Built in Cincy with Marcus Celestin

In this episode, Marcus sits down with meteorologist, dad, and Cincinnati personality Cameron Hardin for a conversation that’s equal parts heart, hustle, and humor. From navigating the demanding world of broadcast media to raising two young daughters and building a personal brand, Cameron shares what it really looks like to balance public life with family life. Marcus and Cameron talk about: 👉 Ho...

In this episode, Marcus sits down with entrepreneur and leadership coach Kurt Kersey to explore what it really means to build—with purpose, discipline, and heart. From launching a marketing agency to navigating tough leadership seasons and finding balance as a husband and dad, Kurt opens up about the lessons that shaped his faith, business, and family life. Marcus and Kurt talk about: 👉 How Kurt’...

In this Built in Cincy episode, host Marcus Celestin talks with Chase Whitehead —Cincinnati native, husband, and father of four—who scaled from Duke Energy engineer to multi-unit franchisee across Orangetheory Fitness and Clean Eatz . We unpack the franchise ROI (royalties vs. speed-to-market), how to delegate with extreme ownership , and practical work-life operating rhythms (early blocks, meetin...

Jerod Martin, a father of four, discusses his journey from corporate America to building a new business, Recoat Revolution, a flooring franchise that refinishes wood floors in one day. Jerod initially had a negative perception of franchises but was introduced to one by a franchise consultant. He emphasizes the importance of believing in the product and the support franchises provide. Jerod also hi...

Cincinnati is more than a city; it’s a community where ambition and family life intersect. Built in Cincy is a podcast hosted by Marcus Celestin, a husband, father, and business leader who knows the challenges of growing a company while staying grounded at home. Each episode explores the realities of starting and scaling a business in the Queen City, the importance of exceptional customer service,...