The Kawartha Small Business Podcast

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Jun 2024

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<p>Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses. This podcast is for small business owners by small business owners to have conversations that connect you to the community. Learn about new and existing businesses, share challenges, and have fun. <br><br>We may have  Kawarthas in our name, but you don't have to be from here to enjoy the show. We are relevant to any small business in any small town.</p>

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June 25, 2024Episode 20049 min

200: What do we do with the podcast?

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit record to make a decision about what to do with the podcast.We've both managed a lot of change recently and have had many episodes wondering what to do.We somehow find our way to a resolution and you have to listen to find out what it is. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

June 18, 2024Episode 19943 min

199: CTRL V Closing with Kevin Stapley

Matt Garaghty and Brian Rump sit down with friend of the show Kevin Stapley who reached out after Matt closed Thrive because he also made the decision to close CTRL V in Lindsay.We chat about small business and the decision of when to close.Thank you Kevin for the vulnerable discussion and sharing your story with us. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

June 11, 2024Episode 19836 min

198: Deciding to Close THRIVE

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit record one last time in the THRIVE space. As the space is being emptied, we do one last show.What will the future bring? Lots of reflection still to come, but for now we process what this project has been and contemplate what the future will hold. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

June 4, 2024Episode 19729 min

197: Thinking About Closing THRIVE

In this special episode of the podcast, Matt Geraghty speaks out loud for the first time about his decision to close THRIVE.Matt Geraghty came to Brian Rump with something he wanted to talk about and thought it would be good to recorded it as a potential podcast episode.Now that THRIVE has officially closed it's doors, we thought we would share this very raw episode. Over the next few weeks we will share some follow up content digging into the decision and the future more.But for now enjoy Matt's very fresh vulnerability and Brian's natural reaction. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

May 28, 2024Episode 19649 min

196: Matt and Brian Record a Brand Messaging Session

In this episode Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump record a raw conversation where Brian has been engaged by Matty G Digital as a Certified Story Brand Guide. Note that this is not a "how to" and we don't really explain a lot about what is going on. We both went into the conversation prepared and we've developed a way to engage with each other on this type of engagement.However, we thought it would be great to record and share it to give you an inside look at what comes together. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

May 21, 2024Episode 1951 hr 3 min

195: A Business Conversation With Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump sit down with Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves to talk about the business of acting and creating.Ayesha is an acting coach (and helped Brian be an actor in the theatre) and a working actor.Check out Ayesha here: https://ayeshamansurgonsalves.com/Creep her IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2394126/?ref_=nmbio_ov Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

May 14, 2024Episode 19439 min

194: A Business Conversation with Joel Pringle

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Joel Pringle about the Kawarthas.Joel is a realtor who works on a team with his family. We talk about his choice to come to Kawarthas, and how it has led to building a great family life.Check Joel out here: https://joelpringle.com/ Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

May 7, 2024Episode 19348 min

193: Getting All Up in Brian's Business

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a very open and raw conversation getting all up in Brian's business.Stay tuned for an update because the day after recording this started a series of major changes for Brian and his business including attending a personal strategy workshop in Nashville with Donald Miller and the team of StoryBrand and Coach Builder. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

April 30, 2024Episode 19231 min

192: What to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast?

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty have a conversation about what to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast. Do we keep it? Do we scrap it? Do we change it? What's the value of just going through the conversation?This is a live conversation based on one we should have recorded and we would love to know what you think we should do. Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

April 23, 2024Episode 19142 min

191: A Business Conversation with British Empire Fuels

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Sheila and Tim from British Empire Fuels, a fuel and HVAC company from Bobcaygeon Ontario.They talk about the longevity of their business, the importance of adapting to their customers and how they have changed and grown.Check out British Empire Fuels Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital. If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca