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119 – Building a Local Brand That's Everywhere w/ Lacey Rives

34 min · 28 de abr de 2026
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🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business. Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for, educated on key issues, and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.org [http://www.harfordchamber.org/] In this episode of The TMA Connection, we sit down with Lacey Rives, owner of Harco Sign Company, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up—and grow it fast. From transitioning out of a corporate career to stepping into ownership of a local sign company, Lacey shares how she navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship, built strong relationships through networking, and turned Harco Sign into a brand you see everywhere. This episode is packed with real insights for anyone looking to start, grow, or level up their business. Subscribe to The TMA Connection on your favorite podcast platform or watch the full episode on YouTube by searching "The TMA Connection." Don't forget to like, comment, and share — it helps us keep bringing on great people doing big things.

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