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All business owners who are working hard to grow their businesses are more than aware of the constant battle against inefficiency and waste. There’s that subscription service that you’re no longer using, or a business process that just isn’t running as efficiently as possible. Every business has waste and inefficiencies that are slowing down growth. […]
In Season Two, Episode Two of The Hurdle podcast, Jade and Max sit down with Seth San Filippo, founder of Urban Lumber Co. and owner of Urban Hardwoods, to explore his journey from teenage hobbyist to the owner of two successful businesses. Seth shares how his weekend passion for crafting custom longboards evolved into thriving […]
In Season Two, Episode One of The Hurdle, Jade and Max talk to Eddie Rosenberg, an entrepreneur with a passion for sustainability and a knack for go-to-market strategy. Eddie shares his journey starting FUNNER, an eco-conscious surfboard company revolutionizing the industry with sustainable, repurposed materials and cutting-edge 3D printing technology. Eddie opens up about the […]
In the latest episode of The Hurdle, Jade and Max chat with Maxwell Richardson-Davis, the new owner of Lox, Stocks & Bagels, a popular spot for authentic boiled bagels. Maxwell shares his journey from managing the shop to buying it, rebuilding from financial chaos, and working 100-hour weeks to turn it into a thriving local […]
In this episode of The Hurdle, Jade and Max sit down with Lauren Kelley, founder of Collie & Corso and a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer, to discuss her journey in the dog world and her path to becoming a small business owner. Driven by a passion for improving the lives of dogs—and their humans—Lauren […]
In this episode of The Hurdle, Jade and Max talk with Angela McDonald about her inspiring journey as the owner of Oregon Tea Traders. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, we’re highlighting Angela’s story of resilience and determination. With no prior business experience, Angela purchased the small tea company to maintain her connection […]
Tariffs are here in a big way. How prepared is your business? The April 2 announcement that the United States was implementing massive tariffs on 60 countries promised to fundamentally remake global trade. And even with the president putting a 90-day pause on many of the tariffs, an eye-popping 145 percent tariff rate on China […]
Did you know that 30 percent of businesses close by their second year? Business failures happen for a variety of reasons, but one of the most common is that owners simply run out of cash. And while some business ideas just don’t pan out, many times better planning could have kept the business open […]
In episode three of “The Hurdle,” Jade and Max discover how Amelia Reising’s dream of creating a space for children to explore art, history and creative play transformed into Adventure! Children’s Museum. Amelia’s nonprofit journey began in 2015, when she and a group of fellow moms launched a series of small pop-up events for children. […]
In episode two of “The Hurdle,” Jade and Max catch up with repeat entrepreneur Thomas Pettus-Czar. His entrepreneurial journey started when he left graduate school to start a bar and cafe, The Barn Light. His journey was full of challenges and rewards, from launching a Kickstarter campaign to help him get to opening day, to […]