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Owner Operated

Owner Operated

By Jesse Safir

Owner Operated is a podcast about the successes. failures, pivots, and ideas of Independent & Small Business Owners who run their businesses day to day. It is hosted and produced by Jesse Safir, the Owner and President of ABG Print (ABGPrint.com). Each episode features a new business and covers topics from how to market on a shoe string budget to founder stories and all the wins and losses along the way. If you or someone you know would like to be featured as an owner operator, get in touch!
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Owner OperatedMar 29, 2021

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8. New Century Advisors

8. New Century Advisors

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Owner Operated. This will be the last episode of season one!

I wanted to end appropriately on Mother's day by interviewing perhaps the greatest influence in my career, my mother, who is a successful business owner in her own right. Starting with a professional career she launched her own investment management business in 2001. We cover topics ranging from what it's like to start your own business after 20+ years working for others and how being a mom has influenced her management style.

We hope you enjoyed the first season of this podcast!

If you have any suggestions for guests to interview in season two, please contact us. 



May 10, 202150:54
7. Family History Intelligence

7. Family History Intelligence

Welcome back to the show!


On this week's episode I chat with Lisa Maddox to chat about her business in Family History Intelligence.

May 03, 202136:06
6. Elevato

6. Elevato

Welcome back to Owner Operated! 

In this episode I interview Jake from Elevato. Elevato is a digital marketing company with a growing global client base.

Apr 26, 202101:04:22
5. Blue Summit Supplies

5. Blue Summit Supplies

This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Owen Franklin of Blue Summit Supplies. Blue Summit Supplies sells office and school supplies primarily through Amazon. 

Apr 19, 202101:07:55
4. The Para Girls

4. The Para Girls

On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Diamon on of the founders of The Para Girls. The Para Girls create trendy sorority paraphernalia released on a limited edition basis. 


Thank you for listening to the show and sharing! If you like the the show, please tell a friend about it. We'll see you next week!

Apr 12, 202145:46
3. The Black Sheep Agency

3. The Black Sheep Agency

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Aimee Woodall, the founder of the Black Sheep Agency. The Black Sheep Agency works with brands and organizations interested in activating people around things that matter. 

If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review! 

Apr 05, 202101:18:01
2. Elizabeth & Clarke

2. Elizabeth & Clarke

Welcome back to Owner Operated!

On this episode of the show I sit down with Melanie Moore, the Founder of Elizabeth & Clarke. Elizabeth & Clarke is a New York based womenswear brand that sells clothing for the modern working woman. 

If you like this show, please hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. Also, tell your friends about it! 

Mar 29, 202101:11:05
1. Midtown Lumber

1. Midtown Lumber

Welcome to Owner Operated a show where I, Jesse Safir, interview other business owners about the struggles of running a small business. 

On this debut episode, I interview Zach from Midtown Lumber and he explains to us the challenges of owning a lumber store in the tight streets of Manhattan and competing with chain stores. 

Mar 22, 202101:05:56
0. Welcome to Owner Operated

0. Welcome to Owner Operated

Hello and welcome to Owner Operated. A show where I, Jesse Safir, Interview other Business owners on the day to day grind of running a successful business. Join us on March 22nd for our debut episode featuring Zach from Midtown Lumber where we talk about the struggle of owning a home improvement business in the tight streets of New York City.

Please tell all of your friends and colleagues about this show, you won't want to miss it. See you next week!

Mar 15, 202100:26