Uniquely Small Biz

On this episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ from Selective Insurance, Carolyn McArdle talks with Joshua Lance, Managing Director of the Lance CPA Group, a virtual certified accounting firm built to help craft breweries and digital agencies grow and manage their businesses. Together, Josh and Carolyn chat about his story, discuss his work with the Lance CPA group, and even share a little bit of insight into what's driving his entrepreneurial spirit. 

Later, you’ll hear from the Assistant Vice President of Business Development & Analysis at Selective Insurance, Brad Wilson. He sits down to discuss how Selective is making resources available for accounting firms and small businesses to utilize to build and protect their companies. So hit play and join us for Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!   

You can learn more about the Lance CPA Group on their website and social media accounts: Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.  Don’t forget you can also follow our guests Joshua Lance and Brad Wilson on LinkedIn too.

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Welcome back to another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance, the show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the owners of Swatara Coffee Company, John and Joanna Noll. John’s idea for a coffee shop began as an idea he had while deployed in Afghanistan with the US Navy. After deployment, and with help from his wife Joanna, Swatara became a reality when he returned home. Together, the couple joins Carolyn to share their story and what it’s like for John to be a Veteran who owns a small business.

Later, we hear from the Assistant Vice President, of Surety, Fidelity & Cyber Claims at Selective Insurance, Gerald Carozza. He joins us to talk about what Selective is doing to provide support to Veteran employees as they transition back into civilian roles. So press play and join us for another episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!   

You can learn more about Swatara on their website and social media accounts: Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.  Don’t forget you can also follow our guests John Noll, Joanna Noll & Gerald Carozza on LinkedIn.

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Welcome back to another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance, the show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the owner of Mo’Pweeze Bakery, Christine Allen! Using her own custom recipes, Christine creates vegan and Kosher treats free from the top ten allergens including, dairy, eggs, gluten/wheat, and nuts. Christine joins Carolyn to share the passion and the purpose behind Mo’Pweeze Bakery.

Later, we hear from the Vice President Director of Marketing at Selective, Cindy Heismeyer. She joins us to talk about the importance of surrounding ourselves with a strong network, the powerful role women play as small business owners, and why passion AND purpose are the recipe for success. So press play and join us for another episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!   

You can learn more about Mo’Pweeze on their website and social media accounts: Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.  Don’t forget you can also follow our guests Christine Allen & Cindy Heismeyer on LinkedIn.

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It’s time for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the CEO of The Office Coffee Shop, Mike Keith. Mike is here to share how The Office Coffee Shop is changing the very definition of what a workspace can be. The Office provides business resources, workspace, and a sense of community for entrepreneurs, along with a full-service café.  You’ll also hear about how the amazing ripple effect that The Office Coffee Shop is causing throughout the local business community.

Later, we hear from Assistant Vice President of Innovation and Strategy at Selective, Amy Cusack, as she shares her advice for small business owners. Hear about some of the most important considerations for building an innovative small business, and learn how innovation can work for an entrepreneur even at a smaller scale. So join us for another inspiring episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!   

You can learn more about The Office Coffee Shop on their website and social media accounts: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, & Facebook.  Don’t forget you can also follow our guests Mike Kieth & Amy Cusack on LinkedIn.

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It’s time to get excited for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this special Pride Month episode, Carolyn McArdle sits down with CC and Faith Haug, owners of Good Judy Garage, an innovative auto repair business. Hear first-hand how they established their small business, and the driving force behind ensuring their garage is a safe, inclusive space for their LGBTQ+ employees and customers.

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It’s time for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. On this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the Owner and Chief Empowerment Officer at Family Pet Health PLLC, Michael Shirley. Michael is here to share how Family Pet Health is changing the veterinary field and providing new and insightful experiences to both pets and their owners during a trip to the vet. You’ll also hear about how he got his start helping animals and the motivation behind providing ‘fear free’ care to all.    

Later, we hear from Jim McKeown, the Vice President of Customer Experience and Mobility at Selective, as he shares his advice for small business owners. Hear about the benefits of elevating the customer experience and some of the best ways of leveraging it to your benefit. So join us for another inspiring episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!   

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It’s time for another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. In this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the Owner and Operator of George’s Drains, George De Jesus. 

George shares how he is changing the way people view trades, and how he educates and inspires the next generation through mentorship and volunteer work. George also shares his unique approach to utilizing social media as an educational and networking resource with other tradespeople. 

Later, we hear from Teresa Cates, Contracting Segment Manager at Selective, as she shares her expertise around some of the considerations a small business owner in the contracting space should take from an insurance perspective. Hear about the unique insurance needs of contractors vs. retail or professional offices as well as some of the innovative technologies that are being employed in trade work today. Join us for another inspiring episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance! 

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Welcome to another episode of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ presented by Selective Insurance! The show that brings you inspiring stories from exciting small business owners. In this episode, Carolyn McArdle is talking with the President, Owner, and Operator of Pull the Pin Golf Shop, Thomas Mattaini. Thomas is here to share his story and talk with us about how he offers services that big box stores cannot, while helping cultivate confidence on the course. Hear first-hand how Thomas and the Pull the Pin staff are able to cater to each of their customers’ needs through the unique services they offer. Learn about how he has grown his small business from a passion into a career and what inspired this exciting journey. Later we will also be hearing from Vice President of Small Business at Selective, Mike MacMullin, to chat about the importance of creating a unique customer experience and investing in your staff. It’s time for another exciting and inspiring episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance! 

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Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of ‘Uniquely Small Biz’ from Selective Insurance! We’re thrilled to be bringing you another season full of inspiring stories from small business owners. Today, Carolyn McArdle is joined first by the owners of “Tiny Kitchen Candle Co.” Regina and Dom Pasqualone as they share the story of starting their home-based business, how they mastered the science behind creating their scents, and got their candles onto the shelves of well-known retailers. Hear how Regina pivoted from being an educator to a small business owner and the challenges she faced in doing so, how they developed a supply chain to source the materials for their candles. Then, listen as Director of Small Business Portfolio and Underwriting Management at Selective Insurance, Kim Merrick, joins to discuss what entrepreneurs like Regina and Dom should consider from the insurance-perspective. 

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the insightful podcast series Uniquely Small Biz from Selective Insurance and this week features Kaylen Wissinger, the Owner of Whisk: A Sustainable Bake Shop and Tracy Morato, the Environmental, Social and Governance Manager at Selective. This is a show for small business owners to share their journey and different stories about the small businesses that they own! Today Carolyn McArdle is first sitting down with Kaylen Wissinger, the Owner of Whisk: A Sustainable Bake Shop! Hear her journey of how she not only created a sustainable business, but how she is able to keep it sustainable as well. We even get a little up close advice for other small business owners looking to do the same! Learn first hand about Kaylen’s journey as she has built up her own small business to be what she envisioned it to be. Our other guest on the show this week is Tracy Morato, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager at Selective. She is here to talk about how Selective works with clients and what steps businesses can take to cultivate sustainability. As a company it is important to be able to tell your story and illustrate what it is you do to create positive change and growth in your community. Through ESG, Tracy is able to highlight different goals of the company, such as what they are doing to support their customers, employees and the communities that they live in. How is Selective giving back and being a socially responsible company? These are questions and thoughts Tracy has as she helps establish ways to tell the Selective story. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Get comfortable, hit play and get ready for an exciting new episode of Uniquely Small Biz, presented by Selective Insurance. 

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