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Main Street Makers

Main Street Makers

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Main Street Makers don’t just build businesses — they build communities. From hair salons to construction companies, we spotlight small business owners who are conquering challenges, discovering opportunities, and developing healthy operations. Learn how others are making a profit while also making our neighborhoods more vibrant, connected places to live.

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Episodes
  • #23 Levi King: Using business credit to go from electric signs to Silicon Valley
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode, Nav’s CEO and co-founder Levi King shares his extensive small business experience, detailing how he built his first business from scratch and the critical role that business credit played in his success. He discusses the challenges he faced, including navigating business credit issues after acquiring a company with a poor credit history. Learn the importance of adapting to technological advancements and the evolving landscape of business credit.

    Nav Technologies, Inc. (“Nav”) makes no assurances or representations regarding the accuracy or sufficiency of the information included in this podcast. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not legal or financial advice. If you have questions, consult a trusted professional to help you make specific decisions about your business. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by the host and guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Nav.

    Follow us here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navsmb/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navsmb/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navsmb

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    33 mins
  • #22 Terri Couser: “Doing it ugly” led to the business of her dreams
    Dec 30 2025

    In this episode, entrepreneur and business coach Terri Couser shares her journey from foster care to successful business owner. She emphasizes the importance of “doing it ugly,” not waiting for perfection, and showing up authentically. Terri's candid insights on the power of testimonials and the significance of choosing the right platform for your business are invaluable for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    Nav Technologies, Inc. (“Nav”) makes no assurances or representations regarding the accuracy or sufficiency of the information included in this podcast. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not legal or financial advice. If you have questions, consult a trusted professional to help you make specific decisions about your business. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by the host and guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Nav.

    Follow us here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navsmb/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navsmb/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navsmb

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    44 mins
  • #21 Damian Younger: Mastering business credit to fuel his dreams
    Dec 16 2025

    This episode explores how to build business credit with Damian Younger, a business coach and owner of Coach Damian LLC. Learn about the challenges of building business credit, scaling a business, and the importance of authentic self-presentation in entrepreneurship. Damian shares his journey from struggling with personal credit to mastering business tradelines, offering insights into effective sales strategies and client retention.

    Coach Damian website: https://www.coach-damian.com/Early-Access-List

    Nav Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. The Nav Prime Charge Card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply. See Cardholder Terms for additional details. All other features of the Nav Prime membership are not associated with Thread Bank.

    With regard to credit building features: Scores are calculated from many variables; some users may not see improved scores. The Nav Prime Card is a business financing product and may not be used for personal, family, or household transactions.

    Nav Technologies, Inc. (“Nav”) makes no assurances or representations regarding the accuracy or sufficiency of the information included in this podcast. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not legal or financial advice. If you have questions, consult a trusted professional to help you make specific decisions about your business. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by the host and guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Nav.

    Follow us here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navsmb/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navsmb/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navsmb

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    38 mins
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