Success Trails Podcast

This episode features Katie Fish from the Kat Fish Group. With over 25 years of real estate experience, Katie knows the ins and outs of the business. She has spent time in sales, sales management, recruiting, training and hiring at both Pulte Homes and Centex Homes.

For more info on Katie checkout her website below. 

https://thekatfishgroup.kw.com/

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In this episode you get to hear some great insight from our youngest guests yet.  From a family heartbreak to a successful business listen in as these brothers dish out advice that you ca adopt for your business.

You can purchase their great product below:

https://www.brothersnuts.com/

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For today's episode:

Carl is an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and business leader who has made significant strides in various industries. With an impressive track record and a diverse portfolio, Carl has become a force to be reckoned with in the business world.

As a co-founder of two fledgling startups, Carl has demonstrated his keen eye for identifying market opportunities and turning them into successful ventures. Essential Automation Works, the first of his ventures, is a custom welding and manufacturing company that specializes in creating cutting-edge feed systems. The company's innovative solutions have revolutionized the manufacturing industry, providing clients with streamlined and efficient operations.

In addition to Essential Automation Works, Carl co-founded Clean Carl's, a company dedicated to providing top-notch pet mess cleaning products. Under his leadership, Clean Carl's has gained recognition for its effective and eco-friendly solutions, earning a loyal customer base.

Carl's entrepreneurial prowess extends beyond his startup ventures. He embarked on a remarkable journey when he took over a near-bankrupt family business and transformed it into a thriving enterprise. Through his strategic vision and business acumen, Carl not only turned the company around but also achieved remarkable growth, increasing its revenue by over 500%. This remarkable feat was accomplished through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and effective management.

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Jim Duda,third-generation family owner of Millie’s since 2016 which has been open since 1959. 

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Jenny has been dancing for over 30 years and studied  jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, and musical theater.  She has been teaching since 1999 throughout the Chicago area.  

From her first ballet class at the age of 3, Jenny had a passion for dancing and performing.  Throughout her youth, she danced at Palmer’s Dance & Gymnastics and Dorothy’s Dancing Unlimited. Jenny also performed in theatrical productions such as "The Nutcracker" with Pennsylvania Ballet Company and "The Night Before Christmas" with Dayton Ballet.

In 2012 she realized where her true passion was, and that is in the studio with her students. After focusing on her career for 10 years, she decided to pursue her dream of teaching full-time. Jenny formed Dreams Dance Academy – a true life-long dream. She started "Dreams Dance Academy: The Traveling Studio" in July 2012 by renting space at community and fitness centers in three towns, and it skyrocketed from there. 

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After traveling the world to seek out the best wines, the finest earth, and the most knowledgeable winemakers in the world, Ann & Phil decided it was time to make their own wine.  What started as a hobby has turned into a passion to connect the midwest with a-list wine culture.  After studying winemaking with UC Davis, the best winemaking school in the United States, they produced multiple award-winning wines. That led them to begin raising their own vines in 2016 in Harbor Country, Michigan..

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As the daughter of Puerto Rican and Italian immigrants, Renee's mixed heritage has given her a unique lens to view the world. She is the CEO and founder of My Half of The Sky, a social justice coffee shop that addresses social concerns and systemic injustice through opportunity.

Renee is passionate about creating hope & bringing healing to women with obstacles to employment due to poverty, addictions, trafficking or life as a refugee. She believes opportunity & relationships are essential to helping women live a better story. Renee has worked for over 20 years with grassroots organizations that remind both men and women that there is hope after trauma or hardship. She believes opportunity gives dignity and value. Renee desires to trail blaze the concept that businesses and Capitalism can use the marketplace to build sustainable enterprises while doing good.

Renee is a member of: Women’s Speakers Collective, Propel Women, and several Direct trade, Fair Trade & Ethical Fashion Movements

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Gladys Schanstra, CMKBD, Allied ASID, studied aerospace and mechanical engineering before falling in love with design and earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Chicago’s Harrington College of Design. Today, she is president of Schanstra Design Group in Melrose Park, IL, and president/CEO of Drury Designs. Schanstra Design Group, a company formed by Schanstra, acquired Drury Design, her former employer, in 2021 and kept that company identity as a DBA. 

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Kate Kemph is the owner of Kie & Kate which  celebrates 12 years at their brick and mortar store and 15 years in business.  They are the proud recipient of the 2016 & 2017 Best Women's Clothing Store by Suburban Life Magazine and 2016 Most Distinct Gift Shop by Glancer Magazine. 

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Rya Tracy opened his original Beer On The Wall in Park Ridge expanding out to Arlington Heights in 2020, and Elmhurst in 2023.  When a free moment is afforded to him, he enjoys teaching his son to wall jump in Mario 64, teaching his daughter how to cook a proper French omelette, and losing to his wife in board games.

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Jackie Errico has been in the fitness industry for over 13 years. She has her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and her Master’s in Business Administration. Jackie is a nationally certified strength and conditioning coach, a certified personal trainer, and co-owner of Just Lift Fitness.

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For todays episode:

Born and raised in Mexico City, Julio moved with his family to Illinois in 1996. He had his first experience working in a restaurant at Tia Maria’s, the Mexican restaurant that Ricardo (his stepfather) had taken over more than a decade earlier in Geneva, Illinois. Here he gained hands on experience at almost every kitchen and FOH position in the restaurant, something that would come in handy some years later. Julio decided to leave his career in the sports industry in 2012 when presented with the opportunity to move back to Illinois to help his family with their growing restaurants. His administrative, managerial, marketing and business background helped them expand from a single restaurant to a multi-unit restaurant group by implementing new business practices across all areas of the restaurants.


Links:

https://www.bientruchagroup.com

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For today's episode:

Sarah Whitt is the owner + curator of House of 423, a boutique featuring an elevated line of women’s clothing and accessories from everyday to formalwear needs. 2022 accolades include Batavia Mainstreet Business Rookie of the Year, Kane County Magazine’s Finest Women’s Boutique and one of the recipients of Batavia’s Grow Your Business scholarship funded through the Batavia Chamber and the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center. She was also featured on WGN’s Small Business Saturday Segment.

Website: houseof423.com

IG: house.of.423

FB: https://www.facebook.com/house.of.423?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Vince Balistreri a renowned leader in the food and beverage industry. As partner of Niche Restaurant, it has always been his job to not only make his customers happy but also maintaining niche as one of the top restaurants in the Illinois.

In this episode some topics we discuss:

>Importance of having the right fit when it comes to employees
>Conducting interviews and the challenges of today's hiring pool
>How Niche transformed their look and feel and had success
>What you can learn from other businesses in your industry

Links
https://www.nichegeneva.com/

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Jamie Saam and Lisa Koivu are the ladies behind Start Something Studio. It is a women-owned digital marketing company and consultancy. Its services include web design, small business photo sessions, social media coaching

This episode has two parts to it. The first half of the episode we chat more about their business and then the second half the ladies give out tips for small business owners when it comes to websites, marketing and social media.

Links:

Website
https://startsomething.studio

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/startsomething.studio/

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

Eric Farrell along with his partners own Bottle Theory a  hybrid taproom and bottle shop with a 600-square-foot kitchen in the suburbs of Chicago.

In this episode we discuss some topics which include:

>What Eric learned from his hospitality background
>How to compete in a crowded market
>The value of face to face interactions
>The importance of the owner to be involved in the interview process



Website:

https://bottletheorytaproom.com

In this episode I have the honor to interview a mentor and friend Todd Durkin. Todd Durkin, MA, is an internationally recognized performance coach, trainer, keynote speaker, author, and life-transformer who motivates, educates and inspires people worldwide. He trains NFL, MLB, MMA athletes at his award-winning gym, Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA. He is a 2-time Trainer of the Year, a best-selling author, a recipient of the Jack LaLanne Award, and the 2018 Canfitpro International Presenter of the Year. His Todd Durkin IMPACT Show podcast motivates millions, he leads
the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group for fitness entrepreneurs.

We discuss topics that include:

>Managing energy versus managing time
>Everything starts with YOU
>The 7 "F"s
>How be more successful without working more hours


For more on Todd visit:

https://todddurkin.com

https://www.instagram.com/todddurkin/?hl=en

In 2017, after 6 years of living in LA and searching tirelessly for a bagel that hit the right spot, Zach Liporace decided to take matters into his own hands. After scouring Los Angeles for a bagel that married a soft, fluffy inside with a fresh crispy exterior, and just the right amount of chewiness, Pop's bagel journey began in a small studio apartment in Los Feliz.

In this episode we discuss:

>How you need to grind in the early years to build your business
>The challenges of handling not so great employees
>How you can discover new ideas by visiting other businesses
>Expansion to multiple locations

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A long time carpenter turned business owner Tom Anderson shares his insights in being successful with different businesses.

In this episode we discuss:
>Why Tom decided to go from home renovations to the dumpster business
>The importance of customer service for business success
>Building your business through relationships


For more information about Red Oak
https://www.redoaktogo.com

In this episode I speak with the husband and wife duo behind The Bridge Lemont. With no experience in the event venue space this couple has transformed an old building into a gorgeous and profitable wedding venue.

In this episode we discuss:

>The importance of learning your industry from others who have had success
>Marketing a new business through social media
>Balancing a business together as a couple
>Making adjustments within your business as you grow
>Taking care of your team properly

And more!

For more about The Bridge Lemont:
https://thebridgelemontil.com