Real Businesses.
Real Conversations.
Right Here in Our Community.
Every week, I sit down with local business owners to hear the real stories behind their work - the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether they run a bakery, a repair shop, or a creative studio, each of them has something powerful to share.
This is more than a podcast - it's a celebration of the hustle, heart, and humanity that keep the Four Corners thriving.
What is "Behind the Counter"?
Behind the Counter is a local business storytelling series produced by Strategic Horizons Consulting, a division of Ken Collins Marketing.
Each episode features a relaxed, unscripted interview with a local entrepreneur, sharing:
- How they got started
- What makes their business special
- Challenges they've faced along the way
- Insights into how they run things behind the scenes
- What they're dreaming of for the future
You can read the interviews as blog articles, listen to the podcast, or do both. However you join us, we're glad you're here.
Latest Interviews
Here's who we've stepped "behind the counter" with lately:
Want to Be Featured?
Are you a business owner in the Four Corners? I'd love to hear your story. Interviews are casual, supportive, and focused on highlighting your experience - not selling anything.
A Note from Ken:
I've spent my career helping business owners solve problems, streamline operations, and plan for what's next. But sometimes, the most important thing we can do is simply tell the story - because that's where the connection begins.
Thanks for joining me on this journey. I hope these conversations inspire you, support you, and remind you just how powerful small business really is.