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The Local Hustler's Podcast

The Local Hustler's Podcast

Written by: Ridge Woldberg & Dallin Huso
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Hosts and entrepreneurs Dallin and Erik Huso interview local business owners and entrepreneurs in the East Valley of Arizona. Get the inside scoop on what it's like to start and own a small business, be inspired by the stories of true hustlers, and discover local businesses near you that you can support!Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Having Candid Conversations - ADAZ Honey with Ian Dziuk
    Mar 7 2022

    Most parents put their kids in sports or assign them yard work to keep them busy on the weekends. But Ian's mom decided to start a business to keep him busy from watching cartoons! Ever since he was 9 years old, Ian has grown up supporting and growing his families honey company, until he recently jumped into the business full time!

    ADAZ honey works with small and mid-size local bee keepers to bring their fresh and delicious honey to local consumers. Working with family isn't always easy, but having different people with different strengths and opinions is extremely beneficial to the success of the business. The most important part of running a family business, according to Ian, is being candid with each other. Tune in as Ian dives into how this helps them stick together!

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    53 mins
  • Now or Never - Spanglish Services with Brenda Lopez
    Feb 22 2022

    Brenda moved to America from Mexico as a child, and has always felt extreme gratitude for the opportunity to live here. After learning English at a young age, she felt the need to help others out who couldn't speak as fluently, and became a translator and interpreter.

    But starting her own business didn't come easy- Brenda struggled with self doubt, finances, and everything else that a young entrepreneur deals with. But luckily, Brenda truly has a passion for what she does, which helped her get over all the hurdles she has had to face so far.

    Tune in as Brenda shares more about how she got over the hump to start a business, and how her passion fuels her for what she does!

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    44 mins
  • Buying a Business and ”Going Ugly Early” - Bakers Travertine Power Clean
    Feb 7 2022

    Cole spent over a decade overseas in the military and as a contractor, where he learned a lot of leadership and management skills.

    These skills, along with the desire to do something that he loved, led Cole down the road of purchasing a business. After doing a lot of due diligence, Cole found a business he liked and immediately started making changes.

    "Going ugly early" was Cole's motto when he first got started, as he spent a lot of money early investing in his people and his equipment. Although this was a risk upfront, it has paid off and continues to pay itself off because of the improvements made possible by the upgrades.

    Tune in as Cole shares more tips and advice about what to do if you're interested in buying a business, as well as some other changes Cole has made to improve the business!

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    58 mins
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