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Success Trails Podcast

Success Trails Podcast

Hank Ebeling

74 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Success Trails Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 74 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 45 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2023, with 18 episodes published. Published by Hank Ebeling.

Episodes
74
Running
2019–2024 · 5y
Median length
41 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Interviews with small business owners and entreprenuers. These successful individuals share their tips/strategies that they are implementing that can help you achieve great success like them. Remember that success ALWAYS leaves a trail.

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S5 Ep 8Robb Davidson""Axiom Media Group"

Robb is a founder of Axiom which is the manifestation of their shared vision to build something bigger than themselves.After repeatedly referring clients to each other, Robb and his co-founder Cody recognized how similar—and yet vastly different—their two unique disciplines were. How much stronger could they be if they joined forces? A lot, as it turns out.Together with a dream-team of professional creators, we work to multiply our clients’ efforts and make quality, one-of-a-kind content.https://www.weareaxiom.com/Also..If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Jul 7, 202435 min

S5 Ep 7Dan Goodman:"Varsity House Gym"

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Dan Goodman is one of the owners of Varsity House. For more on Dan and Varsity House check out the links below:https://varsityhousegym.com/https://businessofstrength.com/about/Also..If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Jun 25, 202433 min

S5 Ep 6Doug Bella & David Hunt:"Town House Cafe"

Doug runs the cafe, David the bookstore. This duo puts out not only great books and food but hospitality. As owners of Town House Cafe these two run a smooth service first operation. For more:https://townhousecafe.com/Also..If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Jun 17, 202441 min

S5 Ep 5Ryan Weidner:"What's Brewing?"

Ryan is the co-founder and chief financial officer of Pollyanna Brewing Company.Also..If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

May 2, 202431 min

S5 Ep 4Drew English:"Take the middle seat"

In this episode, Drew English, Founder of Charter and Co. shares his experience of building a successful video production company. Find his company with the link below. https://www.charterandcompany.com/ If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Apr 15, 202434 min

S5 Ep 3Stacy McCarthy & Lindsay Fleming:"Take Two"

This episode features two amazing business owners and therapists in Stacy McCarthy and Lindsay Fleming. Not only are they great business leaders put they also have their own podcast called Take Two. Their businesshttps://www.mainstcounselingsolutions.com/Their podcasthttps://www.lindsayfleminglpc.com/taketwopodIf you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Apr 2, 202447 min

S5 Ep 2Katie Fish:"Charge The Storm"

This episode features Katie Fish from the Kat Fish Group. With over 25 years of real estate experience, Katie knows the ins and outs of the business. She has spent time in sales, sales management, recruiting, training and hiring at both Pulte Homes and Centex Homes. For more info on Katie checkout her website below. https://thekatfishgroup.kw.com/If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Jan 30, 202433 min

S5 Ep 1Austin & Caleb: "Brothers Nuts"

In this episode you get to hear some great insight from our youngest guests yet. From a family heartbreak to a successful business listen in as these brothers dish out advice that you ca adopt for your business.You can purchase their great product below:https://www.brothersnuts.com/ If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30min

Jan 15, 202442 min

S5 Ep 18Carl Schanstra:"Multi-Entreprenuer"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:Carl is an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and business leader who has made significant strides in various industries. With an impressive track record and a diverse portfolio, Carl has become a force to be reckoned with in the business world.As a co-founder of two fledgling startups, Carl has demonstrated his keen eye for identifying market opportunities and turning them into successful ventures. Essential Automation Works, the first of his ventures, is a custom welding and manufacturing company that specializes in creating cutting-edge feed systems. The company's innovative solutions have revolutionized the manufacturing industry, providing clients with streamlined and efficient operations.In addition to Essential Automation Works, Carl co-founded Clean Carl's, a company dedicated to providing top-notch pet mess cleaning products. Under his leadership, Clean Carl's has gained recognition for its effective and eco-friendly solutions, earning a loyal customer base.Carl's entrepreneurial prowess extends beyond his startup ventures. He embarked on a remarkable journey when he took over a near-bankrupt family business and transformed it into a thriving enterprise. Through his strategic vision and business acumen, Carl not only turned the company around but also achieved remarkable growth, increasing its revenue by over 500%. This remarkable feat was accomplished through a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and effective management.

Jul 25, 202327 min

S5 Ep 17Jim Duda:"Growing the family business"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:Jim Duda,third-generation family owner of Millie’s since 2016 which has been open since 1959.

Jul 11, 202338 min

Jenny O'Brien:"Dancing Business Machine"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:Jenny has been dancing for over 30 years and studied jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, and musical theater. She has been teaching since 1999 throughout the Chicago area. From her first ballet class at the age of 3, Jenny had a passion for dancing and performing. Throughout her youth, she danced at Palmer’s Dance & Gymnastics and Dorothy’s Dancing Unlimited. Jenny also performed in theatrical productions such as "The Nutcracker" with Pennsylvania Ballet Company and "The Night Before Christmas" with Dayton Ballet.In 2012 she realized where her true passion was, and that is in the studio with her students. After focusing on her career for 10 years, she decided to pursue her dream of teaching full-time. Jenny formed Dreams Dance Academy – a true life-long dream. She started "Dreams Dance Academy: The Traveling Studio" in July 2012 by renting space at community and fitness centers in three towns, and it skyrocketed from there.

Jun 28, 202333 min

S5 Ep 15Ann & Phil Mahan:"Making Wine From A Passion"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:After traveling the world to seek out the best wines, the finest earth, and the most knowledgeable winemakers in the world, Ann & Phil decided it was time to make their own wine. What started as a hobby has turned into a passion to connect the midwest with a-list wine culture. After studying winemaking with UC Davis, the best winemaking school in the United States, they produced multiple award-winning wines. That led them to begin raising their own vines in 2016 in Harbor Country, Michigan..

Jun 20, 202340 min

S5 Ep 14Renee Pollino:"Providing More Than Just Coffee"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:As the daughter of Puerto Rican and Italian immigrants, Renee's mixed heritage has given her a unique lens to view the world. She is the CEO and founder of My Half of The Sky, a social justice coffee shop that addresses social concerns and systemic injustice through opportunity.Renee is passionate about creating hope & bringing healing to women with obstacles to employment due to poverty, addictions, trafficking or life as a refugee. She believes opportunity & relationships are essential to helping women live a better story. Renee has worked for over 20 years with grassroots organizations that remind both men and women that there is hope after trauma or hardship. She believes opportunity gives dignity and value. Renee desires to trail blaze the concept that businesses and Capitalism can use the marketplace to build sustainable enterprises while doing good.Renee is a member of: Women’s Speakers Collective, Propel Women, and several Direct trade, Fair Trade & Ethical Fashion Movements

Jun 14, 202330 min

Gladys Schanstra:"More Than Just a Designer"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:Gladys Schanstra, CMKBD, Allied ASID, studied aerospace and mechanical engineering before falling in love with design and earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Chicago’s Harrington College of Design. Today, she is president of Schanstra Design Group in Melrose Park, IL, and president/CEO of Drury Designs. Schanstra Design Group, a company formed by Schanstra, acquired Drury Design, her former employer, in 2021 and kept that company identity as a DBA.

May 30, 202325 min

S4 Ep 12Kate Kemph:"From Home Based to Brick-And-Mortar"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minKate Kemph is the owner of Kie & Kate which celebrates 12 years at their brick and mortar store and 15 years in business. They are the proud recipient of the 2016 & 2017 Best Women's Clothing Store by Suburban Life Magazine and 2016 Most Distinct Gift Shop by Glancer Magazine.

May 23, 202326 min

Ryan Tracy:"Scientist Turned Brew Business Savant"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor this episode:Rya Tracy opened his original Beer On The Wall in Park Ridge expanding out to Arlington Heights in 2020, and Elmhurst in 2023. When a free moment is afforded to him, he enjoys teaching his son to wall jump in Mario 64, teaching his daughter how to cook a proper French omelette, and losing to his wife in board games.

May 15, 202338 min

S4 Ep 10Jackie Errico:"Get Your GRIT On"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:Jackie Errico has been in the fitness industry for over 13 years. She has her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and her Master’s in Business Administration. Jackie is a nationally certified strength and conditioning coach, a certified personal trainer, and co-owner of Just Lift Fitness.

May 11, 202333 min

S4 Ep 9Julio Cano:"From Soccer To Tacos"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor todays episode:Born and raised in Mexico City, Julio moved with his family to Illinois in 1996. He had his first experience working in a restaurant at Tia Maria’s, the Mexican restaurant that Ricardo (his stepfather) had taken over more than a decade earlier in Geneva, Illinois. Here he gained hands on experience at almost every kitchen and FOH position in the restaurant, something that would come in handy some years later. Julio decided to leave his career in the sports industry in 2012 when presented with the opportunity to move back to Illinois to help his family with their growing restaurants. His administrative, managerial, marketing and business background helped them expand from a single restaurant to a multi-unit restaurant group by implementing new business practices across all areas of the restaurants.Links:https://www.bientruchagroup.com

Apr 18, 202328 min

S4 Ep 8Sarah Whitt:"Giving You A Stylish Touch"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minFor today's episode:Sarah Whitt is the owner + curator of House of 423, a boutique featuring an elevated line of women’s clothing and accessories from everyday to formalwear needs. 2022 accolades include Batavia Mainstreet Business Rookie of the Year, Kane County Magazine’s Finest Women’s Boutique and one of the recipients of Batavia’s Grow Your Business scholarship funded through the Batavia Chamber and the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center. She was also featured on WGN’s Small Business Saturday Segment.Website: houseof423.comIG: house.of.423FB: https://www.facebook.com/house.of.423?mibextid=LQQJ4dUse code Success Trails for 15% off in-store purchase

Apr 11, 202331 min

S4 Ep 7Vinny Balistreri:"It Can Take One Little Thing To Make A Great Experience"

If you are a small business owner who is tired of trying to use ads to grow your business then I have a solution for you! I want to help use customer service as a revenue generator versus a revenue detractor. To find out if my SUPERHERO SERVICE, SUPER PROFITS course if right for you then click the link below to set up a call.https://calendly.com/hankebeling/30minVince Balistreri a renowned leader in the food and beverage industry. As partner of Niche Restaurant, it has always been his job to not only make his customers happy but also maintaining niche as one of the top restaurants in the Illinois.In this episode some topics we discuss:>Importance of having the right fit when it comes to employees>Conducting interviews and the challenges of today's hiring pool>How Niche transformed their look and feel and had success>What you can learn from other businesses in your industryLinkshttps://www.nichegeneva.com/

Apr 5, 202341 min
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