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How I Built Local Sharing the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of small businesses nationwide.

EPISODE 6 IS LIVE!!!Meet Brandon Barnum, an entrepreneur who turned his dreams into reality! Raised on food stamps, he k...
16/10/2023

EPISODE 6 IS LIVE!!!

Meet Brandon Barnum, an entrepreneur who turned his dreams into reality! Raised on food stamps, he knew he wanted more. At the age of 24, he was given full custody of his 2-year old son. He knew he had to change his approach to life and jumped into mortgages, 10X his income in just 18 months!

🌐 Brandon's secret? He made his own own localized version of Zillow in the late 1990s! And that was just the beginning. From mortgages he started a referral network website that merged into refer.com. After a successful exit, he started a new journey with HOA.com by changing the game for homeowner associations nationwide.

📘 Oh, and he wrote a book too—"Raving Referrals." Trust us, you'll want to hear this. 🚀

Tune in to How I Built Local. Link in bio! 🔗

EPISODE #3 OUT NOW! LINK IN THE HIGHLIGHTS!!!We talk with Nathan and Audrey Simons about their unique ice cream concept...
18/09/2023

EPISODE #3 OUT NOW! LINK IN THE HIGHLIGHTS!!!

We talk with Nathan and Audrey Simons about their unique ice cream concept ! Nathan and Audrey met in 2006 and it was love at first sight. Nathan was interested in dentistry at the time, but eventually followed his passion of cooking and went to one of the top culinary schools in the nation. Audrey, a graduate from UNC-CH, spent time as a financial advisor, and eventually moved into hospitality.

On a late night trip, they stopped by Dairy Queen and were reminded of the childhood joy of getting a dipped ice cream cone. However, they wish that they could get their ice cream dipped in many different flavors and options. This idea stayed in the back of their minds for nearly a decade! Nathan eventually started to feel some burnout from working in fine dining, and Audrey suggested they finally pursue their dreams. Today, Simons Says Dip This is a thriving dessert shop in Durham, NC and planning to open a second location in Raleigh, NC soon.

Give a listen today on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

EPISODE #3 OUT NOW! LINK IN THE HIGHLIGHTS!!!We chat with Omar Habib, owner of in New Brunswick, NJ. Growing up in a l...
04/09/2023

EPISODE #3 OUT NOW! LINK IN THE HIGHLIGHTS!!!

We chat with Omar Habib, owner of in New Brunswick, NJ. Growing up in a low-income community in Houston, Omar thought education was the way out. He worked full-time while earning his engineering degree. When COVID hit, he moved out to New Jersey to learn more about real estate from his cousin. After a suggestion from his cousin to open his own restaurant, Omar took a leap of faith and opened Smashville - a hot chicken and smashburger concept at 27 years old! Within a few month, Smashville was a hit. Now, Omar wants his story to encourage other young entrepreneurs to take the plunge into entrepreneurship!

Give a listen today on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

EPISODE 2 JUST DROPPED & LINK IN THE HIGHLIGHTS!!! We talk to Carolyn Roy, owner of in Asheville, NC. Carolyn defied t...
21/08/2023

EPISODE 2 JUST DROPPED & LINK IN THE HIGHLIGHTS!!!

We talk to Carolyn Roy, owner of in Asheville, NC. Carolyn defied the norm by launching a business for improved work hours. Juggling late nights and family time, she co-founded Biscuit Head—a breakfast spot closing at 2pm. This shift marked her journey from years in the food industry to entrepreneurship, centered on family values. Discover Carolyn's inspiring story with us.

Don't be shy give it a listen today!

EPISODE 2 WILL RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 21st!I sit down and talk with Carolyn Roy about how she built her breakfast/brunch...
14/08/2023

EPISODE 2 WILL RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 21st!

I sit down and talk with Carolyn Roy about how she built her breakfast/brunch restaurant . After years of working in the restaurant industry, Carolyn wanted to open up her own concept. She was tired of working late nights, and missing out on spending valuable time with her 8 year old son. Today, Biscuit Head has 4 locations open and is regarded as one of the best brunch places in Asheville, NC.

Will be available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't!

Our first episode is out now! We talk to Jamil Kadoura, owner of Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Chapel Hill,...
09/08/2023

Our first episode is out now! We talk to Jamil Kadoura, owner of Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Chapel Hill, NC about his experience in a refugee camp as a child, immigrating to the United States, and working 18 hour days to eventually open up his own restaurant. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just love to hear stories of people achieving their dreams, this podcast is for you.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-local/id1701429330
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13sTQLEbDEKyb191AjcDS2

Hey everyone! My name is Hamza Baloch, and I'm launching the How I Built Local Podcast. You've probably heard about the ...
09/08/2023

Hey everyone! My name is Hamza Baloch, and I'm launching the How I Built Local Podcast. You've probably heard about the stories behind companies like Airbnb, Apple, and Amazon... but rarely do you hear about the stories of small business owners who put their blood, sweat, and tears into starting their own businesses.

This podcast is for them, and for you, to hopefully learn from these stories and be inspired to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. There's millions of us who one day dream to be our own boss, and these stories are of those who made it happen.

For those who know me, it's not like me to ever post on social media. But these stories are just too good not to share. Join me every other Monday as we learn about the journeys, triumphs, and challenges of small business owners nationwide.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST TODAY ON SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-local/id1701429330
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13sTQLEbDEKyb191AjcDS2

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