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  • Ashby Cummings, Owner of MI-Fillosophy in Plymouth, MI

    Ashby Cummings, Owner of MI-Fillosophy in Plymouth, MI
    2026/02/25
    This week: 2026 trendsCompetition vs. complimenting with similar businesses nearbyEquipment access (ex: peanut butter grinder & grain mills)Food refills - containers, packaging, suppliers, & requirementsLicensing & food sales regulationsRisks & scary things! Swaps & eventsThe uniqueness of the Michigan refill communityWhat it feels like to a small business owner these daysWhere to find MI-Fillosophy:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinks:86 Pastic AzureBees in the DCountry Life Natural FoodsLittle Seed FarmRefill Emporium Refillery CollectiveStarwest BotanicalsWalking LightlyWebsterantQuestion from Tiffany Sigler, Owner of Juniperseed Mercantile in Littleton, CO (from Episode 14): if you think about the way that you spend your time during the day (think of a quadrant matrix with time & return on investment for each axis), are there things in your life that you should ditch?Question to the next refill store owner(s): if you could go back to the beginning and change one thing about how you opened your store, what would you change? Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | SpotifyEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGreenApple | BYOC Co. | Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Tiffany Sigler, Owner of Juniperseed Mercantile in Littleton, Colorado

    Tiffany Sigler, Owner of Juniperseed Mercantile in Littleton, Colorado
    2026/02/18
    This week we talk about about different ways in which Tiffany is immersed in the refill field: 1. Retail: Find Juniperseed Mercantile’s brick & mortar location at 5641A S. Nevada St., Littleton, COSelect local markets (and sometimes out of her van)Online where she sells her in-house made products2. Manufacturing/wholesale Juniperseed Mercantile products including 3. Coaching/consulting through The Lean RefillerySee where you’re leaking profit in under 5 minutes with the The Lean Refillery Profit Simulator to see how small changes can lead to meaningful profit gains. We also talk about how she got to where she is now, lessons learned along the way, and how she’s helping other refill store owners and sustainability leaders work smarter, not harder. She’s also supporting her community through local event planning and event management in downtown Littleton, and is the president of the local merchant's association. Question from Michelle & Troy of The Eastwood Refillery: “What do you do to bring customers in and keep them coming back?” Question to the next refill store owner(s): if you think about the way that you spend your time during the day (think of a quadrant matrix with time & return on investment for each axis), are there things in your life that you should ditch? (51:40)Find Juniperseed Mercantile: WebsiteInstagramFacebookEmail CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | SpotifyEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGreenApple | BYOC Co. | Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Michelle & Troy Stevens, Owners of The Eastwood Refillery in Syracuse, New York (Episode 13)

    Michelle & Troy Stevens, Owners of The Eastwood Refillery in Syracuse, New York (Episode 13)
    2026/02/11
    This week: Market vs. in store setupEarly daysSink setup within the shopRemoving labels from Jars Free container donationsLocal food pantry supportPrioritizing localRunning a business while working another full time jobWord of mouth marketing & social mediaWhere to find The Eastwood RefilleryWebsiteInstagramFacebookName DropsFaireRustic StrengthGoGo Refill in Portland, MEDip Little Seed FarmYaya Maria’s Beth’s Bounty - SUNY ESF student food pantryMama SudsFull Circle RefilleryDr. BronnersSuds Refillery in Shawnee, KSReuse Refuge in Auburn, NYMarilla’s Mindful Supplies in Rochester, NYRefillery CollectiveQuestion from Tiffany, Owner of Full Circle Refillery: “If you had to do it all over again from day one, is there one thing or what is one thing that you would do differently? Question to the next refill shop owner: “What do you do to bring customers in and keep them coming back?”Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | SpotifyEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGreenApple | BYOC Co. | Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Tiffany Grandstaff, Owner of Full Circle Refillery in Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Tiffany Grandstaff, Owner of Full Circle Refillery in Chattanooga, Tennessee
    2026/02/04
    This week: The early days of Full Circle Refillery in Chattanooga, TNBranding, Buzzwords, Marketing, Green Terminology and what it all means in practiceBrick & mortar as it compares to consignment booths, pop ups, home garage appointment shoppingCustomer engagement through Instagram polls, especially for feedbackFinding the next best option to bridge the gap, even when knowledge and/or priorities changes while making sure products work wellPrioritizing finding a disposal method for products sold in the zero waste storeTransitions between working for someone else to working for yourselfBuilding up inventoryChanging your mindset about competition How great the Chattanooga community is Acronyms SLS = Sodium Lauryl SulfatePVA = Polyvinyl AlcoholName DropsFaireThe Good FillSmall Business Development CenterPlaine ProductsWonderfill Refillery (Cookville, TN)Where to find Full Circle RefilleryWebsiteInstagramFacebookEmail CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | SpotifyEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/Capitalism for GreenFollow along with the Capitalism for Green blog or on Instagram.Sister Projects: Capitalism for Good project & podcastBittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    44 分
  • Emma Kalakay, Founder of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Emma Kalakay, Founder of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan
    2026/01/28

    This week:

    • Community givebacks of all shapes and sizes
    • Lauren Singer’s Package Free Shop in New York
    • The early days of BYOC and how it all started
    • Initial inventory
    • Pricing with refill vs. solid products
    • Transitioning from a pop up model to brick & mortar
    • Shipping costs
    • Marketing and social media
    • The role of the business owner
    • Becoming a hub of knowledge for your community
    • Extended Producer Reliability Program (via Packaging Dive)


    Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback!


    Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)


    Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | Spotify

    Early Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/Capitalism for Green


    Follow along with the Capitalism for Green blog or on Instagram.


    Sister Projects:

    • Capitalism for Good project & podcast
    • Bittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    55 分
  • 2026 Goals

    2026 Goals
    2026/01/21

    This week:

    • Branding terms
    • Poly vinyl alcohol
    • Balancing values as they change
    • Big retailers vs. small businesses, especially exclusivity clauses
    • Accessibility & sustainability crossovers
    • Sustainability challenges
    • Green Business Challenge
    • Lessons learned:
    • Order while restocking and rearranging layouts
    • Starting with unscented products and wait to see what people request


    Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback!


    Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)


    Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | Spotify

    Early Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/Capitalism for Green


    Follow along with the Capitalism for Green blog or on Instagram.


    Sister Projects:

    • Capitalism for Good project & podcast
    • Bittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    51 分
  • “Your Vibes Under Capitalism”

    “Your Vibes Under Capitalism”
    2026/01/14

    This week:

    • Business classifications
    • Planning ahead
    • Differences in work style
    • Flexibility in business structures and working hours
    • Delegation of duties
    • More social media discussions including time, effort, purpose, and impact
    • Feeling failure
    • The link between capitalism and hierarchy
    • Emergency planning


    Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback!


    Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)


    Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | Spotify


    Early Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/Capitalism for Green


    Follow along with the Capitalism for Green blog or on Instagram.


    Sister Projects:

    • Capitalism for Good project & podcast
    • Bittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    50 分
  • Community Giveback Partner (January 2026)

    Community Giveback Partner (January 2026)
    2026/01/09
    The January 2026 CFG Community Giveback Partner is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.This means that 10% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.All the ways to find, follow, & support the Capitalism for Good universe: Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox) | Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good) | Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green) | Bittersweet Paradox Patreon | Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club | Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox) | Bluesky (Capitalism for Good) | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Capitalism for Good Patreon | Capitalism for Green Patreon | Capitalism for Green: The Blog | Company Mentions | Email Bittersweet Paradox | Email Capitalism for Good | Email Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox) | Instagram (Capitalism for Good) | Instagram (Capitalism for Green) | Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox) | Spotify (Capitalism for Good) | Spotify (Capitalism for Green) | TikTok (Capitalism for Good) | YouTube (Capitalism for Good)Early Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/Capitalism for GreenFollow along with the Capitalism for Green blog or on Instagram.Sister Projects: Capitalism for Good project & podcastBittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    5 分