Back Office conversations with business owners on what it takes to start & run your own business. Candid & Inspiring interviews by Laura Fisher, a small business owner herself in Houston, TX. Does it take Grit or Luck to be successful? Hear their stories... Until next time.... You Better be Up to Something!
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Moonflower "Hydroponics" Farms - Federico Marquez
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Meet Federico Marquez, Founder/CEO of Moonflower Farms. Inventor, Entrepreneur and Visionary - is busy solving our Food problems for our community. He partners with NASA, Consults globally and was also the sole creator of Ruggles Green in Houston... first 4 star certified GREEN restaurant with a menu that would satifsy any eater in Houston... regar…
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Family Restaurant 44 Years - Jonathan Lopez
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Meet Jonathan Lopez, of Lopez Mexican Restaurant in Houston, TX. His parents started this business 1978 in a small strip center. Family friendly, TexMex restaurant located on 11606 S Wilcrest in Houston and 7227 W Grand Pkwy in Richmond. https://vivalopez.com/ SPONSORED BY: Kefi Spaces, Houston, TX. https://kefispaces.com/ Co-Warehousing, Fulfillme…
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Photography & YOUR Image - BiJay Dixit
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Meet BiJay Dixit from Unique Photo Images. Since he was a teen, he's made Photography his career. Growing up in India he was inspired by mentor and continued his passion of learning about light and photograhy. We talked about how important your professional image is and the dos & don't when getting your headshot done. You can reach him at 281-546-3…
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How We Started Our Podcasts - Laura Fisher & Brett Shoemaker
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If you liked today's show - please let Laura know by either contacting her at laura@fisherpodcast.com or give her a great review. Also, if you know of someone who would be an inspiring guests, let her know… even if it's you. Until then… "You better be Up to something!"Av Laura Fisher
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Meet Kyle Hedin, a flooring specialist, contractor and Podcaster from Mesa, Arizona. He approaches his work smart, because he knows his numbers. Find Kyle at www.illustrioushardwoods.com or www.flooracademypod.com. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flooracademypod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kyle.hedin tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@…
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Real Estate Broker - Suzette Peoples
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Meet Suzette Peoples, a FIVE STAR REALTOR ® in Texas Monthly Magazine- 5 time winner! Listen how she runs her business and cares for her clients. Find Suzette: Peoples Properties | Facebook, Suzette Peoples | LinkedIn, suzette peoples (@SuzettePeoples) / Twitter, Providing Real Estate Services in Sugar Land - suzette peoples, Peoples Properties, Te…
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Event Planning Business - Katherine Cheng
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Meet Katherin Cheng, twenty years ago she started her Casino Parties business in a garage and and now she owns a 4 acre venue in Houston and is the PREMIER place to have a wedding or special event. She was a stay at home mom that wanted to have a little income to help my family. Today, her business has grown and survived Covid and other natural dis…
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Keynote Speaker Business - Joshua M Evans
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Joshua is on a mission to fundamentally change the way people view their work by bringing deeper purpose into the workplace. The modern workplace have increased levels of uncertainty leading to individuals becoming burned out, disengaged, unfulfilled, and unhappy. Joshua is destroying toxic workplace preconceptions and pursuing a future of work whe…
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YOUR Vote Counts, County Judge Candidate - Trever Nehls
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Meet Trever Nehls - we talk about WHY NOW? Why run for Office and how important it is to be NON-Partison when it comes to County Government. Roads, taxes, crime & safety are ALL our issues. Trever Nehls has dedicated his life to service. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the US Army National Guard. He was deployed to defend our freedom in Iraq, Afgh…
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Collegiate Athlete NIL Issues - Chuck Bates
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My guest for today's show is Chuck Bates. He works for Stegent Equity Advisors, which provide comprehensive planning and managing of assets for families and individual financial needs. He is a collegiate planner with an expertise in helping families/students save thousands of dollars in college tuition. He understands and has researched financial a…
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Why Small Businesses Fail - Henry Kutarna, The Catholic CEO
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Why do so many small businesses fail? Meet Henry Kutarna, B.A., CDME, KHS, CEO - an experience business executive and mentor. He mentors CEO's and not-for-profit leaders in Canada and the USA. Henry share's his experience on what businesses do wrong and the the solutions to fix it. To easliy reach Henry Kutarna look him up on Linded In: https://www…
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The Business of College Planning - Jerry Daniels
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How do I get my child into the College of thier choice? Meet Jerry Daniels, a PHD and Expert in Higher Education Placement. He explains how he has made a business of placing students into the college. Jerry looks beyond academics and will prepare a student to be the most attractive to a college or university/ With ten years teaching high school at …
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Meet David Fisher, a skillful entrepreneur with a clear vision of the future of real estate. Fisher has successfully founded, established, and operated more than seven companies that are currently in the industry of Space as a Service. The new era of co-warehouse is here, and David Fisher has come to disrupt the market with the concept of Kefi Spac…
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Jersey Mike's Subs Franchisee - Ali Hyder Dhukka
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Meet Ali Hyder Dhukka, a young entrepreneur who LOVED eating at Jersey Mike's Subs and decided to find out what it took to own his own shop. Now, he owns 5. YOU will love his story and how he made it happen. Email: Ali@subwichco.com Here are his Houston/Sugar Land locations: Telfair: www.jerseymikes.com/locations/15083 Sienna: www.jerseymikes.com/l…
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World’s Largest Recycled Golf Ball Company – CEO Gary Krueger
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Meet Gary Krueger, Founder & CEO of PG Golf. Retrieves, recycles, and markets golf balls to the world through retailers, pro shops & directly to the golfer. Reload Brand Golf Balls are sold on Walmart & Amazon platforms as well as retails shops around the nation. WEBSITES: https://www.lostgolfballs.com/; https://www.pggolf.com/ Linked In: https://w…
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Big Media for Small Business - Mark Krieschen
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Meet Mark Krieschen, retired media expert with Cox Media. We talk about Radio, Print, TV & Cable ads as well as Social Media. The pitfalls of spending too little and the need to measure success. Find out what Mark's Three "C"s are to achieve success in your media buys. Recently retired and enjoying golf, but Mark is available for consulting. He can…
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Niche Business = Big Business - Jeremiah Anderson
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Meet Jeremiah Anderson, Owner & CEO of Corvus Optimization Group. Specialized Accounting company that services the Oil Industry - specifically in the area of Royalities. Companies call Jeremiah, when they get in trouble with the Government and need his firm to get them out of of trouble. Doing this involves basic but experienced knowledge in this n…
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Private Education Profits - Debbie Elder
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Meet Debbie Elder - meeting the customer's needs - parents & student - when done right is profittable. Smart and savvy is how she navigates through an old education system that no longer meets the students needs for our future. An internationally recognized speaker, innovator, best-selling author, and leader in motivating people to be to peak perfo…
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Finding & Retaining Employees - John Cavitt
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Meet John Cavitt – CEO & Founder of Anastasis. John is a Consultant in oilfield technology including field management software, leak detection technology, and GHG reduction technology. Also, John is involved finding a cure – for a rare sight disease that impacts his children and other around the world. He's an entrepreneur with a heart to lead othe…
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SBA Small Business Loan EXPERT - Bill Ebersole
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Meet Bill Ebersole, Founder & CEO of Community Business Finance. He's an SBA Loan expert and he's made it his mission to provide Texas businesses with the opportunity to grow and thrive by accessing the most advantageous financing product available, the SBA 504 Loan. My husband & I are grateful for this man's RESOURCEFULNESS, ncouragement and belie…
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Silver Fox Advisors - Dick Hendee & Shoby John
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Meet Dick Hendee & Shoby John. They met by their involvement with Silver Fox Advisors. Shoby was a participant in a Roundtable where he met the group's advisor - Dick Hendee. Listen to how peer to peer mentoring really works! Richard Hendee - the Advisor - is the owner and President of Horizon Associates, Inc., a small and mid-size business consult…
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Exclusive Interview with UHAUL's CEO - Joe Shoen
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Meet Joe Shoen, CEO of UHaul. Joe is businessman who has successfully disrupted the rentals industry, helping to cement U-Haul as an iconic brand that continues to expand after 77 years. U-Haul is about helping all small businesses succeed and has built their authorized dealer network on that premise. Tens of thousands of authorized dealers have gr…
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Top 10 E-Commerce Tips to Make YOU Money - Mazhar Chaudhary
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Meet Mazhar Chaudhary, Owner & CEO of Digital Rhodium. A Digital Business Solution Company. We talked about how import Branding is, especially when selling a product on Amazon. He gave us his Top 10 Tips that MUST be done well to make money on E-Commerce. Mazhar's company works for clients across the globle with Digital Marketing, Branding Services…
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Bank Lending Tips for Businesses - Tom DeScioli
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Meet Tom DeScioli, VP Commercial Lending at Plains State Bank. He shares with us commons mistakes new lender can avoid. Plains State Bank is in the business of helping businesses grow. They are a PREFERRED Small Business Administration SBA Lender as well as one of the Top Houston, Texas SBA Lenders. If you liked today's show - please let Laura know…
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Why Should I Join the Chamber? - Juliette Nesssmith
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Meet Juliette Nessmith, VP of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce in Texas. We discuss the leadership training and networking opportunities THIS Chamber offers. Considering contacting your local Chamber of Commerce when you need information, vendor suggestions, mentoring and more. Being a Member of a Chamber of Commerce gives you the opportunity to n…
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Coaching for Entrepreneurs - Diana Greenwood
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Meet Diana Greenwood, CEO of Aspire Executive Coaching. Since 2007, she has been coaching executives representing a wide variety of business sectors. Diana has achieved advanced certification in the Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coach, the Birkman Method, as well as certification in the Birkman Mindset, Birkman Team Building and Team Facilitation. D…
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Floral Business is Good Business - Pat Houck & Tiffany Allbreak
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Meet the owners of House of Blooms, Pat Houck and Tiffany Allbreak. Step back in time and listen to the special touches this florest does to make every arrangement perfect. Located in Sugar Land, TX - a small family business with a consistent 4.9 Google Reviews. After listening to this Podcast, you will want these ladies assist you for any special …
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Meet My sons Colin Croteau & Scott Fisher as we discuss our Family Business. We talk about what it took to open a new facility during the Pandemic. Colin and I worked together for 2 years, and in this show we discuss how we did it together and why it's time for him to move on to pursue his career dreams. Scott Fisher, our Manager of Imperial Storag…
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Cut Overhead Rent uHaul - Phil Fredrick
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Meet Phil Fredrick, Area Field Manager for uHaul. He discusses how a business can become a Dealer, a Mechanic can become a preferred vendor and HOW small businesses use uHaul as an extension of their business. You can become a Dealer/Vendor by going to this website: https://www.uhaul.com/Dealer/ to reach Phil you can email him at philip_frederick@u…
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How to Manage YOUR Google Business Profile - David Jaques
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Meet David Jaques of Ahava Marketing. He’s an amazing resource for everything Digital Marketing. Today we talked about the benefits of a Google My Business Listing and how to make it work for you. To reach David for more information or a free consultation go to https://ahavamarketing.com/. If you liked today's show - please let Laura know by either…
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Honey Bee Business Start Up Success - Danessa & Brent Yaschuk
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Danessa & Brent Yaschuk of SweetNes Honey Apiaries & Beetique. www.sweetNeshoney.com. They are busy as bees, making sweet local honey and much more. Find out how & WHY they got into the bee business, what challenges they have and the future of their business. A married couple making her dreams come true! You can reach them on their website or call …
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Crypto 101 - Do You Have Questions? - Charles Oregesan
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Charles Oregbesan of Top Block Ventures walks us through the basics of Crypto Currency. Interactive conversation about definitions and how to get started. Charles is available for Consulting advise at inquiries@topblockventures.com . SPONSORED BY: Imperial Podcast Studio in Sugar Land, TX. https://imperialpodcaststudio.com/. Book your next studio t…
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How our Reputation Impacts Sales - King Banerjee
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King Banerjee, of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, quit secure corporate job in 2019 and invested in a franchise that opened during the pandemic. He secrets to success are customer service, quality work and relationship building. https://www.bigfrog.com/sugarland You can reach him at 832-532-5577 for a single custom shirt or dress your staff for su…
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Your Credit Repair Specialist MUST be BONDED - Jerry Martin
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Meet Jerry Martin of New Boost TL Solutions, Credit Repair company. Want to improve your credit score? Find a Bonded Credit Repair company will give you a trusted advantage. Jerry breaks down why your credit score matters when running a business. He can be reached at 281-928-9644 or 888-431-0910 or https://newboosttradelinessolutions.org. SPONSORED…
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Meet Jimmy Cargile, the guy behind the wheel of your average Big Rig. Find out how the business works, who you can trust and the dangers of the work. This can be a rewarding career, but it’s not for everyone. You can reach Jimmy Cargile of Wild Hog Trucking @ 501-507-1354. If you liked today's show - please let Laura know by either contacting her a…
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Service Business Success Story - Kim Mirshak
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What makes a Power Washer – Professional? Kim Mirshak, 30 years in the business will tell you. Years of experience, repeat business and grit have provided decades of income for his family business. Turning a simple service job into a business takes money, better equipment, maintenance, and sales to make it work. You can reach KDS Services or Kim Mi…
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Insurance Entrepreneur's Success - Jason Thomas
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Meet Jason Thomas, of J Thomas & Associates Insurance Agency. A Seasoned Insurance professionl, friendly & knowledgeable consultant that KNOWS the business of insurance industry. Recently, he sold his old agency and started a new agency with a new insurance carrier - Farmers. Find out WHY he did this and, how it allowed him to be the Enterpreneur h…
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Part 2 of 2: Started Over with Franchise - Eric Blossom
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Part 2 of 2 - Eric Blossom, after closing his successful business in Russia, he rebuilds in Houston by researching and buying into a small business Franchise. Find out how it's done and why he chose this path. We also talk a bit about Russian politics. Eric Blossom can be reached at Eric.Blossom@Temperaturepro.com or 713-820-6870. https://temperatu…
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Part 1 of 2: Started Foreign Company, Closed Abruptly - Eric Blossom
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Meet Eric Blossom, starts a company in the foreign country of Russia. 14 years of success, but abruptly closes his business due to the pandemic and Russia boarder closed for 2 years. We talk about how he set up his small business, and the challenges he faced. Next week in Part 2 of 2, we talk about how he started over in Houston by researching a Fr…
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6 Figure Income... as a Notary! - April Williams
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Not all Notaries are the same! Find a smart notary like April Williams, at Signing Your Way Notary Services. Hear how she got started and her tips for starting your own business. Meet April and find out how she has made a NICE living for herself by becoming a Mobile & Online Notary - a 6 figure income! You can reach her: https://www.signingyourway.…
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Young Lawyer's Journey - Symone White
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Meet Symone White from Legal Legacy Advisor PLC. She grew up wanting to be lawyer because of a TV show and a family member who needed help. Today she's in her 20's - owns her own practice and shares what it took to get where she is today. Our Guest Contact Informaiton: Symone White, Founder & Managing Attorney of Legal Legacy Advisors. Building and…
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Texas Cannabis Business - Carson Beard
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Meet Carson Beard and find out how his Father's accident impacted our Guest's career path. While working full time as a professional financial advisor, Carson started a business in a totally new industry. An industry thats filled with mis-information, changing laws and challenges. He sees Hemp as the future of medicine and relaxation. This is the s…
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3 Guys & FB Marketplace - Umar Shami, Shayan Sakani & Shahzada Durani
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Meet SSDG - 3 young men in their 20's ready to take on the ecommerce world! Umar Shami, Shayan Sakani & Shahzada Durani - all from Pakistan decent. Friends that grew up here in the Houston area and decided to join together on an innoviative project. Hear how they got started, what's in it for YOU and a teaser for a new project in the Spring of 2022…
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County Clerk is YOUR Friend! - Laura Richard
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Meet Laura Richard, Ft Bend's County Clerk in Texas. As a business owner, the County Clerk's office can be a valueble resource to grow and gather information needed when research is necessary. Not only to they handle the standard Birth Certificates & Vital Records, they are involved in Commissioner's Court, Court Records, and more. Their website is…
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Protect Your Trade Secrets EMPLOYERS - ViJay Pattisapu
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Protect your Trade Secrets and your data from employee theft. What's the difference between an Employee and Contract Labor. Partnerships, Divorce and much more are covered in today's episode. Meet ViJay Pattisapu, Attorney from Gomez Law Firm in Houston, TX. 713-980-9012 or sandragomezlaw.com. If you liked today's show - please let Laura know by ei…
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Meet David Fisher from Western Aviation. Listen to his incredible story on how he got started in the Aviation business. Just after 4 months, his mentor dies in a plane crash - never to be found! Today, 22 years later he is considered an Expert in the Aviation Industry... and he's NOT a pilot. Find out how his journey led him to today. You can reach…
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Can I get a WOW? - Donnie Campbell
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Meet Donnie Campbell, that's all he wants... a "WOW" after he details your car. Listen to his story how he changed his career to do something he was good at and loved. Detailing Cars. See what's involved and how he is growing his business into the Commerial side of Detailing. Contact Donnie at 713-516-1961 or campbellscustomcare@gmail.com. Campbell…
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Launching - Wednesdsay, February 9th. I announce the date we launch and a preview of some of the guests to expect. Send me your feedback and suggestions to laura@fisherpodcast.com. Thanks! If you liked today's show - please let Laura know by either contacting her at laura@fisherpodcast.com or give her a great review. Also, if you know of someone wh…
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Laura Fisher, a co-founder of Imperial Business Park, Business E Suites, Imperial Storage Solutions and Kefi Spaces - all in the Houston, TX area. 30+ years of experience in the business world, her strenghts are Operations, PeaceMaking and the tenacity to find a solution that makes sense! Daily, she meets Entrepreneur's, like herself, at Business E…
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