Pawsitive Impact Podcast

S3E5 |  Stuffed With Potential: How The Bear Factory Is Actually Using AI

Everyone is talking about AI. But how many small business owners are actually using it well?   In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson and COO Jimmy Banish

S3E4 | Building Experiences That Kids Remember Fur-ever

In a world of Amazon carts and two-day shipping, what makes a child remember something for years? It is not a product. It is an experience. In this episode of Pawsitive I

S3E3 | Paws Before You Plunge: What New Partners Need to Know

Thinking about bringing a stuff-a-plush experience to your business? Before you write a single check, this is the episode to watch.   Host Rob Johnson sits down with COO

S3E2 | Stuffed With Resilience: Holding True During Tariff Turmoil

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson sits down with COO Jimmy Banish for a no-holds-barred breakdown of everything The Bear Factory faced during the tari

S3E1 | 25 Beary Wonderful Years: Company Update

Season 3 is here, and so is a brand new era for The Bear Factory. Rob Johnson sits down with COO Jimmy Banish to kick off the show's milestone season as the company celeb

S2E9 | Paws Across the Pond

In this episode, Jimmy and Jerry share The Bear Factory’s bold leap into the UK market with a new distribution model. By parting ways with a long-time partner and taking

S2E8 | Bear-acing for the Season

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, Jimmy and Jerry tackle the tough terrain of ongoing tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain curveballs. With high inventory, smarter

S2E7 | Paws, Plans, and Possibilities

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, Jimmy and Jerry face the grizzly reality of tariff volatility and its ripple effects on The Bear Factory. With sudden changes in impo

S2E6 | The Plush Life Experience

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, Rob is joined by Jimmy and Keia to explore what makes The Bear Factory more than just a retail experience—it’s a memory-making advent

S2E5 | Family, Fur-ever

In this heartwarming episode of Pawsitive Impact, Rob is joined by Jimmy and Keia McLain—VP of The Bear Factory, Jimmy’s wife, and Jerry’s daughter. The trio dives into f

S2E4 | Stuff Happens: Navigating the Tariff Tumble

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, Rob and Jimmy dive into the ever-evolving world of tariffs and what they mean for The Bear Factory and its customers. While the news

S2E3 | Purr-sonal Touches

In this Pawsitive Impact episode, Jimmy and Jerry dive into the world of bear accessories and paw-sonalizations that make The Bear Factory’s creations extra special. From

S2E2 | New Year, Same Bear-titude

In this goal-setting episode of Pawsitive Impact, Jerry jokes about his 2025 mission—keeping Jimmy in line with his spending! The duo shares exciting plans, including wel

S2E1 | Bear-ing the Heat: Wildfires & Business Resilience

In this episode of Pawsitive Impact, Rob sits down with Jimmy and Jerry to discuss how the LA wildfires have affected The Bear Factory’s inventory. Despite the challenges

E11 I Tariffs and Bear Riffs

In this timely episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson is joined by Jerry and Jimmy to discuss recent developments at The Bear Factory and exciting plans for 2025.

E10 I Holiday Hibernation: Season 1 Finale

In this festive yet surprising episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson is joined by Jerry, who reveals a holiday shocker—Christmas is actually the slowest season at

E9 | Traveling Teddys

In this special episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson and Jerry explore The Bear Factory's innovative mobile trailer. Designed to bring the magic of teddy bear st

E8 | Fuzzy Finances and Plush Projections

In this business-focused episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson delves into The Bear Factory's role as a support system for their product buyers. Jerry and Jimmy e

E7 | Quiet Care

In this heartfelt episode of Pawsitive Impact host Rob Johnson uncovers the altruistic side of The Bear Factory. For the first time, Jerry and Jimmy openly discuss their

E6 | Beyond Bear Necessitites

In this insightful episode of Pawsitive Impact, host Rob Johnson sits down with Jerry and Jimmy to discuss their evolving customer base. Once based in malls, The Bear Fac