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From producing leather pint sleeves to marketing sustainable pottery, these businesses are selling some pretty rad stuff in Asheville.

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082- Jacob Ballard, of Asheville Print Shop, Talks Parallel Entrepreneurship

Jacob Ballard, owner of Asheville Print Shop & Screen Printing and Nature Bound Co. shares his evolution of business ownership and development.

081- Jefferson Ellison of JAWBREAKING on the YouthQuake & Being a Creative Machine

In this episode, we interview Jefferson Ellison, the Chief Creative of Jawbreaking as he explains his journey to success and his 2021 goals.

074 – Emily Copus of Carolina Flowers on Being a Keeper of the Dream

Emily Copus, Western Carolina native, owner of Carolina Flowers and Zadie's Market, shares her story of success in Asheville, NC.

073 – Carlos Palma & Elizabeth Goyer of Textura Rugs

In this episode we interview Carlos Palma and Liz Goyer, the two experts in customer service and business people behind Textura Rugs in Asheville, NC.

071 – Justin & Amanda James of Opie Way on Reviving the American-Made Sneaker Industry

The founder's of Opie Way, a married couple and shoe designers, share their story of crafting the perfect shoe & realizing a dream on the Making It In Asheville Podcast.

052 – The Founders of Moonlight Makers on Testing, Trusting, and T-Shirts

You probably know Moonlight Makers for their shop on Rankin Ave that sells t-shirts and gifts stamped with silly puns and phrases. But what you might now know is that Moonlight Makers wasn't always a t-shirt company. In fact, when they first started out, their intention was to sell the artwork of local artists, not their own line of products.

046 – Clint Spiegel of Industry Nine (i9) on Innovation and Keeping Your Edge

Clint identifies as a "constant innovator" with an "overactive mind." Over the years, he's started numerous businesses, from manufacturing knives to building engineering software and industrial robotics. Some of these businesses failed and faded away, but some of them—like Industry Nine (appropriately name "nine" because it was his ninth business)—have been wildly successful.

043 – Kyle Brown of Clawhammer Supply on Following Your Curiosity and Leveraging Content Marketing to Grow Your Business

The founder of a home brewing and distilling equipment company shares his secret sauce for success.

027 – Gabriel Hargett of Oowee Products on the Magic of Craftsmanship, Lean Manufacturing, and Transitioning from Full-Time Employee to Full-Time Boss

How do you transition from a full-time employee to a full-time business owner? Gabriel Hargett, founder fo Ooweer products, shares his journey of taking his side passion of leatherworking to a whole new level.

021 – Jack Roche of Old North Unpacks the “Audacity” of Selling $300 Jeans in Asheville

Jack Roche shares insight on the process of opening, growing, and maintaining a retail store. Together we unpack the psychology of clothing, work, and the pursuit of happiness.

020 – Connie Matisse, Co-Founder of East Fork Pottery, Shares Lessons on Growing Pains, Relationship Building, and Honest Storytelling

In this episode, we sit down with Connie Matisse, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of East Fork Pottery.

004 – Gillie Roberts of Ware on How to Open a Small Retail Shop (and Be Sustainable, Too)

In this episode, we interview Gillie Roberts, founder and owner of Ware – a sustainable lifestyle store located in the heart of Asheville.
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