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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COMING MARCH 25, 2026: 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.
