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 ...
John Flanagan--From Player to Founder of Universal Lacrosse
From Spark to New Venture
19 minutes
2 weeks ago
John Flanagan--From Player to Founder of Universal Lacrosse
In this episode, we sit down with John Flanagan, founder of Universal Lacrosse, to explore how he turned his lifelong passion for the game into a thriving business. John shares how he first got involved in lacrosse, the story behind the name “Universal Lacrosse,” and the early challenges of building his first company. He reflects on the pivotal moment when he knew the brand was taking off and offers insight into his leadership style — especially when working with young athletes and fans. From...
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 ...
