Archive for August, 2008

Episode 7 :: Coffee Connoisseurs – Part 2

In this second of two episodes, Poul Mark, the founder and owner of Transcend Coffee, teaches Peter a little about coffee. They also experience what is called a cupping - the professional term for a coffee tasting!

Episode 6 :: Coffee Connoisseurs – Part 1

In the first of two episodes, Peter talks to Poul Mark, the founder and owner of Transcend Coffee about starting his business, how he financed his dream and his passion for coffee.

Episode 5 :: Using social media to grow your business

Peter Urban meets with Mack Male, a local entrepreneur, to discuss the use of social media - in particular, the microblogging site Twitter - to grow your business.

Episode 4 :: SmibsTV visits Lance Walley of Engine Yard

Peter Urban interviews Lance Walley, CEO of Engine Yard - a hosting company from San Fransisco specializing in Ruby on Rails hosting and support - about their startup, Smart Growth, and future.

Episode 3 :: Yellow Pencil

Peter Urban interviews Paul Bellows and Dave Bellous from Yellow Pencil about careful business growth and the patience it takes to hire the ideal Grow Smart team.