Uniquely Small Biz

A Unique Series Finale

Welcome to the final episode of Uniquely Small Biz presented by Selective Insurance.  As our journey of meeting unique small business owners and hearing their stories comes to a close, we want to thank our listeners for joining us along the way. In this last episode, we’ll be revisiting each season, hearing from all the small business owners and Selective experts we’ve met, and highlighting some of the unique perspectives they brought to our conversations. So, get ready to relive some of the best moments of each episode on this series finale. Follow Us on Social Media: * Twitter @selective [https://twitter.com/Selective] * Instagram @selectiveinsurance  [https://www.instagram.com/selectiveinsurance/] * Facebook @selective [https://www.facebook.com/Selective] Presented by Selective Insurance www.Selective.com [http://www.selective.com]

Inspired Wood Design with Brandon Work

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with Brandon Work, owner of Authentic Grain [https://authenticgrain.com/]. As a fourth-generation artisan, Brandon is dedicated to the craft of fine woodworking, and from countertops and shelves to one-of-a-kind heirlooms, Brandon’s approach to every project is to view it as a unique opportunity to create each distinctive piece his customers are looking for – which is what makes Brandon so unique himself. Adam Snoke, The West Region Territory Manager at Selective Insurance, also joins the show to talk all about the insurance considerations that any small business owner should be thinking about. So, press play and enjoy this thoughtful episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!    You can learn more about Brandon and Authentic Grain on their website [https://authenticgrain.com/] and social media accounts: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/authentic_grain/], TokTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@authentic_grain?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc], & Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticGrainCustoms/].     Follow Us on Social Media: * Twitter @selective [https://twitter.com/Selective] * Instagram @selectiveinsurance  [https://www.instagram.com/selectiveinsurance/] * Facebook @selective [https://www.facebook.com/Selective] Presented by Selective Insurance www.Selective.com [http://www.selective.com]

Committing To Quality with Mike Lawlor

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with the owner of Superior Shower Doors [https://www.superiorshowerdoors.com/], Mike Lawlor.  After many years working for others in the construction and remodeling industry, Mike decided to make the jump and go out on his own, founding Superior Shower Doors, and he’s been busy ever since. What makes Mike so unique is his commitment to a customer-oriented business that prides itself on having just what its name implies: an experience that is better than what you will get at a “big box” store.  Katie Simmons, the Business Segment Manager for Contractors SBU at Selective Insurance, joins Carolyn to talk about some insurance considerations for small business owners who are involved in contract work. So, press play and enjoy this exciting episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!    You can learn more about Superior Shower Doors on their website [https://www.superiorshowerdoors.com/] and social media accounts: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/], Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/], & Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/superiorshowerdoors/].     Follow Us on Social Media: * Twitter @selective [https://twitter.com/Selective] * Instagram @selectiveinsurance  [https://www.instagram.com/selectiveinsurance/] * Facebook @selective [https://www.facebook.com/Selective] Presented by Selective Insurance www.Selective.com [http://www.selective.com]

Churning Unique Flavors with Adam Brackbill

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with the owner of Urban Churn Craft Creamery, Adam Brackbill.  Since childhood, Adam has had an entrepreneurial spirit, and on the road to find a calling, he went from web development to landscaping to eventually landing on churning ice cream. Adam creates unique ice cream flavors with fresh, local ingredients, inspired by his family's recipes and their tradition of churning ice cream on summer days.  Later, Carolyn sits down with Bryan Culler, the Director of Marketing at Selective Insurance, to talk all about harnessing creativity and translating artistic expression into business success. So, press play and enjoy this exciting episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!    You can learn more about Urban Churn Craft Creamery on their website [https://www.urbanchurn.com/] and social media accounts: Twitter [https://twitter.com/urbanchurn], Instagram [https://instagram.com/urbanchurn], & Facebook [https://facebook.com/urbanchurn].     Follow Us on Social Media: * Twitter @selective [https://twitter.com/Selective] * Instagram @selectiveinsurance  [https://www.instagram.com/selectiveinsurance/] * Facebook @selective [https://www.facebook.com/Selective] Presented by Selective Insurance www.Selective.com

Melissa Krudwig, “The Bear of Real Estate”

Welcome back to ‘Uniquely Small Biz,’ presented by Selective Insurance! Today, host Carolyn McArdle speaks with Melissa Krudwig - or ‘The Bear of Real Estate’ as she is known by her team and clients. Melissa operates a full-service real estate agency in the Atlanta area. Melissa has decades of experience in the industry and she and her team have won countless awards and accolades for their success, but what really makes Melissa and her business so unique is her commitment to community service and in particular the veterans community.  Later, Carolyn sits down with Cherie Wright, Small Business Territory Manager at Selective Insurance, to explore the importance of distinctive branding for a small business. So, press play and enjoy this exciting episode of Uniquely Small Biz, brought to you by Selective Insurance!    You can learn more about The Think Melissa Team on their website [https://melissakrudwig.atlcommunities.com/]and social media accounts: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ThinkMelissaRE], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebearofrealestate/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thinkmelissa], & YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUtZxnsfPlnyIy0JF94Xxg?view_as=subscriber].  You can also follow Melissa Krudwig [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-atlanta-communities-368a0948/] and Cherie Wright [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriechojnacki/] on LinkedIn!   Follow Us on Social Media: * Twitter @selective [https://twitter.com/Selective] * Instagram @selectiveinsurance  [https://www.instagram.com/selectiveinsurance/] * Facebook @selective [https://www.facebook.com/Selective] Presented by Selective Insurance