In Episode 110 of The Small Nation Podcast, Jason Duff sits down with Nathan and Erika Davis, founders of Nate’s Nectar, an Ohio-grown honey business that started with just four beehives and grew into a distinctive product brand with retail distribution and appearances on QVC.

Nathan and Erika share how a passion for beekeeping evolved into a family business—and the lessons they learned along the way about product development, branding, entrepreneurship, and growing strategically.

From experimenting with new honey products to making the leap from farmers markets into grocery stores, their story offers practical advice for small business owners who want to stand out, find customers, and grow sustainably.

Nate’s Nectar’s journey is a reminder that growing a successful business takes more than a great product.

It takes listening to customers, being willing to put yourself out there, and finding the right opportunities to share your story.

Whether you’re launching a product, growing a family business, or working to strengthen your local economy, this conversation offers insights you can put to work.