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John Quick, the curator and host of "United States of Small Business," takes his audience on a profound journey into the essence of American entrepreneurship. Through his platform, listeners gain a unique insight into the lives, victories, and hurdles faced by small business owners across the nation. This podcast not only highlights their stories but also serves as a beacon of Innovation and resilience in the business world.

Achieving a remarkable position at #134 on iTunes in its category and securing a place among the Top 50 Best Small Business Podcasts by FeedSpot, "United States of Small Business" has earned national acclaim. However, it's important to note that these accolades are a direct reflection of the incredible stories and Wisdom shared by the guests on the show. Their willingness to open up about their journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way is what truly makes this podcast stand out.

John's role in facilitating these conversations on different podcast, has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including a 2023 Gold Communicator Award, a 2023 AVA Gold Award, a 2022 Dot Com Gold Award, and a 2022 Viddy Honorable Mention, along with a spot in FeedSpot’s Top 30 Talk Show Podcasts in the US. While these honors are testament to the compelling nature of the content that his guests bring to the table. Their stories of determination, creativity, and perseverance are what truly captivate and inspire the podcast's audience.

"United States of Small Business" is more than a podcast; it's a platform that celebrates the collective spirit and insights of America's entrepreneurs. Each episode serves as a tribute to those who have taken the leap into business ownership, offering their personal experiences as a source of inspiration and guidance to others.

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Jayde Laws, The Kind And Fierce Genius Behind Magic Mind’s Email Marketing Success &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Jayde Laws, the Kind and Fierce Genius Behind Magic Mind’s Email Marketing Success

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jayde Laws, founder of Mailzy, one of the fastest growing names in the email marketing world.Jayde has helped generate more tha…

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On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jayde Laws, founder of Mailzy, one of the fastest growing names in the email marketing world.Jayde has helped generate more than $500 million in revenue for brands and has worked with companies like Magic Mind, helping businesses scale through smarter email marketing, customer retention, and high converting campaigns.In this conversation, Jayde shares how she got started, the wins and failures that shaped her journey, why email marketing is still one of the most powerful tools in business today, and how artificial intelli…

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Inside Andy Elliott’s World: Jonathan Roberts On Faith, Sales, Discipline, And Success &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Inside Andy Elliott’s World: Jonathan Roberts on Faith, Sales, Discipline, and Success

Welcome back to Stories Worth Hearing with host John Quick.In this episode, John sits down with Jonathan Roberts from the Elliott Group for a raw and honest conversation about life, business, faith, f…

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Welcome back to Stories Worth Hearing with host John Quick.In this episode, John sits down with Jonathan Roberts from the Elliott Group for a raw and honest conversation about life, business, faith, Family, and what success really looks like behind the scenes.Jonathan shares his journey from struggling in school and serving nearly eight years in the Army, to chasing Money through sales and eventually realizing that real fulfillment comes from purpose, discipline, Relationships, and personal Growth. He also gives listeners a rare look inside the culture surrounding Andy Elliott and the Elliott …

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Building A Family Legacy: Rob Fitzpatrick On Business, Tequila, Television, And Entrepreneurship &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Building a Family Legacy: Rob Fitzpatrick on Business, Tequila, Television, and Entrepreneurship

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with entrepreneur and investor Rob Fitzpatrick, joined by his son, for a conversation about how business begins, how brands are buil…

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On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with entrepreneur and investor Rob Fitzpatrick, joined by his son, for a conversation about how business begins, how brands are built, and why family remains at the center of everything they do.Rob shares how he first got started in business, the lessons he learned along the way, and what first drew him into building a tequila company in an increasingly competitive industry. He also explains how his television projects came together, what it is like having parts of his life and business on screen, and the advice he now gives t…

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From Paralysis To Purpose: Jason Cooper On Recovery, Faith, And The Documentary Adversity &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
From Paralysis to Purpose: Jason Cooper on Recovery, Faith, and the Documentary Adversity

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jason Cooper, whose powerful life story is now reaching audiences through the documentary Adversity: The Jason Cooper Story.Aft…

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On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jason Cooper, whose powerful life story is now reaching audiences through the documentary Adversity: The Jason Cooper Story.After a devastating car accident left him paralyzed, Jason was told he might never walk again. What followed became a remarkable journey of faith, determination, discipline, and refusing to accept that his story was over. His recovery and mindset are now at the center of a documentary created to inspire others facing adversity of any kind.In this conversation, Jason shares what life looked like befor…

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From Fyre Festival To Redemption: Billy Mcfarland On Prison, Entrepreneurship, And Starting Over &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
From Fyre Festival to Redemption: Billy McFarland on Prison, Entrepreneurship, and Starting Over

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur widely known for the story behind the Fyre Festival, for an open conversation about ambition,…

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On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur widely known for the story behind the Fyre Festival, for an open conversation about ambition, accountability, and redemption.Billy shares how his entrepreneurial journey began long before the headlines. As a middle school student, he bought a server and started a small website domain hosting company, discovering early on that he loved building things, solving problems, and creating opportunities online. That early curiosity for Technology and business set the foundation for a life driven …

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Derek Webb Of Caedmon’s Call, From Christian Music Icon To Choosing Authenticity Over Fame &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Derek Webb of Caedmon’s Call, From Christian Music Icon to Choosing Authenticity Over Fame

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Derek Webb, one of the most influential figures in modern Christian music and a founding member of Caedmon’s Call.Webb helped…

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In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Derek Webb, one of the most influential figures in modern Christian music and a founding member of Caedmon’s Call.Webb helped define an era of Christian music, with career sales approaching one million records, ten GMA Dove Award nominations, three Dove Award wins, and six number one Christian radio hits. His impact on the genre is undeniable and lasting.Check out his music here: https://www.derekwebb.com/Yet today, Derek Webb is not chasing fame, radio charts, or sold out venues.In this conversation, he reflects on his…

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From Evangelical Pastor To Hell Bent Author, Brian Recker On Leaving Fear Based Faith For The Way Of Love &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
From Evangelical Pastor to Hell Bent Author, Brian Recker on Leaving Fear Based Faith for the Way of Love

Brian Recker shares his personal journey of faith, theology, and transformation. Raised as a pastor’s kid, Brian grew up immersed in evangelical Christianity, attended Bob Jones University, and late…

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Brian Recker shares his personal journey of faith, theology, and transformation. Raised as a pastor’s kid, Brian grew up immersed in evangelical Christianity, attended Bob Jones University, and later became an evangelical pastor himself. In this conversation with host John Quick, Brian reflects on the theological questions that began to trouble him over time and ultimately led him to step away from institutional church life. He talks about what it was like to wrestle publicly with long held beliefs, the pressure of certainty in faith communities, and how his understanding of God and Jesus ha…

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President Surangel Whipps Jr.: Leading Palau With Innovation, Culture, And Global Vision &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
President Surangel Whipps Jr.: Leading Palau with Innovation, Culture, and Global Vision

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick welcomes Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, innovation, and national i…

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In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick welcomes Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, innovation, and national identity. President Whipps reflects on what makes Palau a truly unique country, from its deep cultural roots and natural beauty to its close knit communities and global outlook.The conversation explores how President Whipps’ background in business has shaped his approach to governing, with a focus on creating opportunity, strengthening the Economy, and thinking creatively about Palau’s future. …

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Page Six, Pop Culture, And Purpose. Danny Murphy On Building A Media Career &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Page Six, Pop Culture, and Purpose. Danny Murphy on Building a Media Career

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Danny Murphy, a journalist, host, and pop culture commentator who has built a career by mixing humor, honesty, and hard work. D…

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In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Danny Murphy, a journalist, host, and pop culture commentator who has built a career by mixing humor, honesty, and hard work. Danny shares how he got started in media, the risks he took along the way, and what he learned from navigating the fast paced world of Entertainment and pop culture journalism.The conversation dives into Danny’s work with Page Six, including his shows on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio and Virtual Reali Tea, where he brings personality and perspective to celebrity and reality television coverage. Dan…

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Dr. Morgan On Love, Patterns, And Self Worth &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Dr. Morgan on Love, Patterns, and Self Worth

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Dr. Morgan for an honest conversation about relationships, self awareness, and why so many people find themselves stuck in the …

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In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Dr. Morgan for an honest conversation about relationships, self awareness, and why so many people find themselves stuck in the same emotional patterns. Dr. Morgan shares what led her into Coaching and relationship work, and how her own experiences shaped the way she helps others today.The conversation explores why chemistry is often mistaken for compatibility, how unhealthy relationship cycles form, and what it really takes to break free from the emotional rollercoaster many people experience in Love. Dr. Morgan also talk…

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Dr. Mary Talley Bowden On Medicine, Patient Choice, And Speaking Up &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden on Medicine, Patient Choice, and Speaking Up

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for an open and personal conversation about her journey into medicine and the experiences that shaped he…

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In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for an open and personal conversation about her journey into medicine and the experiences that shaped her views as a physician. Dr. Bowden reflects on when she first decided to pursue a medical career and how years of working directly with patients influenced her approach to care.The conversation explores what she witnessed during the COVID years that raised serious concerns for her as a doctor, and how those experiences led her to speak more openly about patient choice, informed consent, and trust …

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Lexie On Creativity, Honest Songwriting, And Her Merry Lexmas Album &Raquo; 40786768 1754425819108 48F39B7Cd50A2
Lexie on Creativity, Honest Songwriting, and Her Merry Lexmas Album

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with singer songwriter Lexie for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, and storytelling. Lexie shares how she first got …

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In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with singer songwriter Lexie for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, and storytelling. Lexie shares how she first got into music and the moment it became something she wanted to pursue seriously. She talks about the artists who have influenced her sound and how those influences shape the way she approaches songwriting.Lexie also discusses her creative process and how she pulls from real life experiences, relationships, and Emotions to write songs that feel honest and relatable. She reflects on the role vulnerabil…

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