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Sep 16

Ep. 12 — Opening a second shop

Hosted by Ana Ruiz & Leo Marsh

Why our guest waited six years before expanding.

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THE HOSTS

Ana Ruiz
Ran a bakery for 9 years

Ana Ruiz

Co-host

Asks the questions every small business owner is thinking.

Leo Marsh
Runs a two-person studio

Leo Marsh

Co-host

Loves numbers, spreadsheets and a good origin story.

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