This television documentary series features interviews with people who have successfully transformed their long-term passion into a successful business. Episodes air on Marin County Comcast Cable Channel 26 and are also available for viewing online (including as an iTunes podcast). Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Season 1
- Show 1: Jay Harman: CEO of PAX Scientific
- Show 2: Joe Grand: President of Grand Idea Studio, Inc.
- Show 3: Jane Straus: Bestselling Author and Relationship Expert
- Show 4: Valerie Baadh: Owner of San Francisco Movement For Health and Healing
- Show 5: Neal Gottlieb: Owner of Three Twins Organic Ice Cream
- Show 6: John Ogden: Co-Owner of Olson Ogden Wines
- Show 7: Jon Gillespie-Brown: Founder and CEO, Nalpeiron Inc.
- Show 8: Michael McGinnis: Inventor of SuperPlexus
- Show 9: Dean Karnazes: Super Endurance Athlete and Bestselling Author
- Show 10: Jeff Raz: Founder and Director of the Clown Conservatory
Season 2
- Show 1: Logan and Noah Miller: Writers, Producers, Directors, Actors
- Show 2: Andrea Carla Michaels: Namer, Puzzle Creator, Scrabble Lady
- Show 3: Dan Chan: Magician, Juggler, Acrobat
- Show 4: Maker Faire 2009
- Show 5: Cynthia Glinka: Dance Coach & Choreographer
- Show 6: Scott von Eschen: President/CEO of Adventures Cross Country
- Show 7: Don Santa: Owner/Founder Woodlands Market
- Show 8: Bruce Burtch: The Cause Marketing Catalyst
- Show 9: Jimmy Dillon: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, and Playwright
- Show 10: Holly Stiel: Customer Service Expert
- Show 11: Three Stone Hearth: Community Supported Kitchen
- Show 12: Christopher Melville: Fantasy Warplay (LARP) Director & Originator
Season 3
- Show 1: Carola Detrick: Founder/CEO of Meals of Marin
- Show 2: Shahram Bijan: Restaurant Owner
- Show 3: Bruce Hammond: President/CEO of Hammond & Company
- Shows 4 & 5: Bioneers 2009
- (Special): Homeschooling?! : 2009 HomeSchool Association of California (HSC) Conference
Season 4
- Show 1: 3 For All: Theatrical Improvisors
- Show 2: Johann Smit: Owner, Hidden Star Orchards
- Show 3: Robert Bengtson: Photographer and Artist
- Show 4: Karen Behnke: CEO of Juice Beauty
Season 5
- Show 1: Tripp Carpenter: Woodworker
About The Host
Jay Hamilton-Roth founded Many Good Ideas to help small businesses brainstorm, design, and implement effective marketing strategies that connect their business with their passions. He consults with companies in a wide range of industries and publishes a free monthly marketing tips newsletter (Creative Business Ideas). He is available for public speaking.
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Press Release
November 27, 2009: 2 Videographers Rewarded For Honoring 2 Local Marin Legends
May 26, 2009: Fairfax Twin Brothers Featured in Business With Passion
February 19, 2009: Stories of Successful Businesses Owned by Passionate Bay Area People