Building a business that gives people confidence is much easier said than done. Replicating and franchising that concept—all while making sure the core values are consistent throughout—is even harder. Jami Stigliano, owner and founder of dance studio franchise DivaDance, made it happen. On this week’s episode, we talk with Jami about what inspired her to… Read more

For Clinton Jones, owner of Magnum Opus Hair Salon, running a business is more than just selling a product—it’s about creating a cultural exchange. In this week’s episode, we hear how a simple haircut turned into an opportunity for discussion and perspective. Clinton is first and foremost a hairdresser, but what makes his craft and… Read more

As a business, when you have a product that creates a line out the door, you pretty much know you’ve made it. This essentially proves that what you’re offering is worth both a consumer’s money and time. And that’s exactly what Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu have achieved in their business Third Culture Bakery, with… Read more

Many people start their own business because of their passion for the industry—whether it’s cars, food, flowers, coffee. But that wasn’t the case for Mignon Francois, owner of The Cupcake Collection and our guest on this week’s episode of Behind the Review.  She wasn’t driven by cupcakes; in fact, she didn’t even know how to… Read more

Curating an inventory of quality antique pieces and hidden gems takes time, thought, and a keen eye. On this week’s episode, we speak with Peg Leg Vintage, an antique shop in Beltsville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Owner Krisi Hora prides herself on her quality mid-century collection—one that has helped her build a trusted… Read more