The Baker & The Farmer

By: Daniel Shear & Buddy Powers
  • Summary

  • Join Daniel (the baker, Seasons' Yield Farm & Bakery) and Buddy (the farmer, Big Spring Farm) as they share their own entrepreneurial stories of their place-based businesses and listen in as they sit down with other brick and mortar business owners as they share their own stories.

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Episodes
  • Episode 49 - A New Vision for Seasons' Yield Cafe and Insights from Tatte Bakery
    Sep 25 2024

    In this episode, Daniel and Buddy share exciting updates on their businesses. Daniel unveils the new vision he and Fawn have for Seasons' Yield Cafe, highlighting fresh ideas for the future of the café. He also reflects on a recent, inspiring meeting with Tzurit Or, the renowned owner of Tatte Bakery, where he gleaned three invaluable takeaways: the importance of a business’s concept essence, the need for every element to tell a story, and the power of being thoughtful and deliberate in crafting the customer journey. Tune in as Daniel and Buddy explore these lessons and discuss how they are shaping their business strategies moving forward.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 48 - The World's Largest Place-Based Business: Walmart and What We Can Learn From Founder, Sam Walk-on
    Sep 18 2024

    In this episode, Daniel and Buddy look at the life and legacy of Sam Walton, the visionary founder of Walmart. Drawing from his business philosophies, they discuss key principles that guided Walton’s journey from a single store in Arkansas to a global retail empire. Daniel and Buddy share practical lessons that can be applied to any business, big or small. Tune in as they explore how Walton’s innovative approach to leadership, community, and business continues to inspire entrepreneurs today.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 47 - Brick-and-Mortar in a Digital World: The Story of Walkabout Outfitter
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Tina & Kirk Miller, owners of Walkabout Outfitter, a thriving outdoor supplies store with six locations across Virginia. They share their journey from bootstrapping their business to hiring a CEO, all while staying true to their motto of "Encouraging happiness." Tina and Kirk discuss the challenges of navigating COVID as a brick-and-mortar store, competing with online sales, and the importance of moving quickly and prioritizing progress over perfection. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with entrepreneurial wisdom, resilience, and lessons in building a business that brings joy to both customers and the community.

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    1 hr and 43 mins

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