Kansas City Connections: A Local Business Podcast

Today we have a chat with the Vice President of KCG Incorporated, Jeff Butts. Like many companies, KCG has had to adjust in order to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve talks to Jeff about how the pandemic has affected the drywall industry, what they have done to combat the effect, and what changes might be here to stay. Show Notes: Phone Number: 913-438-4142 Email: jbutts@kcg-inc.com

Kim Wells is the National Marketing Director of Juice Plus. The primary goal of Juice Plus is to inspire healthy living around the world. It can be difficult to get the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in, so they created products to help people fill in those nutritional gaps. Steve talks to Kim about how she got involved with Juice Plus and what separates them from other supplement companies. Show Notes: Phone Number: 913-593-7939 Website: kimwells.juiceplus.com Email: kimwells4jp@gmail.com

Mike Bryant is the owner of his own heating and air conditioning company that serves Olathe and the greater Kansas City area. Steve talks with Mike about the technological advances in the HVAC industry and the importance of sticking to what you know. Show Notes: Phone Number: 913-441-7807 Website: mikebryanthvac.com

Dr. Kerry Johnson is an MBA, Ph.D business psychologist. Dr. Johnson is a best-selling author who has written 14 books and is a widely known public speaker. In his practice, he helps business owners find where they want to go, what their obstacles are, and he sets up pathways in order to keep them accountable. Steve and Dr. Johnson discuss some effective methods for client care and also being able to meet people's needs when pitching a product. Phone Number: 714-368-3650 Website: https://www.kerryjohnson.com/

Steve Hahn owner of Carstar Metcalf joins us on this week's podcast. Carstar has around 27 insurance partners and if one of their clients get in an accident, Carstar will get a call, give them an estimate, and then repair what is damaged. Steve tells us why Carstar stands out from the competition and his opinion on the private equity firm that oversees Carstar. Phone Number: 913-648-2886 Website: carstar.com

We invite Steve Kuker to the podcast this week. Steve is the founder of Senior Care Consulting. His business helps families find the right senior care community for their loved ones. We discuss the rising trend of long term care and how Senior Care Consulting takes care of their clients. Website: seniorcareconsulting.com Phone Number: 913-945-2800 Check out their radio show every Saturday morning on Talk 980 at 11:00 AM, or go to seniorcarelive.com.

Today we sit down with Claudia Sophir, owner of Style Encore located in Overland Park. Style Encore is a women's clothing resale store where you can buy and sell gently used clothing. We discuss their unique business model and how they have had to pivot in the midst of COVID-19. Show Notes: Website: https://www.style-encore.com/locations/overland-park-ks Facebook: Style Encore Overland Park Instagram: seoverlandpark

A local business podcast in Kansas City to help spotlight entrepreneurs in the area and connect the bright minds of our community. Join us each episode to hear how these business owners started their companies, how they overcome present challenges, and how they plan to thrive into the future. Your host is fellow small business owner, Steve Hoover, of Wealth Partners Corporation. This is just a little teaser. The real first shows come to you in July of 2020!