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June 27, 202533 min
Turning Insurance into Impact: Megan Rubeck’s Story of Growth, Grit, and Customer Care
In this episode of the Small Business Squad, we sit down with Megan Rubick, co-owner of Allied Insurance Agency with locations in Brazil and Terre Haute, Indiana. Megan shares her unexpected journey from nursing to insurance, the lessons learned through acquiring a business, and how she and her husband Scott are redefining what it means to be “risk advisors.” She opens up about the power of documentation, the importance of teamwork, and why strong client relationships are at the heart of their success.Whether you're in insurance or just love small business stories, this conversation is packed with real, relatable wisdom.
June 25, 202522 min
From Factory Floors to Coffee Pour: How Jordy Built a Buzz with Jordy's Coffee Corner
In this episode of the Small Business Squad, we're joined by Jordy Wiegand, the energetic owner of Jordy’s Coffee Corner in Spencer, Indiana. What started as a dream inspired by coffee shacks in Alaska has quickly become a beloved local staple—serving not only top-tier coffee but also laughs and loyalty.Jordy shares how he went from working in utilities and factories to running a one-person mobile coffee business, complete with hilarious marketing videos and community-driven success. We dive into lessons learned, unexpected challenges, favorite drinks (spoiler: it’s not light roast), and the importance of local support.Whether you're thinking of launching a food truck, dreaming of your own shop, or just need a caffeine kick and a laugh, this episode is packed with real talk, useful insights, and entrepreneurial inspiration.
March 21, 202517 min
Expanding Horizons: Supporting and Learning in Our Local Business Community
In this episode, we dive into the resilience of small business owners navigating downtown construction and expanding their presence. Brit’s Blooming Boutique shares exciting updates, including new locations in Crawfordsville, Brazil, Rockville, and even an out-of-state venture in South Haven, Michigan.We discuss the importance of supporting local businesses, creative ways to navigate road closures, and why shopping small makes a huge difference. Tune in to hear how these entrepreneurs are thriving despite challenges—and how you can be part of their success!📍 Listen now and support your local business community!🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube: Click here
March 14, 202542 min
Empowering Small Businesses with Health Insurance Insights
Join Vince from Distinct as he sits down with Aaron Miller, Director of Operations at Iconic Insurance, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, insights into the health insurance industry, and how small businesses can benefit from customizable and affordable health coverage options. Discover practical strategies, valuable lessons from startups, and how relationships drive success in business. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners alike.
February 18, 202541 min
The Rise of A Fungus Amoung Us: A Small Business Success Story
In this episode of the Small Business Squad, we sit down with Amy Rednauer, owner of A Fungus Amoung Us, a first-generation mushroom farm in Spencer, Indiana. What started as a small home experiment during the pandemic has grown into a successful business supplying fresh and dehydrated mushrooms, seasonings, extracts, and even mushroom coffee to local stores and restaurants.Amy shares her journey of turning a passion into a business, the challenges of educating customers about gourmet mushrooms, and the strategies that have helped her scale. From networking with local restaurants to expanding their growing space, this episode is packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to grow their own ventures.Topics Covered:Why Amy and her husband chose mushrooms over other cropsHow they scaled from growing in a storage tote to a full-fledged farmThe benefits of Lion’s Mane and Oyster mushroomsChallenges and lessons learned in the small business worldTips on marketing, pricing, and relationship-building for entrepreneursResources & Links:Follow her on Facebook: Amy Rednour - https://www.facebook.com/afungusamoungusllcWatch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N8gRM_g4FFwStay tuned for more inspiring small business stories on the Small Business Squad, brought to you by Become Distinct - https://becomedistinct.com/small-business-squad/
January 8, 202517 min
Turning Video Into Revenue
In this episode, discover how simple, consistent video content can revolutionize your business. Learn why video is essential in today's digital landscape, how it builds relationships at scale, and why anyone can start creating impactful content without fancy equipment or complex editing. We'll dive into creative tips, strategies to overcome mental barriers, and how video can drive engagement and revenue growth.Whether you're targeting a niche market or a broader audience, this episode will inspire you to hit record and start connecting with your community in meaningful ways. 🎥✨
November 21, 202436 min
Building Connections, Community, and a Thriving Business with Heather Taylor
Discover how Heather Taylor turned challenges into opportunities, becoming a successful business owner with a focus on connection and community impact. Hear her inspiring story about starting from scratch, navigating hurdles, and leading with purpose. Watch now to learn the keys to growth, resilience, and making a meaningful difference.#BusinessLeadership #CommunityImpact #SmallBusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessSquadWatch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rv8hVwnfY0U
November 12, 202424 min
Turning Passion into Purpose: Kayla Brennan's Journey with Afterglow Aesthetics
Kayla Brennan, founder of Afterglow Aesthetics in Greencastle, IN, followed her drive to improve lives and opened a space where people feel renewed inside and out. She brings a personal touch to wellness, offering everything from energy-boosting vitamin therapies to beauty treatments that inspire confidence. Discover her story of resilience, balance, and commitment to uplifting others. #AfterglowAesthetics #WellnessJourney #FeelYourBest
April 8, 202453 min
Small Business Growth and Community Impact
Join us on The Small Business Squad Podcast as Vince Aguirre sits down with Britt Overshiner, owner of Britt's Blooming Boutique. Dive into an inspiring conversation about business growth, community engagement, and the journey of entrepreneurship in Greencastle, Indiana. Discover valuable insights, personal stories, and the importance of community support in small business success. Tune in for an episode full of inspiration and practical advice! #SmallBusinessSquad #EntrepreneurshipJourney #CommunityImpact Transcript:Hi, everyone. It's Vince Aguirre with the Small Business Squad. We're kicking back off our podcast series. Today I have Britt Overshiner, the owner of Britt's Blooming Boutique in Greencastle, Indiana. I'm really excited to get going and we'll see how this in person podcast goes. So the Small Business Squad podcast is brought to you by Distinct.At Distinct, for the last 10 years, we've offered a limited website, and Design and support services to our clients. And this year we're branching out and offering a support for other backend operations. So whether it is a bookkeeping or keeping track, inventory, email management, calendar management, if you are spending time as a small business owner, uh, doing something that isn't driving revenue or isn't your passion, we're happy to offer support packages.So reach out to the distinct at become distinct. com or at 765 400 0510. So. Brittany. Hi. How are you? I'm great. How are you? I'm good. I'm good. I, uh, I really want this to be an opportunity for business owners to kind of share what inspires them, what, worries them, um, how they, how they work in their business, uh, really the whole spectrum.But to do that, I think we need to know more about you and kind of lead us into, um, your life up until the point of your doors opening. Ooh, that's such a good, good first start. Um, if you haven't heard my story, it's kind of crazy. My mom actually used to own a business on the square, actually where Blushing Bows is.Okay. And she always wanted me to do a boutique with her. She did like wedding dresses and dry cleaning and stuff. And we always talked about starting a business together. Um, my mom got really ill. She had cancer. And kind of, I always just brushed it off, like, In the real world, I'm working, I have kids, like, I don't have time.I always made excuses. So, um, about five years ago, my mom ended up passing away from cancer. And about a week before my mom passed away, we had a pretty intense conversation of just life in general. And at that point, I didn't know my mom was sick. Like, as sick as what she was. And, uh, we had a pretty serious conversation about what I wanted out of life.And I feel like the older that you get, you start really like looking at your life and questioning and thinking about the things that you want. And that kind of was a big eye opener for me. I've always worked for everyone else, but I've always done like side hustles on the side. Um, I did a lot of like direct sales and stuff like that.Um, so when I was talking to my mom, I was like, I just don't, it's not a good time. It's not a good time. And then when my mom passed away, it just made me really start to think life is short. I've said it for, you know, 20 plus years. Like I don't have time. It's not the right time. It's not, you know, it's not something that I was ready to do.So after mom passed away, I felt like after I went through a pretty rough patch, my mom is my, She was my best friend. We were very close and, um, she was my inspiration. She was such a hard worker growing up. She worked nights. So it was kind of like she did a lot for us. And as a kid, I think you don't appreciate those kinds of things.So being a mom now, I appreciate them a lot more. So when I kind of got my bearings together, I'm like, you know, that conversation happened for a reason and it made me really start to think like t
March 11, 202426 min
Unlocking Video Marketing Success: Simple Strategies for Every Business
Video Marketing Made Easy and Impactful 🎥🌟Dive into the world of effective video marketing without the need for high-end equipment or complex editing. Learn how to create engaging content simply using your smartphone, and understand the importance of concise messaging – keeping it under 60 seconds for maximum platform compatibility.Discover the power of LinkedIn for professional outreach and TikTok for broader demographic engagement. Embrace the ease of list building for business growth, and explore how basic video tools like a budget-friendly tripod or microphone can enhance your content quality.Join me in exploring how straightforward, yet creative approaches in video marketing can lead to significant audience engagement and business growth, even if you're just starting out!Small Business SquadSelfie Stick / TripodMicrophoneTranscript:Today is not going to be how to produce really fancy videos with a 3, 000 camera and edit it and make a YouTube following like Mr. Beast. Anyone know who Mr. Beast is? Yeah. It's not, that's not that. This is how you can have tangible impact immediately. with the lowest barrier to entry. And if there's anything you leave with today, it should be the fact that you can get started.Because getting started is literally the hardest part. You don't have to worry about editing, looking good, creativity, all these things. You just have to get started. And I'll kind of give you some information, some numbers to prove that, both some personal experiences, and then also some stats from the internet.But before we get started, let's talk about my very complex, crazy life. Born and raised outside of Chicago. My son Xavier is about two years old. My wife Shelby's from the Putnam County area we've been married since 2019 and Yeah, my family's really important to me Uh, my mom moved down here during COVID and, uh, she's loved it here.Uh, even with COVID lockdown, she's been able to build community. And she works at, uh, RIDPATH as a noon aid. So she gets to know all the little ones. Uh, and Shelby's family, um, Emily and Shane, they've been around for a long time. Emily was at RIDPATH for a while and Shane's with the USDA. So Distinct is what pays my bills.Although sometimes it feels like it's the thing I'm giving the least attention to. But we build and maintain high quality, affordable websites. For small businesses and nonprofits this year. We're kind of pivoting into just general support for small businesses and nonprofits are our unlimited website support.It's been a big hit for all of our clients. They love that they can send us an email and we do it for them. So now we're expanding that to other things like bookkeeping or organizing your files or administrative assistance. So kind of taking that same model and expanding it really excited. We're working with.Three clients in this new realm, one of which is helping them take videos that they refuse to post without editing and editing the videos for them because they feel they need that. So really, if you're, if you're going through something with your business right now and you're like, man, I wish I could pay someone else to do this.We can probably do it way more affordably than you think. And we can save you a lot of time and money. I'm also serving on city council, uh, which plays a direct role in my experience with video. Uh, one of my theories when running was I think local politics is slightly m
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