Colorado Springs Business Podcast

Oct 31 2024 255 ep. 50 mins
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The Colorado Springs Business Podcast is a community-driven podcast focused on the local business scene in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hosted by business owners Andrew Hazzlee & Marcus Alvarado, each episode features a different guest sharing insights and advice on topics such as marketing, finance, leadership, and innovation. The podcast is highly regarded for its engaging content, skilled interviewing, and emphasis on building a strong community of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosbusinesspodcast/support

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How Building Relationships Launched My Real Estate Success | Ryan Van Ornum on Networking Power | COSBP #256

Oct 31 2024 72 mins  
In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, Ryan Van Ornum shares his journey from the military to becoming a thriving real estate entrepreneur. Discover how he leveraged networking to launch his career and maintain momentum in the competitive real estate market. Ryan reveals the strategic approach to relationship-building that fueled his business growth, likening it to an airplan

How Sobriety Led to Opening a Bar WITHOUT Alcohol | Michelle Garrett's Business Journey | COSBP #255

Oct 24 2024 80 mins  
Join us in this episode of the COS Business Podcast as we sit down with Michelle Garrett, co-owner of Gratitude Bar, the first zero-proof bar in Colorado Springs. Discover how Michelle’s journey to sobriety inspired her to create a revolutionary alcohol-free bar, despite the challenges and doubts. Learn about the growing sober movement, innovative mocktails, and how Gratitude Bar

From a Near-Fatal Fall to a Life of Purpose: Rob Decker's Inspiring Journey of Recovery | COS Business Podcast #254

Oct 17 2024 88 mins  
Join us for an inspiring episode of the COS Business Podcast with Rob Decker, founder of Rise as Lions. Rob shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and trauma, surviving a suicide attempt, and finding purpose through faith. Learn how Rob uses community sports, mentorship, and fitness to support others on their recovery journeys. This emotional conversation highlights the

The High-Stakes World of Wedding Photography: Danielle Luna on Capturing Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments | COSBP #253

Oct 10 2024 71 mins  
In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, we sit down with Danielle Luna of Danielle Luna Photography to discuss her inspiring journey from starting out as "Elevated Passion Photography" to rebranding and growing her own successful photography business. Danielle shares key insights into personal branding, upgrading equipment, mastering photography techniques, and balancing entre

How 3 Cubed Coworking Builds a Community for Entrepreneurs | Kaitlyn Gardner | COSBP #252

Oct 03 2024 64 mins  
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kaitlyn Gardner, the Business Office Manager at 3 Cubed Coworking, one of Colorado Springs' most dynamic co-working spaces! In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, Kaitlyn opens up about her journey, from moving to Colorado Springs to managing a thriving co-working community. She shares the challenges she faced, the inspiration behind

Mastering Financial Success: Earl Harden's Journey from MLM to Wealth Management | COSBP #251

Sep 26 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, we sit down with Earl Harden, a financial services expert who transitioned from an MLM background with World Ventures to building a thriving career in finance. Earl shares his inspiring journey, diving deep into entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and how he scaled his business from the ground up. Learn about life insurance, retirement

Building a Sustainable Media Business | Matthew Schniper on Growing 'Side Dish' | COSBP #250

Sep 19 2024 77 mins  
In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Schniper, the founder of 'Side Dish,' to discuss his journey in building a sustainable media business. Learn how Matthew navigated the challenges of his first year, from experimenting with different strategies to achieving financial solvency through creative sponsorships. We also delve into his transition

From Nearly Quitting to Scaling Success: How Madeleine Costa Transformed Her Business | COSBP #249

Sep 12 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, we sit down with Madeleine Costa, founder of Succeeding Small, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of scaling her business. Madeleine shares how she faced financial struggles, including difficulties making payroll, and how she transformed her operations by raising prices, optimizing processes, and building systems t

How 3 Cubed Coworking Builds a Community for Entrepreneurs | Kaitlyn Gardner | COSBP #252

Sep 05 2024 64 mins  
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kaitlyn Gardner, the Business Office Manager at 3 Cubed Coworking, one of Colorado Springs' most dynamic co-working spaces! In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, Kaitlyn opens up about her journey, from moving to Colorado Springs to managing a thriving co-working community. She shares the challenges she faced, the inspiration behind

Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer: Erik Fox Talks 'Monarch' | COS Business Podcast #248

Sep 05 2024 67 mins  
This episode of the COS Business Podcast features guest Erik Fox, who discusses his new thriller novel titled Monarch. The book is centered on a serial killer who dissects his victims and arranges them like monarch butterflies. Erik shares his creative process, explaining how the book evolved over time, without a rigid outline, allowing the characters to shape the story. The nove