In this episode of the North Shore Entrepreneurs Podcast, Jordan Russum hosts Vivienne Andre and Victor Andre to discuss the journey of starting Groove Club Hawaii, a dance program for kids. They share their backgrounds in dance, the challenges and successes of launching their business, and their teaching philosophy focused on fun and community. The conversation also touches on their growth, future plans, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
In this episode of the North Shore Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Jordan Russum and guests Caleb Backus and Maddie Ballew discuss the journey of starting Bird's Nest Coffee, a community-focused coffee shop in Hawaii. They share their personal backstories, the challenges of transitioning from a mobile coffee van to a brick-and-mortar location, and their commitment to quality in coffee and matcha sourcing. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, the significance of events, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
In this conversation, Nate Sisler, the owner and founder of Haleiwa Distilling Company, shares his journey from military service to establishing the first distillery on the North Shore of Oahu. He discusses the impact of the closure of the Waialua Sugar Mill on the local economy and his vision to revive the area through manufacturing. Nate highlights the challenges he faced in building the distillery, particularly with the permitting processes, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and sourcing local ingredients. He also shares insights into the distillery's operations, future product offerings, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Jackie and Val, co-owners of Kuleana Physical Therapy and Wellness, share their journey of establishing a community-focused physical therapy clinic on the North Shore of Oahu. They discuss their backgrounds, the challenges of starting a business, navigating the insurance landscape, and their commitment to serving the local community. The conversation also touches on their innovative approaches to physical therapy, work-life balance, and future plans for expansion into a wellness center.
On Episode 4 Emily & Jordan sit down with Natalie Kraus, founder of Earthy Surf. Enjoy!
On Episode 3 we sit down with Jess Kraus, a Sunset Beach resident who launched his business earlier this year and is already talking about hiring 3-4 employees to keep up with demand.
On Episode 2 we speak with Kimzie about turning her passion of thrifting into a full time business with 6 employees. Bungalow is located next to Mele Mele Bakery at the Wailua Sugar Mill.
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Russum Real Estate - Emily has scaled her business from 0 to 30+ properties under management in under 2 years. Her business helps people buy, sell, and manage properties with a focus on the North Shore of Oahu.
