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The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen

Carrie Rollwagen

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview show focused on Birmingham-area local businesses, independent entrepreneurs, and practical small-business operations, typically featuring founders, owners, and working specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch local business founders, independent retailers and restaurateurs, startup operators, and practitioners in marketing, technology, or entrepreneurship; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible professionals over nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@carrierollwagen.com

hello@thinklocalist.com

hello@carrierollwagen.com

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Host

Carrie Rollwagen - Local business advocate who speaks with local makers, independent entrepreneurs, mom-and-pop businesses, freelancers, side hustlers, and startup founders about the realities of building and operati...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Birmingham-area founders, independent business owners, local makers, startup operators, and working professionals with practical expertise relevant to small-business growth and operations.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operates a local or independent business, Built practical expertise in a specialized service or industry, Leads a business, professional organization, or community initiative, Can share actionable lessons from hands-on experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Malissa Davis - Personal Branding, Client Trust, Styling Services, Business Specialization, And Entrepreneurship.

Robert Hill - Training Businesses To Use Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, Entrepreneurship, And The Social Impact Of New Technology.

Austin Senseman - Practical Artificial Intelligence Training, AI Adoption By Small Businesses, Entrepreneurship, And AI Ethics.

Katey Beck - Commercial Photography And Video Production, Preparing Small Businesses For Brand Shoots, And Creating Effective Visual Content.

Bryan Stanfield - Restaurant Ownership, Hospitality, Menu Development, Downtown Business, And Growing An Independent Restaurant.

Recent Topics

Local Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Marketing, Hospitality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen
:

Is Posting on Social Media a Waste of Your Time? | Laine White

October 13, 2026

Is posting on social media a waste of your time? For many small businesses, the honest answer is: it depends. Carrie talks with Laine White, a Birmingham marketing strategist and returning Localist guest who calls herself "the friend who answers your marketing questions." In this hotline episode, Laine walks through how to tell whether social media is worth it for your business based on your industry, your goals, and how much time you actually have. If your business is visual, has a story to ...

Buying Businesses You Believe in | Jimmy Truong of June Coffee, Daily Edition & Last Call

October 06, 2026

What do you do when a business you love goes up for sale? If you're Jimmy Truong, you buy it, and then you try very hard not to change it. Jimmy was last on The Localist before June Coffee had a storefront. Five years later, June is one of the most popular coffee shops in Birmingham. This year, Jimmy also bought Daily Edition in West Homewood, and, with three partners, Last Call Baking Co., the James Beard-nominated bakery around the corner from June. Neither deal came from a five-year plan. ...

Buying Businesses You Believe in | Jimmy Truong of June Coffee, Daily Edition & Last Call

October 06, 2026

What do you do when a business you love goes up for sale? If you're Jimmy Truong, you buy it, and then you try very hard not to change it. Jimmy was last on The Localist before June Coffee had a storefront. Five years later, June is one of the most popular coffee shops in Birmingham. This year, Jimmy also bought Daily Edition in West Homewood, and, with three partners, Last Call Baking Co., the James Beard-nominated bakery around the corner from June. Neither deal came from a five-year plan. ...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen
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How do I get in touch with The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen?

The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen is hosted by Carrie Rollwagen. Its publicly listed emails are podcast@carrierollwagen.com, hello@thinklocalist.com, and hello@carrierollwagen.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen?

The publicly listed emails for The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen: podcast@carrierollwagen.com, hello@thinklocalist.com, and hello@carrierollwagen.com.

How many listeners does The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen have?

Podseeker estimates The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen?

The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Birmingham-area founders, independent business owners, local makers, startup operators, and working professionals with practical expertise relevant to small-business growth and operations. Common among recent guests: Founded or operates a local or independent business; Built practical expertise in a specialized service or industry; Leads a business, professional organization, or community initiative. Recent guests include Malissa Davis, Robert Hill, and Austin Senseman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Localist with Carrie Rollwagen cover?

Recent episodes cover Local Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Marketing, and Hospitality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@carrierollwagen.com

hello@thinklocalist.com

hello@carrierollwagen.com

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