the weekly seattle

Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.

the weekly seattle is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 117 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #117

  inside grocery stores with Derek Giles, Co-Owner of Ken's Market

  Aug 9, 202628 min

  We love our local markets, but what is it like operating them? This episode unpacks how a small operator competes against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco without competing on price. We talk about why Ken's walked away from Instacart, tariff pressure on imported wine, and the deliberate decision to skip self-checkout service. Top Stories: 1. Tech layoffs ( Zillow , Google , Salesforce ) 2. Ex-Pokemon director charged for hiding cameras in bathrooms 3. Starbucks closes inside 999 Third building 4. Ballard Goodwill might be replaced by 300-unit mixed use development About guest Derek Giles - Co-owner, Ken's Market Derek and his business partners took over ownership in 2019. Read more about the history of Ken's here at www.kensmarkets.com About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

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  Episode #116

  the business of writing a book with Laura Marie Meyers - THE MASH UP

  Jul 26, 202642 min

  How long does it take to publish a book? How much money do you actually make? Do you have any control over the marketing? On this special episode we go behind-the-scenes with Laura Marie Meyers who shares what it was like to publish her first novel THE MASH UP. We talk about the art of storytelling, real business advice for first time authors, and of course, our favorite memories at USD. Thank you to Populus Seattle for hosting this week's episode! About guest Laurie Marie Meyers, a uthor of THE MASH UP: Laura is an author and journalist whose work is focused on books, trends, and pop culture. As an interviewer and event moderator, she's led conversations with actors, experts and bestselling authors. Originally from Chicago, she lives in Northern California with her husband, two sons, and far too many concert t-shirts. THE MASH UP is her first novel. She was recently interviewed by People and is an instant USA Today Bestseller. She earned her Bachelor's from University of San Diego and Masters from DePaul University. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

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  Episode #115

  the local politics episode with Erica C. Barnett - PubliCola/Seattle Nice

  Jul 12, 202642 min

  In this special episode Erica takes us behind the scenes of co-founding an independent political news outlet and podcast. Then dives into the state of Seattle's city council & Mayor, the fight over doubling the transportation tax, the stalled Ballard light rail line, and the collapse of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. It's a lot to cover, but Erica breaks it all down so you're caught up in local politics. About guest Erica Barnett, Co-Founder & Editor of PubliCola and Co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast: PubliCola is Seattle’s independent, reader funded politics and policy site running since 2009. She has written for The Stranger, CrossCut, a guest on KUOW and many others. She’s also the author of the book Quitter: A memoir of drinking, relapse, and recovery. Listen to Seattle Nice podcast About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

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  Episode #114

  queer bar changes hands, bed bath & beyond returns, and a venue starts to sink

  Jun 28, 202618 min

  Joining Rachel in her living room is friend Sarah Donaldson, Director of Sales Planning at SkinnyDipped, back for her second appearance on the pod. They cover Queer/Bar's ownership change, Seattle's surpising decline in flights, a labor dispute at a beloved Seattle restaurant group, Bed Bath & Beyond's return, and a very eventful night on Lake Union. Top Stories: 1. Queer Bar sells to The Cuff Complex 2. World Cup fever is up in Seattle, but flights are down 21% year-over-year (but everyone loves our stadium !) 3. Walrus and Carpenter employees strike, forcing a temporary closure 4. Bed Bath & Beyond is reopening its first location since the 2023 bankruptcy 5. Event venue MV Skansonia starts to sink on Lake Union About Sarah Donaldson — Director of Sales Planning, SkinnyDipped : Sarah has been with SkinnyDipped for seven years, helping grow the Seattle-based, mother-daughter-founded snack company from a small Wallingford kitchen operation to a brand now carried at Starbucks nationwide. As Director of Sales Planning, she oversees demand forecasting, trade budgets, and new product launches across the company's line of better-for-you almonds, cashews, and chocolate snacks. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

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  Episode #113

  mid-year economic outlook with Matthew Gardner

  Jun 21, 202639 min

  In this special episode the former Chief Economist for Windermere comes back to the podcast to give us an update on our economy. He helps us make sense of an economy that's growing but "running a bit rough," what's really behind Seattle's wave of tech layoffs, and why buyers and sellers are at a standoff in today's housing market. We also get his take on Seattle's housing bill 1100, and his predictions for mortgage rates and the job market through the rest of the year. About guest Matthew Gardner - Economist: Matthew Gardner is a Seattle-based real estate economist and founder of Gardner Economics. He has spent close to 30 years analyzing housing markets and economic trends, and is widely recognized for his expertise in the Pacific Northwest real estate market. Matthew serves on many boards including the Washington State Governors Council of Economic Advisors. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattle Website: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

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