffee, Edge Magazine, and Dine Magazine
The Good Life Small Business Podcast
I had a great time sitting down with Carole Sprunk, owner of Edge Magazine, Dine Magazine, and most recently, Clout Coffee. We sat down to talk about the challenges of getting retail space in stores, the importance of building relationships with both major retail chains and local businesses, the one thing she wishes she was better at when it comes to running her business, and more! You can find out more about Carole by checking out her website If you want to know more about Clout Coffee, check out their , or give them a follow on and . And don't forget to give the GLSB Podcast a...
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Nebraska Enterprise Fund
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One on the things being the host of GLSB podcast has taught me is the various types resources that are available to help small business owners. The Nebraska Enterprise Fund is another one of those amazing resources! I had the opportunity to sit down with Jim Reiff, Executive Director, and Jamel Hamilton, Deputy Director of Lending, to learn more about the Nebraska Enterprise Fund and who they support. Take a listen to hear specifically who can benefit from the Nebraska Enterprise Fund, the different types or programs that are available, and more! You can also check out the Nebraska...
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Bianchi Candle Company
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Nic Bianchi literally grew up as an entrepreneuer. When he was 12 years old, he got a candle making kit as a birthday present, and the rest is history. We talked about what it was like for him to be a business owner while he was growing up, the challenges of evolving as his business as it grew, and how his role in the business has changed in the last year. If you want to know more about Bianchi Candle Co., check out their , or on and . And don't forget to follow The Good Life Small Business Podcast as well! You can find full interviews on our page, or check us out on and .
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Scratchtown Brewery
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Caleb Pollard and Mike Klimek, part owners of Scratchtown Brewery in Ord, are passionate dudes. They are passionate about their business, their community, and their vision. I had a great discussion with these two, and we covered a lot of ground. We talked about how Scratchtown came to be, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and how they have worked through it all to make a difference in their community. As a small town Nebraska kid myself, I admire the passion they have to make their town better, even when opportunities have come along to lure them away. Make...
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Pax Lighting
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I had the pleasure to sit down with Jeff and Teegan Nordhues, owners of Pax Lighting, a high-end lighting company with customers all over the country, but based right here in Kearney. Jeff and Teegan were high school sweethearts, and after their careers had taken them all over the world, they decided they wanted to settle down back home. We had a great conversation about how they operate their business with clients that are all over the US, the value of communication, how the pandemic affected their business, and more. Make sure to check them out on their , , and . Also, don't...
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NETForce Eship Best Practices Summit Podcast Panel
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Earlier this year, I was invited by Lisa Tschauner, one of the members of the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Task Force (NETForce) to join their conference here in Kearney. The best part was, they wanted me to moderate a panel of former podcast guests to talk about their businesses, they challenges they face, and much more. I want to thank Brian & Jes Baer of , RaChell Merklin of , Richard Barajas of , Brett Mayo of ., and Michael Frietag of for taking time out of their day to be part of the event. I also want to give a huge thanks to Martin at for helping out with the video of the...
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Tim Mittan - Small Business Administration of Nebraska
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I remember when I started my business, there were a lot of things that I just figured own my own to the best of my ability. Which bank could I go to for a loan? What information would the bank want to see so I could get approved? What should my business plan look like? And while I eventually figured these things out, it took a ton of time and energy. I wish I would have known back then about the Small Business Administration. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Mittan, the District Director for SBA of Nebraska. We talked about a variety of topics, including...
info_outlineI had a great time sitting down with Carole Sprunk, owner of Edge Magazine, Dine Magazine, and most recently, Clout Coffee.
We sat down to talk about the challenges of getting retail space in stores, the importance of building relationships with both major retail chains and local businesses, the one thing she wishes she was better at when it comes to running her business, and more!
You can find out more about Carole by checking out her website here.
If you want to know more about Clout Coffee, check out their website, or give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram.
And don't forget to give the GLSB Podcast a follow on Facebook and Instagram! You can also subscribe to our YouTube page to watch each interview with our amazing guests!