DJ Smith runs a business built on a single truth: you only get one shot a year to get it right. As the founder of Holiday & Harvest Tree Farm in Austin, he operates in a world where Christmas isn’t a season — it’s a high-stakes sprint that determines the entire year. DJ Talks About: 🔴 Running a seasonal, zero-margin-for-error business where one weekend can make or break everything. 🔴 How growing up between entertainment and education shaped his work ethic and creativity. 🔴 Starting at ...
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DJ Smith runs a business built on a single truth: you only get one shot a year to get it right. As the founder of Holiday & Harvest Tree Farm in Austin, he operates in a world where Christmas isn’t a season — it’s a high-stakes sprint that determines the entire year. DJ Talks About: 🔴 Running a seasonal, zero-margin-for-error business where one weekend can make or break everything. 🔴 How growing up between entertainment and education shaped his work ethic and creativity. 🔴 Starting at ...
Thanksgiving Reflections: Why Small Business Still Matters | JC | AO 43
American Operator
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1 month ago
Thanksgiving Reflections: Why Small Business Still Matters | JC | AO 43
On this Thanksgiving episode, JC reflects on gratitude, community, and what we lose when convenience replaces connection. It’s a reminder that Main Street still does something Amazon never will: bring people together. JC Talks About: 🔴 How the holiday rush buries gratitude and intention. 🔴 The difference between mass-produced gifts and Main Street craftsmanship. 🔴 Why small businesses shape our culture and community. 🔴 The human connection you only find in local shops...
American Operator
DJ Smith runs a business built on a single truth: you only get one shot a year to get it right. As the founder of Holiday & Harvest Tree Farm in Austin, he operates in a world where Christmas isn’t a season — it’s a high-stakes sprint that determines the entire year. DJ Talks About: 🔴 Running a seasonal, zero-margin-for-error business where one weekend can make or break everything. 🔴 How growing up between entertainment and education shaped his work ethic and creativity. 🔴 Starting at ...
