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In this small business spotlight, Michael Joly's n.o.w. Tone Therapy System delivers gentle, calming tones amidst the noisy backdrop of the Tampa, Florida, neighborhood that his company, Solu, calls home.

Fathom Analytics founders Paul Jarvis and Jack Ellis chat about creating privacy-first analytics software, splitting the duties of owning and operating a business, and the shared values that have helped guide them along the way.

Laura Hackney is CEO and co-founder of AnnieCannons, a nonprofit that trains human trafficking survivors to be software engineers. They’re empowering folks to rebuild their lives—and changing the culture of STEM in the process.

Anong Beam is the founder of Beam Paints in Canada’s M’Chigeeng First Nation. Fueled by her passion for color and strong business acumen, she’s creating products that are rooted in equal parts tradition and sustainability.

Dirty Girl Produce owner Joe Schirmer is passionate about small-scale organic farming. He’s trying to change the agricultural industry and knows that the relationships he builds are as vital to his success as the food he grows.

Kate Fitzgerald, director of the feminist architecture firm Whispering Smith, is helping to move the needle toward truly sustainable architecture—and shaking up the status quo of an entire industry in the process.

For Lee Ann McKay, co-founder of eBoom Electric Bikes, building a successful business isn’t just about selling a lot of e-bikes; it’s about providing great customer service and creating an inclusive community for riders.

Adelle Renaud started Peau de Loup, a nonbinary clothing company, to make clothes for bodies, not genders. The brand’s dedication to inclusivity has helped them build a loyal following with a staggering number of repeat customers.

Kachka, a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, was one of the first to eliminate tipping in favor of a more equitable approach that includes higher pay and profit sharing for all employees—and their business is better for it.

Portland Garment Factory is a soft goods manufacturing company known for its creative brand collaborations. After losing everything in a fire, PGF used the opportunity to start over and create an even better version of themselves.

Attributing personal growth as the core of her success, Kat Norton's engaging social media persona, Miss Excel, has grown exponentially, helping her achieve exceptional—and lucrative—results.

In this season of Call Paul, meet 10 small business owners who found success by doing the right thing.

Paul talks to Connie, CEO of pottery company East Fork, about defining your own success. For East Fork, that means growing from a staff of six to 106 while staying true to their founding principles.

In this small business spotlight, Brandi Shelton, owner of Just Add Honey Tea Company, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company.

Leah sits at the helm of Juniper Ridge, an incense company committed to sourcing its product sustainably. Hear how the business embodies the themes of the podcast – being authentic and knowing that bigger isn’t always better.

In this small business spotlight, Tiffini Gatlin, the owner of Latched and Hooked, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company -- mutant printer included.

Paul talks to Jeff, founder of Ugmonk and self-described “entrepreneur by accident” about what it’s like to start a business when you’re not all that crazy about, well, business. For Jeff, that means writing his own rules.

In this small business spotlight, Latosha Stone, the owner of Proper Gnar, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company.

Ariela Safira and Dr. Nina Vasan want to create a happier, healthier workforce, and they’re starting with their own company. They provide and advocate for a renewed focus on mental health with classes, events and consultations.

In this small business spotlight, Kyle Menard of Totally Good Time, shares a behind the scenes peek at the day to day of running a company.