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After four years, host Bill Zimmerman is calling it quits on "Happy Valley Hustle." He reflects on telling stories of entrepreneurship and innovation in Central PA, and the factors that influenced his decision to stop. Bill also breaks down adv
They say competitive eating is the battleground upon which God and Lucifer wage war for men's souls ... and George Shea is on the front lines. George is the boater hat-wearing hype man behind events like the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating Contes
Nick Gilson's eponymous company is a testament to persistently adapting and tirelessly committing to a vision. Gilson Snow Inc. makes products from locally sourced wood and does it in the U S of A. Hear him discuss the importance of learning fr
Presented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center, host Bill Zimmerman explains the various ways that podcasts can help businesses share messages to key audiences. Hear a discussion on brand storytelling, media outreach and the nuts
For 20 years, Cindy Kolarik has led a nonprofit that brightens the day for young hospital patients. Inspired by the selflessness of one child cancer patient, The Jared Box Project has distributed more than 900K care packages nationwide. Cindy d
Communications professor Anne Hoag is driving an initiative to connect community and community news called Centre News Digest. She discusses the challenges facing local media, the need for reliable community coverage and the entrepreneurial thi
Chris Creamer launched his online museum of logos (Sportslogos.net) as a teenager -- now it's a full-time job that often puts him at the center of conversations around design in sports. His recent book, written with designer Todd Radom, "Fabric
News coverage raises awareness and builds credibility for your business, however some ignore these golden opportunities. In this solocast, Bill discusses how news can travel in unexpected ways, including how coverage in a small publication can
Zack Rackovan eye for design and love of the outdoors inspired Ardor & Forge, his micro-brand watch company that's gearing up for the sale of its first line. With resolve as tough as his watches, Zack breaks down how passion and hard work fuele
Fresh off her first victory in professional mixed martial arts, Elise Pone displayed her grit to a national television audience. She's new to the all-female Invicta Fighting Championship league, but she's not a rookie when it comes to fighting
Recorded during a presentation and workshop with businesses supported by venture fund 1855 Capital, host Bill advocates for a mix of strategy and experimentation when it comes to social media. He also advises on why businesses should look for c
Alex Nepa is the owner of Mint DJ Events, offering a "boutique approach to event design, lighting and modern DJ talent, without the cheese." As a DJ, he's cultivated a strong personal brand that shows his talent along with the human side of the
Luke Cimbala created The Band Junkies to build up a thriving music scene in State College, Pa. He's helping local musicians land gigs and promote themselves all while using those same skills to boost his day job in sales. Hear Luke's insights
Matt Maris is a history teacher with a side hustle celebrating local history. As co-founder of Local Historia, he's giving tours, organizing immersive experiences and consulting with businesses on the attention-grabbing power of history. Maris
Nick Bayer is the founder and CEO of Saxbys, the coffee chain with a mission to "Make Life Better." The Philadelphia-based business boasts 30 locations and 500+ team of employees, including college students running cafes on campuses such as Pen
Maddy Pryor is immersed in social media, at work and in various side projects. Being ambitious and digitally plugged means having lots of avenues to explore -- but assessing all those ideas takes a lot of energy. In this episode, Bill and Maddy
Cookie bakers and eaters are sweet on Anne Yorks' business, The Flour Box. She took a knack for baking and stirred up a Facebook following that's 1.5 million followers strong. Hear her story of turning passion into profit, tapping into vibrant
Scott Walker and Joe Putnam wear a lot of hats -- or ball caps -- in their roles with the State College Spikes minor league baseball team. That’s especially true now that the respective general manager and director of communications are fightin
The rise of electronic sports leagues and gaming content creators, has created opportunities for enterprising gamers as well as investors. Seth Mason, founder and chief marketing officer of The Esport Company, and John Comonitski, creator “John
Guest No. 1, Matt Swayne, returns for the 100th episode of "Happy Valley Hustle"! Matt Swayne's day job is science writer but following his curiosity has lead to some exciting side projects. He's published several books on the paranormal, and i
Divine Lipscomb is a student, an entrepreneur and a former inmate. He's dedicated himself to reforming the correctional system and setting up returning citizens for success through Penn State's Restorative Justice Initiative, the Centre County
Chris Uhl and Melissa DiJulio have created a guide to help others resist the cultural narratives that can interfere with us finding meaning and happiness. Chris is a professor emeritus of biology and Melissa is a writer/teaching assistant, who
Host Bill Zimmerman breaks down “Killing the Business: From Backyards to the Big Leagues," a new memoir from wrestling brothers The Young Bucks. The story of Nick and Matt Jackson's tenacity offers up insights on disruption, fan engagement and
What can you gain from taking the road less traveled? What if you're behind the wheel of a 27-foot hotdog? Ashley Ferrara -- or "All-America Ashley," her handle as a Hotdogger for Oscar Mayer -- chose an unconventional job out of college, one t
Twenty years ago, Jeremy Frank went from PhD student to founder of KCF Technologies. KCF uses cutting-edge tech to make industrial processes run more smoothly and is projecting significant growth over the next few years. Hear Jeremy share insig
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