Local Vibes Podcast
Go where the locals go!
Pat and Angie talk to small businesses about their success stories. Learn how they got started, how they have stayed in business, and why they're a place the locals go.
We want to know...what's their vibe?
Welcome to The Local Vibes Podcast! Follow along as Pat and Angie Cherubini help listeners gain an in-depth and relevant look at small businesses in America, their unique stories, marketing success, and the vibe they bring to their industry and their community. With each episode, we welcome a diverse group of guests from multiple industries who bring their expertise to the USA and YOU!
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007 Salena Thrasher: How Google Put This Goat Farm On The Map
One day, Salena went to buy chickens but came back with chickens and a goat. Unbeknownst to her, this would be the start of her business, Tristegus. She soon found out that goats cannot be by themselves. So, it wasn’t long before she had a small herd of her own. And when she found herself with excess milk, she decided to put her creativity to work and start making goat milk products. Salena started making goat milk products like lotions, shampoos, and soaps for her family. When a local farmer’s market opened, she saw an opportunity to test her products with the public. Seven years later, Tristegus is still going strong, thanks to Salena’s dedication and the support of her customers. The business thrived during the COVID pandemic due to Salena’s active online presence. Her products can be found in various places, and she continues to grow her business by making safe products! Missed our last episode with Albie? Watch it or listen to it now!
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006 Albie Delgato: Follow Up Secrets From The Solar Guy
Albie Delgato is no stranger to hard work. He worked in the mortgage industry for years until the housing market crash in 2008. After that, he found himself selling services and then eventually landed in the solar sector two years ago. Throughout his job experiences, Albie has carried over multiple skills that have helped him in business. One of the most significant factors that makes him very successful is following up with clients. Albie has learned to contact people multiple times until he gets a response when following up. He builds trust and confidence by staying in touch with his potential and current clients and keeping them updated on his latest products and services. Thanks to his dedication to customer service, Albie has built a successful career in the solar industry! Missed our episode last week with Chod Eats? Watch or listen here!
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005 How Chod Yarnelli Grew A Facebook Foodie Group From 0 To 65.7K
What started as a joke from taking pictures of their food and posting them on Facebook has turned into a foodie powerhouse that is helping save local restaurants by working with them to get the word out and stay relevant during a time that has been extremely tough on the mom and pop shops of the world. Local foodies Chod Yarnelli, an electrician by trade, and his wife Jodi were in the fun habit of taking pictures of their food and posting them on their social media (as one does😄) until one night during dinner at a local restaurant, Jodi jokingly said, “let’s just start a Facebook group”… and with that #chodeats was born! Their public group describes itself as a fun loving group of foodies who love to create and share pictures of FOOD and encourage others to do the same. It went from 0 to 5oo members in no time flat just from sharing it with friends and family. When it hit 500 Chod decided it was
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004 Jimmy Boheler: How I Fired My Boss And Went Full-Time Work From Home
Get ready for this episode with Jimmy Boheler. It’s packed with all the golden nuggets of information from motivation to his story; you’ll be sure to take something good away from this episode. Before the pandemic, Jimmy was selling life insurance. However, that became hard to connect with people in person. Jimmy knew that he loved serving the public and helping others, so he started to work for the company he’s currently working for as a Concierge Specialist. Jimmy works alongside many successful people and has learned how important your mindset is to everything in life. He’s learned to be the influence, give more, give value, and surround yourself with the right people. Jimmy dives moe into how our mindset affects our overall success, the power of having mentors in our lives, and how he successfully came this far in his life in under a year. Did you miss our episode last week with Michael Hirst? Watch or listen to it now!
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003 Michael Hirst: From Army Veteran to Solar Consultant Making the American Dream True
The pride of a veteran is evident in Michael Hirst’s work ethic. He never gave up on himself or those around him, especially when faced with adversity. Michael had a job lined up to go back overseas, but he was faced with the possibility of unemployment again when the pandemic hit. Michael researched jobs online, and that’s when he came across the solar industry! Michael began working in solar and jumped from company to company. He was quickly learning everything about solar and decided to leap. He began offering his services as a solar consultant by starting his own business, Hirst Solar Consulting. Michael helps solar businesses improve sales practices and operations. Hard work and dedication have paid off for Hirst, who is now well on his way to achieving the American Dream. He believes that solar power is an ethical, sustainable option in energy production! Missed last week’s episode with Kim Workman? Watch or listen to it now!
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002 How Kim Workman Built An Escape Room Business From Scratch
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy; our Local Vibes podcast spotlights the hardworking men and women who make them successful! In our latest episode, we sit down with Kim Workman, owner of Escape It, escape rooms in Newark, Ohio. Kim shares her inspiring story of how she got started in the business six years ago and overcame the challenges in her business. She also talks about her plans for Escape It and offers helpful advice for anyone considering starting their own small business. This episode will give you valuable insights, whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a longtime small business owner.
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001 Local Vibes with Pat and Angie Cherubini
If you know us, you already know that we love small businesses. We love the local communities. We love to shop local, eat local, drink local, support local… everything local. In every town and city, not just ours. We love mom and pops. We love family businesses. And, you know that the fam is our jam!
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Power Wash Your Way To Success With Your Website!
Check out one of our website designs, Tru-Clean Wash Solutions! https://www.trucleanwashsolutions.com/ A simple, clean design made to capture the eye of customers created in our software, Justine. Don’t believe it? Just see what the owner of Tru-Clean said! “If you are a business looking to grow your customer base, look no further than the Ultimate Online Marketing team! They offer quality, professional service with a personal touch. They care about their clients and want to see them succeed!” So, are you ready to power wash your way to success just like Tru-Clean? We can help! Our team of experts will create the perfect website for your business. We’ve included all the features you need to get started, from a contact form to a gallery of your work. Plus, we’ll help you get started with online marketing so you can reach new customers and grow your business. Get started today and see the difference our team can make for your business. Click here to learn more about Justine: https://justine.localvibes.us/ Click
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Why Every Business Needs a Website
Most businesses these days have a website. It has become an essential part of doing business. There are many reasons why every business should have a website, but we will discuss three of the most important ones here. First, a website is a great way to market your products and services. You can use it to tell people about what you offer, how much it costs, where they can buy it from you, or how they can get in touch with you if they have any questions. And because many consumers now go online before making purchasing decisions (including to find out where they should buy things or get services done), having an online presence is especially important. Second, a website can help you stay connected with current and potential customers. You can use it to let people know about changes in your company (for example, if you move offices or launch new products). And by including links to your social media pages, you can make it easy
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How to Create a Vision Board: Your Guide to Achieving Your Dreams
Do you want to achieve your dreams in 2022? If so, you need to create a vision board. A vision board is a tool that helps you visualize your goals and objectives. It’s a collection of images and words representing what you want to achieve. Some people believe that putting their dreams out into the universe makes them more likely to come true. So, why not create a vision board and see what happens? In this guide, we will teach you how to create a vision board that will help you achieve your goals for the future! Step One: Gather Your Materials. You will need a large piece of paper, markers or crayons, and any magazines lying around the house. If you don’t have any magazines, try looking online for images related to your vision board theme. Another option is to print out pictures from Facebook or Instagram! You can also create a vision board using Canva.com. Check out this video for more on Canva! Step
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