Coach Heather's Business Interview Sessions

Business owners sharing their successes and experiences.

During this episode Coach Heather interviews Garrett Goodman, owner of The Flying Elbow in Marshalltown Ia. Hear about The Flying Elbow winning the TOP 10 Burgers in Iowa contest, how Garrett was able to quit his corporate job and start his business. Learn about the adversity he had to overcome with starting the business and how and what it takes to stay positive to achieve greater success. Garrett also shares how to be prepared for adversity in your business and find out why the fast and casual dining of The Flying Elbow is a complete experience and enjoyable for everyone.

229 North 13th Street, Marshalltown Ia 50158

(641) 758-3235

https://flyingelbowfood.com

https://www.facebook.com/theflyingelbow/

https://www.instagram.com/flyingelbowfood/

Purvis Williams talks with Coach Heather about his organization Project Ready Community Outreach. It is a non profit organization focused on love, caring, helping one another and bridging the gap with youth and families in the community. Project Ready has lots of ideas for life after graduation for seniors involving college, jobs, mentors, summer programs. Learn about Purvis' journey with his amazing organization and vision.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064291944848

Lisa Bradford owns and sells great fashion clothing at Lisa Lou Boutique And Beauty in Waterloo Ia. During this episode of Business Owner Success Interviews, we learn about why Lisa chose to open her boutique, how her support system helped launch her store, what started her “passion for fashion”, her talent of giving fashion confidence and as always more valuable advice and insights from the point of view of a successful business owner.

https://lisalous.com/

614 Mulberry St. Suite #B Waterloo, Iowa 50702

Cory Kent is the owner of George’s Local in Cedar Falls. During this business success interview with coach Heather, learn why he decided on the name and how he decided to invest in a restaurant in the Cedar Valley. Cory talks about his early experiences in the bar and grill industry and how it can be addicting. Find out about a George's specialty favorite of Cory’s. For you entrepreneurs, you will find lots of great advice and information like how to manage your time in your businesses, what a great source of leads for hiring is, how to be and what to do to be successful entrepreneurs and much more.

108 East 4th St. Cedar Falls, Ia 50613

319-260-2280

info@georgeslocal.com

https://www.georgeslocal.com/ https://www.facebook.com/georgeslocal/ https://www.instagram.com/georgeslocalcf

During this episode Coach Heather chats with Glynis Worthington and Laura Dobson with LED Brighter Communities. LED Brighter Communities is a For Impact organization helping to change and improve lighting systems for community residents and businesses. Learn how LEDBC helps save money and energy, how Glynis and Laura got involved in the lighting industry, How a business can go about choosing the right lighting option and advice for those entrepreneurs who have an idea and not sure how to pursue it.

https://ledbc.org

During this episode Heather is joined by Rosie Daniels, owner of LuLit’s Hair Essence. Learn about her target market and what drives product use. She talks about her journey starting her business and creating partnerships with larger partner who carry her product line. Rosie also shares advice how to get your product distributed, how stepping out of your comfort zone can open up beneficial relationships, and what it takes for business owners to reach new levels.

https://lulitshairessence.com/

During this episode we learn about ReShonda Young, Co-Founder of Bank Of Jabez in Waterloo, Ia. Learn about how she got involved with organizations to help support small businesses. What inspired her to open a bank and what kept her focused through such a big project. She shares knowledge about working with capital partners and also advice about making business plans and how she stayed focused to grow her businesses.

https://iowasbdc.org/

During this episode I chat with Candy Diercks, owner of Home Instead Senior Care. Learn about her inspirations from the day she started the business. Candy shares some different obstacles she has experienced as a woman business owner as well as surprises she learned from the process of starting a business. Candy is a very growth and development minded business owner. She shares how she learns from failures and also some valuable resources for anyone in business to utilize for their own self and business growth.

https://www.homeinstead.com/location/662/

319-235-5999

Nia Wilder is not only on the city council for Waterloo, Iowa but she's also a successful entrepreneur in the Cedar Valley. During this episode learn about how her business Spark Lot serves over 41 different business. Nia gives great tips on how to get the right kind of business started and how to navigate effectively through the busy life of a business owner. Visit Nia's store in Crossroads Mall in Waterloo and shop through over 1200 items in the store.

https://www.thesparklot.com/

2060 Crossroads Blvd # 183, Waterloo, IA 50702

319-486-1265

Joyce Barbatti owns TJ's Christian Bookstore in Cedar Falls. They sell Christian books, bible studies, things that are good for baptisms and wedding and all kinds of great Christian faith items. They have been at their current location on Waterloo Road for 3 years. During this interview learn about how Joyce adapted to the pandemic and how it was moving to new location during a high selling season. Learn about their ideal customer some of her effective marketing processes, what has helped her in the beginning of her business and what she loves about her business.

https://shoptjschristianbookstore.com/

1806 Waterloo Rd. Cedar Falls, 50613

319-260-2160

Dan and Katy Corbett own Hungry Charlie's Lunchbox in Waterloo. Learn about how Hungry Charlie's started, how spouses make good business partners, things they have done to be successful, their impactful wins and how they are able to achieve profit in a tough industry.

https://www.facebook.com/hungrycharlies/

206 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703

(319) 610-9355

Dr. Zach Wilson, owner of The Wilson Clinic in Waterloo has been in the Cedar Valley for 16 years. During this episode learn about how high school wrestling showed him a way to his passion and vision of helping people through chiropractic care. Hear about how Zing Performance Programming's amazing results in brain ability blew him away so much that it is now an option in the clinic. Dr. Wilson shares golden nuggets for long term business success which anyone will find value in from beginning entrepreneurs to tenured business owners.

https://wilsonclinic.com/

751 Progress Avenue Waterloo Iowa 50701

(319) 232-5356

Sean Morrissey, owner of Ultimate Entertainment and Our Stress Free Wedding shares his valuable experiences and insights through his many years of owning a business.

http://www.ultimateentertainment.cc

6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 266-0717

This interview features Wayne Gaston, owner of well known Henninger Electric. Learn about when he started with the business, how rewarding and important it is for Henninger Electric to help make customer's lives better, how they have adapted to changes in the economy to achieve success and Wayne's insights on starting with your own business.

https://henningerelectric.com/

3008 S Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 232-6373

Coach Heather chats with Tristan Ceaser, owner of Daq King the new Daiquiri shop and bar in Waterloo Ia. Tristan shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and all the great daiquiris available for us to enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/DaqKingWaterloo/

632 Sycamore St, Waterloo, IA 50703

Coach Heather chats with Alex Funke in his Chad's Pizza Cedar Falls location. Learn about Alex's experiences, restaurants and his vision of bringing Chad's pizza to all across the county.

https://chadspizza.com/

909 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 242-2263

Coach Heather chats with Curt McCallum, owner of Fish Window Cleaning in Cedar Falls. Curt shares his experiences as a business owner but also his passion of making people smile and giving back to community like Breast Cancer Awareness.

https://www.fishwindowcleaning.com/Cedar-Falls-IA-3143/

4600 University Avenue Suite D, Cedar Falls IA 50613

(319) 243-3900

Coach Heather chats with Tracy Beier, owner of Monster Cookies & More in Waterloo. Tracy shares about her passion for cookies, how Monster Cookies & More started, changes in her business since starting, her advice for new entrepreneurs and where to find these amazing cookies.

https://www.monstercookiesandmore.com/

1310 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

(319) 239-2062