Small businesses power America. And in Nebraska, nearly 500 thousand people are employed by a small business. So it's essential to keep small businesses strong. This podcast wants to assist with that mission. Join host, and fellow small business owner, Grant Dorhout each episode as he introduces you to small business owners across the Omaha, Nebraska, community. Hear their stories. Understand their challenges. And learn from their successes. If you have questions or want to be a guest, call: 402-281-0750 or email [email protected]
Latest episodes
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36 min
Ep 19: Coach Chevy Helps Kids Achieve College Basketball Dreams
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Chevelle (Herring) Saunsoci, also known as Coach Chevy. In 2020, she turned her love of basketball into DVLP, a basketball program that helps…
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40 min
Ep 18: From Trading Card Games to Entertainment, Devon Foster Loves Business
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Devon Foster, an entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses, including a trading card game company and an entertainment company. Read more: ht…
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29 min
Ep 17: From the White House to Facebook, Her Goal is to Help Small Businesses
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Diana Doukas, manager for economic impact for U.S. policy programs at Facebook. Find out how her work helps empower small businesses in Nebra…
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32 min
Ep 16: BBQ Food Truck Owner Carries on Husband’s Legacy
On today’s episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style we’re talking with Kelly Partusch, owner of 402 BBQ Food Truck. She started the business with her late husband Todd in 2014 and opened a…
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35 min
Ep 15: ‘This Was Always My Passion:’ Roofing Company is a Family Business
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Eric Oberembt, president and owner, and Lindsey Pate, marketing director, of D&M Roofing. Find out how they kept business going during Covid…
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27 min
Ep 14: Couple Turns Passion for Community, Environment into Sandwich Shop
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Colin, owner of Kitchen Table. Find out how Colin and his wife Jessica have turned their passion for the local community into a successful re…
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30 min
Ep 13: Amid Pandemic, Interior Designer Promotes Peaceful Home Furnishings
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Monica Freeborn, owner of Amethyst Home. Find out how she has grown her business during the pandemic and why she wants to create peaceful, se…
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31 min
Ep 12: For Dan Thompson, Roofing Business is All in the Family
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Dan Thompson, co-owner of Thompson & Thompson 3rd Generation. Find out how he started the roofing business with his brother and how he learne…
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38 min
Ep 11: How Joe Worthing created Glassman During a Pandemic
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Joe Worthing, president of Glassman Recycling & Repurposing. Find out how he started his business during a pandemic and why he refuses to tak…
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34 min
Ep 10: How a Mad Scientist Turned Entrepreneur Crafts Beer and Whisky
On today’s episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style we’re talking with Zac Triemert, president and master distiller of Brickway Brewery & Distillery. A self-described mad scientist and ent…
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27 min
Ep 9: How Two Women Created Good Life Grooming For Men
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Keighley and Branda, owners of Good Life Grooming, mobile grooming and wedding services for men. Find out why they started their new business…
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23 min
Ep 8: After Losing Two Cousins, Akile Banister Helps Underserved Youth
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Akile Banister, who started Banisters Leadership Academy in 2007 after he saw a need to help underserved youth in the Omaha area. Read more a…
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35 min
Ep 7: How Phil Lee Helps Senior Care Communities Communicate
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Phil Lee, co-founder LifeLoop, which helps senior care communities communicate. Find out how he created the business and why his lack of expe…
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38 min
Ep 6: Julie Imgrund Shares Passion for Travel and How Pandemic Affected Business
Julie Imgrund has traveled the world and helped her clients do the same through her business, Bellevue Travel. On today’s episode, find out how the pandemic has affected her busine…
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32 min
Ep 5: How Tim Tritsch Helps People Cut the Cord
More and more Americans are deciding to move away from cable television but it's not always an easy decision or process. On this episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style, we’re talking wit…
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28 min
Ep 4: Why Jeff Cremers Started His Own Hands-On CPA Business
On this episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style, we’re talking with Jeff Cremers, who started his own CPA firm in 2012. Find out why he wanted to start a business, who his target customer…
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29 min
Ep 3: How LeRoy Peterson Helps People Plan Most Difficult Parts of Life
On this episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style, we’re talking with LeRoy Peterson about his law practice and how he helps people plan for the most difficult parts of their lives. Read mo…
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27 min
Ep 2: How One Man Turned a Passion for Antiques into a Business
Welcome to Just Biz, Omaha Style. Today, we’re talking with James Kavan, owner of the Imaginarium, an antique and collectibles shop. Read more and get additional resources: https:/…
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8 min
Ep 1: About The Podcast - What's To Come
Welcome to the Just Biz, Omaha Style Podcast. This first episode is a quick one to give you an idea of what to expect on future shows and to introduce you to your host, Grant Dorho…