About the Podcast:
Scale Up Your Business Podcast is Philadelphia’s leading podcast designed for small business owners seeking growth and success. Hosted by Zakia Ringgold, this podcast alternates between spotlight interviews with local small business founders and insightful discussions with partners from the small business ecosystem. Each episode provides valuable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to help entrepreneurs leverage local resources and scale their operations.
Who It’s For:
This podcast is ideal for small business owners in Philadelphia eager to expand, entrepreneurs in search of actionable guidance, and anyone involved in or supporting the small business community.
Why Subscribe?
Whether you are starting a new venture or aiming to enhance an existing one, our podcast delivers the motivation and resources necessary for your entrepreneurial journey.
Read about each episode in an accompanying blog post here: https://www.la21philly.org/category/podcast/

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT EPISODES
See the latest episodes from the Alumni Spotlight Series to follow up with Scale Up Graduates and their successes after completing the program.

PODCAST: Making Dreams a Reality: 4 Tees Custom Designs
Starting a business can be a challenge, but for those who are willing to put in the time and effort, the rewards can be great. This week on the podcast, we spoke to Tamika Stephens, the owner of 4 Tees Custom Designs, about her journey from being laid off and starting...

PODCAST: Lessons Learned from a Southwest Philly Beauty Bar Owner
People are looking for immediate results, and scheduling appointments is often a deal-breaker. This is where Face Factor comes in, a beauty bar located in Southwest Philly that offers on-the-spot Lash, Brow, and Makeup services. In this episode of the Scale Up Your...

PODCAST: Starting a Business from a Negative Experience: Tales from a Successful Balloon Retailer and Scale-Up Program Graduate
Discover the inspiring story of a successful balloon and gift basket business owner who turned a negative experience into a thriving retail business. Learn about the challenges of running a business and valuable advice from Tamika, a Scale Up program graduate.
EXPERT INTERVIEW SERIES
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