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How I Built My Small Business

Anne McGinty
Entrepreneurship
Papas and Pollo
Photography
Small Business
Graphic Design
Luxury Gift Boxes
Shelter Co
Griffo Distillery
Room To Read
Two Rock Amplifiers
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Traverse City
Ecommerce
Integrative Medicine
Event Production
Upcycled Food Products
Liquid Whey
Sustainable Living
Holistic Health
Nonprofit Sector

2025 Communicator Award of Excellence in the Educational Series category

2024 + 2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Nominee x 2

Named "One of the Best Business Podcasts" by Ramsey

In 'How I Built My Small Business,' we explore real-life entrepreneurship and building a meaningful, balanced life.

The show’s guests (diverse in industry, experience, and background) open up about the real s... more

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Today’s episode is with fellow podcaster and now friend, Nik Hulewsky of Nikonomics - a great show that you should definitely add to your line-up if you’re interested in entrepreneurship. He’s an excellent host and I’ve had the honor of being on his ... more

🎄 Ever thought about running a Christmas light business? This is your behind-the-scenes masterclass.

In this special episode, a podcast listener flips the mic and interviews the host, Anne McGinty, about how she started a seasonal Christmas lightin... more

Chris Smith is the co-founder and co-owner of Sonoma Pizza Co., an artisan pizzeria in Forestville, California, which he launched in 2022 with his wife, Eda Atasoy. 

After three decades in San Francisco’s nightlife and hospitality world… running spo... more

Israa Nasir is a New York City–based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide, a digital community dedicated to mental health awareness. 

With a master’s in counseling and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral and Rational Emotive B... more

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Recent Guests

Israa Nasir
New York-based psychotherapist, writer, and founder of WellGuide
WellGuide
Episode: Israa Nasir - Escaping TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY
Dr. Sarah Daccarett
Board certified physician, hormone specialist, and founder and CEO of Inner Balance
Inner Balance
Episode: Dr. Sarah Daccarett - What Everyone Needs to Know About Perimenopause
Jason Graystone
Professional investor, trader, entrepreneur, and founder of the Tiers of Freedom program
Tiers of Freedom
Episode: Jason Graystone's Path to Financial Independence (Why Freedom Is the Real Currency)
Elizabeth Husserl
A financial advisor and co-founder of Peak360 Wealth Management.
Peak360 Wealth Management
Episode: Elizabeth Husserl - The POWER OF ENOUGH: Redefining Wealth, Well-Being, and What Really Matters
Lauren Vermette
Founder and CEO of Franchisee Insight
Franchisee Insight
Episode: Lauren Vermette — How to Invest in a Franchise on the Side (Without Quitting Your Job)
Josh Davis
PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience, bestselling author and founder of the Science-Based Leadership Institute
Science-Based Leadership Institute
Episode: Josh Davis phD - The Hidden Science of Communication: NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING
Jennifer Tsay
Co-founder and CEO of Shoott, aims to make professional photography accessible.
Shoott
Episode: Jennifer Tsay - Free Photo Shoots to $9M Revenue: The Surprising Business Model of SHOOTT
Tara Bielawski
A medium who shares insights based on her personal journey and experiences with communicating with the deceased.
Episode: Tara Bielawski - Connecting the Seen and Unseen: A Personal Journey Into MEDIUMSHIP
Braden Rawls
CEO and co-founder of Vital Plan, established with her father to provide herbal supplements for health control.
Vital Plan
Episode: Dr. Bill and Braden Rawls - CELLULAR WELLNESS: The Missing Piece in Modern Medicine

Host

Anne McGinty
Host with a passion for sharing the stories of entrepreneurs. She connects deeply with her guests and focuses on the human journey in business rather than purely financial outcomes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Little useful information -misleading titles

    The host doesn’t ask specific-enough business related questions and does not know how to follow up. In the Craven Farm episode the interviewee was sidestepping specific questions about profits and there was no follow up at all so the most important questions about whether the business is actually successful and what kind of income they make were never answered. The title mentions it’s a 7-figure business, but there is no information AT ALL about that in the podcast. Nothing. It’s basically an ad... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    btstudio
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great guests and interviews

    Must listen for anyone who wants to start or already started a business

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FashionMaven123
    France4 months ago
  • Anne is a great host!

    Fell in love with this podcast, great for small business owners and aspiring small business owners and great for brainstorming ideas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ATWeltz
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast, awesome host!

    Such a great host and person! Very professional and asks all the right questions! The best podcast to understand different small businesses!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rcweltz
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome Content!

    Being a small business owner I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting business-related content. When I stumbled upon Anne’s podcast I was thrilled. She’s a great interviewer, genuinely interested and engaged with her subjects, and her podcast has provided a wealth of insight and knowledge. It’s fun learning about other people’s businesses. Keep up the good work Anne!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeD519
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some reviews express a desire for more concrete financial information, preferring a balance between personal stories and practical business details.
The host's engaging interview style and ability to draw relatable insights from guests are frequently praised.
Overall, the podcast is considered valuable for aspiring business owners seeking inspiration and practical lessons, making it a recommended listen.
Listeners appreciate the diverse and honest storytelling approach that illuminates the entrepreneurial journey beyond financial metrics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Start a Christmas Lighting Business: Listener Q&A
Q: Do you think that being honest about being brand new would have helped?
The host believes authenticity and honesty are crucial in sales interactions, contributing to trust with potential clients.
How to Start a Christmas Lighting Business: Listener Q&A
Q: When did you start advertising for the season?
The host shares that they initially started advertising in November but later advanced to starting in July due to increased demand for commercial jobs.
How to Start a Christmas Lighting Business: Listener Q&A
Q: What are you providing to these homeowners?
The host discusses a variety of lighting options that can be customized for client preferences.
Nik Hulewsky - He Put $180k Down. Then Built and Grew $18m in Businesses.
Q: What advice do you have for first-time business buyers?
Work with a business broker and be disciplined about numbers. Understand your debt-service coverage ratio and set minimum income requirements for the businesses you consider.
Nik Hulewsky - He Put $180k Down. Then Built and Grew $18m in Businesses.
Q: How did you find the business to buy?
I had a very specific criteria based on my experience and looked for healthcare businesses that were off-market, reaching out directly to the owners. This approach led me to find the medical billing company.

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1. Israa Nasir
2. Dr. Sarah Daccarett
3. Jason Graystone
4. Elizabeth Husserl
5. Lauren Vermette
6. Josh Davis
7. Jennifer Tsay
8. Tara Bielawski

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