Retail Is: Podcast

Episode 38

We sit down for a chat with Mark Bernecker, Cloud9, to talk about the cloud-based VoIP service provider. The talk goes from where the technology is heading to a quiz of all the acronyms that fill his field!

Episode 37

We talk with Andy Sutter, Freedom Boat Club, about how he was able to navigate COVID-19 and handle the sudden increase in boating interest brought on by the pandemic.

Episode 36

We are joined by Ginnele Shonyo, co-owner of Southern Eats, in this episode of the Retail Is Podcast. Together we talk about her and her husband's journey to opening their first restaurant, the struggles that COVID-19 has brought, and the light at the end of the tunnel. 

Episode 35

We are joined by Walt Gardner, owner of Village Bicycles, to talk about the fascinating journey he went through to eventually own the very store he worked in as a young boy. We also talk about how they are handling the pandemic and the increased interest in biking it has caused. 

Episode 34

Ken Lees joins us to talk about his charity foundation, PingPong.Gives. A foundation that combines two of his passions, helping those in need and ping pong. 

Episode 33

We sit down with Adam Connolly, co-owner of Capstan Bar Brewing, to talk about business, brothers, and of course, beer!

Episode 32

Phil Smith, owner of Brick Anchor Brewhouse stops by the show to talk about how he works with both the local and business community to support not just his business, but all the other downtown Norfolk businesses near him.

Episode 31

Two guests for the price of one! We are joined by Jodi Newland and AJ Hyman, Sweetwater Cuisine, to talk not only about their restaurant, but also the two charities they run, Daniel's Grace and The Full Circle Project.

Episode 30

Kathy Yevak, SKY4-TV, joins us to talk about how the pandemic has effected them and all the things they are doing to help support local businesses during this time. We also learn what movies and shows have been played most on their channel over the last 20 years!

Episode 29

We are joined by the owner of Scratch Bakery, Lashonda Sanford, to talk about her time competing on the Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship. She tells us what is was like behind the scenes and how her success on the program has impacted her business.