Business: Engaged! – Eureka Pizza’s Discovery That Staying Local Was the Best Decision
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Over twenty years, Eureka Pizza (http://www.eurekapizza.com)has earned its place as Arkansas’ leading independent pizzeria. Owner Rolf Wilkin today is keeping it local with his nine Northwest Arkansas pizza shops. He talks about the journey to expand and shares his insights. He'll be the first to tell you that massive growth doesn't always mean more profit, or, more importantly, quality of life.
Rolf has always believed in shameless self-promotion. From standing on street corners shaking signs to recording his own pizza commercials to engaging with followers on Twitter, he's the face of Eureka Pizza. We aren't just buying a pizza, we're doing business with Rolf.
And like any serial entrepreneur, Rolf also has lots to say about his newest business, Local Trade Partners. This trade bank is nationally affiliated but he understands that what local business owners really want is to do business with other local business owners. We talk about why his local approach works for the barter network members.
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Running a business can be a lonely life, especially when your loved ones don’t understand the unique challenges of entrepreneurial life. Every business owner needs an advisory board to share ideas and address challenges with. One tool that addresses these issues is the mastermind group. They come...
Published 11/29/12
Running a business can be a lonely life, especially when your loved ones don't understand the unique challenges of entrepreneurial life. Every business owner needs an advisory board to share ideas and address challenges with. One tool that addresses these issues is the mastermind group. They come...
Published 11/29/12