Nick Werderman and Evan Brooks sat down with local entrepreneur Jeff Small, the owner of Sammy T’s Pizza, a Fredericksburg favorite that was originally launched under the name YMMAS. After facing challenges with brand awareness, Jeff made the tough decision to rebrand an experience that taught him valuable lessons about marketing, community engagement, and adaptability. In this episode, Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey, opening up about the realities of starting and sustaining a small ...
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Nick Werderman and Evan Brooks sat down with local entrepreneur Jeff Small, the owner of Sammy T’s Pizza, a Fredericksburg favorite that was originally launched under the name YMMAS. After facing challenges with brand awareness, Jeff made the tough decision to rebrand an experience that taught him valuable lessons about marketing, community engagement, and adaptability. In this episode, Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey, opening up about the realities of starting and sustaining a small ...
In this episode of From Spark to New Venture, hosts Keller Dillman and Reece Stone explore the inspiring journey of Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company and creator of Samuel Adams. A Harvard-educated consultant, Jim left a lucrative career after discovering a 150-year-old family beer recipe. Motivated by a desire to challenge the mass-market beer industry, he began brewing in his kitchen and pitching bars with a briefcase of samples. Despite rejection from banks and skepticism, even ...
From Spark to New Venture
Nick Werderman and Evan Brooks sat down with local entrepreneur Jeff Small, the owner of Sammy T’s Pizza, a Fredericksburg favorite that was originally launched under the name YMMAS. After facing challenges with brand awareness, Jeff made the tough decision to rebrand an experience that taught him valuable lessons about marketing, community engagement, and adaptability. In this episode, Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey, opening up about the realities of starting and sustaining a small ...
