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My Small Business Story

Michael Dawson
SCORE Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Raise and Shine Parent Coaching and Consultation
Kept House
Legacy Sports Complex
Breckenridge Financial Supplies
U.S. Small Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Education
Parent Coaching
Yi Mama
Refined Performance Living
Acquisition
Inglewood, United States
Small Business Lending
Workforce Development
SCORE
Manufacturing
Office Of Advocacy
Finley Market

Did you know twice as many small businesses survive past five years when they have support from a mentor? My Cincy Small Business Story is brought to you by the volunteer mentors of SCORE Greater Cincinnati, a non-profit organization that helps launch hundreds of new, small businesses--and even more jobs--in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Indiana every year. Our vision is to give every person t... more

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Meet the husband-and-wife team behind Kept House, an estate sales company formed in 2021. Greg and Jamie Pipkins are joined by their SCORE Mentor Jerry Blais to share how they have overcome challenges and seized opportunities in their first five year... more

She loves creating things from scratch! Dora Cheng had a family recipe and passion for high-quality wontons. With hard work and support from SCORE Mentors, she has launched Yee Mama into wholesale and more recently, opened a storefront at Cincinnati'... more

Megan Hils started Raise and Shine Parent Coaching and Consulting because she wanted to get ahead of issues she encountered working as a school psychologist. Her SCORE Mentor Diane Powers joins her on this episode of My Cincy Small Business Story to ... more

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Brad Zaun
Regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Episode: Episode 50: Brad Zaun, Regional Administrator for U.S. Small Business Administration
Ellen Craven
Founder of Brand Novus, presenter at SCORE Confluence
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Episode: Episode 49: Ellen Craven
Lee Cummings
Founder of Refined Performance Living
Refined Performance Living
Episode: Episode 48: Lee Cummings
Jessica Brewer
Owner of Breckenridge Financial Supplies
Breckenridge Financial Supplies
Episode: Episode 47: Jessica Brewer
Cortney Ley
Owner of Legacy Sports Complex
Legacy Sports Complex
Episode: Episode 46: Cortney Ley
Barney Jurgens
SCORE mentor
SCORE Greater Cincinnati
Episode: Episode 46: Cortney Ley
Jamie Pipkins
Co-owner of Kept House
Kept House
Episode: Episode 45: Greg and Jamie Pipkins from Kept House
Greg Pipkins
Co-owner of Kept House
Kept House
Episode: Episode 45: Greg and Jamie Pipkins from Kept House
Jerry Blais
SCORE mentor
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Episode: Episode 45: Greg and Jamie Pipkins from Kept House

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Michael Dawson
Host of SCORE's My Cincy Small Business Stories

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Episode 50: Brad Zaun, Regional Administrator for U.S. Small Business Administration
Q: If a business owner is struggling with federal regulation they believe is burdensome, what can they do to make their voice heard?
They can contact the SBA Office of Advocacy through its red tape hotline or reach out to SBA district offices. The agency aims to bring businesses and federal agencies together to find workable solutions.
Episode 50: Brad Zaun, Regional Administrator for U.S. Small Business Administration
Q: Access to capital is a huge hurdle for small business owners. How can SBA help?
The SBA guarantees loans made through lending partners and is piloting changes to reduce duplicated paperwork and make applications easier, while Small Business Development Centers can help applicants prepare.
Episode 47: Jessica Brewer
Q: What was the profile of Breckenridge Financial Supplies and what stands out about Jessica and her team?
Breckenridge is an Ohio-based, women-owned business serving a range of customers from community banks to government agencies, with a strong focus on customer delight and team collaboration that drives its success.
Episode 48: Lee Cummings
Q: How did you get connected with SCORE?
Lee describes mentoring from SCORE on a previous project, recognizing SCORE's value, and deciding to pursue guidance again for his current venture, which helped shape the business plan, proof of concept, and later marketing and branding.
Episode 48: Lee Cummings
Q: Good. So please tell us the story behind Refined Performance Living. How did it get started? Why was it founded? And what problem are you trying to solve?
Lee explains his background as a personal chef for professional athletes, how he identified a need for connecting athletes with chefs and dieticians, and how the concept evolved into a formal service that started in Cincinnati and expanded to other cities, solving the gap in personalized nutrition for athletes.

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What is My Small Business Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on real-world small business journeys guided by SCORE mentors, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, practical growth strategies, and community impact. Across recent episodes, guests range from founders launching niche services (nutrition-focused concierge, estate clearing, food products) to leaders guiding multi-facility operations and retail/wholesale businesses. Common threads include leveraging mentorship for planning and due diligence, navigating acquisitions or pivots, building resilient teams, and scaling through partnerships and targeted sponsorships. A notable through-line is the role of SCORE in shaping business plans, governance, and operational clarity, often illustrated with concrete examples from local Cincinn... more

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2. Ellen Craven
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4. Jessica Brewer
5. Cortney Ley
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7. Jamie Pipkins
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