502 Entrepreneurs

502 Entrepreneurs

502 Entrepreneurs is Louisville’s go-to podcast spotlighting local business owners, creative entrepreneurs, and side hustlers who have a story worth hearing. Hosted right in the heart of Louisville, this show is all about keeping it weird and wonderful — just like the city itself. Each episode features candid conversations with local visionaries who share the real, unfiltered stories behind their businesses, their biggest challenges, and what drives them to keep hustling. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a curious local, or just love hearing authentic stories from passionate people doing things differently, 502 Entrepreneurs brings you inspiration and insights straight from your own backyard. Tune in, stay weird, and discover the heartbeat of Louisville — one entrepreneur at a time. Carl Armijo is the owner of Carl Armijo Photography (https://carlarmijo.com & https://louisvillerealestateimages.com) specializing in Real Estate Media and Professional Headshots. He also runs Louisville Cleaning Pros (https://louisvillecleaningpros.com) a residential and commercial cleaning company.

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September 2, 2025 51 mins

In this inspiring episode of 502 Entrepreneurs, host Carl Armijo sits down with Alea Petersen, founder of Smarketing Machine, a smart marketing consultancy helping small and medium-sized businesses grow. Alea shares her journey from agency life to entrepreneurship, how personal life events shaped her path, and the importance of building systems for freedom. She dives deep into the realities of running your own business, balancing p...

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In this episode of the 502 Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Carl Armijo chats with John Jennings, an award-winning business and leadership coach with decades of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. John shares his journey from corporate burnout to founding his own coaching franchise. He opens up about his ideal clients—business owners and executives who are stuck and seeking growth—and explains t...

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In this episode of 502 Entrepreneurs, host Carl Armijo sits down with Paul Cox, owner of TeamLogic IT Louisville, to uncover the realities of managed IT services for small and medium-sized businesses. Paul shares how responsiveness, calmness, and honesty can set a company apart in the tech industry—and why uptime matters more to business owners than anything else. Drawing from a career in national security, f...

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In this episode of 502 Entrepreneurs, host Carl Armijo sits down with Ashley Chamberlain, founder and CEO of Chamberlain and Good Company, a modern bookkeeping and financial services firm built on the mantra: “Let us mind your books so you can mind your business.” Ashley shares her journey from working as a CFO in construction to launching her own company, all while balancing the challenges of motherhood and ...

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Why Persistence Beats Talent in Business. Serial Entrepreneur John Resch Breaks It Down! Join Carl Armijo and special guest John Resch as they kick off Season 2 of the 502 Entrepreneurs Podcast! With over 20 years in entrepreneurship, John shares how he leveraged sales, leadership, and his network to build a thriving business in network marketing and beyond. 💡 In This Episode:

  • Why most people misunderst...
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Welcome back to the 502 Entrepreneurs Podcast!

In this short trailer episode, host Carl Armij shares exciting updates as we kick off Season 2 — including the big news that we’ve moved into a brand new recording space in Jeffersontown (Jtown)! Tune in to hear what’s coming this season:

  • Fresh interviews with Louisville’s top entrepreneurs
  • Real talk about business wins, struggles, and what keeps them going.
  • ...
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Episode #12 Notes Mary Joins us to discuss her CBD business Evolve Medicinals. She lets us know how her product is formulated and how it may differ from the CBD you currently use.

Music by PunchDeck Graphic Design by Cat Louis

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April 19, 2020 33 mins

Episode #11 Notes Colby Noe joins us to discuss his business in e-commerce and how he got started with the Gary V flipping challenge in 2017.

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Episode #10 Notes Brooke Haynes joins us to discuss her coaching business and how she helps business move from offline to online.

Music by PunchDeck Graphic Design by Cat Louis

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March 15, 2020 41 mins

Episode #9 Notes

Jenny Boice joins us to discuss her two programs Passion to Profit and Social Media School. Find Jenny online at https://www.createyourlife.coach

Music by PunchDeck Graphic Design by Cat Louis

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February 24, 2020 57 mins

Episode #8 Notes

Stephanie Joins us to discuss her Book Color Today Pretty, her consulting practice Empower PR and how to see things with a different perspective.

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February 16, 2020 33 mins

Episode #7 Notes

Chrystal Delaney joins us to discuss her Virtual Assistant Side Hustle Honeybee Solutions

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Thoughtful Thursday Tip 2 Notes

Tips for a Strong Personal Brand.

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February 9, 2020 59 mins

Episode #6 Notes

Chad joins us to discuss his Leadership Training and Coaching. He tells us about his dream job and his upcoming Level Up Conference in Louisville on Friday, April 10th.

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Thoughtful Thursday Tip 1 Notes

Set priorities to reach your goals - 4 Reasons you are not getting it all done

  1. Set Priorities
  2. Eliminate Distractions
  3. Everything Take Too Long
  4. Wrong Time of Day

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February 2, 2020 58 mins

Episode 5 Notes

Tony Helms of Derby City Press joins us to discuss his new printing business, carpet cleaning and making sure you don't keep all your eggs in one basket.

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January 26, 2020 48 mins

Episode #4 Notes

Brad Brown joins us to discuss his Jewelry Business Harrods Creek Jewelers and his recent fascination with ADHD.

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January 19, 2020 38 mins

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Tom joins us to talk Real Estate, Marketing, and how he is dealing with the loss of a loved one.

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January 12, 2020 50 mins

Episode 2 Notes

Charlies Sims joins us to discuss his time owning a Crossfit gym and his new gig as a business consultant.

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Music by Punch Deck Graphic Design by Cat Louis

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Shayne talks with us about his life as a tattoo artist, artist and stage performer and what it takes to make it as an artist in Louisville. See more of Shaynes work on Shayne’s website

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