The Kawartha Small Business Podcast

200: What do we do with the podcast?

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit record to make a decision about what to do with the podcast.

We've both managed a lot of change recently and have had many episodes wondering what to do.

We somehow find our way to a resolution and you have to listen to find out what it is.

Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will guide you to help rewrite your business money story so that you can earn the profit you need to build the life you want. You can book a free consultation today at BrianRump.com

Matt Geraghty wants you to know that the demographics of Kawartha Lakes are changing, and people are moving here all the time and they are looking for your business. You need to get found on Google, and Matt can help you get found in 60 days. Find him at Matty G Digital.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

199: CTRL V Closing with Kevin Stapley

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Garaghty and Brian Rump sit down with friend of the show Kevin Stapley who reached out after Matt closed Thrive because he also made the decision to close CTRL V in Lindsay.

We chat about small business and the decision of when to close.

Thank you Kevin for the vulnerable discussion and sharing your story with us.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

198: Deciding to Close THRIVE

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit record one last time in the THRIVE space. As the space is being emptied, we do one last show.

What will the future bring? Lots of reflection still to come, but for now we process what this project has been and contemplate what the future will hold.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

197: Thinking About Closing THRIVE

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of the podcast, Matt Geraghty speaks out loud for the first time about his decision to close THRIVE.

Matt Geraghty came to Brian Rump with something he wanted to talk about and thought it would be good to recorded it as a potential podcast episode.

Now that THRIVE has officially closed it's doors, we thought we would share this very raw episode. Over the next few weeks we will share some follow up content digging into the decision and the future more.

But for now enjoy Matt's very fresh vulnerability and Brian's natural reaction.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

196: Matt and Brian Record a Brand Messaging Session

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump record a raw conversation where Brian has been engaged by Matty G Digital as a Certified Story Brand Guide.

Note that this is not a "how to" and we don't really explain a lot about what is going on. We both went into the conversation prepared and we've developed a way to engage with each other on this type of engagement.

However, we thought it would be great to record and share it to give you an inside look at what comes together.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

195: A Business Conversation With Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump sit down with Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves to talk about the business of acting and creating.

Ayesha is an acting coach (and helped Brian be an actor in the theatre) and a working actor.

Check out Ayesha here: https://ayeshamansurgonsalves.com/

Creep her IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2394126/?ref_=nmbio_ov

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

194: A Business Conversation with Joel Pringle

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Joel Pringle about the Kawarthas.

Joel is a realtor who works on a team with his family. We talk about his choice to come to Kawarthas, and how it has led to building a great family life.

Check Joel out here: https://joelpringle.com/

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

193: Getting All Up in Brian's Business

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a very open and raw conversation getting all up in Brian's business.

Stay tuned for an update because the day after recording this started a series of major changes for Brian and his business including attending a personal strategy workshop in Nashville with Donald Miller and the team of StoryBrand and Coach Builder.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

192: What to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast?

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty have a conversation about what to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast. Do we keep it? Do we scrap it? Do we change it?

What's the value of just going through the conversation?

This is a live conversation based on one we should have recorded and we would love to know what you think we should do.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

191: A Business Conversation with British Empire Fuels

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Sheila and Tim from British Empire Fuels, a fuel and HVAC company from Bobcaygeon Ontario.

They talk about the longevity of their business, the importance of adapting to their customers and how they have changed and grown.

Check out British Empire Fuels

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

190: A Business Conversation With Paul Riley

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump sit down with Paul Riley.

Paul is a journalist turned divorce lawyer on a mission to be the best divorce lawyer in the country. Paul talks about how he got into this business, how he wins by telling the best stories and delivers a great overall conversation about how to build a business.

Check out Paul at therileyfirm.ca

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

189: Why Change Must Be Intentional

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty talk about why change must be intentional.

As the great Canadian band Trooper would say: "If you don't like what you got, why don't you change it" we discuss change and in particular Brian reflects on tangible change he's experienced lately, physical, mental, and emotional.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

188: How to Lose $6,400 in 72 Hours

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode Matt Geraghty opens up to Brian Rump about losing $6,400 in recurring revenue over a period of 72 hours.

We discuss why this does not bother him, how it's part of business, and how it opens up opportunities to grow.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

187: The Choice to Not Do Marketing

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump bring to the podcast a discussion that is ongoing between them, examining why small business owners choose not to do marketing.

When you get into business, you get into marketing. Business owners who resist marketing are frankly making a choice to not do it and it hurts their business.

We dig into this, why it is, and discuss the consequences.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

186: The Pitfalls of Being Cool

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty talk about the pitfalls of being cool in this episode.

When you become a business owner part of the whole identity is being cool. We want to reap some rewards of our hard work.

However, there can be pitfalls when we start making decisions based on being or looking cool and ignoring what is best to build a business focusing on solving a problem for the customers.

It's a fun conversation. Note that we tell some general stories, but they are not specific to any current listeners, clients, or recent interactions.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

185: Business Lessons From Disney World

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about what Matt learned from Disney World.

His one big observation had us discussing why so many other businesses don't take and apply this lesson.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

184: Louis Karkabasis

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty have a conversation with Louis Karkabais. The common theme in the episode is elevated.

Louis talks about growing up in Lindsay, leaving to play professional basketball, travelling the world, setting up a business in California and returning to Lindsay.

We talk about the influence of his restaurant Pane Vino on creating elevated experiences in Lindsay and his new venture Aroma Pizza which is a pop up in collaborating with The Olympia.

Watch on Instagram for Aroma Pizza to pop up @aromaapizaa and order from https://aromaapizzaa.square.site/

It was an absolute pleasure to have Louis join us in studio for this episode.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

183: A Business Conversation with Kelly Murphy from Purple House

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brian Rump and Matt Geraghty sit down with Kelly Murphy from Purple House about starting and growing a business, the importance of people and marketing.

Check out Purple House: https://purplehouseservices.ca/

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

182: Three Sixty Health

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Dan and Nicholas, who are opening Three Sixty Health, a new multi-service health clinic in Lindsay, Ontario.

Check out Three Sixty Health

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

181: Shawn Ragell

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Shawn Ragell a B2B SAAS marketer who recently moved to the Kawarthas. We talk about the importance of community in fuelling entrepreneurship.

Check out Shawn Ragell

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

180: Brian is a Hypnotist

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Brian Rump about becoming an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist, what hypnosis is, why Brian became a hypnotist and how this tool can help you as a business owner in overcoming what’s in your way to build a business that helps you create the life you want.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach who will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.

We record from THRIVE Coworking Community at 18 Kent St W in downtown Lindsay Ontario. Book a tour to check out Thrive Coworking Community, where you can work, rent an office, or even record your own podcast from the Podcast studio.

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

179: Chris Mitchell- Selected Threads

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Chris Mitchell about his journey from being BattleRap Chris, travelling the globe covering Battle Rap to Fenelon Falls resident dominating the vintage clothing live-streaming market on Poshmark.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

178: Nicole Mitchell- The Grove Theatre

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Nicole Mitchell the General Manager of The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls about moving to Kawartha Lakes and creating something special.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

177: Les Smith

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Les Smith of State of Mind Hypnosis about business, life, and the power of the mind.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

176: From Chaos to Bored at Work

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about how Matt went from chaos to bored at work over the last few years as he’s worked with Brian to build his business to create the life he wants.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

175: New Years Resolutions

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about New Years Resolutions for your business. Matt has some specific perspectives to share and it turns into a great conversation.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

174: Holiday Thinking

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about the holidays, things to think about while taking some downtime and the future of your small business.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

173: Andrew Archibald

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with long time fan of the show Andrew Archibald who found us searching local podcasts and it’s led to so much community building we had to discuss it and his passion for being the Prodigal Farmer.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

172: Marylee Boston

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with listener, Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce Manager and overall amazing community advocate Marylee Boston.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

171: BROS Cleaning Services

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Britt and Rose, the owners of BROS Cleaning Services. We do some coaching, some chatting, and we all become best friends.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

170: Rebekah McCracken

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:44:52 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with friend of the show Rebekah McCracken, Editor of The Lindsay Advocate, Business Advocate and newly launched Kawartha Social.

Check out The Lindsay Advocate, The Business Advocate and Kawartha Social

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

169: John Carr- WSIB

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with John Carr from WSIB about Health and Safety for small businesses.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

168: Kevin Stapley- Conflict Competence

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk to Kevin Stapley about conflict and how you can manage it in your business.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

167: Matt Thompson

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump speak with Matt Thompson (referred to as Matty T) from Thompson Coaching about sales coaching and training and why your small business needs it.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

166: No Topic

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump hit the record button with no topic or preparation. What resulted was described by Matt as “maybe our best episode ever.” What do you think?

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

165: Lessons From The Podcast Party

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk about the podcast anniversary party and what they learned from the experience of planning it, hosting it, and, most importantly, conversations with the community of supporters.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

Brian Rump wants you to know that he is the business coach that will help your business get money through grants, increased sales and streamlining your business for revenue and profit. You can book a free consultation today at Profit Coach.

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

164: 90 Days To Your Best Year Ever

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk about how you can use the next 90 days to prepare for your best year ever.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

163: Podcast Anniversary party

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:47:10 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump invite you to our podcast anniversary party to celebrate 3 years of the podcast.

Get your tickets here

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

162: Louwop Album Drop

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with our first-ever second-time guest, Louwop in anticipation of dropping his new album.

Listen to Louwop on Spotify

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

161: Tim and Chris

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a business conversation with Tim and Chris, who are building multiple businesses around living the Kawartha Lifestyle.

Check out Home by Tim and Chris, Room by Tim and Chris, Colborne Street Gallery, and The Grove Theatre

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

160: Return To Focus

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about returning to focus after a fun-filled summer with some suggestions for how you can get back to focusing on working on your business.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

159: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk with Janice Balfour, the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes -Haliburton.

Check out Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes Haliburton

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

158: Events That Will Change Your Business

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:56:41 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump talk about the line of Events That Will Change Your Business happening at Thrive Coworking Community this fall.

Check out all the Events That Will Change Your Business Here

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

157: Sponsor Us

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump want you to sponsor the podcast. We discuss why this is a great business opportunity for your small business.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

156: Be Our Guest

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump want you to be our guest on the podcast. We dedicate an episode to try to convince you to reach out and come on the podcast.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

155: Identifying the Problems to Solve

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about the problems to solve. The real key to entrepreneurship is solving problems and we discuss how to dig deeper into what the problems really are.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

154: When To Close.

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a tough conversation to discuss how to know when to close your small business.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

153: Big World Creative

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation with Lana and Heather from Big World Creative, a marketing collaboration 20 years in the making!

Find Lana and Heather at: bigworldcreative.ca

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

152: 10 Best Strategic Mistakes We Ever Made

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a conversation about the 10 best strategic mistakes we ever made. Yes, you read that right, strategic mistakes we made.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

151: Roderick Benns

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a business conversation with Roderick Benns the owner and publisher of The Lindsay Advocate.

Check out The Lindsay Advocate

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

150: 5 Strategic Decisions

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:33:14 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump discuss 5 strategic decisions you need to make for your business.

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

149: Outdoor Kawartha

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a business conversation with new business owners Stacey and Candace from Outdoor Kawartha. They spotted an opportunity and invested in a Kayak and SUP rental business at the beach in Fenelon Falls.

Find Outdoor Kawartha at https://outdoorkawartharentals.com/

Download Matt and Brian’s Marketing Checklist

As always, if you have an idea for a show, want to be on it, or just want to talk to us about your business, email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

Matt and Brian collaborate to help you start, grow or recharge your business, and we want to work with you. If you want to discuss working with us or be a guest on the podcast. Send us an email to

setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

And remember, we believe The Kawarthas can be the most thriving region in Canada for small businesses.

If you have an idea for the show, want to be a guest, or would like to discuss working with Matt and Brian email us at setitup@kawarthasmallbusinesspodcast.ca

148: Your Focused Life

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Geraghty and Brian Rump have a business conversation with new business owner Ryan Metcalfe about his business, Your Focused Life and how he has identified strategies to go from being stressed out to calm and productive.

Find Ryan at Your Focused Life

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Find Brian at: Profit Coach

The Kawartha Small Business Podcast

200: What do we do with the podcast?

199: CTRL V Closing with Kevin Stapley

198: Deciding to Close THRIVE

197: Thinking About Closing THRIVE

196: Matt and Brian Record a Brand Messaging Session

195: A Business Conversation With Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves

194: A Business Conversation with Joel Pringle

193: Getting All Up in Brian's Business

192: What to do with The Kawartha Small Business Podcast?

191: A Business Conversation with British Empire Fuels

190: A Business Conversation With Paul Riley

189: Why Change Must Be Intentional

188: How to Lose $6,400 in 72 Hours

187: The Choice to Not Do Marketing

186: The Pitfalls of Being Cool

185: Business Lessons From Disney World

184: Louis Karkabasis

183: A Business Conversation with Kelly Murphy from Purple House

182: Three Sixty Health

181: Shawn Ragell

180: Brian is a Hypnotist

179: Chris Mitchell- Selected Threads

178: Nicole Mitchell- The Grove Theatre

177: Les Smith

176: From Chaos to Bored at Work

175: New Years Resolutions

174: Holiday Thinking

173: Andrew Archibald

172: Marylee Boston

171: BROS Cleaning Services

170: Rebekah McCracken

169: John Carr- WSIB

168: Kevin Stapley- Conflict Competence

167: Matt Thompson

166: No Topic

165: Lessons From The Podcast Party

164: 90 Days To Your Best Year Ever

163: Podcast Anniversary party

162: Louwop Album Drop

161: Tim and Chris

160: Return To Focus

159: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton

158: Events That Will Change Your Business

157: Sponsor Us

156: Be Our Guest

155: Identifying the Problems to Solve

154: When To Close.

153: Big World Creative

152: 10 Best Strategic Mistakes We Ever Made

151: Roderick Benns

150: 5 Strategic Decisions

149: Outdoor Kawartha

148: Your Focused Life

147: How To Sell Your Small Business

146: Richard Gauder

145: Brian Rump Wants To Get You Money!

144: Halsey Gonsalves

143: Kalmly Organized

142: Monday Morning Coffee

141: Jess Spagnolo

140: Sustainability

139: Wasting Money Wisely

138: Starting Point Digital Marketing Pitch

137: Building Wealth and Small Business

136: Live Coaching with Wild Acres

135: Guide with a Plan

134: Twisted Indian Wraps

133: Inflation Proof Pricing

132: Chelsea Boyd

131: Empathy and Entrepreneurship

130: Matty G Pitches

129: McKee Cabinetree

128: Scott Stewart and Fly From Peterborough

127: Strategic Pivots

126: Eastman Plumbing

125: Business Leader Of The Year

124: Starting Strong

123: 2023 Opportunities

122: Lessons From Vegas