Τα καλύτερα Capital Region Family Business Center podcast (2024)

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Episode 29: The Family Tradition... Bishops Farm. An Encore Episode. 49:10

27d ago49:10

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. In 1973, Wayne’s parents, Bill and Sandy Bishop planted the first pumpkins and invited local schools to come visit the farm. Soon after that Sandy and her friends started baking pies in her kitchen to sell to guests when they came to visit. Since then the Bishop’s bui…

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Episode 28: BFBA's Multi Generational Leadership is Built on a Legacy of People First. 59:04

2M ago59:04

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dave Boyce, Nate Boyce, and Ben Brown as we touch upon the importance of generational transitions, and share a few laughs along the way. Our discussion begins with a recounting of Dave and his younger brother Craig's imagina…

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Episode 27: Faith, Family, and Ice Cream: The Legacy of Leatherby's Family Creamery 1:06:27

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, for an inspiring journey as she recounts the remarkable transformation of Dave Leatherby Sr. and his wife Sally, who transitioned from a small farming town in Iowa to a life of profound faith and generosity on the West Coast. She…

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Episode 26: Continuing the NorCal Beverage Family Legacy Beyond the Sale. 53:47

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. What does it take to transform a small family business into a major player in the beverage industry? Discover the incredible legacy of NorCal Beverage, beginning with Shannon Deary-Bell's grandfather, who turned his Coca-Cola salesmanship into the entrepreneurial foun…

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Episode 25: Lawson Mechanical's 3 Generations of Grit and Growth. 51:53

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Can you imagine hopping freight trains across the country to build a business empire during one of the toughest times in American history? Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, as she welcomes David Lawson, President of Lawson Mechanical, who recounts the extraordina…

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Episode 24: Cementing the Legacy. How Clark Pacific's Unique Leadership Has Built a Resilient and Sustaining Enterprise. 39:29

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today's episode displays a wonderful tale of a company's heart and soul as Don Clark, the second-generation co-leader of the family-operated Clark Pacific, takes us behind the scenes of a business that has stood the test of time. Here's your opportunity to learn from …

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Episode 23: Potatoes to Petite Sirah: Multigenerational Resilience Yields the Greatest Harvest for Bogle Family Vineyards. 56:04

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join us on this fascinating journey through the history and heart of Bogle Family Vineyards, as our guest Jody Bogle takes us back to her family's roots in the Sacramento River Delta. Discover how six generations of farming evolved into a renowned winemaking legacy, b…

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Episode 22: Mikuni Sushi - From Japanese Village to American Abundance, Taro Arai Dreams BIG. 1:02:04

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Growing up with the backdrop of a small Japanese village, Taro's yearning for freedom and acceptance was a seed that would eventually blossom into an American dream. Alongside his son Koki, Taro shares how he saved enough money from a paper route to fly his whole fami…

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Episode 21: Elite Service Experts Setback to Success. How Siblings Turned Family Trauma to Triumph 44:41

9M ago44:41

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Discover the incredible transformation of Roy and Ryan Hill, the sibling duo behind Elite Service Experts, as they share their tale of turning a period of near hopelessness into a flourishing family legacy. Their father's daring decision to purchase his former employe…

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Episode 20: Mark Haney's Growth Factory and The Backyard Advantage 59:45

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. One would not suspect a young newspaper carrier to redefine the process from sidewalk or porch drop to in-home delivery, as it was self defined. Now would one expect that to turn into his first positive business exit. But that's what you'll hear on today's episode wit…

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Episode 19: The "Hive". Built With So Much More Than Honey. 54:57

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. What a wonderful story this episodes displays of a family that has come together in the interest of not only continuing a legacy but also for sharing a passion of the very thing that kept them together. Honey. Josh and Shoshana Zeldner have a unique story to tell abou…

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Episode 18: Carriere Family Farms: 5 generations of success 37:20

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie talks with Jennifer Carriere-LaDuke, who is a 4th generation owner, board member, and marketing wiz for her 133 year old family farming business, Carriere Family Farms. The business started with her great grandfather coming to the Sacramento area from Canada w…

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Episode 17: Frank Fat's, a Sacramento Institution 50:52

1y ago50:52

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join the conversation as your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling delves into Sacramento history by talking with Kevin Fat, a 3rd generation member of the Frank Fat’s Restaurant Group family. Frank Fat’s in downtown Sacramento stands as the oldest family owned restaurant in t…

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Black Entrepreneurs Survive & Thrive Season 2 Announcement! 1:21

1y ago1:21

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This is “IRON” Mike Steadman, host of Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive, happy to announce we’re back with another Season of the Show. Our first 12 Episodes allowed to highlight the impact of patient capital, the BEST Fund, and the resilience of black entrepreneurs here in the great state of New Jersey. When we initially launched, we were stil…

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Episode 16: From Humble Hive Hobby to International Distribution, Glory Bee Honey is Buzzing. 47:02

1y ago47:02

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Alan Turanski grew up in the beekeeping world and started to keep his own hive by age 10. His father Dick Turanski started a honey and beekeeping accessory company in the 1970’s after trying some poison oak honey at a friend's house. Soon Glory Bee honey was being sol…

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Episode 15: Sub Sea Systems; Introducing everyone to whole new worlds underwater 1:02:01

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Sub Sea Systems started with the dream of making underwater adventure in the ocean accessible to more people than just trained scuba divers and those in the Navy. Jim Mayfield first dreamed of submarines for tourists in the mid 80’s but soon pivoted to semi-submersibl…

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Episode 14: Merging Two Family Businesses is Tough, But Three? The Holt of California Story. 44:40

1+ y ago44:40

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today's episode is a unique story for A Seat at the Table. Typically we interview single family businesses, but Holt of California would never have become as mighty as it is today, employing 900 people brokering deals for Caterpillar equipment. It was the joining of t…

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Episode 13: Stan Van Vleck on Growth Beyond the Ranch 49:59

1+ y ago49:59

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Stan Van Vleck always had a drive to succeed and a mind for business. He grew up in a cattle ranching family and had his eyes set on being a part of the family business but unfortunately, old school tradition shut him out of that opportunity as he was not the first bo…

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Episode 12: Paul Endelman from Balanced Body transfers business skills into community development 57:30

1+ y ago57:30

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie talks with Paul Endelman whose father Ken started the world's largest manufacturer of pilates equipment and education. Paul is head of sales strategy at Balanced Body and he tells the story of how his father went from building custom water beds to building cus…

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Episode 11: Musso and Frank; where the stars have dined for 100 years 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Mark Echeverria is the 4th generation operator of Musso and Frank Grill in Hollywood. Musso and Frank is part of Hollywood culture and history, having been a meeting place for movie executives, famous writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, rock stars li…

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Episode 10: Benziger Wines; What Happens When the Unthinkable Happens 44:01

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Chris Benziger comes from a long line of family working in the beverage business, starting with his grandfather smuggling Canadian whiskey into America on a tugboat during prohibition. But it was his oldest brother Mike who realized so much great wine was coming out o…

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Episode 9: River City Bank; it all started with an idea on a cocktail napkin 43:37

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie talks with Chairwoman Shawn Devlin and CEO Steve Fleming about the origins of River City Bank, which started with a desire to buy a helicopter and a business plan written on a cocktail napkin during a dinner at Frank Fat’s in Sacramento. Shawn recounts the sto…

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Episode 8: Pacific Coast Building Products; how values shape growth 44:48

2y ago44:48

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie talks with father and son, Dave and Ryan Lucchetti about how Pacific Coast Building Products has gone from 100 employees to over 3500 employees and many subsidiary companies under Dave’s leadership over the last several decades. Dave shares what it was like to…

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Episode 7: Rappahannock Cellars. Built From the Beginning With Family in Mind. 53:00

2y ago53:00

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Your host, Natalie Mariani Kling sits down with father and son, John Delmare and Allan Delmare of Rappahannock Cellars and Dida’s Distillery, both nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. 25 years ago John and his wife made the huge decision to leave Californi…

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Episode 6: Adams Family Group; From Barley to a Multi-Faceted Fifth Generation Company. 44:28

2y ago44:28

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. The Adams Group has been in business for over 100 years, getting started when the founder, David Adams was transporting barley from Woodland to the port of Oakland in a horse drawn buggy to be shipped to Britain during a barley shortage in the 1920’s. Since then the A…

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Episode 5: Vincent Ricchiuti of Enzo's Table 31:27

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today Natalie talks with Vincent Ricchiuti of Ricchiuti Family Farms. At just 23 years old Vincent showed up to the annual family board meeting with the bold idea for the family to shift from growing stone fruit to growing other crops that he believed had a better lon…

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Episode 4: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm 49:01

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today Natalie sits down with Wayne Bishop of Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. In 1973, Wayne’s parents, Bill and Sandy Bishop planted the first pumpkins and invited local schools to come visit the farm. Soon after that Sandy and her friends started baking pies in her kitchen to…

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Episode 3: The Mariani Family; So Much More Than Dried Prunes, Peaches or Pears. 40:37

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today Natalie sits down with George Sousa Jr., president of the Mariani Family Premium Dried Fruit & Packing Company. He also happens to be Natalie’s cousin. George and Natalie give a detailed look at the good, the bad and the ugly of running a multi-generational fami…

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How The New Jersey Small Business Development Center is Serving Black Entrepreneurs with Kelly Broznya, The State Director and CEO of The NJSBDC 34:46

2+ y ago34:46

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To learn more about New Jersey Small Business Development Center, visit: https://njsbdc.com/Από τον Mike Steadman, Kelly Broznya

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Episode 2: S&G Carpet and more owners share how to deal with many family members as employees. 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join the conversation as your host, Natalie Mariani Kling visits with Donald and Justin Ratajczak, a father and son who are just two of many family members who have been a part of the family owned S&G Carpet and more. Donald shares how several members of the Ratajczak…

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Episode 1: Bender Insurance Solutions is a Strategic Growth Story. 40:49

2+ y ago40:49

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. In this very first episode of "A Seat at the Table", Steve Bender joins your host, Natalie Mariani Kling, to share the story of transition from his father's company, Warren G. Bender Insurance to what has now become a significant presence in the insurance industry, Be…

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Trailer: Why a Podcast on Family Businesses? 2:06

2+ y ago2:06

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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie Mariani-Kling introduces herself and this new podcast to serve family owned businesses and the unique challenges they encounter as they pass from generation to generation. Created by the Capital Region Family Business Center, Natalie explains the purpose and n…

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How M&T Bank Supports Black Small Business Owners with Shannon Lazare, North New Jersey Regional Manager for M&T Bank 26:47

2+ y ago26:47

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On this episode of the Best Podcast, I’m joined by Shannon Lazare, North New Jersey Regional Manager for M&T Bank. On the show, Shannon discusses how M&T supports black business owners, why they’re excited to be part of the BEST Initiative, and shares her perspective on how the banking system can help more black entrepreneurs survive and thrive. To…

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A Family's Journey To Build A Drive-in Movie Theatre In the Midst of The Pandemic with Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema 33:45

3y ago33:45

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On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Ayana Morris, Co-Founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema, a drive-in movie theater located in Newark, NJ. Ayana and her husband Siree, launched Newark Moonlight Cinema in the middle of the pandemic to create a fun and entertaining experience for the City’s residents, despite being in the midst of so muc…

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Thriving by Creating Relevant Financial Content And Maintaining Multiple Streams of Revenue with Shariff Muhammad, Founder & CEO of Unlimited Capital Partners 33:50

3y ago33:50

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On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Sharif Muhammad, Founder and CEO of Unlimited Capital Advisors, a certified public accounting firm in New Jersey that delivers customized financial solutions for a diversified spectrum of clientele. Sharif has over 21 years of experience working in the financial services industry.On the show, Shari…

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Transitioning From Higher Education Into Entrepreneurship with Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder & CEO of Deal With It Management 34:50

3y ago34:50

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On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Pedro Santana, Founder and CEO of Deal With It Management, a full-service management and consulting firm dedicated to providing top quality solutions and services to government clients, business, K-12 and higher education leaders. To learn more about Deal With It Management , visit: https://dea…

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Serving Today’s Youth Through Early Child-Hood Education with Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care For Me Children’s Learning Center 31:39

3y ago31:39

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On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Keisha Wright Daniel, Owner and Director of Care for Me Children’s Learning Center, a private learning center offering a quality educational program for children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Keisha shares how resilience and the responsibility of serving her youth and staff, have kept her goin…

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Creating Thriving Communities And Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Investments with David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter of New Jersey Community Capital 31:15

3y ago31:15

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On this episode of the BEST Podcast, I interview David Langlieb, Senior Underwriter at New Jersey Community Capital, a non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to creating thriving communities through strategic investments and knowledge. To learn more about New Jersey Community Capital, visit: https://www.newjerseycom…

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A Photographer's Journey to Find The Silver Lining In the Pandemic and Pivot Into A New Line of Business with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions 32:50

3y ago32:50

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On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Jason Martin, Founder of Jason Martin Productions, a leading digital multimedia service company that specializes in corporate photography and video marketing. Jason opens up about his journey to survive and thrive, despite the pandemic, what led him to starting a business in the first place, and …

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Bouncing Back From Zero Revenue And Thriving Through The Pandemic with Marcus Crawford, Founder of Bro-Ritos Food Truck 29:47

3y ago29:47

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On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Marcus Crawford, a young & hungry entrepreneur who Co-Founded Bro-Ritos Food Truck with some friends in 2016. Despite operating at zero revenue for several months, Marcus found a silver lining through all the chaos and has managed and shares how he’s thriving during the pandemic. To learn more abou…

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Implementing Patient Capital Initiatives in Urban Communities with Mitchell Green, The Growth Group 30:07

3y ago30:07

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On the following episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Mitchell Greene, who’s leading the ground efforts with the New Jersey BEST Fund, which includes identifying, screening, and working with black entrepreneurs, in order to get them access to patient capital through our partners. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.subs…

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InSpiring Greatness Through Dance & Performing Arts with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center 31:08

3y ago31:08

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On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I sit down with Kristine Smith, CEO/Co-Founder of the InSpira Performing Arts & Cultural Center, a dance and music center for children and adults, currently operating two locations in New Brunswick and Newark, NJ. Kristine started InSpira in 2002 in the basement of a church with 14 kids and now is currently serv…

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Serving Newark’s Youth One Smile At A Time with Dr. Suffiyah Webb, Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 36:15

3y ago36:15

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On this episode of The BEST Podcast, I interview Dr. Suffiyah Web, a Newark Native and Founder of Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, a unique dental environment that focuses on total body wellness for children. Suffiyah and I discuss how the pandemic has impacted her business, and how through it all, she’s kept her small team inspired, employed,…

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Why Black Entrepreneurs Need Access To Patient Capital with Lyneir Richardson, Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) 34:16

3y ago34:16

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On this inaugural episode of the BEST Podcast, I’m joined by Lyneir Richardson to discuss Patient Capital and the NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund. With financial support secured from M&T Bank and the Surdna Foundation, The NJ BEST Patient Capital Fund will deploy $250,000 - $500,000 of non-dilutive capital – specifically, recoverable grants $25,000 to…

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Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive Trailer 2:55

3y ago2:55

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Introducing The BEST (Black Entrepreneurs Survive and Thrive) Podcast, a show dedicated to highlighting the resilience of black entrepreneurs and the impact of patient capital. This series is brought to you by the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at Rutgers Business School, where we integrate scholarly works with private c…

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