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Melana Preston is a Sr. Copywriter for NumberBarn and ClearHello. With her extensive background in marketing and humanitarian work, she loves working for “a company that truly values people and meaningful connections.” When she’s not pun-tificating clever copy or dad jokes, you can find her lost behind her camera lens capturing a mountain or sunset.

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‘Entrepreneurial Thoughts’ with Greg Biersack and Reach Dental Equipment Service

“Are you freaked out about your technology needs and the cost? You don’t have to be,” writes Greg Biersack in one of his motivating monthly LinkedIn posts called “Entrepreneurial Thoughts.” Greg writes a series of posts discussing relevant topics from his own entrepreneurial journey. While he occasionally mentions his company, Reach Dental Equipment Service, his […]

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Great News! We’ve Overhauled The NumberBarn App!

Drumroll, please! Don’t miss our completely new and upgraded mobile app, available now on Apple and Google Play. The new NumberBarn app gives you a more powerful, streamlined and intuitive call and text experience directly within your mobile device. NumberBarn App Features With the new NumberBarn app, discover: Stay Connected With All Your Contacts Let […]

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Saalt. Period Products To Change The World

Saalt. One niche company fostering global change with just a few products. When we discovered that Saalt had purchased and ported a custom vanity number through NumberBarn, we were eager to highlight their extraordinary work.  Saalt’s signature line of reusable menstruation cups, discs, and period underwear are adding to a growing movement that’s reshaping the […]

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Pickle & Polly: The Very Best Fur Your Pet!

Pickle & Polly is breaking the internet! These instagramable, tent and teepee-inspired pet beds and pet products are all the rage. Pets (and their owners) are wild about them! Tim, founder of Pickle & Polly, shares more about their products and purpose.  No longer do we live in a culture of “outside dogs and cats” […]

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Wave Hello to Oahu’s Newest Surf Park

Offering a world-class watersports and recreation experience, along with the world’s widest deep-water standing wave, Wai Kai will have it all. Hawaiian for “where freshwater meets ocean water,” Wai Kai will synthesize a day-use resort experience with a watersports heaven. As a travel destination and a community recreation space tailored for the local residents of […]

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Polyvinyl Records Puts a Spin on Their Marketing

With indie greats like The Getup Kids, The Dodos, and Pedro the Lion on their roster, we didn’t miss a beat following up with one of our legendary customers, Polyvinyl Records. After recently setting up a hotline for one of their upcoming artists, we jumped at the chance to learn more about the iconic record […]

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How “Slide Into Vegas” Slid Into Our Hearts

What do pigs and bounce houses have in common? They’ll keep you on (or off) your toes and you’ll never get “boared”! We recently discovered Slide into Vegas, and delightfully, their sweet mini pig named Peaches. Naturally, we couldn’t wait to feature them. A family-owned and operated business located outside of Las Vegas, NV, Sean […]

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Our New Messaging User Interface

Introducing a new view for messages! Good news! We’ve spruced up our messaging inbox interface. No more bulky layouts to “hog” your time! New Messaging Features We won’t “boar” you with too many details, but the new inbox interface kicks-off a more efficient user experience with a comprehensive view and intuitive design. The new messaging […]

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Raise a Toast With Cassandra Schaeg, Founder of SIP Wine and Host of KPBS’ “Fresh Glass”

Meet Cassandra Schaeg, founder of SIP Wine and Beer, and host of the upcoming KPBS docuseries, “Fresh Glass.” Philadelphia-born and California-raised, Cassandra opened SIP Wine and Beer in 2016 in Escondido, CA (also hometown to NumberBarn’s headquarters!).  Wine a little, laugh alot. After moving to Escondido, Cassandra had discovered few spaces available and “open for […]

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Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory Shares the Secret Sauce to Their Success

Speaking with Anthony Pierce, we were eggstatic to hear more of the incredible story behind Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory. Only a little more than a year old, his Pennsylvania-based custom egg roll food truck company is already expanding to serve parts of West Virginia and Maryland as well. Anthony and his fiance, Megan Williams, […]

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Saving Jim’s 50-Year-Old Phone Number

When Customer Support Representative Justin first talked with Jim from Florida, Justin knew saving this phone number was mission critical. According to Justin, “Jim is a normal older man trying to keep the nostalgia of a phone number he’s had for more than 50 years. He’s a crack up as well and was a bit […]

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Build A Scoop Serves Up a Legendairy Ice Cream Experience

When COVID-19 shut down her livelihood and life’s work overnight, Escape Room owner and entertainment entrepreneur, Amanda Contreras had to think quickly. After driving up and down the California coast and witnessing long lines at every local ice cream shop, she thought “Wow! Who doesn’t love ice cream?”  Amanda dishes on the inception of her […]

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A Lifeline to Eradicate Homelessness, Hunger and Drug Addiction

For James Apelstein, a recognizable phone number offers his clients not only a hotline, but a lifeline. To individuals battling addiction and homelessness, it’s essential that access to services is as simple and straightforward as possible. A complicated phone number with a complex menu can deter someone in a crucial moment as they decide to […]