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On today’s episode, we’re talking with Dan Thompson, co-owner of Thompson & Thompson 3rd Generation. Find out how he started the roofing business with his brother and how he learned the trade.   See the show notes: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-12-for-dan-thompson-roofing-business-is-all-in-the-family/    About our guest: https://www.thompsonthird.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  2:06 – How long Dan has been in business 3:32 – His first week in business 4:40 – Success in business 6:28 – Fear of failure 8:50 – Services he offers 10:33 – Covid 15:17 – Competition 18:07 – Hail damage 22:39 – Turning down business 25:55 - Expansion

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Joe Worthing, president of Glassman Recycling & Repurposing. Find out how he started his business during a pandemic and why he refuses to take any government money.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-11-how-joe-worthing-created-glassman-during-a-pandemic/    About our guest: https://glassmanrandr.com/about/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:52 – Meet Joe Worthing 6:57 – In a pandemic? 13:21 – What he does with the glass 17:55 – Marketing 21:50 – Employees 23:46 – Customers 27:14 – How sand is used 29:37 – Failure and disappointment 35:06 – How to contact Glassman

On today’s episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style we’re talking with Zac Triemert, president and master distiller of Brickway Brewery & Distillery. A self-described mad scientist and entrepreneur, Zac is the brains behind the Brickway brand. He strategizes Brickway’s unique product chemistry and distinct culture.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-10-how-a-mad-scientist-turned-entrepreneur-crafts-beer-and-whisky/    About our guest: https://www.drinkbrickway.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  2:03 – More than a brewery 3:03 – Why open a brewery and distillery? 5:50 – Biggest business challenge 8:44 – Managing employees and working on the business 15:20 – How Covid has impacted his business 21:17 – What makes his business unique 23:02 – From beer to whisky 24:31 – Bills in the legislature 28:17 – Expansion plans 28:54 – His favorite beer 30:35 – How to contact Brickway Brewery    

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Keighley and Branda, owners of Good Life Grooming, mobile grooming and wedding services for men. Find out why they started their new business, what they’ve learned and how social media has helped them grow.   Read more here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-9-how-two-women-created-good-life-grooming-for-men/    About our guest: https://goodlifegroomingformen.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  2:15 – How Covid helped create their business 4:05 – Difficulties women-owned businesses have 4:49 – Using power tools to build the business 5:44 – How social media has helped them grow 8:05 – Something they’d change about their business 9:28 – Where they see their business in 5 years 12:02 – Proudest moment so far 13:32 – How they get new clients 15:15 – What advice they ignore 16:15 – Most influential person 17:39 – Why people think businesses fail 18:52 – Strong operating processes 20:19 – Marketing plan 22:55 – Best compliment 23:45 – How to contact Good Life Grooming

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Akile Banister, who started Banisters Leadership Academy in 2007 after he saw a need to help underserved youth in the Omaha area.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-8-after-losing-two-cousins-akile-banister-helps-underserved-youth/     About our guest: https://banistersacademy.org/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:51 – Meet Akile 2:43 – What he wishes he had known 4:02 – New locations 6:38 – How students get involved and what life skills they learn 8:23 – Success story 9:42 – Working on the business vs. in the business 11:46 – Developing skills 12:49 – Learning from failure 14:28 – Mentors and coaches 16:25 – Beliefs, behaviors and habits 18:14 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 19:21 – Volunteering with and donating to Banisters 20:15 – Banisters biggest need

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Phil Lee, co-founder LifeLoop, which helps senior care communities communicate. Find out how he created the business and why his lack of experience in senior living has been a positive thing.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-7-how-phil-lee-helps-senior-care-communities-communicate/    About our guest: https://ourlifeloop.com/our-story    What we discuss on this episode:  1:50 – Overview of LifeLoop 6:00 – Why Phil started the business 10:00 – How he found mentors 12:50 – Most difficult part of starting the business 20:38 – How Omaha has helped his business 22:06 – How Covid has impacted his business 25:18 – LifeLoop’s future 27:13 – LifeLoop expansion plans 30:00 – Advice for your entrepreneurs 32:27 – How to contact Phil

Julie Imgrund has traveled the world and helped her clients do the same through her business, Bellevue Travel. On today’s episode, find out how the pandemic has affected her business and why she is so passionate about seeing new places.   Read more here about the show here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-6-julie-imgrund-shares-passion-for-travel-and-how-pandemic-affected-business/    About our guest: https://www.bellevuetravelne.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  2:44 – Bellevue Travel 4:25 – Passion for travel 7:13 – Bumps in the road 13:08 – Covid 24:46 – Expansion plans 27:00 – Planning trips in a pandemic 31:23 – Travel prices during a pandemic 34:12 – How to contact Julie

More and more Americans are deciding to move away from cable television but it's not always an easy decision or process. On this episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style, we’re talking with Tim Tritsch, the owner of TNE Technology in Omaha. He created a business that helps people cut the cord and move to streaming.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-5-how-tim-tritsch-helps-people-cut-the-cord/    About our guest: https://www.tnetechnology.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  2:38 – A unique business 5:34 – Clients 8:11 – Technology changes 10:40 – Bad recommendations 15:55 – Most influential person 18:20 – Covid 22:02 – Next few years 23:52 – Work-life balance 28:33 – How to contact Tim

On this episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style, we’re talking with Jeff Cremers, who started his own CPA firm in 2012. Find out why he wanted to start a business, who his target customers are and how he handles a work-life balance.   About our guest: http://www.cremerscpa.com/    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-4-why-jeff-cremers-started-his-own-hands-on-cpa-business/    What we discuss on this episode:  2:11 – How Covid has affected his business 3:17 – Opportunities for his business 4:06 – Boutique practice 5:27 – Retainers 6:34 – Why he wanted to own a business 7:22 – Does he plan to expand? 8:14 – Work-life balance 9:35 – His target customer 11:11 – Has he ever turned down business? 12:40 – Biggest strength of his business 14:30 – Technology he uses 15:55 – Continuing education 17:40 – Biggest surprise 19:12 – Keeping educated clients 20:11 – What he’d tell his younger self 22:07 – Advice for young entrepreneurs 24:49 – How to contact Jeff  

On this episode of Just Biz, Omaha Style, we’re talking with LeRoy Peterson about his law practice and how he helps people plan for the most difficult parts of their lives.     Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-3-how-leroy-peterson-helps-people-plan-most-difficult-parts-of-life/    About our guest: https://www.leroypetersonlaw.com/about/   What we discuss on this show:  1:46 – Meet LeRoy Peterson 2:27 – How his business has handled the pandemic 4:39 – What led him to this profession 6:37 – What he wishes he’d known when he started in law 8:15 – Estate planning and elder law 9:26 – How to be most efficient and effective 12:04 – Being detailed and consistent 13:39 – Advertising 15:03 – Has he ever turned down a client 16:52 – Why some people are scared to start a business 18:36 – Examples of failure 20:50 – Best compliment he can receive 22:30 – Work-life balance 25:01 – Success in one word 26:05 – Contact LeRoy  

Welcome to Just Biz, Omaha Style. Today, we’re talking with James Kavan, owner of the Imaginarium, an antique and collectibles shop.   Read more and get additional resources: https://www.dorhoutretirementservices.com/ep-2-how-one-man-turned-a-passion-for-antiques-into-a-business/    About our guest: https://www.imaginariumvintage.com/   What we discuss on this show:  1:50 – Meet James Kavan 2:11 – James’ background & business beginnings 5:11 – How Covid has affected his business 7:45 – James’ team 8:17 – His operating process 11:00 – Passion for business 15:08 – How to handle unforeseen cirucumstances 17:47 – Businesses’ great vision 20:45 – Work-life balance 24:23 – Get in touch with James

Welcome to the Just Biz, Omaha Style Podcast. This first episode is a quick one to give you an idea of what to expect on future shows and to introduce you to your host, Grant Dorhout. Grant is a small business owner of a financial advisory practice in Omaha. Join him each episode as he introduces you to small business owners across the Omaha community. Small businesses power America. And in Nebraska, nearly 500 thousand people are employed by a small business. So it's essential to keep small businesses strong. This podcast wants to assist with that mission. Hear their stories. Understand their challenges. And learn from their successes. If you have questions or want to be a guest, call: 402-281-0750 or email grantdorhout@dorhoutretirementservices.com