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Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 11 Mompreneurs and Dad Bosses: Navigating Business and Family w/ Cindy & Sam Guo, Owners of Silantra Asian Street Kitchen

From college dreamers to successful entrepreneurs, Cindy and Sam have turned their vision of blending traditional Chinese cuisine with health-conscious dining into a thriving business. We explore their entrepreneurial journey, […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 10 Dishing Out Dreams w/ Delvin Garcia, Owner of El Rincón Ponceño

Join us as we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between that has shaped Delvin Garcia’s path to success. We also touch upon Delvin’s role as a father and […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 9 Running the Extra Mile w/ Megan Fessler-McCarthy, Tread House

Megan Fessler-McCarthy of Tread House joins us for a sprint through a variety of topics: family, entrepreneurship, sports, and self-care. Delving into the entrepreneurial journey, Megan describes running as the […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 8 History of W. African Food w/ Chef Oliver Saye

Chef Oliver Saye from homage: Cuisines of the West African Diaspora joins us to discuss his journey and to share his passion for the history of the foods of W. […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 7 Family and Food with Emily Gonzalez

In this episode, prepare to be inspired as we chat with Emily Gonzalez, the powerhouse solo entrepreneur behind Gem’s Catering. Emily’s culinary skills and passion have transformed her catering business […]

ASSETS at 30 Recap Video

Join the ASSETS community in celebrating three decades of fueling dreams and fostering entrepreneurial growth in Lancaster County’s small business community. Dive into the highlights of our ASSETS at 30 […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 6 LIVE at ASSETS at 30

In this special episode, ASSETS’ CEO Jaime Arroyo and Marketing Manager Kirsten McWilliams reunite with past Built By Us podcast guests Teddy Boucard of Read Rose Books, local artist Keisha […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 5 Jermaine Smith’s Recipe for Success

In this week’s episode, we have a real treat in store for you as we sit down with Jermaine Smith, the talented co-owner of SpiceKings Kitchen. Known for its bold […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 4 Beyond the Bookshelves with Elizabeth and Teddy from Read Rose Books

In this episode, we’re sitting down with two amazing individuals, Elizabeth Peters and Teddy Boucard, the dynamic co-owners of Read Rose Books. Their bookstore has become a hub for literary […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 3 The Keys to Building a Barbershop Empire with Amit Corso

In this episode, we’re honored to sit down with Amit Corso, a local entrepreneur who’s changing the grooming game in our city. As the proud owner of Cutting Edge Barbershop […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 2 Art and Entrepreneurship with Keisha Finnie

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Keisha Finnie, a local artist, and entrepreneur making waves in our community. From her captivating artwork to her innovative business […]

Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 1 Meet the ASSETS Team

In the first episode, we bring you an exclusive peek behind the scenes with our remarkable team. They share their personal connections to entrepreneurship and how ASSETS’ mission resonates with […]

Illuminating Entrepreneur Stories with the Built By Us Podcast

We’re thrilled to officially introduce you to “Built By Us,” the brand new podcast presented by ASSETS, where we’re diving deep into the captivating world of local entrepreneurship. In this […]

From Professional Burnout to Entrepreneur: A CEO’s Story

Alison Pidgeon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three additional letters in her title – CEO. For Alison, the circumstances that led to her venture into business ownership and […]

Embracing Identity: Opening Doors to Success by Empowering Young People

By Veronica Kirchner, ASSETS’ Blogger Meet Isaac Etter, an activist driving change to help open doors and create opportunities for young people. While Isaac’s activism initially began with a focus […]

Positivity and a Pair of Clippers: Resiliency in the Midst of Change

By Veronica Kirchner, ASSETS’ Blogger Amit Corso, a trailblazing local leader in barbering, recently made big headlines when he helped change a Lancaster law about Scalp Micropigmentation. What’s that, you […]

An Experiment in Entrepreneurship: Building Confidence with Classes

By Veronica Kirchner, ASSETS’ Blogger Meet Beatrice Zorrilla. She’s a recent college graduate and aspiring entrepreneur. But just a little over a year ago, Beatrice didn’t think her dream of […]

The Heart of a Teacher: Giving Back through Knowledge

Fred Waller of Waller Tax & Financial Services describes himself first and foremost as a teacher. From an outside perspective, this may seem like an unusual job description for the […]

Community Over Competition: Building and Sharing Success

At the moment, PhotOlé Photography doesn’t have a physical place to call home. If it were just any business, that might be more a logistical issue than a loss. But […]

Making an Impact: Quality Products with a Global Purpose

Petros Pappalas’ path to entrepreneurship in the environmental market wasn’t borne out of a passion for the earth, but the desire to impress a girl. Three years later, having built […]