The Small Business Spotlight
The Small Business Spotlight
Podcast Description
Every business has a backstory—and we’re here to share it.
The Small Business Spotlight features candid conversations with entrepreneurs across the U.S. about how they started, scaled, and stayed in the game. From first wins to hard lessons, each episode offers real insights and inspiration straight from the people who’ve lived it.
Brought to you by the team at Credit Banc, this is where Main Street gets a mic
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This podcast explores diverse topics in entrepreneurship including marketing strategies, personal branding, and overcoming challenges in business. Episodes feature in-depth conversations about starting from scratch, like Brittney Iten's transition from corporate life to founding a food truck and Amber Gaige's journey in building a marketing agency that runs independently. There are also episodes focusing on sustainable growth and social impact, such as Travis Fox's work in providing housing for veterans.
Every business has a backstory—and we’re here to share it.
The Small Business Spotlight features candid conversations with entrepreneurs across the U.S. about how they started, scaled, and stayed in the game. From first wins to hard lessons, each episode offers real insights and inspiration straight from the people who’ve lived it.
Brought to you by the team at Credit Banc, this is where Main Street gets a mic
What happens when you buy a business instead of starting one from scratch? In this episode of Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz talks with Connor Pera, owner of The Print Authority, about his leap into acquisition entrepreneurship and what it really takes to grow a business after the deal is done.
Connor opens up about the challenges of managing cash flow, navigating vendor relationships, and balancing personal guarantees with the responsibility of leading a team. He also shares his proudest moments as a business owner, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he’s positioning The Print Authority for future growth.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why Connor chose acquisition over starting a business from scratch ✅ The hardest (and most rewarding) parts of managing cash flow ✅ How simplifying vendor relationships creates real value for customers ✅ The importance of hiring and building a strong, empowered team ✅ Why entrepreneurship is a constant balance of trade-offs and rewards
🔗 Connect with Connor Pera:
LinkedIn (Connor): https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-pera/
Substack: https://connorpera.substack.com/
Company: https://theprintauthority.com
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