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Down 2 Business
by Tamar Turner
The Down 2 Business Podcast is all about showcasing the journeys of business owners—from their humble beginnings to where they are today. It's not just about highlighting their products or services; it's about telling the real, unfiltered story of what it takes to build a business. The road to entrepreneurship is filled with highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs—and those stories have the power to inspire, educate, and connect with others. You never know who might find strength or insight from your experience. Tune in for candid conversations and share your unique journey with the world!
Episodes
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Episode 248: The Human Touch
Send us Fan Mail "The stories that we build as humans are something only we can bond with, and expressing our humanity is the relationship touch that every brands needs to be looking at nowadays." Dr. Mark Young is all about the health and wellness industry, but specifically those brands that are...
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Episode 247: Double Dog Dare
Send us Fan Mail "To me, my job is a sport. Business is exactly that to me. It's a sport where you just play to win. End of story. Losing is not an option." Sheldon is a firm believer that we are in the days of either you are going to run with technology or get run over in the process. He has…
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Episode 246: Seize the Stage
Send us Fan Mail "I'm to the point now where I'm regularly bringing in $2000 a month outside of my business on content creation. I really want to increase that significantly but in doing that, I want to be able to teach other people how I did it, what works, how they can do the same thing." When…
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Episode 245: The Accidental CEO
Send us Fan Mail "You don't try to hire the right person. You make sure you're the right place." For the last four years, Eric and has family have been digital nomads. They have lived in 55 different Airbnb's across 20 different countries. As a business owner, there have been moments where Eric…
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Episode 244: Profits and Purpose
Send us Fan Mail "We could've gone in and been like man, did you see that? It was duck poop on the ground. We didn't allow ourselves to do that and she allowed herself to open up and go through that process." Trash & Stash came in with a mission that goes beyond just helping declutter a space…
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Episode 243: The Wing Warrior
Send us Fan Mail "In business you need a little bit a of luck, and maybe just a damn good idea and I think we had both of those things." Let's take it back to 1993 where after a $500 investment and access to his fraternity house's kitchen, Matt's life changed in an unbelievable way. Throughout…
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Episode 242: Amplify Your Message
Send us Fan Mail "There's a lot of things in life that are easy to do but hard to do well, and we just want to focus on the things that we can do well." Tom and the team over at Interview Valet are only interested in amplifying the good messages - there is already enough darkness in the world.…
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Episode 241: Side Hustle Samurai
Send us Fan Mail "My goal is to help you create financial security by monetizing what you already know and do." What happens when life throws you a curveball and something you wanted since a teenager is no longer a reality for you? Bart never imagined losing out on his FBI dreams because of an…
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Episode 240: Superb Supplements
Send us Fan Mail "I wanted to approach health differently. I was more interested in not only just longevity and living longer, but living better for as many of those years as possible." We hear it all the time: Health is wealth. There is so much out there to learn and choose from, that taking…
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Episode 239: Million Dollar Message
Send us Fan Mail "The right words at the right time to the right people can change your life." Simply put: Words Matter! Aurora recognizes that entrepreneurs, experts and leaders sometimes need help defining their message and being more clear in the way they communicate. In a world where AI is...
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Episode 238: Look Before You Leap
Send us Fan Mail "The path to being in business is a lot easier if you do it correctly now, than it was 10 years ago, 20 years ago, 30 years ago." When Matthew became a lawyer, he directly witnessed clients being underserved by law firms locally, in the suburbs and larger ones worldwide. On top…
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Episode 237: Clarity. Control. Capacity.
Send us Fan Mail "Every stage of your business growth requires a different version of you as the business owner." Antwon is all about removing the complexities from being a business owner or entrepreneur and focusing on what it takes to execute. Scaling your business will not be possible if you…
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Episode 236: Find Your Franchise
Send us Fan Mail "My big belief is let's get off the sidelines, quit talking in hypotheticals and jump in...that's just where the magic happens." You may not have everything 100% figured out, but movement towards the goal is always a step in the right direction. Jon got his start in non-food...
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Episode 235: Serendipity
Send us Fan Mail "What I learned in my business is do marketing before you need marketing." When you hit a rough patch in business or in life, what is your response? Matt knew that he was destined for greatness and although his business took a hit at one point, he refused to accept defeat.…
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Episode 234: Do Not Disclose
Send us Fan Mail "What if someone is able to figure out a way to use your technology in 10 years and they made all the money in the world?" It's not everyday that you get to pick the brain of a patent attorney, but do you know the ins and outs of what they do? Austin will walk you through the...
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Episode 233: Delayed Involvement
Send us Fan Mail "Your family adapts to the version of you that's only partially there." Achieving a true work-life balance can be difficult, but it is not impossible. After losing his father, George refused to follow in the same footsteps of not being as present as he'd like in his son's life....
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Episode 232: All Fun & Games
Send us Fan Mail "If you can run a lemonade stand, you can own a business." While we strive to provide value to everyone in our audience, we assure you this episode will be no different. However, we particularly want all of our gamers to step to the front! Paul Pape may be one man, but he wears…
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Episode 231: Happy Client, Happy Business
Send us Fan Mail "I think momentum beats perfection." Wes and the team at Uplift 360 believe that it isn't just about bringing something to a higher level or acquiring more business, but also being considerate of people throughout the process. If a client is having a bad day, why not do…
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Episode 230 - Old Stomping Grounds
Send us Fan Mail Well well well, what better way to bring a live event to the City of Brotherly Love than with the person it all started with?! So much has happened since the initial interview in 2019 and we are ready to unpack it all. Have you checked out We Dj, LLC? They may be coming to a city...
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Episode 229 - Know. Like. Trust.
Send us Fan Mail Credibility is the name of the game and for this episode we sat down with a Global Credibility Expert. What does your vetting process look like? Does it vary depending on what you are deciding partake in? In your opinion, do trust and credibility go hand in hand? Mitchell recalls...
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Episode 228 - A Timely Transition
Send us Fan Mail It’s always fun when there’s enough out there for everyone. This is exactly how we feel the more we sit down with those involved in the real estate industry. Kamyar got his start back in 2004 on the residential side of things. He decided to switch over to commercial in 2011 and...
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Episode 227: Parenting With Patience
Send us Fan Mail While there is no such thing as a perfect parent, a child’s upbringing can have a major impact on their life as a whole. It is important to consider the stages of development children undergo and how that influences their behavior. After much diligent research, Osayi developed…
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Episode 226: Crunch the Numbers
Send us Fan Mail “I don’t mind all of the other stuff being out there. It just drives me to say how can I be different?” Cash will tell you firsthand that it took an immense amount of sacrifice to be in the position that he’s in today. He will also tell you that it was all worth it at the end of...
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Episode 225: The Silver Tsunami
Send us Fan Mail When you hear the statistic that startups in the United States have a 90% failure rate - what thoughts come to mind? Does it deter you from chasing your dreams of becoming a business owner or entrepreneur? On the other hand, Matt came into business as a private equity investor…
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Episode 224: Fuel the Fire
Send us Fan Mail We are curious…what type of work do you do and is it something that fulfills you? Shaté takes pride in helping others not only live in their purpose but truly love what it is that they do. However, to get to where she is today there were quite a few pivots and transitions along…
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Episode 223: Take the Leap
Send us Fan Mail Fear can truly be a mind-killer. It can ruin a great thing before it even gets its start. Brian can attest to this because there was a point in time where he was afraid to make decisions and living for others and not himself. So what happened in the late summer of 2017 that…
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Episode 222: Simple & Secure
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes every time a monetary transaction of some sort is made? We won’t speak for you, but we love seeing that “approved” message pop up one way or another 😂 Jodie is as passionate as they come when talking about the payments...
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Episode 221: A Profitable Passion
Send us Fan Mail The beauty of the podcast is that we speak with experts who went through the hoops and hurdles and are doing everything in their power so that YOU don’t have to. Cody watched his dream die because of money and despite getting his start in the live band and concert booking…
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Episode 220: Obliterate the Industry
Send us Fan Mail When you think about your job or your business - where does company culture rank on the list? Tevia will be the first to tell you that it is arguably one of the most important things to consider. TeKoda Accounting was not built overnight, but rather with the customer as the top...
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Episode 219: Service Before Sales
Send us Fan Mail Knowledge is power and sometimes all it takes is one conversation to realize there is more out there than you thought. Dr. J took some time to sit down with one Elder in particular to truly learn history - needless to say his mind was blown! In addition to this, Dr. J recognized...
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Episode 218: Learn Your Lane
Send us Fan Mail Ready. Set. Real Estate. Darcy has dabbled in practically every aspect of real estate that there is but once he found his niche there was no turning back. Not only does he love new construction and land development but he enjoys passing this knowledge along to others because the...
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Episode 217: Learn. Grow. Give.
Send us Fan Mail Ladies, what if we told you that there is a mastermind community out there to assist business owners and leaders? What if we told you this same community focuses on accountability, support, networking and so much more? Kelly and the team over at GoBundance are on a mission to not...
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Episode 216: The Monetary Evolution
Send us Fan Mail “Once you learn how to solve a problem, you have a business.” A lot of you may know him as DeAndre but for this episode he will be referred to as Mr. Make It Happen. No matter what obstacle stood in the path, it never deterred DeAndre from continuing to focus on the grind and...
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Episode 215: The Process of Preparation
Send us Fan Mail Brad got his start in financial advising and has always had a knack for helping people find various ways to cut costs and save money. However, as he began to realize how expensive college is becoming - he shifted his focus. He will be the first to tell you that there are a host…
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Episode 214: Better Together
Send us Fan Mail Knowledge is power, but paying it forward can be extremely powerful just the same. Scott would have never guessed that his first corporate job at an accounting firm would have somehow introduced him to real estate - but here we are! 23 years later and Scott has grown to truly...
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Episode 213: See It Through
Send us Fan Mail The book has been published! Man oh man, what a journey it was and Claire is here to tell us about it firsthand. Did you catch Claire’s first appearance on D2B? If not, check out Episode 172 for a formal introduction to Talent Boost and how they’re helping organizations keep…
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Episode 212: The Learning Phase
Send us Fan Mail Ah, the infamous topic of real estate has graced the podcast yet again - but this time from the perspective of distressed assets. Saint Investment Group not only prides themselves on being able to make their clients money but educate them in the process. Nic will attest to your…
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Episode 211: The Helping Hand
Send us Fan Mail There is no playbook for handling grief as it can come in many different forms. People say “time heals all” but again, is that really a true statement? Vicki lost her husband, Sam back in 2019 and she never would have imagined the revelations she would have soon after. As time…
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Episode 210: Be Your Own Bank
Send us Fan Mail “If you don’t tell your dollars what to do, your dollars are going to tell you what to do.” Money is all around us in a variety of forms, but how are you using it to your advantage?Joseph’s passion for wanting to not only protect people but save them money is just a mere…
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Episode 209: Undeniable Aura
Send us Fan Mail Heart healer. People connector. Community builder. Those are just a few of the ways that Aurelia would describe herself as she’s journeyed through life. Her love for teaching others and the desire to push them beyond their limits extends beyond her dance team and any coaching she...
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Episode 208: Seasons of Life
Send us Fan Mail Do you have an idea in your head but you’re struggling to lay the foundation for it? Or better yet, have you started a business but a certain aspect has proven to be more difficult than expected? Entering his 7th venture with his business consulting company, Feras has the utmost...
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Episode 207: Technically Speaking
Send us Fan Mail Selling your construction company and choosing to go all in on software sounds risky, but for Bryce it was the game-changing decision he needed to make. While he was certainly not a tech expert, he noticed problems that were plaguing the construction industry specifically with...
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Episode 206: Your Video, Your Rules
Send us Fan Mail Giving your content the exposure it deserves can be easier said than done these days. However, Bob wants to simplify the process while still giving you complete creative control over everything. So what’s the catch? Frankly, there isn’t one - fairness is the name of the...
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Episode 205: Basement Artists
Send us Fan Mail You deserve to celebrate your accomplishments and accolades just like anyone else, don’t limit yourself! This was the basis around why Richard created his own talk show back in 2016. While you may think renovating an entire basement was the most difficult step, it was actually…
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Episode 204: Check the Numbers
Send us Fan Mail Does more money always equate to more problems? If you ask John, he may agree but he will also tell you that more money could move mountains for your business. However, as business owners and entrepreneurs the conversation around finances is not always an easy one to have....
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Episode 203: The Utility Experiment
Send us Fan Mail As a property owner, what if we told you that we could you recover utility costs through a streamlined process? Although Submeter Solutions was started in 2010, Kelly and Jeff recognized this problem long before coming into business. After combining their knowledge and expertise,...
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Episode 202: Cream of the Crop
Send us Fan Mail If someone asked you to prove that you are in the Top 1% of your industry, where would you start? Certainly, there is no simple answer to this question and perhaps it would force you to take a deeper dive into your niche, milestones and metrics. Ranjeet saw firsthand the…
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Episode 201: Duck, Duck, Goose
Send us Fan Mail Quality > Quantity Alise can take you all the way back to age 13 when she first learned how to sow and knit, courtesy of her mother. However, this was only the tip of the iceberg - as she would branch off to brand herself unlike ever before. Knit Me Sew Me got its start because...
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Episode 200: The Man Behind The Mic
Send us Fan Mail 2 0 0 episodes in the books! With every new milestone, y'all know how much we love putting our own spin on things and this time was no different. A big thank you to everyone who signed up for the drawing, but Aaron Caldwell was our lucky host for this latest interview. For those...
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Episode 199: Round Two
Send us Fan Mail Charlotte - all we can say is THANK YOU! Although it was our first and only live event this year, it was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. For those who have been following the podcast for quite some time, you may remember Constant from Episode 39: The First...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Down 2 Business Podcast is all about showcasing the journeys of business owners—from their humble beginnings to where they are today. It's not just about highlighting their products or services; it's about telling the real, unfiltered story of what it takes to build a business. The road to entrepreneurship is filled with highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs—and those stories have the power to inspire, educate, and connect with others. You never know who might find strength or insight from your experience. Tune in for candid conversations and share your unique journey with the world!
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Tamar Turner
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