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The How To Business Show features successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry experts sharing their real-life experiences and insights. Our goal is to provide practical advice and make business education more accessible. Tune in to learn from firsthand accounts of what it takes to succeed in the world of business, gain valuable insights, and be inspired to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.
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In this episode of How to Business, Chef John, owner of River House and Veronese, shares his 15-year journey to building two of Louisville’s most celebrated restaurants. He talks about overcoming financing hurdles, choosing to buy instead of lease, and surviving the 2008 crash and the pandemic.Chef John and the host explore what makes restaurants thrive — from picking the right location to balancing culinary creativity with business strategy. They discuss culture, leadership, and how developing and retaining great teams is key to long-term success.This conversation is full of lessons on grit, persistence, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.
When Patrick left his stable job in architecture, he had no plan—no name, no office, not even an email address. The next morning, his wife told him she was pregnant.What came next is the story of grit, creativity, and the unshakable drive to build something meaningful. From renovating a $30,000 building with his bare hands to turning it into an award-winning design firm, Patrick shares how risk, resilience, and relentless curiosity shaped his journey.This episode of How to Business dives deep into what it really takes to start over, stay curious, and challenge complacency in your industry. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, designer, or anyone chasing progress, this one will light a fire under you.
What does it take to quit your job, start an architecture firm with no safety net, and reshape how an entire city thinks about development? Sam sits down with Will Hogan, founder of Work Architecture and Framework, to unpack the scrappy beginnings of his firm, why he chose to buy a $30,000 building in Portland, and how he turned small projects into $40 million developments.Will shares stories of driving weekly between Charleston and Louisville while broke and newly married, building his firm brick by brick, and why he believes Louisville’s culture of complacency needs disruption. They dive into the role of data, visualization, and pre-development modeling in shaping projects, the challenges of growing a team without “specializing,” and how competition (or the lack of it) changes everything from restaurants to housing.If you care about architecture, entrepreneurship, or how bold risks shape cities, this conversation is equal parts raw, inspiring, and practical.
Don Erler is a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer based in Louisville, KY. In our conversation, Don shares how he got into real estate and his love for creative deal making. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Don has been apart of many creative deals and shares great insights on how to bring creativity to the negotiating table. He also touches on his experience as an auctioneer and how he was able to weather the 2008 housing crash unlike other real estate professionals.
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Stephanie Gilezan began her Real Estate career in 1999 at 21 years old. Since then, Stephanie has facilitated over 10,000 transactions across the nation and in multiple countries. Fueled by her passion to disrupt and improve the industry, Stephanie is not bounded by borders or asset classes. Tune in today to learn how she was able to accomplish something many Real Estate Agents would consider impossible.
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn via the link below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gilezan/
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Andy Blieden is an innovator, real estate magnate, and community advocate. He’s the man behind the Butchertown Market and CEO of Jakeland, a real estate development company focused on redevelopment in Louisville, KY.
Andy has an undeniable passion for doing business that benefits everyone involved and simply follows his gut to do so. He's been bestowed with numerous accolades and dubbed by the community as the “Mayor of Butchertown”. In our conversation, Andy offers a unique win-win perspective on the world of real estate and redevelopment, plus one big secret that will make any real estate investor rich overnight.
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Felipe Dieppa is a filmmaker who entered the industry as an actor at the age of 6, originating the voices for several notable cartoon characters, including “Diego” on Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer. Felipe later transitioned into film production, working as a locations manager and assistant director on several films, television shows, and commercials. More recently, Felipe has been working on a variety of films and helping to develop the rising film industry in Louisville, KY. In our conversation, he shares his story and the ins and outs of the business driving the film industry.
Check Out 502.Film via the Link Below!
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Todd Earwood has created, operated, and scaled numerous companies from scratch. He is the founder of Integrate IQ, a company that connects enterprise data into sales and marketing systems, and The Royal Room, a premium space for companies and teams to gather and collaborate. Todd has also invested in over 70 startups and is an Operating Partner at PJC, an angel investor tech fund. During the episode, he answers questions about his entrepreneurial journey, go-to-market strategies, and managing investments in AI & tech companies.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddearwood/
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Former NFL player, Jamon Brown, and 2x International Stock Contractor Finalist and former Bronco Rider, Tim Sparks, sit down with us to discuss Cannabis and the importance of community. Jamon and Tim, along with other partners, joined forces to build Island Gold, one of the fastest growing legal cannabis companies in the world with over 30+ years experience in cultivation, processing, and retail. Currently, their operations span throughout the United States and the Caribbean. In our conversation, Tim and Jamon share how their approach to the cannabis industry and their love for philanthropy.
You can learn more about Jamon and Tim via the links below:
Jamon: https://www.jbrownfoundation.com/
Tim: https://islandgoldvi.com/
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Mike Finger is the founder and owner of Exit Oasis. In our conversation, Mike shares his business philosophy and the turning point in his own entrepreneurial career when he found out his 50 employee company wasn’t sellable. Nevertheless, over the last 25 years, Mike has started, bought, and sold 8 businesses after learning the hard way what it takes to sell a business. Currently, at Exit Oasis, Mike helps other owners avoid his mistakes and create sellable businesses before it's too late.
You can connect with Mike via LinkedIn and Find the Link to Exit Oasis below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-finger/
Website: https://exitoasis.com/
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Today's guest on The How To Business Show is Louisville Native, Oliver Ardery. Oliver’s background ranges from fortune 500 consulting, to tech start-ups, to non-profit work in Argentina, all the way to real estate development. Oliver is currently employed at google and is developing an Airbnb and bourbon lounge in his free time here in Louisville, KY.
You can connect with Oliver via LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-ardery-0991524/If you enjoyed the episode please give us a follow and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with new episodes!
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Brian Mazar is the Managing Director & CEO of American Fortune Merger and Acquisition Consulting. Brian has been valuing and helping business owners sell their companies for the last 20 years. He shares his secrets on advising business owners through all aspects of a business sale. We enjoyed having Brian in the studio and learning about his commitment to excellence and his love for finding joy in the little things.
Check out Brian's website, lots of great information!
Website: https://businessvaluation.bz/
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Shea Van Hoy is the Editor-in-Chief of Louisville Business First (LBF), a news publication featuring business news for the City of Louisville and providing tools to help businesses grow, network, and hire. Shea joined LBF in 2016 as the Managing Editor, later promoted to the role of Editor-in-Chief in 2019. In our conversation, Shea discusses his career evolution, what its like being Editor-in-Chief, how Louisville Business First operates as a company, and other insights into the publication industry.
Connect w/ Shae on LinkedIn:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shea-van-hoy-b74682138/
Check out Louisville Business First's Website:
Website: https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/
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Tim Welch is the managing partner of Link Healthcare Developers, a development company focused on working with healthcare providers to develop best-in-class medical facilities. In our conversation, Tim details his journey in medical equipment sales and real estate investing, and how he landed in the healthcare development space. We also discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of healthcare development, and how Link Healthcare approaches prospecting with doctors and investors.
Feel free to connect w/ Tim on LinkedIn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timothy-welch-b95565173
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On this episode, we sit down with Luxury Real Estate Duo, Brandon Jones and Jon Mand. They share some awesome stories about their careers and what it takes to be a top producing residential real estate team, as well as some Louisville housing market insights. We really enjoyed having them in the studio and I think you too will find a lot of value in what they share.
If you’d like to connect w/ Brandon or John you can do so via the link below to their website:
Website: https://jonmand.com/
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Elijah Brown is a multi-family real estate investor, Army officer, and co-founder of GoldHawk Capital based in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2016, he had no job, no savings, and student debt. Fast-forward to today - only 7 years later - he has a real estate portfolio of over 850 units valued at more than $100 million. The best part… he works for himself!
Listen in to learn how Elijah was able to build such a massive portfolio spanning across six states all on his own.
If you’d like to connect w/ Elijah you can do so via the link below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahwbrown/
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In this episode of the How To: Business show we sit down with Paul Baron. Paul is the founder and chief executive officer of The Wall Printer USA focused on assuring the growth of his corporation and the businesses that purchase his product. His background includes decades of business experience that spans B2B, B2C, retail, manufacturing, distribution, international business, and franchising.
In our conversation we discuss Paul’s evolution as a serial entrepreneur and the importance of continuous learning and networking in business.
If you’d like to learn more about the Wall Printer or Connect w/ Paul Baron you do so via the links below:
Website: https://thewallprinter.com/
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewallprinter
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWallPrinter
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewallprinter/
Connect with Paul Baron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbbaron/
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We sit down with Thomas Flaherty, a franchising expert, corporate executive, and all-around great human being. We discuss what it’s like doing business in international markets, the importance of continuous learning as a leader, and what Thomas is doing now in his new role as Chief Development Officer at Wings and Rings.
You can connect with Thomas on LinkedIn via the link below:
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From losing his job, to billion dollar clients, on today’s episode of the How To Business Show we sit down with John Thurman. We talk everything from the looming recession, to financing bourbon startups, and what it means to put it all on the line to start a small business.
John is the market president for the greater Louisville area for Truist bank, entrepreneur, and small business owner.
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John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-thurman-cpa-mba-659a6a4/
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On this episode we sit down with returning guests Raul Zayas & Ricardo Sosa, founders of R&R Strength. Since our first conversation 3 months ago, R&R has opened their own fitness gym and is already nearing client capacity - goals they thought they wouldn't even achieve until 2023. Tune in to learn how R&R went about opening their first gym and organically growing their client base.
Connect w/ Raul & Ricardo via Instagram:
Raul: https://www.instagram.com/rr_zayas/
Ricardo: https://www.instagram.com/_rr.sosa_/
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