Kent In Good Company

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with real estate agents Justin and Kristin Berthiaume! Justin and Kristin have a great story about transitioning careers from corporate and teaching to real estate. Even amidst all the changes, they knew they wanted to stay in Kent. Who doesn't?!    Check out the Berthiaumes on: Facebook Instagram Bethiaumes Website  

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Charlotte, the owner of The Cleveland Bagel Cafe! Charlotte had a really cool story about a fun little partnership with another small business, The Cleveland Bagel Company! I'm excited for you to listen to how that partnership played out. I'm also excited for you to hear about Charlotte's favorite aspects of Kent. She calls...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Don and Bob, the owners of North Water Brewing Co! They had so many fun tidbits of information about how they found the building they're in, how their logo was created, and why they chose to do business here in Kent in the first place. We also talked a lot about: What makes a thriving town? And it was fascinating! I'm excite...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Tom, the owner of Belleria! Tom had a really cool story that goes all the way back to his childhood when his friend's family started Belleria. Now today, he carries on the legacy serving some of the best Italian food around! Listen to the episode to find out some great deals that Belleria runs that you might not know about y...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Haley and Coty, the owners of Board & Bevy! I am loving all of the co-owner-couples I've been chatting with lately! This pair is just as phenomenal as the other entrepreneurial duos you've heard from the past couple weeks. Hayley and Coty described Board and Bevy's delicious menu, and one of my favorite parts of the conversa...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Ryan and Bridget, the owners of Bell Tower Brewing! They talked about their love for community and how that greatly influenced their vision for starting Bell Tower. It's a really sweet conversation, and I know you'll love hearing their story.    Check out Bell Tower Brewing Co. on: Facebook Instagram Bell Tower Website Last,...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Kevin and Emily Yohn the owners of Taco Tontos! I was really excited to talk to them about their insane and delicious menu, and they did NOT disappoint! Have you ever had the Lunch Lady? It sounds incredible! You'll just have to listen to the episode to find out what's in it though!   Check out Taco Tontos on: Facebook Insta...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! We are kicking off the second season! Thank you so much for listening; you are what makes this podcast possible!!!   In today's episode, I sat down with Courtney, the owner  of Franklin School of Dance! Courtney gave us an incredible overview of the history of the dance studio, which goes all the way back to 1936! Fascinating! Courtney started dancing at Frank...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! This is the last episode of Season 1 of the podcast. Season 2 will start on August 14th. So take this next six weeks or so to catch up on some episodes you might have missed. In today's episode, I sat down with Jeff, the owner of Erie Street Kitchen! Jeff talked about the menu for Erie Street Kitchen and the local ingredients he uses to make the food. He also...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Sherri, the co-owner of Dirty Skate Co! Sherri had some awesome tips for anyone who wants to start skating. She also shared the story behind the name "Dirty Skate Co." And it's surprisingly wholesome! I'm excited for you to hear the story of how this colorful little skate shop got started.   Check out Dirty Skate Co on: Face...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Andrew, the director of the Haymaker Farmers' Market! Andrew shares some information with us about why this farmers' market is particularly special. And he also shared some insider information about programs and events that you can take part in including farm visits, their annual benefit dinner, and giveaways! Exciting stuff...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Carley, the owner  of Evelyn Dickershon Hair Design! Carley talked about the longstanding influence of Evelyn Dickerson in Kent. I had no idea this salon was over 70 years old! Did you?! Carley shared some insights about the services of Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design and the vision behind what they do. They have a new location...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Dave, the owner of Bricco. Bricco is a family-owned Italian-American restaurant. They have great cajun chicken pasta amongst other awesome dishes. They also have an event space that accommodates up to 40 people, and if you're an employee or student of Kent State, they don't charge a room fee! Isn't that sweet?! Dave shared h...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Mike Beder, the owner of The Lake House and also an owner and partial owner of several different downtown businesses including Water Street Tavern and Gold Zone Rentals. He told me his entrepreneurial story from being a self-proclaimed not-so-great KSU student to being a successful business owner in Kent, which was really in...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Nate, the owner of Each+Every, a design studio in downtown Kent! Nate talked about the importance of designing digital products and experiences with humans in mind. If you're a business owner, this is a must-listen. Nate and the awesome people at Each+Every know how to not only design beautiful things, but they also make eve...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Jonah, the manager at Bent Tree! Jonah talked about the origin story of Bent Tree as well as some of the favorite drinks at the shop. Jonah knows so much about coffee, and I've been to Bent Tree many times and can confirm, he must know what he's doing because every cup of joe I've had from there has been delicious.   Check o...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Gwen, the owner and founder of Popped! Gwen talked about the origin story of Popped! as well as her impressive expertise of candies and confections. I was blown away by how academic the topic of candy can be! She knows the history of candies! It's phenomenal and makes me want to try all the yummy candies at Popped! even more...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Michelle, the owner of Off the Wagon. Michelle talked a lot about all the phases of running a toy store and how it got to where it is today. I learned that they have a really robust website that you can use to check out their products, and also, they ship WORLDWIDE. Wouldn't it be so nice to send someone from Kent who is cur...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Paul, the owner and founder of Woodsy's Music. Paul talked about the origin story of Woodsy's as well as the amazing growth that they've experienced over the years. Also, he showed me the "secret acoustic room." (Check out the episode image to see that!) And it just showed me how cool Woodsy's really is. Everywhere you go in...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Rachel, the manager at Tiger Rae Boutique. Rachel described the shop and what is sold there, and I thought it was really cool that you can place orders online now! Or if you'd rather look at the site to see what Tiger Rae sells, you can scope out what they have in stock.   Check out Tiger Rae Boutique on: Facebook Instagram...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Shannon, the owner of Over Easy at the Depot. Shannon has some really cool insights about how she runs her business, and it was neat to hear about those.   Check out Over Easy at the Depot on: Facebook Instagram TikTok   You can also go to the Over Easy website to learn more about them!   Last, but not least, you can have a...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Alicia, the owner of Flourish Plant Mkt. Alicia has a lot of cool insights for keeping plants healthy and happy, so definitely listen if you're looking for tips for your own greenery.   Check out Flourish Plant Mkt on: Facebook Instagram   You can also go to the Flourish website to see the plants Flourish has in the shop!  ...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Kelly, the owner and curator of TROPPUS PROJECTS. Kelly let me in on the secrets to how she chooses the art to display in the gallery, and it was really cool! This was my first time going into TROPPUS PROJECTS and I have to say, I think THIS is a hidden gem in Kent! It's not exactly tucked away. It's right on Water Street, b...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, I sat down with Emily, the owner of Emu Tile. Emily is an artisan of beautiful ceramic tiles and her business is operated from her home in Kent. Emily gave me a tour of her work space and showed me all of the fun designs she's been working on! It was really cool to see and hear about the details of her work. I'm excited for you to hear it t...

Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! In today's episode, we are talking about authentic Mexican food with Rosi, the owner of The Battleground. Several of my interviewees mentioned that The Battleground was their hidden gem, so I just had to call up Rosi and get an interview with her! I can speak from experience, the food is amazing! The shrimp tacos: to die for! But it sounds like Rosi has some n...