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Dec 17, 2020

Delivering a truly unique and memorable experience is rare. It takes an exceptional amount of thought, time, business acumen, and maybe a little bit of luck. This week, hear from Misty & Dennis Akers—co-owners of The Candle Pour in Tampa, Florida—about how they brought their vision to life and made a hands-on...


Dec 10, 2020

Honesty may seem like an obvious pillar for business owners to follow, but it’s not always a given. This week we have our first home services business: an HVAC company in North Carolina. Temp Rite built its reputation on honesty, hard work and “word of mouth” marketing. This week’s reviewer, Sam A., a...


Dec 3, 2020

Making people feel special can be challenging. It’s a tough personal goal and an even tougher business goal. The Sparkle Bar, a makeup studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, nails it. Hear from founder & owner Alex Bradberry about how her focus on diversity & uniqueness makes her shop so memorable. Our reviewer, Kimberly...


Nov 19, 2020

Businesses with rooted values show intention and authenticity, and consumers appreciate that. This week, Chris Goode, founder of Ruby Jean’s—a Kansas City juicery—shares the meaning behind his business and how all of his decisions are anchored by his purpose. Our reviewer, Jes Steinberg, a KC educator, shows us...


Nov 12, 2020

Nic Faitos spent 15 years in finance before he decided to open a flower shop. Marla Frezza, full-time foodie, part-time cook, was the lucky recipient of one of Nic’s bouquets. The experience left her compelled to leave a review. We catch up with Nic and Marla to learn about why it’s all “in the details.” Nic...