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Goal Setting
Customer Service
Branding
Entrepreneurship
Trust
Small Business Ownership
Three Branding Stages
Private Equity
Likeability
Habits
Team Building
Sugarplum Kids Spa and Salon
Policy For Handling Upset Customers
Weber's Mustard
Small Business
Laundromat Industry
Dothan, Alabama
Home Service Hiring
Joe Salsa
Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to Locally Owned — We are the go-to podcast for small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners who want to master the art of goal setting and turn their visions into reality. Each episode dives into actionable strategies for achieving success, featuring interviews with real SMB owners who are in the trenches, getting it done. What makes us different is that we bring real local business owner... more

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What if the thing holding your business back isn’t a lack of leads, effort, or money?

What if it’s you?

Tim Jordan bought his first business at just 21 years old and went on to buy, build, scale, and sell multiple companies, including helping grow Pa... more

In this episode of Locally Owned, Dave interviews Luke Desmond, vice president of Weber’s Mustard, a fourth-generation Western New York family business. Luke describes growing up working on the production line as a kid, learning every step of making ... more

The Customer Is NOT Always Right: The Real Origin of the Rule (And What to Use Instead) | Locally Owned

In this mini episode of Locally Owned, the host argues that “the customer is always right” is misunderstood, explains its origins in the late 180... more

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2026 Q2 M&A Report: Why Buyers Are Growing but Deals Are Down (And How to Make Your Business Sellable)

In this mini episode of Locally Owned for small to mid-sized business owners, the host breaks down insights from the 2026 Q2 M&A report: the buyer... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Desmond
Vice President, Weber's Mustard (4th generation)
Weber's Mustard
Episode: Ep 42 "Making Mustard Modern: A Young Leaders Vision For A Century Old Family Business
Jenise Burton
Co-owner of SugarPlum Kids Spa and Salon
SugarPlum Kids Spa and Salon
Episode: Ep 37 The Business They Never Planned to Build
Dell Burton
Co-owner of SugarPlum Kids Spa and Salon
SugarPlum Kids Spa and Salon
Episode: Ep 37 The Business They Never Planned to Build
Conner Klassen
Founder of Home Service Hiring, helping local service businesses recruit broadly
Home Service Hiring
Episode: Ep: 35 - Stop Settling: How Great Companies Find Great People
Dillon Hatfield
Owner of Hatfield Cleaning Solutions
Hatfield Cleaning Solutions
Episode: EP 34 Unlock the Secrets of Door-to-Door Success with Dillon Hatfield
Joe Dan Reed
Entrepreneur; laundromat owner and content creator
Splash Em Out Laundry / Splash Em Out Laundry YouTube channel
Episode: Ep 33 Why Boring Businesses Win! Joe Dan Reed and Scaling the Laundromat Biz
Austin Kirby
Owner of Kirby Dryer Vent Cleaning
Kirby Dryer Vent Cleaning
Episode: Ep 29 From 0 - 35 Clients a Week:How Austin Kirby Built His Dryer Vent Cleaning Business
Zebulon Dawson
Visionary entrepreneur, former Tesla/Motional/Uber executive, founder of Happy Path Marketing
Happy Path Marketing
Episode: Ep 27 How a Former Tesla & Uber Innovator is Bringing AI to Local Small Businesses
Johnny Juan Ortiz
Ziegler Legacy Certified Coach, founder of Fun Life Coaching
Fun Life Coaching / Ziegler Legacy
Episode: Ep 25 How To Make Your Personality Your Brand

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Dave
Host of Locally Owned

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Outstanding Management Podcast

    The title "Locally Owned" almost doesn't do this podcast justice. You don't have to be a small business owner to appreciate host Dave's insights on goal-setting, management, and service. He engages with his guests in a comfortable, conversational style and does a great job giving his guests space to tell their story. This is a must-listen for business owners, managers, and anyone looking to further their career success.

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    cdmsocal
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Thanks for producing a really well done educational and interesting podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bakers dad
    United States2 years ago

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Great mix of business strategy and personal journey; very useful for listeners considering growth or exit strategies.
Solid insights into hiring, culture, and customer experience from local service businesses.
Hosts invite real SMB stories and keep the conversation focused on actionable steps.
Engaging, practical takeaways for small business owners.

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Ep 42 "Making Mustard Modern: A Young Leaders Vision For A Century Old Family Business
Q: What lessons did Luke learn about leadership and trust in a family business?
Trust is essential; the parent leader must allow the next generation room to grow, disagree, and occasionally fail, so they can develop into capable leaders who can eventually run the company.
Ep 42 "Making Mustard Modern: A Young Leaders Vision For A Century Old Family Business
Q: How did Luke approach modernization while respecting heritage?
He started with data-driven analysis, rebuilt the website for consumer ease, launched and managed social media to tell the brand's stories, and pursued regional sales and sampling events to grow the customer base without losing the core identity.
Ep 42 "Making Mustard Modern: A Young Leaders Vision For A Century Old Family Business
Q: What sparked the decision to pursue the Weber's route instead of continuing towards PA school?
After weighing support from family, friends, and the practical concern of student debt, Luke chose the Weber's path because of the positives of staying connected to the family legacy and the meaningful impact of growing the business for the community.
Ep: 35 - Stop Settling: How Great Companies Find Great People
Q: What is the 'good fit guarantee' and why does it matter?
The good fit guarantee ensures that if a placed employee leaves within a defined period, we replace them for free, because the goal is to place someone who truly fits the role, culture, and expectations, not just someone who says yes initially.
Ep: 35 - Stop Settling: How Great Companies Find Great People
Q: How does the recruiting process actually work when you partner with a client?
We run an employee-attracting system that generates dozens or hundreds of applicants via local social ads, then screen through multiple channels and days with multiple people, delivering a top-filtered slate with detailed notes so the client can interview effectively.

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What is Locally Owned about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers SMB owners and operators who push practical, outcome-driven strategies for growth, leadership, and improved operations. Episodes frequently explore real-world challenges like staff hiring, systems and processes, customer experience, branding, and scalable marketing for local businesses. Guests come from service industries and family businesses, sharing hands-on lessons, risk-taking, and tactical steps that listeners can apply immediately. A notable strength is the mix of personal journeys with actionable takeaways, often framed around building value, planning for growth, and balancing heritage with modernization. The format tends to emphasize candid storytelling, practical frameworks, and a local-business sensibility that ... more

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