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Kanawha Valley Hustlers

Kanawha Valley Hustlers

De: Joe Justice
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 Exploring the Stories and Strategies of Creatives and Hustlers in the Kanawha Valley Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Corey Austin Talks About Lola's Growth and South Hills Vibes

    Corey Austin Talks About Lola's Growth and South Hills Vibes
    Jun 17 2025
    In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Corey Austin, the manager at Lola's, a local favorite in South Hills. Corey’s been with the restaurant for seven years, starting in various roles before becoming the manager. She shares how Lola's, known for its artisan pizzas, has grown over the years, including the addition of an outdoor bar last year. Despite the challenges of working in the food industry, Corey enjoys the positive vibe of the community. She talks about the team’s strong work ethic, especially with new employees who move up from host to server to bartender. While Lola's doesn’t cater large events due to its small kitchen, they’ve done smaller events like the Bridge Road Festival. Corey mentions the need for more kitchen staff and appreciates the influx of applications as the restaurant’s popularity continues to grow.
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    4 m
  • Why Digital Marketing Feels So Confusing

    Why Digital Marketing Feels So Confusing
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about how confusing digital marketing can be and why that’s normal. I explain how platforms like blogs, YouTube, TikTok, and podcasts have all had their moments, and success often comes from being early. I point out that most local businesses aren’t trying to make money from the platforms directly, like influencers do, but are using them to promote their real-world services. I use my own podcast as an example—I'm not paid to make it, but it helps me connect with people, stay visible, and learn what’s going on in the community. I stress that before you market to strangers, you should make sure people you already know understand what you do. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but you need to pick a platform, learn it, and stick with it long enough to build an audience. Whether it’s SEO, email, or social media, the key is focus and consistency, not trying everything at once and hoping something sticks.
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    9 m
  • Domenica Cruz Talks Community and Career Growth

    Domenica Cruz Talks Community and Career Growth
    Jun 10 2025
    In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I meet Domenica Cruz at Lola’s during the First Tuesday event hosted by Up Next Charlie West. She recently graduated from the University of Charleston with a degree in digital media design and minors in marketing and communications. She’s just started an internship with the Charleston Area Alliance and is already diving into the local networking scene. Domenica tells me she first came to Charleston on a track scholarship and ended up staying because she liked the people. Now she’s focused on building a career in public relations, improving her English, and getting more involved in the community. When I ask what West Virginians might not know about themselves, she says they’re more welcoming than they realize, especially to internationals, and that kind of kindness isn’t something you find in bigger cities.
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    4 m
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