The Power of Positive News
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The Power of Positive News: Community Journalism Entrepreneurship With Debbie Gunter | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/V7hEBcHPOmc
Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast!
In this episode, host Josh Pies welcomes Debbie Gunter, owner of a community newspaper based in College Park, Orlando. Debbie shares her inspiring journey from a real estate agent to a community-focused entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of positive local news, her experience in maintaining the newspaper's print and digital presence, and the unique challenges and rewards of running a hyper-local publication. Debbie also touches on her relationships with small business owners, her collaboration with UCF interns, and a recent exciting development involving a European production company interested in showcasing the real Orlando. This episode offers valuable insights into community engagement, the entrepreneurial spirit and the power of positive news.
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00:00 Introduction to Bootstrapped Unicorns
00:47 Sponsor Highlight
01:39 Meet Debbie Gunter: Her Entrepreneurial Journey
02:05 The Evolution of the Community Paper
05:24 Challenges and Innovations in Print Media
07:16 Building a Team and Community Engagement
18:00 Digital Transformation and Growth
21:35 Exciting Advertising Opportunities
23:08 Finding and Pitching Stories
23:56 TMZ Style Pitch Meetings
25:04 Community Stories and Personal Anecdotes
27:36 The Role of UCF and Interns
31:24 International Recognition and Local Impact
36:17 Building Relationships and Revenue
42:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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