Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo

Robb Corbett Podcasts

show episodes
 
Artwork
 
This show is all about empowering you to create the life you want in a small town. Join Barton Quigley as he explores the joys of living a simpler life while succeeding in your business or community organization and overcoming the unique challenges of a smaller population. With inspiring interviews and stories of entrepreneurial success, you will be motivated to take charge and thrive in your small town community. Subscribe and enjoy the show!
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
#39 Cari and Seth Reed are the wife and husband team behind Remington Ranch, a regenerative farm located 30 minutes outside of Lynchburg in Gladys, Virginia. Regenerative farming is a term that basically means working in harmony with Mother Nature instead of against her. The chickens, pigs, turkeys, and lambs are humanely raised without chemicals o…
  continue reading
 
#38 My guest today is Leidra McQueen. Not only does she have one of the coolest names, but she also heads up one of the coolest organizations: Lynchburg Beacon of Hope. This non-profit has been empowering young dreamers and seekers since 2011, preparing them for the big stage, both literally and figuratively. Beacon's mission is to "inspire Lynchbu…
  continue reading
 
#37 Jessica Coleman is the founder of Creekside Therapeutics, a collective of talented, compassionate mental health professionals here in Lynchburg, VA. Their door is open to everyone, but there's a special place in their heart for the queer and neurodivergent members of the community. I discovered Jessica and her team simply because of a post from…
  continue reading
 
#36 On today's show, I am not the host. Instead, I am being interviewed by former guest and all-around amazing human being Ken Arpino, the executive director of Wolfbane Productions here in Lynchburg. Ken is sharp, funny, and came loaded with great questions like... - What was your a-ha moment that inspired this podcast? - What is one spot in Lynch…
  continue reading
 
#35 Stephanie Fees is the creator and owner of Scratch Pasta, a fresh pasta shop here in Lynchburg, VA. She is also the creator and owner of The Flour District, an artisan bakery, cafe and teaching kitchen, located right next door where my wife, Amy, is the COO. These two businesses are shining examples that, yes, you can elevate style and taste an…
  continue reading
 
#34 John Seinar is the current owner of Bikes Unlimited, Lynchburg, Virginia's oldest bicycle shop, which opened in 1967. John took over the current downtown location in January 2020 and recently opened Trailhead, a cozy, casual bar and restaurant right next door. What originally attracted me to this story was the bike shop's longevity, which is no…
  continue reading
 
Myke Barron is the President of Black Stag Group, which operates White Hart Cafe in downtown Lynchburg, VA, alongside his business partner Vic Stanley, Jr. The White Hart is affectionately known as "Lynchburg's Living Room" and has become a cultural center for performing arts and music, especially on their famous Open Mic nights. I have frequented …
  continue reading
 
#32 Sam and Robb Foster are the delightful wife and husband team behind Frostfire, the newly opened sauna and cold plunge spa in downtown Lynchburg, VA. As someone who has used cold exposure for many years now, I was stoked to discover this stellar addition to the local holistic health and wellness scene. I couldn't wait to dive into Sam and Robb's…
  continue reading
 
#31 Michelline and Jawansa Hall are pillars in the Lynchburg, VA, community and have served it in many, many ways for most of their adult lives. They are such a delightful, loving couple with a huge heart for each other and the good of the folks living in the Hill City. Michelline and Jawansa have worn a number of hats over the years, from their ma…
  continue reading
 
My guest is Marc Schewel, whose family name is well-known in Lynchburg and other small to mid-markets across Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia, thanks to Schewel’s Home Furniture and its 50+ locations. This family business was founded in 1897, making it one of the oldest furniture retailers in the United States. It is currently owned and …
  continue reading
 
#29 Sue Ott Rowlands is the President of Randolph College, a small Liberal Arts school set on an idyllic campus in Lynchburg, VA. Since arriving in mid-2022, Sue has infused Randolph College with her generous, creative spirit, her passion for the liberal arts, and her love of collaboration and community. And for the 2024-25 academic year, enrollmen…
  continue reading
 
#28 Dr. James Coleman wears many, many hats, but every single one of them shares the same fabric - service to his community. This man is a pure being of light who has been serving the fine folks of Lynchburg, VA, for over 3 decades. Dr. Coleman previously held the Chair and Vice Chair positions for Lynchburg's City School Board and served the Lynch…
  continue reading
 
#27 Elise Spontarelli is the Executive Director and co-founder of Vector Space - a non-profit makerspace and community workshop here in Lynchburg, VA, which she and her husband Adam founded back in 2015. A makerspace is quite literally a space in which you can make something. Or, as my tour guide Randy pointed out, at Vector Space, you can make alm…
  continue reading
 
#26 Tori Garris is the creator and star of the sweet, wholesome kids' show Torbee, a program that is all about slowing things down in a fast-paced world. Tori is a transplant, just like me. She and her husband relocated from Chicago to Lynchburg, VA, 5 years ago. Since then, she became inspired to revive her professional acting career and develop a…
  continue reading
 
#25 Dr. Sterling Wilder is the founder and Executive Director of Jubilee Family Development Center in Lynchburg, VA. The center is celebrating 25 years of serving the community's underserved youth. Dr. Wilder and Jubilee immediately caught my attention when researching Lynchburg as a potential new home for my wife and me because of our desire to ge…
  continue reading
 
#24 On today's show, I am going to tell the We Story, one year later, about what happened over the last 12 months since my wife Amy and I decided to burn the boats and trade San Francisco, our home for 24 years, for a small town in Central Virginia with no established network or jobs lined up. Are we crazy? Sort of, but in the most fun kind of way!…
  continue reading
 
#23 Jared Hesse is a Master Barber and the owner of Gentleman John's, a throwback classic barber shop in the heart of historic downtown Lynchburg, VA, where he and his team create a sophisticated yet timeless experience for a man's haircut and shave. But there's so much more to this business and this amazing human being. Jared has such a welcoming,…
  continue reading
 
#22 Jessica Wells found her calling, and the world of Lynchburg, VA, is better off for it. She owns the Happy Waffle, a food truck that serves sweet and savory waffles on a stick while also spreading positive vibes and mental health awareness. Jessica's family tragedy led her down a path of inner healing, personal growth, and discovering some of he…
  continue reading
 
#21 Megan Huffman is the Director of Community Outreach for the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation. She is also the driving force behind Share Greater Lynchburg, a platform that creates a one-stop shop to easily connect the region's non-profits with local neighbors and businesses. But there's so much more to it than that. In short, Share Greate…
  continue reading
 
#20 Daryl Calfee is the owner of Penny Lane Properties, a local design, development, and construction group in Lynchburg, VA. Several of my past and future guests highly recommended him for the show. "Unstoppable," "Visionary," "Highly Creative," "Out of the Box Thinker," "Always Thinks About Maximizing His Time & Talents for the Community," and "D…
  continue reading
 
#19 Phinees Robert, professionally known as "Phinestro," is a film composer and music producer living in Lynchburg, VA, where he is currently an Artist Resident at the Academy Center of the Arts. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Phinees' compositions have been featured in major ad campaigns for Nike, Aeropostale, and Buxom Cosmetics, as well as TV sho…
  continue reading
 
#18 In this episode, I share five key themes for success and joy that are consistent with each of my guests, no matter what industry they operate in or their backgrounds. These themes have shown - to me - a framework for creating the kind of passionate, meaningful life that lights up the soul and makes a profound impact in the community. Even if yo…
  continue reading
 
#17 Dave Henderson runs on service, whether through his restaurants or the non-profits he works with. Dave has a huge heart and cares deeply for his teams and the community they serve. He brings intentional hospitality into his business approach and into the way he treats every single person, no matter if they are a customer, a member of his staff,…
  continue reading
 
#16 Geoff Kershner is my guest today and yet another visionary. As the Executive Director of Lynchburg's Academy Center of the Arts and host of the Small Town Big Arts podcast, Geoff sees the power of the arts as a way to connect and strengthen the community. The key is to create an inclusive and diverse space for everyone, including those who are …
  continue reading
 
#15 Here's an incredible story about how scratching a creative itch and following the breadcrumb trail can lead you to an unexpected entrepreneurial journey. Shawn Porter is the founder and owner of GhostStop, which manufactures and sells equipment for ghost hunting and paranormal investigations worldwide. They have been in business for 17 years — …
  continue reading
 
#14 Coach Kaila Jones helps women create empowering mindsets to discover their true potential. She is a pure being of light who speaks wisdom with every word and leaves a lasting impact on the people she meets, including yours truly. As a fellow coach, I had a blast with this deep, soulful, winding conversation. We discussed neuroscience, habits, m…
  continue reading
 
#13 Jason Fowler is the President and Co-Founder of Land & Table. This grassroots non-profit is on a mission to help create a thriving and resilient local food system in the Lynchburg Virginia region and revitalize connections between local food, land, and community. Jason is an old soul and a kindred spirit after my own heart. We dive deep into th…
  continue reading
 
#12 Shelley Blades is the Executive Director of Lynchburg Grows, a 7-acre non-profit farm in the heart of Lynchburg, VA. Their mission is to "work with our community to provide access to healthy food and afford purposeful jobs to individuals with disabilities." This beautiful marriage of passion and contribution immediately caught my attention, and…
  continue reading
 
#11 Klaire Maranto is the founder, owner, and chef of Klaire's Kitchen, a meal-prep service in Lynchburg, VA. Following her passion for hospitality and healthy living, Klaire saw an opportunity to serve others by creating a business that offers affordable, convenient, healthy meals to nutrition-minded individuals short on time. As you will hear, Kl…
  continue reading
 
#10 Many locals I've spoken with credit Ashely Kershner as instrumental in turning around downtown Lynchburg, VA, since her arrival in 2016 as the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) Executive Director. This non-profit group has been working "as the champion for downtown revitalization for 25 years," and with Ashley's vision, tenacity, endless dri…
  continue reading
 
#9: Ken Arpino is the Executive Director of Wolfbane Productions, an incredibly talented, wickedly entertaining theatre company located in the tiny town of Appomattox, VA. Wolfbane brings big-time Broadway-quality programs to the small stage, and they do so in their own unique, quirky way. What began as a school project in the summer of 2008 by Ken…
  continue reading
 
#8: Oliver Russell is the founder of Marsh Roots Seafood, a retail market in Lynchburg, VA, selling fresh seafood from the coasts of North Carolina and Virginia, which are a four-hour drive away. His story was the spark of inspiration to create this entire podcast. What caught my eye was (a) he is selling fresh seafood so far from the coast in a mo…
  continue reading
 
#7: Angelina Dawn is an incredibly talented poet, actress, and author based in Lynchburg, VA. She is also the Executive Director of The Listening, a non-profit whose mission is to empower, change, and save lives through the performing arts and engaging the community. Their saying is, “If you had a room full of people willing to listen to you, what …
  continue reading
 
#6: Kathleen Davis is a comedian who, along with her wife Gail, moved to Lynchburg, VA, in late 2020. Her insatiable curiosity and hilarious sense of humor led her to create "Curious History Tours.” These tours dive deep into Lynchburg's wildly colorful past, delivering jaw-dropping trivia that will sometimes make you cringe but often make you laug…
  continue reading
 
#5: Najee Koncept is a local hip-hop artist in Lynchburg, VA, who has been in love with writing lyrics and performing since childhood. His wisdom extends well beyond his years, and he shares his journey through life transparently and authentically, from his struggles to his triumphs, and by doing so, he gives those in his community permission to do…
  continue reading
 
#4: Amy Corbett is the co-founder and CEO of All Belong Co., a vacation property rental company based in Central Virginia, whose company values emphasize welcoming and belonging for people from all walks of life, as well as diversity and authenticity. Amy and her husband, All Belong Co. co-founder Marc, are self-described "accidental entrepreneurs"…
  continue reading
 
#3: Following your gut can be difficult, especially when it involves making massive changes in your life. Otherwise, everyone would be doing it. It tests you and your resolve. The same was true for Amy and I who faced a parade of roadblocks and second guessing that stood in between us and our dream of relocating to a small town that we absolutely f…
  continue reading
 
#2: Making massive transformations in life is not easy, or everyone would be doing it. Change is hard. The mind resists change. So, to help your mind become an ally, you need to dig deep to discover what you most want and why. I believe that crazy, scary, soul-filling goals are how we find that extra gear to face the challenges that go along with c…
  continue reading
 
#1: In 2022, my wife, Amy, and I decided to chase our dreams and create the life we wanted in a small town, trading in 24 years of big-city living. When we discovered the town that would become our new home, I was struck by the incredible community spirit, particularly the small businesses and community organizations that were integral to the commu…
  continue reading
 
See exactly what is required for you to be a success in your MLM Business. Â Success in MLM is not hard, but it is a must to understand exactly what it takes. In today's episode of Network Marketing for busy people I explain everything you need to get your head right about your business, what you need to do to become a raging success in MLM and how…
  continue reading
 
Which is the best strategy to build your network marketing business? Â Getting more customers to buy your product or focusing your time on recruiting mlm distributors into your downline? In today's Network Marketing for busy people pod cast we will dive into this subject and explore the positives and negatives of both and I will share with you the …
  continue reading
 
Struggling to find people to share your mlm business with? Â Want to have an easy way to generate mlm leads? Listen to today's episode of Network Marketing for Busy People and learn a simple and powerful method of generating leads from the prospects who said no to your mlm business. Â Easily have an additional 100 leads every month to prospect with…
  continue reading
 
Are you sick of recruiting people into your network marketing business and not having them do anything. Â Is your business growing slow? If so this network marketing training podcast will show you how to have tremendous growth in your downline, by learning how to recruit leaders and top earners into your business. http://www.RobbCorbett.com…
  continue reading
 
Discover how to handle the number 1 recruiting objection you will experience when prospecting in your network marketing business. Â If you are actively engaged in recruiting, actually talking to people about your network marketing business daily you have heard this objection. Â How much money are you making in your business? It is easy to turn this…
  continue reading
 
Are you tired of chasing your friends and family and are ready to learn how to recruit prospects from the Cold Market into your business. Have you ever thought about buying MLM cold leads? Â Does it really work? Can you recruit distributors calling mlm leads? Discover how to call cold Network Marketing leads the right way. Â See how easy it is to r…
  continue reading
 
Are you sick and tired of trying to recruit the same people into your network marketing business over and over again? Have you run out of warm market prospects for your business? If so this MLM podcast training cold market network marketing recruiting strategies is for you. Listen in and learn these simple 4 recruiting strategies to sponsor more di…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play