Small Businesses Do it Better (MP3 Version)

Carissa Dunphy interviews Carey Grund, owner of Smilegram Paper and author of Pink Lemonade: Sweet Expressions of Inspiration for Girls, on the Small Businesses Do It Better show. Carey shares her experiences in starting a business, managing family time, writing a book, spreading "Thank You's" by creating memorable and inspirational handwritten notes. Carissa also features Wired Waffles, caffeinated waffles, which the business owner, Roger Sullivan recently appeared on ABC's Shark Tank. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Danielle Corsetto, writer and illustrator of the popular Girls With Slingshots comic strip. Danielle talks about the power of social media, the difference between networking in person and online, shares her experiences in selling merchandise online, and, of course, talk about the hilarious cast of the Girls With Slingshots strip, how they were created, have evolved and have personalities all their own. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Danielle Corsetto, writer and illustrator of the popular Girls With Slingshots comic strip. Danielle talks about the power of social media, the difference between networking in person and online, shares her experiences in selling merchandise online, and, of course, talk about the hilarious cast of the Girls With Slingshots strip, how they were created, have evolved and have personalities all their own. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Danielle Corsetto, writer and illustrator of the popular Girls With Slingshots comic strip. Danielle talks about the power of social media, the difference between networking in person and online, shares her experiences in selling merchandise online, and, of course, talk about the hilarious cast of the Girls With Slingshots strip, how they were created, have evolved and have personalities all their own. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Shelly Ehler, creator of the Show No Towel, the only towel that you can use to dry off, wear and lay flat. Shelly shares her story of how her towel came to be, why she turned it into a business and how she got started. She also talks about the power of knowing what you need, opening your eyes and finding a way to get it. She started her business with no start-up costs, hand making every towel. Shelly also shares her Shark tank experience and how she knew Lori Greiner would be the ideal Shark to get to invest in her. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Shelly Ehler, creator of the Show No Towel, the only towel that you can use to dry off, wear and lay flat. Shelly shares her story of how her towel came to be, why she turned it into a business and how she got started. She also talks about the power of knowing what you need, opening your eyes and finding a way to get it. She started her business with no start-up costs, hand making every towel. Shelly also shares her Shark tank experience and how she knew Lori Greiner would be the ideal Shark to get to invest in her. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Shelly Ehler, creator of the Show No Towel, the only towel that you can use to dry off, wear and lay flat. Shelly shares her story of how her towel came to be, why she turned it into a business and how she got started. She also talks about the power of knowing what you need, opening your eyes and finding a way to get it. She started her business with no start-up costs, hand making every towel. Shelly also shares her Shark tank experience and how she knew Lori Greiner would be the ideal Shark to get to invest in her. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Steve Gadlin, entrepreneur who brought his business, I Want to Draw a Cat For You, to ABC's Shark Tank and acquired an investment from Shark Mark Cuban, self-made billionaire. Steve shares what Shark Tank has taught him about business, how it's affected his daily life and gives advice to those wanting to be on the show. We also learn about Steve's other brands, the new products he's bringing to the market and what he has learned about product manufacturing and shipping. Of course, we also talk about his cat drawings, like what's requested most often, crazy requests, and we surprise him with an impromptu crazy cat drawing! More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Steve Gadlin, entrepreneur who brought his business, I Want to Draw a Cat For You, to ABC's Shark Tank and acquired an investment from Shark Mark Cuban, self-made billionaire. Steve shares what Shark Tank has taught him about business, how it's affected his daily life and gives advice to those wanting to be on the show. We also learn about Steve's other brands, the new products he's bringing to the market and what he has learned about product manufacturing and shipping. Of course, we also talk about his cat drawings, like what's requested most often, crazy requests, and we surprise him with an impromptu crazy cat drawing! More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Steve Gadlin, entrepreneur who brought his business, I Want to Draw a Cat For You, to ABC's Shark Tank and acquired an investment from Shark Mark Cuban, self-made billionaire. Steve shares what Shark Tank has taught him about business, how it's affected his daily life and gives advice to those wanting to be on the show. We also learn about Steve's other brands, the new products he's bringing to the market and what he has learned about product manufacturing and shipping. Of course, we also talk about his cat drawings, like what's requested most often, crazy requests, and we surprise him with an impromptu crazy cat drawing! More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Daniel Rensing, co-founder of The Smart Baker. Daniel shares how him and his wife's ideas and needs transformed into a business, how they worked with manufacturers to get their products out there and how they stay on top of online orders. We also learn how The Smart Baker utilizes different types of online, mail order and trade show marketing. For those of you interested in what goes on behind the scenes of the ABC TV show, Shark Tank, Daniel also tells us some interesting bits of info and also gives some tips for those who may be heading into the Shark Tank. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Daniel Rensing, co-founder of The Smart Baker. Daniel shares how him and his wife's ideas and needs transformed into a business, how they worked with manufacturers to get their products out there and how they stay on top of online orders. We also learn how The Smart Baker utilizes different types of online, mail order and trade show marketing. For those of you interested in what goes on behind the scenes of the ABC TV show, Shark Tank, Daniel also tells us some interesting bits of info and also gives some tips for those who may be heading into the Shark Tank. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Daniel Rensing, co-founder of The Smart Baker. Daniel shares how him and his wife's ideas and needs transformed into a business, how they worked with manufacturers to get their products out there and how they stay on top of online orders. We also learn how The Smart Baker utilizes different types of online, mail order and trade show marketing. For those of you interested in what goes on behind the scenes of the ABC TV show, Shark Tank, Daniel also tells us some interesting bits of info and also gives some tips for those who may be heading into the Shark Tank. More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Katie Meaux, owner and head baker at Katie Bakes. Katie tells us how she began her business with specialties and grew to where she is today. She also discusses the importance of Facebook activity, fan engagement and how her community grew by incorporating photos with her personality, beautiful baked goods and connecting with the community. Katie also gives us DIY’ers some easy baking tips! More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com

Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Katie Meaux, owner and head baker at Katie Bakes. Katie tells us how she began her business with specialties and grew to where she is today. She also discusses the importance of Facebook activity, fan engagement and how her community grew by incorporating photos with her personality, beautiful baked goods and connecting with the community. Katie also gives us DIY’ers some easy baking tips! More at http://SmallBusinessesDoItBetter.com