Meet courageous entrepreneurs who followed their passion

What does it really take to turn a food truck into a franchise? In this episode of Side Hustle to Small Business, Chris Brady, co-founder of Timber Pizza, shares how he and his partner grew their business from making pizza out of a 1967 Chevy to operating a restaurant brand with multiple franchised locations across the United States. Chris walks through the early scrappy days of the business, the moment they realized Timber Pizza could scale, and the practical realities of building a franchise system from scratch.

In this episode, Sanjay speaks with Greg Cantori, founder of Little Deeds Accessibility Solutions, about how his background in the nonprofit sector led him into the construction space, and ultimately to building a growing accessibility-focused business.

In this episode, Marisol Colette, founder of Sol Reflections, shares how she combined two seemingly different passions, therapy and fashion styling, into a single, transformative business. Tune in as Sanjay and Marisol discuss how she approached pricing her services, what it took to hire a full-time employee for the first time, and how she built a model that supports both personal expression and emotional wellbeing.

Rachel Lundberg is the founder of Thrive Yoga and Wellness in Oregon City, Oregon, a wellness center that aims to reconnect and nourish your body and mind. Rachel and Sanjay discuss her early journey into yoga, her approach to building a supportive and inclusive studio environment, and why community connection is essential for long-term success in the wellness industry.

Jodi Peterman is the owner of Elizabeth Erin Designs, a full-service interior design firm known for creating timeless, functional spaces tailored to each client’s lifestyle. What began as Jodi’s passion for design has grown into a respected business serving clients with a commitment to exceptional service and practical, elegant solutions.