Shop Small ILM
Welcome to Shop Small ILM, where we interview entrepreneurs in the Cape Fear area to promote shopping locally and uncover their struggles! Tune in, grab a coffee, and get ready because if you are a small business owner or aspiring to be one, we’ve got some advice for you... This show is about showcasing the best small businesses in our community and hearing firsthand from real business owners. Learn from Devin Skipper, Shop Small ILM host and owner of Salt Air Inc. (Brunswick County’s Small Business of the Year Award 2023 & Coastal Entrepreneur Award Southport 2023).
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
This time, Devin talks to Brent Sewell from Skeeter Security, the Cape Fear area's all-natural solution for mosquitos, fire ants, ticks, and fleas. The idea was originally started as a family solution and later grew into a local business. The episode is packed with information about Brent's small business and his entrepreneurial journey. Check it out!
Skeeter Security
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
In episode 37, Devin talks to Amanda, the founder of Primal Point Health. They discuss how traditional dieting is not a good idea and how our ancestors lived healthier lives. See if Primal Point Health could be the right choice for you!
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Wow! We have a great episode lined up for you guys!! In episode 36, Devin talks to Rocco Quaranto, one of Tama Tea's founders. Devin quickly learns that Rocco has a lot of experience within the business world, and it shines through the mic. Within the episode, Rocco tells us the history of Tama Tea, how they differentiate from competitors, and also gives us some insight into the beverage industry. Also, don't forget to stick around until the end because Rocco tells us his business advice, which is so simple yet so effective! As always, we hope you enjoy the podcast, and don't forget to Shop Small, y'all!
p.s. you won't believe the other business Rocco started before Tama Tea
(hint think frozen yogurt in Wilmington)
Tama Tea
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
This time on the show, we have Sue Rachunok, the owner of Design Interventions. Sue walks us through what Design Interventions does and the importance of using stories to market small businesses. She tells us how the customer is the hero and the company should guide them to the solution to their problem. It's pretty insightful stuff! If you are a small business owner struggling to create effective marketing, please tune into the episode because Sue is a marketing expert. Whether you want to spice up your website or create a clearer picture of how to communicate with consumers, this episode could help kickstart that journey. AND enjoy the subtle switch-up as Devin wasn't available for recording, so we had special guest Brooke run the interview!
Design Interventions
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
This time, Devin talks to Angelica Colvin, the founder of Gel's Learning Lab. Gel's Learning Lab was created to provide extra support for young students in the Cape Fear area. Angelica is passionate about teaching, which you can tell from the interview. She uses a unique approach that emphasizes making learning fun and active, which helps students earn higher test scores. With school back in session, now is the perfect time to get your child that extra boost they need to make the honor roll!
Gel's Learning Lab
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Block Eatz presents a unique opportunity for local food entrepreneurs to get their name and flavor out to the public without the stress of owning a restaurant. Please enjoy our interview with Girard and Tracy Newkirk, the co-founders of Genesis Block, as we dive deeper into their commitment to helping small business owners and talk a little food!
Genesis Block
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Check out this upbeat and entertaining interview with Andrea Payne and Sara Tennant from Salt Aesthetics Bar, a medical spa in Wilmington where Confidence is Beautiful!
Without any background in business, learn how these two are CRUSHING it... We also uncover what sets Salt Aesthetics Bar apart from the rest.
Tune in to learn more!
Salt Aesthetics Bar
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
In this episode, Devin talks to Erin Keller, the owner of Turn Key Lifestyle. Erin was the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's Entrepreneur of the Year for 2023!
Devin and Erin review the pain points of growing a small business and discuss what it was like to win such a fantastic award. Tune in to learn more!
Turn Key Lifestyle
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, we feature Wilmington's one-stop shop for all your pest needs. After working for other pest control companies, Brian Holton realized there just had to be a better way. This is exactly why he started Healthy Home Pest Control.
If this summer weather has brought bugs into your home, please check out the episode and see what Healthy Home Pest Control has to offer.
If you enjoy hearing about local businesses in the Cape Fear area please smash that follow button and turn on notifications for when new episodes are released!
Healthy Home Pest Control
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
In this episode, Devin talks to Dan Thorpe, the owner of Thorpe Landscapes. YOU won't believe what Dan had to do for months before starting his landscaping business full-time... Talk about rolling the sleeves up!
Devin and Dan go over the highs and lows of being a small business owner AND how important it is to keep pushing when times get hard. Tune in to learn more!
Thorpe Landscapes
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Shop Small ILM is a podcast company in Wilmington, N.C., focused on showcasing business owners in the local community. Please like and follow to join the wave and hear from real entrepreneurs. Thanks!
Also, check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube! @ShopSmallILM
About Us!
Hello Cape Fear Region! Do you aspire to own a business one day? Or do you love shopping locally?
Here at Shop Small ILM, we are committed to interviewing the highest quality entrepreneurs all around the Cape Fear Region. You have to tune in to our episodes to hear all the best business advice. Which we uncover from real people in the community. Our podcast is also an excellent resource to learn about the many businesses that help make Wilmington and surrounding areas such a wonderful place to live. Join us on this wave by listening to our latest episode, and don't forget to shop small!
-Shop Small ILM