Open Signs Podcast
Ohio has nearly 1 million small businesses, which a fraction of the more than 32 million across the United States. Local entrepreneurs are who keep local communities both vibrant and connected.
This podcast will feature in‑depth conversations with small business leaders who are redefining what community means.
Join me as I step behind the counter to uncover the stories, motivations, and “Whys” that drive the entrepreneurs who keep our communities humming.
Season 1, Episode 1
Snapdragon Books and Gifts
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I sat down with Bill MacFarland, who—along with his wife, Andrea—runs Snapdragon Books & Gifts on Cincinnati’s west side. Their indie bookstore lives inside a century‑old home that local lore says once doubled as a bootlegging hideout… and maybe was even built for it.
Season 1, Episode 2
Fable Cafe
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I sat down with Brandie Potzick, the owner of Fable Cafe in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati. We talked why she got into the coffee shop business, and what's non-negotiable.
Season 1, Episode 3
Hue Mane Salon
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I sat down with Biz Jarvis, owner of Hue Mane Salon in the Lindenwald neighborhood of Hamilton, Ohio. We talked about her passion for being a Safe Space and about being at the start of a revitalization in the neighborhood.
Season 1, Episode 4
Pour House
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COMING ON APRIL 21: I sat down with Rafael and Toni Salem, owners of the Pour House in Hamilton, Ohio. They talk about how community is a crucial part of being successful in business, and some of the lessons learned over the past few years.
