The Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast directs our attention to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking for direction as they start a new venture or search for ways they can improve and find success with the small business they've already started. Our goal is to provide you with information and resources to develop skills you need to help start and run a successful business. You’ll hear from business owners, community leaders and educators who join us to share their experiences and insights - in the belief that 'small business' success is 'good business' for all of us. Li...
Latest episodes
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14 min
Extended Exclusive Conversation with Victor Rivera: From Crew Kid to McDonald's Franchise Leader
In this episode, Victor Rivera shares his inspiring journey from starting as a part-time crew member at McDonald's in Puerto Rico to owning 10 McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. Ri…
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30 min
Centier Bank, 130 years of family-owned and operated leadership: An exclusive extended interview with CEO, Mik…
In this episode we delve deep into the history and foundational principles of Centier Bank with CEO, Mike Schrage. Centier has a lasting family legacy that dates all the way back t…
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14 min
Arrive AI: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Founder and CEO, Dan O'Toole
In this episode, we welcome Dan O'Toole, founder and CEO of Arrive AI, to NASDAQ's Market Site to celebrate the company's listing under the ticker symbol ARAI. Located in Fishers,…
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16 min
Exclusive Extended Behind the Scenes Look at the World Food Championships and Hard Truth Distilling Co.
In this episode, Mike McLeod, founder of the World Food Championships, and Jeff McCabe of Hard Truth Distilling Co., discuss their collaboration on a live fire cooking qualifier in…
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42 min
Indy Arts Impresario: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Tom Alvarez
For about 14 years, Tom Alvarez has been a regular contributor on WISH-TV style shows, he brings with him decades of experience. We sit down to talk with him about his successful v…
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16 min
Building an inclusive environment for everyone: An exclusive exteneded conversation with Kris Keys & Carl Doni…
Hoosiers, Kris Keys and Carl Doninger are co-founders of PopCon Indy, are on a mission to create an inclusive and safe environment where everyone can just be themselves. We sit dow…
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15 min
Exclusive Extended Conversation with Clarence Lyles, President, International Global Solutions
We sit down for a exclusive extended conversation with Certified Vendor of the Month from the City's Office of Minority and Women Business Development. It is International Global S…
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20 min
NAWBO Boss Lady: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Carolene Mays
Carolene MaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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10 min
NAWBO Boss Lady: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Jamalia Brashears
Between now and the June 16th release of the NAWBO Indy Boss Ladies magazine, we're introducing you to some of the leading local women of business and hear their success stories. T…
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13 min
Indy Entertainment Icon: Exclusive Extended Conversation with DJ Geno Shelton
You may know Geno Shelton as DJ Geno. He's a bit of an icon in the Indianapolis entertainment business. He sat down with us to talk about his industry and ended up sharing much mor…
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16 min
NAWBO Boss lady: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Tammy Butler Robinson
Tammy Butler Robinson is the CEO of Engaging Solutions. Her path to this point in her life has been dedicated to making a positive impact on her community at every level. Tammy is…
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16 min
Father and Son McDonald’s owners: Esclusive extended Conversation with Mohommed and Rahl Moalikyar
We continue our AAPI Heritage celebration with an introduction to father-and-son McDonald’s franchise owners with a story that will inspire you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…
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37 min
Mira Resilience Award: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Nida Ansari
For the last 26 years, Tech Point has honored tech innovators and development leaders at the annual 'Mira Awards' gala. It is an opportunity to salute the most innovative people an…
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11 min
Whatever It Takes Consulting: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Founder/CEO Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks
Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks established Whatever It Takes Consulting (WIT) with the philosophy of providing services that promote professional growth to enhance performance, are highly…
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29 min
Sister Soldier Network: Exclusive Extended Conversation with Dr. Dorothy Simpson-Taylor
Last month, WISH-TV's Celebrating Women's Special featured a conversation with Dr. Dorothy (Doty) Simpson-Taylor. She's an Airforce veteran, educator, counselor, and woman of faith…
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7 min
BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Aléjandra Canales Flores
ALÉJANDRA CANALES FLORES IS A DAUGHTER OF HONDURAN IMMIGRANTS WHO EARNED HER COSMETIC LICENSE THROUGH THE PIKE HIGH SCHOOL COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM. NOW SHE HAS HER OWN ACADEMY AND IS H…
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9 min
BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – MTS US, an Italian-based motorsport school
TODAY WE TURN OUR FOCUS ON MOTORSPORTS, SPECIFICALLY THE NEW MOTORSPORTS SCHOOL, BASED IN ITALY, COMING TO INDIANAPOLIS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…
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9 min
BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Kelly School of business student turns and idea into a national busines…
A NATIVE HOOSIER AND IU KELLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GRADUATE, RICHARD HALL CO-FOUNDED 'HALL MADDEN' UTILIZING A UNIQUE BUSINESS PLAN AND $500. HE NOW OWNS 10 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNIT…
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8 min
BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – April 15 tax deadline
APRIL 15 IS A BIG TAX DEADLINE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND SOME SMALL BUSINESS PROPRIETORS. COURTNEY KINCAID IS HERE TO KEEP US IN THE KNOW. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…
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7 min
BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business
HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…