Show-Me MO Success

MU Extension Business & Community

Show-Me MO Success brings you biweekly stories of success from businesses and communities across Missouri. Listen in to get insight and inspiration for your own business or community. read less
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Episode 10: RC Landscape Services - KC,MO
May 19 2023
Episode 10: RC Landscape Services - KC,MO
When opportunity is dressed as hard work - the only way out is through. Nikki Gardner, Chief Marketing Officer and Business Development Lead for RC Landscape Services in Kansas City shares with host Mike Quinata how she and founder Chris Henry took rolled up their sleeves and put the work in to take their small lawn services company with a single client to half a million in revenue by navigating the gauntlet of government registration and certification to take advantage of available commercial government contracts with the assistance of APEX Accelerator, a program under MU Extension's Business and Communities program.
Episode 10: RC Landscape Services - KC,MO
May 19 2023
Episode 10: RC Landscape Services - KC,MO
When opportunity is dressed as hard work - the only way out is through. Nikki Gardner, Chief Marketing Officer and Business Development Lead for RC Landscape Services in Kansas City shares with host Mike Quinata how she and founder Chris Henry took rolled up their sleeves and put the work in to take their small lawn services company with a single client to half a million in revenue by navigating the gauntlet of government registration and certification to take advantage of available commercial government contracts with the assistance of APEX Accelerator, a program under MU Extension's Business and Communities program.
Episode 9: Veg curious? Try Gina’s Vegan A-Go-Go!
May 5 2023
Episode 9: Veg curious? Try Gina’s Vegan A-Go-Go!
In 2014, Columbia, MO entrepreneur Gina Overshiner explored what it means to be vegan and committed fully. In 2020, she attended a vegan cooking academy in New York City and in 2021 she opened her part-time vegan mobile food service "Gina's Vegan-A-Go-Go" serving a plant based menu of tasty and familiar comfort foods. Along the way she got a little advice and some straight talk from MU Extension's Business and Communities program via its Missouri Small Business Development Center and made the decision to go full-time. This is her journey.
Episode 8: Women in Politics 2.0
Apr 24 2023
Episode 8: Women in Politics 2.0
MU Extension Engagement Specialists share how they’re working to empower women to overcome the challenges that prevent them from taking on leadership roles as public servants through a new program, Show-ME REDI.  Tune in to learn more.
Episode 7: Broadband Access in MO
Apr 8 2023
Episode 7: Broadband Access in MO
This episode elaborates on a guide that has resources that can help you skillfully navigate through government funding to get a secure broadband connection in your area. Tune in with MU Extension to learn more!
Episode 6: Employee Shortage v/s Recovery Friendly
Mar 24 2023
Episode 6: Employee Shortage v/s Recovery Friendly
How can you save your money in this economy as a business owner and help those in addiction recovery at the same time? Tune in to learn more with MU Extension and Tower Rock Stone company.
Episode 5: Hey you! Are you a good neighbor?
Mar 7 2023
Episode 5: Hey you! Are you a good neighbor?
Good neighbors deserve roses and the Neighborhood Leadership Academy has made sure of that. With over 10,000 acts of neighborhood kindness reported last year across the state of Missouri, tune in to see the part you can play to make our state better.
Episode 4: Setting your roots in business!
Feb 22 2023
Episode 4: Setting your roots in business!
Gardening turmeric, a passion that became a business. Learn about how SBDC can help you turn your passion into a business, featuring Raw Roots Turmeric.
Episode 3: Empowering Women in Politics
Feb 8 2023
Episode 3: Empowering Women in Politics
United WE and MU Extension come together to help women set their ground and have a voice for themself in politics to close the gender gap in civic representation.
Episode 2: A Recovery Friendly Workplace
Jan 19 2023
Episode 2: A Recovery Friendly Workplace
Learn how to become a workplace that is recovery friendly while taking inspiration from Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO.
Episode 1: Hoping for a good neighborhood
Jan 16 2023
Episode 1: Hoping for a good neighborhood
A hopeful neighborhood meets a good neighborhood, together discussing the ways of turning the negative into positive in your area and bringing the best out of your community.
Episode Zero: The Journey Begins!
Jan 16 2023
Episode Zero: The Journey Begins!
Welcome to Show Me Mo Success brought to you by MU Extension Business and Community. Tag along with us on our journey through multiple counties, talking to businesses and communities impacted by MU Extension. Learn about resources that you have access to and enjoy the ride!