Hometown Highlights

Working for a Startup, Focusing on the People & (of course) Data with Syd Roe

In this episode, Dominic & Ryan get to know Syd Roe personally and dive into her role within working for a startup, b atomic. The conversation starts talking about Apple products, Syd's training for a half ironman & her golf experience with Ryan for the first half of the conversation. (0:00-29:27) The second half of the interview dives into her role with marketing for b atomic and the challenges of working for a startup company. She shares her heart for supporting small businesses & how data can help those businesses with their daily operation. (29:27-1:01:46) To fully appreciate her work, you can view the videos on b atomic's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05KvgwXlQOAVDGxRxQ64RQ . Great, casual conversation with the one and only, Syd Roe!

Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

Independence & Serving Others with Jonathan Brimley & Curtis Frisch

In this episode, Dominic & Ryan have a fun conversation with Jonathan Brimley & Curtis Frisch. There are basic conversations with the managing partners of Brimley & Frisch Wealth Management  about investing in this current economy. They love representing Savage & Associates & living by the philosophy that they are here to serve those around them.  Each of them are highly involved in the community, with Curtis being the Treasurer for Hancock Literacy and Jonathan supporting the youth with Movement Church. To get involved with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through Hancock Literacy, you can follow the link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/. Listen to the full episode for the fun banter and even a little conversation on the Cleveland Browns.

 

Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

Real Estate, Kiwanis Club & Band with Brian Whitta

In this episode, Dominic & Ryan talk real estate, Kiwanis Club & band  with Brian Whitta. Brian discusses what it looked like when he started Flag City Realtors and how the business is growing today. He is the President of the Kiwanis Club and is excited to have fundraisers again in 2021. Brian & his wife are talented musically, which leads to Ryan & Brian talking about the Marathon Center for Performing Arts in Findlay.  Great episode for all things Findlay and how involved Brian is!Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

Young Entrepreneur Starting Clear View Market with Caleb Breece

This episode is with a 21 year old agricultural entrepreneur, Caleb Breece. He has always had a desire to start his own business and has a love for the outdoors since his days in 4-H. His garden center dreams began in the fall of 2019 when he started selling mums. In the spring of 2020 he started selling flowers and has since put up a greenhouse to sell hanging baskets, potted flowers & vegetable flats at Clear View Market. He shares with us a couple lessons he's learned and how he hopes to continue to grow the business in the many years to come. Listen to the full interview to learn more about Caleb and his childhood and the business he's started today. You can check out Clear View Market on Facebook & they are located at 20949 CR 7 Findlay, OH 45840.

 

Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

Radio Personality, Family Man & Nonprofits with Dave Crosser

In this episode, Dominic & Ryan sit down with Dave Crosser and discuss his 20+ year career in radio and his love for supporting non-profits in the Findlay area. He shares some of his unique experiences at WKXA and the people he has met along the way. Dave's had the opportunity to interview some big names! Recently, he's made a career transition and is now at Family Resource Center. He loves and supports their works in prevention, treatment, and recovery of behavioral & mental health. In addition to Family Resource Center, Dave has multiple other charities he supports and shares what he loves about each. Listen to the full interview to be inspired by Dave's heart and passion for nonprofit organizations.  Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

All Things Best Christmas Ever with Jaclyn Pessell

In this episode, Dominic & Ryan discuss all aspects of Best Christmas Ever (BCE) with Jaclyn Pessell. After seeing a close friend become a recipient of  BCE, Jaclyn knew she wanted to get involved in Hancock County. She became a captain and started the chapter in 2020. She received an overwhelming amount of support from families and businesses and they were able to bless 3 families this past holiday season. This episode will give you all the details on the organization and how you can get involved for 2021!Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

A Heart for Findlay with Mayor Muryn

In the first episode of Hometown Highlights, Dominic & Ryan have a conversation with the mayor of Findlay, Christina Muryn. They discuss her past and how her family was not surprised that she eventually became mayor. She shares her heart for the city of Findlay and her passion for helping others. After talking about her position, the conversation shifts into the city of Findlay. Creating a newsletter, focusing on public outdoor recreation, establishing a Mobile Health Clinic, and DORA are just a few of the topics that are discussed. Listen to the full episode for a fun conversation with Mayor Muryn! Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance. 

Trailer Episode

Welcome to Hometown Highlights, a podcast centered on the positive people and businesses within the communities that surround us everyday. Listen to the trailer episode for a better understanding of what this podcast is about. To stay up to date on the podcast, you can subscribe to it on your favorite podcast platform. You can also like the Facebook page. Thanks to our sponsor at Hitchings Insurance. Hitchings is a full service insurance agency specializing in personal, farm, commercial, and health insurance.