The Hero Effect

About this episode

Hosts Austin Hankwitz and Jannese Torres discuss inspiring stories from winners of the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program.

In this very special episode, hosts Austin Hankwitz and Jannese Torres have a powerful discussion with the winners of the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program. These incredible entrepreneurs will give valuable insight into how their businesses supports, and receives support from, the community around them. From founder of Dank Burrito , Clarke Merrell's heroic work providing food in the wake of natural disasters, to The Baby Pantry's founder, Chlorey Campbell , and her important mission to bring safety and security to newborns who need it most, to Victoria Chantel's altruistic and inspiring work creating and running The Botanical Bar , you'll hear the inspiring true stories of how the success of a local business raises the quality of life of everyone around it. And you'll hear about Austin and Jannese's own journeys to empower their communities as well, in addition to learning how to nominate a business for future grants from the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program. Don't miss it! Visit intuit.com/heroprogram to learn more about the program or nominate a small business hero to win a grant and other resources to help their business…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Hankwitz, Jannese Torres

Guests: Clarke Merrell, Chlorey Campbell, Victoria Chantel

Topics covered

• small business
• community support
• entrepreneurship
• heroic stories
• local business impact

Keywords

• small business hero
• community support
• entrepreneurship
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Mailchimp

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dank Burrito, The Baby Pantry, The Botanical Bar, Intuit QuickBooks, Mailchimp

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