Built in Cincy with Marcus Celestin

Cincinnati is more than a city; it’s a community where ambition and family life intersect. Built in Cincy is a podcast hosted by Marcus Celestin, a husband, father, and business leader who knows the challenges of growing a company while staying grounded at home. Each episode explores the realities of starting and scaling a business in the Queen City, the importance of exceptional customer service, and the delicate balance of entrepreneurship and family. Guests share candid stories of triumphs and struggles, offering insights that go beyond business strategy to touch on resilience, relationships, and purpose. This show is about thriving in both work and life without sacrificing one for the other. If you’re ready for authentic conversations about what it takes to build a business and raise a family in the same zip code, Built in Cincy is your new home for inspiration and practical wisdom.

Built in Cincy with Marcus Celestin is a business podcast hosted by Marcus Celestin, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marcus Celestin hosts Built in Cincy with Marcus Celestin, a business show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Cameron Hardin: Building a Personal Brand, Balancing Family, and Forecasting Success

  Nov 18, 202549 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Marcus sits down with meteorologist, dad, and Cincinnati personality Cameron Hardin for a conversation that’s equal parts heart, hustle, and humor. From navigating the demanding world of broadcast media to raising two young daughters and building a personal brand, Cameron shares what it really looks like to balance public life with family life.</p><p><br></p><p>Marcus and Cameron talk about:</p><p>👉 How Cameron accidentally became a meteorologist after ditching pre-med at Purdue</p><p>👉 Finding community in Cincinnati and what made the city feel like home</p><p>👉 The evolution of social medi...

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  Episode #4

  Kurt Kersey: Building with Intention — From Agency Founder to Leadership Coach

  Nov 5, 202550 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Marcus sits down with entrepreneur and leadership coach Kurt Kersey to explore what it really means to build—with purpose, discipline, and heart. From launching a marketing agency to navigating tough leadership seasons and finding balance as a husband and dad, Kurt opens up about the lessons that shaped his faith, business, and family life.</p><p><br></p><p>Marcus and Kurt talk about:</p><p>👉 How Kurt’s early mentorship experiences and faith shaped his approach to leadership</p><p>👉 The story behind building and eventually winding down his marketing agency</p><p>👉 What “having a playbo...

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  Episode #3

  Cincinnati Dad, 8 Studios, One Playbook: How Chase Whitehead Scales Fitness & Family

  Oct 22, 202536 minS1

  <p>In this Built in Cincy episode, host Marcus Celestin talks with Chase Whitehead—Cincinnati native, husband, and father of four—who scaled from Duke Energy engineer to multi-unit franchisee across Orangetheory Fitness and Clean Eatz. We unpack the franchise ROI (royalties vs. speed-to-market), how to delegate with extreme ownership, and practical work-life operating rhythms (early blocks, meeting cadence, no-phones-in-bed rule) that let a founder-dad grow without burning down the calendar. We also dig into the real “why”: changing lives through community, accountability, and consistent follow-through—right here in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Tri-State. </p><p><br></p><p> What you’ll...

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  Episode #2

  What Happens When You Start Over After Success - Building, selling, building again w/ Jerod Martin

  Oct 13, 202546 minS1

  <p>Jerod Martin, a father of four, discusses his journey from corporate America to building a new business, Recoat Revolution, a flooring franchise that refinishes wood floors in one day. Jerod initially had a negative perception of franchises but was introduced to one by a franchise consultant. He emphasizes the importance of believing in the product and the support franchises provide. Jerod also highlights the balance between work and family, sharing strategies to stay present and engaged with his children. He concludes by stressing the importance of endurance and pushing beyond limits in both business and personal life.</p><p> </p...

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  Episode #1

  Alex Schafers: Discipline as a Dad and Entrepreneur is What Makes it Possible to be Both

  Oct 2, 202541 minS1

  <p>Cincinnati is more than a city; it’s a community where ambition and family life intersect. Built in Cincy is a podcast hosted by Marcus Celestin, a husband, father, and business leader who knows the challenges of growing a company while staying grounded at home. Each episode explores the realities of starting and scaling a business in the Queen City, the importance of exceptional customer service, and the delicate balance of entrepreneurship and family. Guests share candid stories of triumphs and struggles, offering insights that go beyond business strategy to touch on resilience, relationships, and purpose. This show is ab...

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