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Recent Episodes

April 18, 2024

Using Music to Break Down Barriers feat. Rick DellaRatta with Jazz for Peace

In this episode of Small Business Origins, host John Kelley interviews Rick DellaRatta, founder of Jazz for Peace, a nonprofit organization that uses jazz events to raise funds and awareness for other outstanding causes arou…
March 21, 2024

The Healing Power of Humor: How Clowning Transformed My Life featuring Bullseye with Bullseye The Clown

Summary Bullseye the Clown shares his journey from being bullied as a child to becoming a clown and using his platform to raise awareness about bullying. He discusses the impact of clowning on people's lives, particularly in…
March 14, 2024

Creating Your Child's Origin Story feat. Elizabeth Probst with At The Core

What our children do today, will be their origin story tomorrow. So we interviewed Beth Probst, founder of At The Core, to learn about how they help high school students with career counseling and planning for life after gra…
March 1, 2024

Breaking Free: Leaving the 9-5 to Travel the World featuring Alise Saunders with Untamed Soul

In this episode of Small Business Origins, we speak with Alise Saunders, a digital nomad who travels the world while running multiple online businesses. Hear Alise's journey from unsatisfying corporate career to becoming a l…
Feb. 16, 2024

The Easy Way to Quit Smoking featuring Natalie Clays with Allen Carr’s EasyWay

This episode of Small Business Origins features Natalie Clays, a franchise owner of Allen Carr's Easyway. Allen Carr's Easyway is an international company that provides seminars and programs to help people quit addictions li…
Feb. 8, 2024

From Teacher to Dog Trainer: A Paw-sitive Approach featuring Taryn Tyler with Teacher Turned Trainer

In this installment of Small Business Origins, we listen to the entrepreneurial journey of Taryn Tyler, the visionary behind Teacher Turned Trainer, a dedicated dog training venture nestled in the heart of Kansas City, MO. T…

Recent Blog Posts

The Power of Composting and Laughter Therapy: An Insight with Cathy Nesbitt

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the simple things that can make a significant difference in our lives and the environment. Two such practices, often underestimated, are composting and laughter therapy. Both have profound effects o…

Unleashing the Power of Neuroplasticity with Optimal You Health & Wellness

Welcome to another episode of Small Business Origin, where we take a deep dive into the stories and experiences of entrepreneurs across the country. In today's episode, we have Dr. Kelly Kessler, founder of Optimal You Health & Wellness, a progr…

Revolutionizing the Beverage Industry: The Tractor Beverage Company Story

Eight years ago, an idea was born. An idea to create a beverage company that was different – a company that sourced organically, distributed responsibly, and grew sustainably. Fast forward to today, and Tractor Beverage Company is shaking up t…

About the Host

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John Kelley

Firefighter/Lieutenant, Marketing Advisor, Podcast Host

John is a Texas firefighter, entrepreneur and marketing advisor. As a business major, small business owner and marketing advisor for Beefy Marketing, he has become very familiar with the challenges entrepreneurs face every day. Bringing his humor and love for helping others to The Small Business Origins Podcast, he dives deep into what makes each business tick, helping bring useful information to other small business owners. Learning all about a business and putting them into the spotlight gives listeners a reason to visit each business featured and give them a try.

https://www.johnwkelley.com