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Built in Cincy with Marcus Celestin

Built in Cincy with Marcus Celestin

By: Marcus Celestin
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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.

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

    Cameron Hardin: Building a Personal Brand, Balancing Family, and Forecasting Success
    Nov 18 2025

    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.


    Marcus and Cameron talk about:

    👉 How Cameron accidentally became a meteorologist after ditching pre-med at Purdue

    👉 Finding community in Cincinnati and what made the city feel like home

    👉 The evolution of social media — and why personal branding is now part of the job

    👉 Balancing a 2:30 AM work schedule with being a fully present husband and dad

    👉 The realities of being “recognized” in public and how he stays grounded

    👉 Parenting, sleep routines, and the importance of structure for young kids

    👉 Why time—not money—is the real reward of building a meaningful, sustainable life

    👉 The role family, mentorship, and faith play in shaping his decisions


    🔔 Subscribe to Built in Cincy for weekly conversations with fathers who are building businesses and legacies in Cincinnati and beyond.


    Get in Touch with Cameron:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-hardin-a13697a1/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weathermancam_/?hl=en

    X: https://x.com/WeathermanCam_

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronHardinMeteorologist/



    Get in Touch with Marcus:

    Website - https://marcuscelestin.com/

    Pink’s Window Services - https://pinkswindows.com/cincinnati

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-celestin/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcusincincy/#

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marcus.celestin.723944/
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    49 mins
  • Kurt Kersey: Building with Intention — From Agency Founder to Leadership Coach

    Kurt Kersey: Building with Intention — From Agency Founder to Leadership Coach
    Nov 6 2025

    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.


    Marcus and Kurt talk about:

    👉 How Kurt’s early mentorship experiences and faith shaped his approach to leadership

    👉 The story behind building and eventually winding down his marketing agency

    👉 What “having a playbook” means for entrepreneurs and why intention matters more than hustle

    👉 Navigating layoffs, leadership challenges, and personal growth through tough seasons

    👉 The power of mentorship, relationships, and authentic connection in business

    👉 Balancing entrepreneurship with being a present husband and father

    👉 Lessons learned from fasting, fitness, and living with gratitude


    🔔 Subscribe to Built in Cincy for weekly conversations with fathers who are building businesses and legacies in Cincinnati and beyond.


    Get in Touch with Kurt:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtkersey / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thirty21/

    Website - https://www.thirty21.com/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtkersey/#


    Get in Touch with Marcus:

    Website - https://marcuscelestin.com/

    Pink’s Window Services - https://pinkswindows.com/cincinnati

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-celestin/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcusincincy/#

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marcus.celestin.723944/
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    50 mins
  • Cincinnati Dad, 8 Studios, One Playbook: How Chase Whitehead Scales Fitness & Family

    Cincinnati Dad, 8 Studios, One Playbook: How Chase Whitehead Scales Fitness & Family
    Oct 22 2025
    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. What you’ll learnFranchise math that actually pencils (brand playbooks, vendor rails, unit economics)Delegation frameworks: the 80% rule, “defend your decision” policy, and manager guardrailsWork-life tactics for dads: early deep-work, stacked leadership meetings, evening boundariesCommunity impact: health outcomes, confidence gains, and why local service winsChapters00:29 From UC engineer to franchise operator01:46 Why Orangetheory + Clean Eatz (and why now)06:05 Building teams so dad can be present at home08:45 Delegation, mistakes, and extreme ownership14:39 Tension between growth and family—managing it with structure17:07 Boundaries: phones, evenings, and mental reset24:33 Founder faith, resilience, and community outcomes29:42 Advice for first-time owners in CincinnatiGet in Touch with Chase:Website- https://locations.cleaneatz.com/ky/newport/meal-prep-76.htmlLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-whitehead-87980921/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/chase_whitehead/?hl=enGet in Touch with Marcus:Website- https://marcuscelestin.com/Pink’s Window Services- https://pinkswindows.com/cincinnatiLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-celestin/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/marcusincincy/#Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/marcus.celestin.723944/#fatherhood #CincinnatiEntrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #BuiltInCincy #FranchiseOwnership #HomeServiceBusiness #Dadpreneur #WorkLifeIntegration #CustomerExperience #SmallBusinessCincinnati
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    36 mins
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