Continuing our beer tour, we head to West Sixth Brewing and chat with our friends Brady and Ben, two of the four founding partners of West Sixth. I was a BUSY day at the brewery (per usual) - enjoy the background sounds of a bustling beer business.....including a dance break! This crew has it figured out! You can find them in Lexington, Louisville,…

To kick off craft beer week season three will feature interviews with several local (to Lexington, KY) breweries and their owners. Episode 1 features Derek DeFranco of Mirror Twin Brewing - you can find them on National Avenue, or their new location on Harrodsburg Road (September 2025). www.mirrortwinbrewing.com and if you want to learn more about …

In this episode we sit down with Andrew Dieruf - co-owner/founder of Besten & Dieruf CPA's. We talk about what to look for when starting a business from the accounting/tax side of things, how to find an Accountant or CPA that is a good fit for you - and what the hell the difference is between an Accountant, CPA, and bookkeeper. We also talk about A…

For those businesses that require a physical space - be it office space, warehouse space, or retail/commercial space - the task of navigating the commercial property landscape can be daunting. Especially when you're new to your venture... which is already scary! In this episode we talk with commercial property pro, Jason Taylor from Equity Manageme…

When starting a new business, marketing and promotion is key. But how the heck does one know how (or what) to do?! A good marketing plan can make or break you - Sean Moore shares with us some tips, tricks, and areas you should pay attention to - especially when your starting budget might be small (or non-existent). If you want to ask more questions…

When business is your business.... that's how Cristina Keith operates. She's a business attorney (and my business attorney) and she's damn good at her job. She went to a top law school and worked for some of the top law firms in New York and LA.... before coming back to Lexington and eventually starting her own business. On this episode we talk abo…

Tyler Jury from Clayton & Crume and Oldham County Dental joins us on this episode of #BigIdeasSmallBusiness . We talk about his small business journey through both companies and the ebb and flow of operating these businesses. Some inspiration, motivation, and some feel-good moments. Check them out: www.oldhamcountydental.com www.claytonandcrume.com…

Tune in as we talk with Dana Peddicord of The Blushery and Blush + Glow Lex on how she and her business partner grew their business and brand from a hobby, to a side gig, to a full-time career - a journey that lead them to open multiple businesses in the wedding, retail, and beverage spaces.By Kaelyn Query

Ken & Melissa Robinson of Bourbon BonBons and Kentucky Sugar chat with us about being in the industry for over 20 years, and the good and bad that comes with owning and operating your own business. They discuss how they've been so successful over the years, scaling and growth, cashflow and how they've funded the business without taking on any debt …

Season 2, Episode 1: a quick catch-up of what Kaelyn has been up to over the last three years since the last episode was recorded. Also discussed: What to expect in this season, the purpose of the podcast, and more.By Kaelyn Query

When should I start? When is it time to launch? “I want to make sure it’s perfect before I put it into the world”. Vitale Buford, Executive Business Coach, Author, and Speaker, talks with us about perfectionism and preventing yourself from doing your best work.By Kaelyn Query

The Lundergan family is well-known in central Kentucky and in 2021 they are celebrating 50 years in business! They set the bar for catering, events, and customer service • and in this episode we talk through what it’s like working for a family business, how you pivot to stay relevant after 50 years, and what they’d be doing if they weren’t working …

Hunter Lisle of Arthur Murray gives us an inside look into opening and owning a franchise based business. They are 20years old in Kentucky, and are holding strong in the community.By Kaelyn Query

Money and time are hard to come by as a new small business or entrepreneur. And finding resources for those two things is hard - especially with all the other things you are balancing. This week we chat with Stephanie Spires (The Plantory), Anne Donworth (Lexington Public Library), and Randall Stevens (Base110) about their organizations and what th…

On request from some of our listeners, we check back in with our guests from a March episode. Nick, Angie and Graham were featured on an episode discussing the pandemic and how it is impacting small business in Kentucky. Today, we check in with them to see how things are going, two months later. Plus, some of them have re-open dates, so we discuss …

How long does it take to go from the concept phase to an actual entity? For some, it takes years - but for others, it’s only a few months. Today we chat with Fausto Sarmiento of Performance Driven and Raquel Carter of Guide Realty about their journey going from an employee to an employer. And some tips they’ve learned along the way.…

We chat with our friend, Danny Collins, owner and operator of the Collins Bowling Centers (Southland location on Southland Drive, and the recently closed Eastland Bowling). He talks with us about the history of their business, how they’ve been pivoting for over 60 years, what it’s like working for and then owning a family business, handling competi…

You have an idea you’ve been sitting on, but you aren’t sure how to get started. Or, you just started a business but you aren’t sure what to do next. We chat with David Barnes about his companies, Smokin’ Aces Coffee and Jefferson Street Coffee, about how he got started, how he grew, and the ups and downs of growth. Plus, Lee Goatley of the Small B…

A couple tips from my presentation this morning to a private group, on ways you can better protect your small business. Right now is a great time to review your process and procedure - and make necessary adjustments. These are some things we’ve done internally... after we learned the hard way, of course.…

No matter where you are in the small business process, I think we can all agree that COVID-19 is scary for all of us. We are hearing a lot about restaurant/bar related small businesses, but there are other small business owners impacted, too. This week, I talked to four business owners about how COVID-19 has impacted them, what they’re stressed abo…

This intro episode will explain my reason behind starting this podcast, and what we plan to feature during the weekly episodes. Each one will be different, I hope you can tune in often!By Kaelyn Query

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