In this special episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman is joined by colleagues Adam Rondeau and Andy Bauman for a conversation about why small businesses matter and what we all stand to gain (or lose) by the choices we make as consumers.

They explore the fundamental differences between small and large businesses, from the natural accountability that comes with small business ownership to the way local businesses drive innovation by solving problems big corporations overlook. The conversation digs into some of the economics and addresses the real pressures consumers face around convenience, price, and time.

Throughout the episode, practical suggestions emerge for how to support small businesses: leaving Google and Yelp reviews, signing up for newsletters and loyalty programs, attending local events, talking about businesses you love, and being curious about new shops in your neighborhood.

This episode is both a case for why small businesses matter and a practical guide for how to use your purchasing power to strengthen your community and create the kind of neighborhood you actually want to live in.

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Host & Show Info

• Host Name: Sam Bauman (she/her)
• About the Host: Sam is the President of Mellowlark Labs, a Twin Cities-based small business consulting agency. She has a masters degree in counseling psychology, a field she worked in for several years before applying her skills in business, and is certified in Organization Development.

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Sound Editing By: Adam Rondeau
Podcast Art By: Andy Bauman (website)