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Small Business Origins is the interview podcast from Beefy Marketing, the Tomball, Texas marketing agency. Host John Kelley sits down with founders and small business owners to talk about how their companies started, what went wrong, what worked, and why they keep going.

Guests range from Houston-area shops to national brands. Every episode below has the full player and show notes, and some include a transcript.

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From Homeless to Business Owner featuring Dan Henk with Abyss Art Studio
January 19, 2024

From Homeless to Business Owner featuring Dan Henk with Abyss Art Studio

In this episode of the Small Business Origins podcast, host John Kelley interviews Dan Henk, owner of The Abyss Fine…

Overcoming Addiction and Building a 7-Figure Business: Joe Rivera's Journey
January 12, 2024

Overcoming Addiction and Building a 7-Figure Business: Joe Rivera's Journey

In this episode, host John Kelley interviews Joe Rivera about overcoming adversity and building a comeback after…

The Art of Pitching: What Makes a Story Newsworthy? Featuring Dick Grove with INK Inc. Public Relations
January 4, 2024

The Art of Pitching: What Makes a Story Newsworthy? Featuring Dick Grove with INK Inc. Public Relations

In this episode of Small Business Origins, host John Kelley interviews Dick Grove, founder of Ink Inc. PR in Kansas…

From Bootstrap to Barcelona: An Entrepreneur's Origin Journey featuring Cameron McKay with Process.st
December 21, 2023

From Bootstrap to Barcelona: An Entrepreneur's Origin Journey featuring Cameron McKay with Process.st

In this episode of Small Business Origins, host John Kelley interviews Cameron McKay, Founder and CEO of Process…

Augmented Reality Takes Storytelling to New Dimensions featuring Erika Bud with Big World Publishing, LLC
December 14, 2023

Augmented Reality Takes Storytelling to New Dimensions featuring Erika Bud with Big World Publishing, LLC

In this episode, we speak with children's book author Erica Bud of Big World Publishing. She takes us on her journey…

Leading Teams to Get Sh*t Done: the Journey from the Military to the Corporate World featuring Jason Scott with 120VC
December 8, 2023

Leading Teams to Get Sh*t Done: the Journey from the Military to the Corporate World featuring Jason Scott with 120VC

In this episode, we speak to Jason Scott, founder of 120 VC, a consulting firm that helps large organizations build…

From Tragedy to Triumph: Turning Loss into Purpose featuring Lori Keesey with Accidental Blogger
December 1, 2023

From Tragedy to Triumph: Turning Loss into Purpose featuring Lori Keesey with Accidental Blogger

In this episode we speak with Lori Keesey, the author of an upcoming novel and the writer behind The Accidental…

The Invisible Industry: Coding & Marking Packaged Goods featuring Lori Raymond with Tourmaline Enterprises
November 23, 2023

The Invisible Industry: Coding & Marking Packaged Goods featuring Lori Raymond with Tourmaline Enterprises

Happy Thanksgiving! Here is some listening material while you cook: This episode is a discussion with Lori Raymond,…

Brandma's Wisdom: Weaving Personal Identity into Branding featuring Phyllis Williams-Strawder with Brandma’s House
November 16, 2023

Brandma's Wisdom: Weaving Personal Identity into Branding featuring Phyllis Williams-Strawder with Brandma’s House

Guest Bio: Phyllis is known as the Ghetto Country Brandmother®. She is an empathic bitch who nurtures solopreneur…

From Rehab to Rolex: Dann Williams' Journey to Entrepreneurship Featuring Dann Williams with Owner's Pride
November 9, 2023

From Rehab to Rolex: Dann Williams' Journey to Entrepreneurship Featuring Dann Williams with Owner's Pride

In this episode of Small Business Origins, host John The Marketer interviews Dann Williams of Owner's Pride in…

The Power Of Trusting Our Intuition: Unlocking Personal Growth and Overcoming Challenges featuring Tamara Pflug with Tamara Coaching
November 3, 2023

The Power Of Trusting Our Intuition: Unlocking Personal Growth and Overcoming Challenges featuring Tamara Pflug with Tamara Coaching

This episode is all about the impact of learning and coaching on various aspects of life. It emphasizes the…

Media, Madness, and Real Estate Wisdom: Unleashing the Power of Podcasts, Videos, and Books! featuring Aaron Chapman with Security National Mortgage Company
October 26, 2023

Media, Madness, and Real Estate Wisdom: Unleashing the Power of Podcasts, Videos, and Books! featuring Aaron Chapman with Security National Mortgage Company

After a break last week (first one in almost three years), WE ARE BACK! In this episode, host John Kelley speaks…

Research, Creativity & Snazzy Copy: Haley's Formula for High-Converting Writing and Core Values featuring Haley Burns with SugarCopy
October 13, 2023

Research, Creativity & Snazzy Copy: Haley's Formula for High-Converting Writing and Core Values featuring Haley Burns with SugarCopy

In this episode of Small Business Origins, host John Kelley interviews Haley Burns, founder of SugarCopy, a…

Authentic Personal Branding: The Importance of Aligning Your Content and Core Values featuring Matt Lebris with 1B Branding & Decoding Success Podcast
October 5, 2023

Authentic Personal Branding: The Importance of Aligning Your Content and Core Values featuring Matt Lebris with 1B Branding & Decoding Success Podcast

In this episode of Small Business Origins, Matt Lebris unravels the challenges and excitement of managing a podcast…

The Future of Sales and AI: Meet Your New Sales Intern feat. Ahmed Reza with Yobi
September 29, 2023

The Future of Sales and AI: Meet Your New Sales Intern feat. Ahmed Reza with Yobi

In today's groundbreaking episode, John Kelley dives into an enlightening discussion with Ahmed Reza, the visionary…

Unveiling the Medication Mystery: Working with Trustworthy Doctors and Taking Control of Your Health feat. Dr. Wren McCallister with Better Health Made Easy and HandGuyMD
September 22, 2023

Unveiling the Medication Mystery: Working with Trustworthy Doctors and Taking Control of Your Health feat. Dr. Wren McCallister with Better Health Made Easy and HandGuyMD

In this episode, John welcomes Dr. Wren McCallister from Edmonds, Washington, the founder of Better Health Made Easy…

Creating Unforgettable Events: The Power of Entertainment at the Top of Your List feat. Nathan Cassar, Master of Ceremonies
September 14, 2023

Creating Unforgettable Events: The Power of Entertainment at the Top of Your List feat. Nathan Cassar, Master of Ceremonies

Are you tired of attending events that are forgettable and lackluster? Do you long for an experience that will leave…

Unveiling the Secrets of Entrepreneurship: Surviving Challenges, Embracing Change, and Building Sustainable Businesses feat. Chad Price with Kettlebell Kings
September 7, 2023

Unveiling the Secrets of Entrepreneurship: Surviving Challenges, Embracing Change, and Building Sustainable Businesses feat. Chad Price with Kettlebell Kings

The founder of Kettlebell Kings grew up in Texas and had a background in sports, including playing football at Rice…

From Shirt Brand Challenges to Supporting First Responders: A Journey of Collaboration and Community feat. Matthew Johnson with GOTUR6IX
August 31, 2023

From Shirt Brand Challenges to Supporting First Responders: A Journey of Collaboration and Community feat. Matthew Johnson with GOTUR6IX

In this riveting episode, journey from the humble beginnings of a custom shirt printing service to its expansion…

Mastering SEO: Unpacking the Digital World feat Jason Hennessey with Hennessey Digital
August 24, 2023

Mastering SEO: Unpacking the Digital World feat Jason Hennessey with Hennessey Digital

Special Note: I owe Gen X an apology for this episode. Can you find my mistake? Get ready to dive into an…

Teaching Kids Empathy and Fun through Books: A Story of Pets, Loss, and Life feat. Kat Socks, Author
August 17, 2023

Teaching Kids Empathy and Fun through Books: A Story of Pets, Loss, and Life feat. Kat Socks, Author

In this deeply moving episode, we explore the universal experiences of grief, loss, and the ways we remember and…

From Garage Invention to a Game Changing Product: The Story of Jukestir feat. Brad Evans with Health and Fitness Technologies
August 11, 2023

From Garage Invention to a Game Changing Product: The Story of Jukestir feat. Brad Evans with Health and Fitness Technologies

In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Brad Evans from Health and Fitness Technologies. Brad unveiled…

Eco-Laughter: Unearthing Joy from Compost to Chuckles feat. Cathy Nesbitt with Cathy's Laughter Club
August 3, 2023

Eco-Laughter: Unearthing Joy from Compost to Chuckles feat. Cathy Nesbitt with Cathy's Laughter Club

Dive into a unique blend of environmental passion and holistic healing in this episode of Small Business Origins.…

Prioritizing Consistency and ROI: Streamlining Processes for Maximum Efficiency in a Remote-first Company feat. Chris Gwinn with Great Lakes Advisory
July 28, 2023

Prioritizing Consistency and ROI: Streamlining Processes for Maximum Efficiency in a Remote-first Company feat. Chris Gwinn with Great Lakes Advisory

Listen in as John and Chris reminisce about their personal experiences with the skateboarding scene, emphasizing the…

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