Episodes
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Episode 60: Adam Dobbins from Grow Depot
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Adam Dobbins, Grow Depot, stops by the Retail Is Podcast to talk about how he got started in the hydroponics business. We talk about the intricacies of his business, how state and federal laws around the sale of marijuana can impact him, and what he tells customers to educate them about what Grow Depot is.
Sponsored by Chesapeake Bank.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Episode 57: Dylan Richmond from CleanEatz Virginia Beach and Chesapeake
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Are you looking for a career that's challenging, rewarding, and ever-changing? If so, owning a franchise might be the right choice. Dylan Richmond from CleanEatz Virginia Beach and Chesapeake joins us on the podcast to talk about what it takes as an entrepreneur in this industry - including some of its biggest opportunities and challenges!
Sponsored by Chesapeake Bank.
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Episode 56: Sheila and Abby from Pedal Retail Advisors
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
We sit down with Sheila Laderberb Tarasiuk and Abby Davids from Pedal Retail Advisors to talk about something critical to all small business owners - leasing. These two experts guide us through the process and offer some bits of advice that retailers will want to know when picking out their location.
Sponsored by Coliseum Central Business Improvement District.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Episode 55: Jenny Crittenden of Retail Alliance
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
In this episode of the Retail Is Podcast, we are joined by the newest member of the Retail Alliance team, Jenny Crittenden! Jenny talks about why she accepted the role of Senior Vice President, how she plans to learn all there is about Retail Alliance and a bit of her philosophy when it comes to joining and eventually leading a new team.
Sponsored by Germono Advertising Company.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Episode 54: Lindsey Germono from Germono Advertising
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Lindsey Germono, the owner of Germono Advertising Company, stops by the show to discuss the difference between short-term and long-term marketing plans, the importance of trends, and how to utilize social media to best connect with your audience.
Sponsored by Langley Federal Credit Union
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Episode 53: Brian Cade from Strength From Within
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
We sit down with Brian Cade, owner of Strength From Within, to talk about the three pillars of his fitness and health business; fitness and weight loss, posture alignment therapy, and mind shift and personal growth.
Sponsored by SKY4-TV.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Episode 52: Ashley McAchran from All the Rage Stores
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Ashley McAchran, owner of All the Rage Stores, stops by the show to talk about how she grows and builds her business.
Sponsored by Old Point National Bank.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
We're joined by the Soul Sisters of Tea, Kristina Walden-Hillard and Erin Walden to talk about Soul Stir, their tea and wellness company.
Sponsored by Lynnhaven Mall.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Episode 50
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
We have three health care clinics on the show to talk about how they provide care for those who lack health insurance or are covered by Medicaid. If you need help with your health care costs, you do not want to miss this podcast!
Sponsored by the Norfolk Admirals.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Episode 49
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
We're joined by Sarah Kiah Morton and Ron Morton, co-owners of LOCKGREEN, to talk about their business's mission to protect, educate, and support the values of responsible marijuana consumers in Virginia.
Sponsored by Work/Place @ E-Commerce Center of Hampton