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Thinking about starting a business? Thinking about buying a business? Small Business Strong is a podcast hosted by John Lane, focused on real conversations with small business owners about how businesses are actually built — and sustained.Each episode, I sit down with small…
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Episode 29: Handloading 1,000 Shotgun Shells Per Day | Austin Foster | Rocky Ridge Ammo Co. (opens the original)
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Austin Foster of Rocky Ridge Ammo shares how he built an ammunition business capable of hand loading 1,000 shotgun shells per day. We discuss his production process, startup costs, licensing, pricing premium turkey loads, and finding his first customers.
Eposode 28: From Pastor to Full-Time Duck Decoy Carver | Mike Marino | Marino Decoys (opens the original)
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Mike Marino was serving as a full-time pastor when a disappointing set of store-bought decoys changed the direction of his life. They didn’t look like real ducks—and Mike believed he could create something better. With help from an experienced mentor, Mike began learning how to carve and paint lifelike working decoys. What started as a creative outlet grew into Marino Decoys and eventually gave him the opportunity to pursue decoy carving full-time. In this episode of Small Business Strong, Mike
Episode 27: He Started His Company for $500 | Dale Witheril | Dale's Quails Acres (opens the original)
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Dale started with just $500 and a willingness to work—and what began as a business building and selling quail cages and supplies has grown into something much bigger. In this episode of Small Business Strong, Dale from Dale’s Quails Acres shares how he built the business from the ground up, the sacrifices required along the way, and why regenerative farming has become such an important part of his mission. Dale and his family have transitioned the business from primarily manufacturing quail cage
Episode 26: Starting an Outdoor Podcast Through Building Relationships | Johnathan McCormick | Red Beard Outdoors (opens the original)
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Johnathan of Red Beard Outdoors joins Small Business Strong to talk about what it really takes to build an outdoor podcast and media brand. Jonathan shares why relationships are the key to successful sponsorships, strong brand partnerships, and long-term growth—and why simply chasing followers isn’t enough. We also talk about building an authentic brand identity, monetizing an outdoor podcast, faith, family, and the lessons Jonathan has learned while growing Red Beard Outdoors . Small Business S
Episode 25: Turning a Duck Hunting Problem Into a Business | Todd Ezzi | Rixey Outdoors (opens the original)
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How do you launch a product in the hunting industry? Todd Ezzi saw a need for a dog stand that was lightweight, strong, and practical —so he went into his garage and built one himself. What started as a solution to his own problem has grown into Rixey Outdoors , producing quality dog stands at a great price. In this episode of Small Business Strong , Todd shares the story of how that garage-built idea became a real business. Looking for a lightweight, durable dog stand? Check out Rixey Outdoors
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