Main Street Moxie: Stories from small-town founders and entrepreneurs told by students and faculty at Franklin College

By: Franklin College Department of Economics Business and Accounting and the Kite Shop at Franklin College
  • Summary

  • Hear stories from the builders, dreamers, adventurers, and founders that knit communities together with businesses big and small. Whether it's a corner shop, a B2B agency, a nonprofit, or a high-powered startup on the rise, you'll hear about the ideas, the journeys, the challenges, and the victories from real people who make our small towns special. Periodic special editions will focus on student entrepreneurs at Franklin College and surrounding schools, as well as other programs around Indiana and the world. Follow along so you don't miss a single episode.
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Episodes
  • S1E7: Steve Park and Park Embroidery Design
    Aug 3 2024

    Main Street Moxie rolls on with Steve Park of Park Embroidery Design in Greenwood, Indiana! Hosts Troy and Lennon chat with Steve about the starts, stops, and restarts in growing a business, and what he sees as needs for the community.

    Park Embroidery Designs contact information here: yellowpages.com/indianapolis-in/mip/park-embroidery-designs-482047410

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    These recordings are made possible by the Engaged Learning team at Franklin College, which includes the offices of career and professional development, global education, the Center for Tech Innovation, and the Kite Shop, our little entrepreneurship program. You can learn more about these programs at FranklinCollege.edu, at theKiteShopFC.com, and you can send ideas, feedback, and questions to thekiteshop@franklincollege.edu.

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    Jeremy VanAndel is the director of professional development and an instructor of business at Franklin College and publishes this podcast. The views expressed in this recording are those of the instructor, students, and podcast guests only and should not be attributed to Franklin College.

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    30 mins
  • S1E6: Teri Bair and A Trophy Business
    Jul 27 2024

    After an editing hiatus, Main Street Moxie is back with Teri Bair from A Trophy Business in Franklin, Indiana! Finn and Jon chat with Teri about her hometown roots, starting the business, and what she likes about working in Johnson County.

    Find A Trophy Business on Jeff Street in Franklin, and learn more here: https://www.franklincoc.org/a-trophy-business

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    These recordings are made possible by the Engaged Learning team at Franklin College, which includes the offices of career and professional development, global education, the Center for Tech Innovation, and the Kite Shop, our little entrepreneurship program. You can learn more about these programs at FranklinCollege.edu, at theKiteShopFC.com, and you can send ideas, feedback, and questions to thekiteshop@franklincollege.edu.

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    Jeremy VanAndel is the director of professional development and an instructor of business at Franklin College and publishes this podcast. The views expressed in this recording are those of the instructor, students, and podcast guests only and should not be attributed to Franklin College.

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    12 mins
  • S1E5: Possibilities and Norma Jean's Pastries
    Apr 26 2024

    It's a sweet double feature this week as Nic and Asher sit down with Christina Fletcher of home goods and creative shop Possibilities and Whitney Ackerson of Norma Jean's Pastries, both located in Franklin, Indiana.

    Find Norma Jean's here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Norma+Jean's+Pastries/

    Explore Possibilities here: https://shoppossibilities.com/

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    These recordings are made possible by the Engaged Learning team at Franklin College, which includes the offices of career and professional development, global education, the Center for Tech Innovation, and the Kite Shop, our little entrepreneurship program. You can learn more about these programs at FranklinCollege.edu, at theKiteShopFC.com, and you can send ideas, feedback, and questions to thekiteshop@franklincollege.edu.

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    Jeremy VanAndel is the director of professional development and is an instructor of business at Franklin College and publishes this podcast. The views expressed in this recording are those of the instructor and students only and should not be attributed to Franklin College.

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    14 mins

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