Business Talk Sister Gawk: Recent Episodes

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Business Talk Sister Gawk is a podcast that focuses on demystifying business so you can try it out for yourself!

Most artists never think about trademarks until it’s too late.

In this episode, we break down the shocking history behind the phrase “The Real McCoy,” the rise of McCoy Pottery, and how one of America’s most recognizable pottery brands became flooded with knockoffs, reproductions, and branding confusion.

What happens when your art becomes valuable… but your brand isn’t fully protected?

We dive into:

The difference between copyright and trademark,
Whether artists actually need to trademark their logos,
How copycats can legally create chaos around your brand
And what the McCoy Pottery story teaches modern artists and entrepreneurs today.

If you’re building an art brand, gallery, creative business, merchandise line, or recognizable online identity, this episode may completely change how you think about ownership.

Because the worst time to protect your brand…is after somebody else profits from it. Take a listen as we start the new series!

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This episode is for educational purposes only. If you're looking for legal advice, contact your local artist nonprofits and find out if any of them have contacts with lawyers who have art experience to find a qualified legal consultant on trademarking and intellectual property protection for your business.

If you're not using tools, you're about to get left behind. Malcolm Wallaker of Pemberton Real Estate shares what is changing in the real estate industry and what it means for real estate agents. He shares about tech tools that help to save time and resources to be client focused and stay competitive in an increasingly competitive landscape due to artificial intelligence. Take a listen!

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Rebekkah Anderson and Malcolm Wallaker are MN Licensed Realtors® with Pemberton Real Estate.

In this episode, we break down the real data behind AI in real estate, what top-performing agents are doing differently, and why the traditional “door opener” Realtor model is disappearing. Malcolm Wallaker of Pemberton Real Estate discusses why he thinks the industry in cutting out real estate agents, and it's not going to stop. Listen in to his outrageous predictions and see if you agree!

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Rebekkah Anderson and Malcolm Wallaker are MN Licensed Realtors® with Pemberton Real Estate.

How many of us have truly wanted a government refund for something? Well, this is exactly what the tariff refund is supposed to be for business owners, but how actually is that shaping up? This week, Alex Marcaccini shares about what is actually going on with the program and what you should know to prepare your business if you were hoping to qualify. Take a listen to how $166 Billion dollars is funneling back to....someone.....

What if being broke isn't a circumstance—it's a pattern? In this episode, Christopher Henagin, of Fi.Ed. sits down to dismantle some of the most persistent myths keeping people financially stuck, and reveals the mindset shifts that separate those who build wealth from those who stay behind.

Drawing on his background as a FINRA-registered financial advisor, small business consultant, and life being raised by a single mom and his aunt, Christopher brings a rare combination of technical financial literacy and street-level practicality. He doesn't just talk about money theory—he works with real people navigating real financial challenges in the Northland region every day.

From the role of your social circle in shaping your finances, to the hidden damage of hustle culture, to the one action you can take this week—this episode is equal parts eye-opening and actionable. Whether you're just getting started or feel like you've been running in place for years, this episode is worth the listen. The pattern can be broken!

Can you grow to thousands of followers in 90 days? Well we did, and this is the final episode in our 4 part series focused on the numbers of what we've found from running our Instagram experiment. In this episode you'll learn why it's important to pick a niche, how to stay consistent, and what you really need to be thinking about for the ultimate goals of what's actually important to your your business and not just the follower count for knowing if you've achieved success. Whether you realized it or not, if you followed along on our social media, you were actually a part of our experiment! Listen now to find out what we learned!

Nobody prepares you for the comment section. You post something you’re proud of, and within hours someone says something cruel, dismissive, or just plain weird. And suddenly your whole day — and potentially your whole content strategy — is derailed by a stranger on the internet.

Bekkah Anderson gets honest about one of the most psychologically damaging and least-discussed parts of building a business on social media: the comment section. This episode is built around a single foundational truth: every comment someone leaves is a direct reflection of their own emotional state. It has nothing to do with you. Bekkah covers why mean comments can actually work in your favor — the way hateful or controversial comments drive curiosity clicks, invite other people to engage in your defense, and can become some of your highest-engagement content. She goes deep on why you must protect your creative output from emotional contamination: your art, your content, and your brand voice cannot be held hostage by the emotional state of strangers.

In this episode you’ll learn:
How to protect your creative voice and business output from emotional contamination This is the episode every entrepreneur who has ever been stung by a comment needs to hear. Listen now!

Rebekkah Anderson is a MN Licensed Realtor® | Pemberton Real Estate.

If your Instagram posts aren’t going viral, does that mean you should stop posting? Absolutely not. Bekkah Anderson breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths about the Instagram algorithm: consistency matters more than any single post performance. This episode gets practical. Bekkah digs into the real data from the Diletto art gallery R&D project, covering which hashtags are actually working, how to build a consistent hashtag strategy that the algorithm rewards over time, and why most small business owners are abandoning their strategy right before it would have started working.

But there’s a bigger strategic shift in this episode too. Bekkah talks about the difference between targeting “how to” content seekers versus people who are ready to buy — and why getting this wrong means you’re building an audience that will never convert for your business. This matters especially for the Diletto art gallery audience, but applies to any local business trying to attract buyers, not just browsers. Plus: the Instagram Collab feature. Bekkah walks through how local businesses can use it to co-post content with other local businesses, reach each other’s audiences authentically, and build community-rooted exposure that no paid ad can replicate. And she covers the cross-posting strategy between Instagram and Facebook — how to use Instagram’s built-in tools to double your reach without doubling your workload. Listen now!

Rebekkah Anderson is a MN Licensed Realtor® | Pemberton Real Estate.

What happens when you run a real research and development experiment on Instagram — not with influencers, but with older-generation craftspeople who have never posted a reel in their life? Bekkah Anderson shares the results of a hands-on Instagram R&D project tied to the Diletto art gallery, exploring how different audiences respond to reels, what hashtag experimentation actually reveals about reach, and why involving guest contributors as content participants changes everything about engagement. But this episode goes deeper than tactics. Bekkah gets honest about something most social media gurus will never tell you: Instagram and Facebook are engineered to make you emotionally reactive. The dopamine hit of live data, the fear spiral of low engagement, the impulsive decisions you make when you’re watching numbers in real time — these are by design. And if you’re using social media to grow a business, you have to learn to see that machinery clearly.
In this episode you’ll learn:

• What the R&D project revealed about audience behavior and reel performance

• Why older-generation craftspeople were the perfect test audience — and what their enthusiasm taught us

• The real psychology behind hashtag strategy and what the data showed

• How to protect your risk judgment from fear and dopamine when posting

• Why emotional distance from your metrics is a business skill, not a weakness

• Practical ways to stay mentally clear while still actively growing on Instagram. Whether you’re just starting to post or you’ve been grinding for months, this episode will change how you think about the relationship between your business brain and your social media feed.

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Marketing has officially entered its fastest—and messiest—era. In this episode, we dive into how AI-generated visuals are blurring the line between inspiration and infringement, why small businesses are winning by collaborating instead of competing, and how technology has turned content creation into an always-on race for attention. If marketing feels louder, faster, and riskier than ever before, it’s not your imagination—it’s the new wave of information overload with far more AI attraction elements than ever before. Listen in to featured guest, Jenny Olson, owner of North End Marketing, share about her experiences seeing how marketing has shifted for small business owners.

Think influencers are just taking selfies? Think again. This episode unpacks the hidden business machine behind viral YouTube stars, six-figure affiliate partnerships, and the rise of creators who’ve turned every video, post, and product review into a money-making engine. If you want to understand how digital fame became the most profitable business model of the decade, buckle up.

Modern marketing didn’t become data-driven overnight. In this episode, we trace the real history behind how digital platforms transformed persuasion—starting with Facebook’s early research into social influence, moving through the documented misuse of data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and a bonus chat of today’s rapid shift toward AI-assisted communication tools like ChatGPT. This is not an episode you will want to miss! Listen on your favorite podcasting platform.

Have you ever wondered about the decision to leverage user data for marketing efforts online? Well, this episode is for you! We're getting into the real nitty gritty of paid digital ads, how they evolved to meet big buyer needs, and the first move that pushed political ads to become such a hot topic.

This is an episode you're not going to want to miss! Listen now!

Ever wonder how marketing went from selling soap to selling self-worth? 💄💰

In this episode, we peel back the glossy surface of advertising history — from the psychology of the Father of Marketing destroying businesses during a world war, to the hidden battle between marketers and accountants over one big question: Can you actually prove marketing brings value?

You’ll hear about:

-The legendary David Ogilvy — the Scottish ad man who changed how we talk to consumers.
-How Tesco and Target used loyalty data to predict what you’d buy next (and sometimes, even your pregnancy before you knew).
-Why the Great Depression taught marketers the secret to winning a price war — and how Crisco turned hard times into a household name.
-The shocking rise of data tracking through credit cards, and how it shaped the digital ad revolution we live in today.

Marketing has always been more than ads — it’s psychology, data, and influence wrapped in a shiny bow.
This is the story of how it all began… and the start of a series on why it still matters.

👉 Hit play — your marketing history lesson starts now.

Think nearshoring is just for tech giants? Think again. This episode breaks down how smart entrepreneurs are quietly scaling their teams, cutting costs, and boosting profits by hiring nearshore talent — and how you can do it too (without triggering a tax nightmare).

We’re tackling the real questions most podcasts skip:
- How do you report and document payments to nearshore firms?
- What are the tax and compliance implications you need to know?
- How do you protect your data and ensure accountability across borders?
- Which roles actually make sense to outsource — and which will cost you more in the long run?

We get into the nuts and bolts of payments, contracts, and performance management — plus the mindset shift required to confidently lead a global team.

If you’ve ever wondered when to consider nearshoring or how much it really costs to hire international talent, this is the episode that could save (and make) you thousands.

Don’t miss this one — before your competitors figure it out first!

Ever wondered how companies are quietly cutting costs, scaling faster, and accessing global talent pools that most business owners never even think about? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of offshoring and nearshoring — what they really mean, why they’re booming, and how you can leverage them for explosive business growth.

Bekkah sits down with Brian Samson, a serial entrepreneur who’s built three nearshoring firms from the ground up to $4 million in revenue. Based in San Francisco with a global footprint, Brian shares how he built international teams, why Latin America became a strategic hub, and the exact steps he recommends for founders ready to go global.

Plus — a surprising twist — Brian opens up about life beyond business: his journey as a foster parent and adoptive dad, and how that experience shaped his leadership philosophy.

If you’ve ever thought about hiring overseas, scaling your business efficiently, or just want to understand how global workforces are changing the game, this episode will completely shift your perspective.

🎧 Tune in to learn how offshoring could be the growth strategy you didn’t know you needed.

What if the path to your dream life wasn’t about getting it right the first time, but about knowing how to play the long game? In this episode, we share the lessons we wish someone had told me earlier—the kind of wisdom that can save you years of frustration and set you up for real success. From building resilience through failure to navigating systems most entrepreneurs overlook, this conversation will challenge how you think about time, money, and opportunity.

You’ll discover how to:

Rethink your “end game” so you actually reach it
Turn failure into your most valuable teacher (especially when you’re young)
Stay ahead of the curve by reading what others ignore
Leverage overlooked systems to protect your business and save money

If you’ve ever wondered what separates entrepreneurs who thrive from those who burn out, this episode is packed with the hidden strategies I wish I had known from day one.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business.

Rebekkah Anderson is a Licensed Realtor® | eXp Realty.

What if your style, body language, or even the smallest detail about your appearance was silently shaping the way people trust you, open up to you, and do business with you? In this episode, we reveal the surprising lessons we wish someone had told us early on—insights that blend psychology, marketing, and real-world experience into strategies that can change how you connect with clients, colleagues, and entire industries.

You’ll uncover how to:

Tap into the psychology of first impressions without losing authenticity
Use style, posture, and presence as tools to build credibility and trust
Spot the hidden details that can either open doors—or quietly close them
Adjust your approach across industries and cultures to win respect and connection
Turn everyday choices (yes, even socks or jewelry) into powerful trust-building tools

This isn’t about chasing trends or following rules—it’s about learning how to position yourself so that opportunities, trust, and influence naturally follow.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business.

What if the success shortcuts you’ve been chasing aren’t what actually makes or breaks a business? This episode shares the surprising truths I wish a mentor had told me sooner—the kind of insider knowledge that could save you from years of costly mistakes, wasted opportunities, and even losing your edge in a fast-changing world. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, these are the game-changing lessons no one talks about but everyone needs.

You’ll discover how to:

Build the right kind of connections that actually open doors
Communicate in a way that makes people listen (and respect you)
Avoid the hidden traps buried in agreements and deals
Protect your business from costly mistakes most owners never see coming

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business.

🚨 Are you playing it too safe in business? 🚨
Most of what you really need to know to succeed will never be found on Google—and the reason might shock you. This episode tackles:

The hidden truth about why people stay silent (and what it costs everyone).
The dangerous mindset that turns leaders into bullies without even realizing it.
How fear warps your perspective and keeps you from seeing opportunity.
The one thing you can give freely that transforms people and communities.

👉 If you think institutions are the problem, think again. The real shift starts closer to home than you realize.

This isn’t just another pep talk—it’s the uncomfortable wake-up call that I wish someone had told me sooner.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business.

Ever wonder what the real difference is between someone who keeps hitting roadblocks in business and someone who finds doors flying open? In this episode, we dig into three deceptively simple lessons that could change the way you approach opportunities, money, and decision-making forever.

👉 Why the word “no” might be the most dangerous assumption you’re making.
👉 The one mistake nearly every entrepreneur makes when it comes to spending money (and how to flip it into your biggest advantage).
👉 How your secret thoughts about money could be sabotaging your relationships and your bottom line.

You’ll walk away with a mindset shift that just might save you thousands, unlock new opportunities, and rewire the way you think about asking, investing, and growing.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business.

Rebekkah Anderson is a Licensed Realtor® | eXp Realty.

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Ever wish you had a mentor to tell you the real business advice that saves you money, time, and regret? In this episode, Bekkah’s cutting through the fluff and sharing the candid lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear — the stuff no one puts in the textbooks, but you’ll wish you knew from the start.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why data matters in decision-making—but why your family should always come first ✅ The counterintuitive truth: Ending a client relationship can actually bring you more referrals and stronger trust ✅ Safety tips every business owner should follow when meeting new clients
✅ How to hack free checks, avoid bank fees, and protect your cash flow with smart banking moves
✅ Why batching your website payments could save you headaches (and money)
✅ What you must know about NDAs, commercial property disclosures, and the ugly truths of real estate law
✅ The revenue milestone where it might make sense to switch your LLC to an S-Corp
✅ How a skilled accountant can pay for themselves (and why “buy a new truck” isn’t always the best tax strategy)

Whether you’re just starting out or already scaling, this episode is packed with battle-tested advice that could change how you run your business. 🚀

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business.

Rebekkah Anderson is a Licensed Realtor® | eXp Realty.

Have you ever wondered what the change force is behind making a community breathe life into its old empty spaces and clean up blighted neighborhoods through new housing solutions? Well, the answer for many towns in Northern Minnesota is Jason Hale (though he probably wouldn’t tell you that himself). Jason shares what anyone can do to get change happening in their own town for economic development and revitalization of a community that needs some love. If you are a business owner or someone who wants to make a difference in your community, then this podcast is the place to start!

Nut roasting is one of the few food businesses that has a far longer food truck season in Northern Minnesota than most. Beyond Nuts joins us this week for the second part of our conversation. This week you will learn:

The seasonal schedule for running a Bavarian-style roasted nut business
The branding and why they decided to choose the name they have today
Why they attend the same events every year
What sort of promotions work for them
What type of equipment you need to get started

In this first conversation with Go Beyond Nuts, we dive into the world of freshly crafted, handcrafted nut confections from Cherry, Minnesota. Founder, Karen Hamilton, shares how she got started with small‑batch Bavarian-style roasted almonds, pecans, and cashews, each flavor invented and perfected by experimenting and taste testing.

Join us as we explore:

The origin story: how and why Go Beyond Nuts began—with a mission to make every batch unique and made fresh on site.
The creative flavor development journey—from recipe brainstorming to final roast.
How to strategize what events are worth attending for profitability.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dig into scaling challenges, customer culture, and future plans.

Do you love blazing new trails, being in the great outdoors, and exploring land? Or maybe you’re a developer working on understanding what it takes to prep land for construction. This is the podcast to learn more about! This week, Curt Kleist shares how he got started in Wetland Consulting. In this episode we cover:

🦌 The process of mapping wetlands

🔍 Identifying whether or not is an area that has wetlands

💡 How credits and wetland banks are used

📈 Understanding topography of the plants and soil that impact classification

🚜 What equipment you should use

🧐 Classes that he recommends for anyone looking to get started

What if the key to scaling your mission-driven business or organization wasn't a loan—but a capital campaign? In this episode, we sit down with Josh Lindstrom, from Fika Coffee (givefika.com), to unpack how they’ve used crowd funding to put the icing on top of their roastery business and deepen their impact in the community through being an employer that wants to even offer showers to their employees who have no running water at home.

We explore:
💰 What exactly a capital campaign is
🏗️ Why Fika Coffee chose this route to fund their expansion
📣 How to communicate your vision and invite your community into the story
📊 Practical tips for planning, launching, and sustaining a successful campaign

Whether you're running a for-profit with purpose or a nonprofit with big dreams, this episode will give you the tools—and inspiration—to take your next big step.

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Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for coffee into a full-fledged business? In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Fika Coffee, Josh Lindstrom, a small-batch roastery making big waves in the specialty coffee scene. From humble beginnings to scaling operations, Fika shares the real story behind launching and growing a coffee roasting business.

We dive into:
☕ How to get started with roasting—equipment, sourcing beans, and finding your flavor profile
📦 The business side: How Josh grew through his cottage industry license to US Department of Ag service using a milk man model
🌱 Building a loyal customer base through community and authenticity
💡 How creative thinking can be the way to grow employment opportunities in a place with limited workforce development options.

Whether you're a coffee lover, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious about what it takes to roast for a living, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest insight.

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Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

Have you ever wanted to rent party equipment as a business? Ted Arnoldy, from JETZ, does a fantastic job of talking through why they have the processes they do for efficiency, safety, and quality customer service and it’s the inside scoop into the real day to day things you should know about running a party rental business. This is part 2 of a two episode interview, so definitely take a listen to the first one as well!

What You’ll Learn:

Why they no longer have a set up fee
What set up efficiency means for also ensuring safety
How to mitigate risk when renting your equipment
What processes they have in place to protect their equipment from the weather
What have been the most successful booms and not so successful busts for equipment purchases

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

Have you ever thought about starting a fun, profitable business that brings joy to families and communities? In this episode, we talk with Ted Arnoldy, founder of JETZ Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider in the inflatable rental industry. Ted shares how he got started, what it takes to launch a successful party jumper (bounce house) business, and the secrets to scaling in a seasonal market.

Whether you're looking to start a side hustle or build a full-time business, this episode is packed with practical advice—from startup costs and insurance tips and to equipment recommendations. Ted’s experience and insights make this a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to bounce into a new venture.

What You'll Learn:

How much it really costs to start a party jumper business
Why to source quality inflatable equipment
Legal and safety essentials you need to know

If you're ready to jump-start your business dreams, don’t miss this episode!

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

What governmental department is doing a fantastic job responding to mental health needs? Aaron Brown tells us, and it's not the one you would expect!This week, not only am I excited to interview a fantastically talented podcaster, historian, and writer, I am also excited to be talking about something that we're not used to talking about much in business. If you listened into my last podcast, you'll know that this is something I've been thinking about for some time, and I'm so grateful to talk to none other than Aaron Brown regarding the series he's been writing on Mental Health for the Minnesota Star Tribune. Take a listen! Looking for more techniques to cut down on your stress? Check out The Grounding Guide for the Overstimulated Entrepreneur - https://businesstalksistergawk.aweb.page/p/7f0de504-97e3-4d9c-beff-f8f612bccf95 -

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

This episode is about mental health and external things to business that make life hard and some ways you can combat them as an entrepreneur. Bekkah also covers one of the most important research projects she has ever worked on regarding the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the connections to a billion dollar problem within our society that you and I have the ability to change. You're not going to want to miss out on this episode. Listen now!

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Looking for some tips to help you manage stress? Check out: The Grounding Guide for The Overstimulated Entrepreneur

How do VA's get started working for people remotely anyhow? Lauren Campbell Creative gives us the inside scoop of what it's like to get started. Lauren is a seasoned virtual assistant and executive assistant who shares all about the world of remote work and entrepreneurship. Lauren shares her journey getting burned with UpWork many times to building a successful VA business with clients all over the United States. Whether you're looking for more freedom, flexibility, or a new career path, Lauren breaks down everything you need to know to get started—what your competitive edge can be, how to educate yourself on the industry, and tips for staying organized and motivated. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to thrive as a virtual assistant, this episode is your roadmap.

What You'll Learn:

Great educational resources to launch your VA business
Tools and platforms Lauren recommends
Common mistakes new VAs make and how to avoid them

Listen now!

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

Ever wondered if you’re the only business owner encountering tricky situations? Bridger Hopkins, of Grand Properties Real Estate, carries on the discussion with Bekkah from the last episode regarding the secrets of what it really looks like as a business owner on the inside. While we may refer to this episode as a therapy session for current business owners to relate to, it definitely has some food for thought if you’re not a business owner today regarding things you might want to be aware of when getting into business ownership. Take a listen!

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

This episode is meant for business owners who are currently in the midst of running a business and for those who have ever wondered what the real life of it is like. Bridger Hopkins, of Grand Properties Real Estate, talks with Bekkah about relatable struggles many businesses owners have and that most online entrepreneurs won't tell you is actually going on under the hood of their business. They cover how they're both navigating those issues and leveraging resources to make their businesses better. (Spoiler they do make fun of quite a few get rich quick schemes, so prepare for a bit of snark).

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

Internet Service Provider (ISP) Zach Biles, of Northern Wireless explains how broadband access spreads across the United States. We're exploring the wild west of fiber, government funding initiatives to support access to rural areas, upload and download speed struggles, and the scalability of being an internet company as a small business owner. If you've ever wondered how to get into the internet business or how it works, this episode is for you.

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. All listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult with appropriate professionals before making any business or financial decisions. The host, guests, and producers of this podcast disclaim any liability for any loss or risk incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use or application of any information discussed in this episode.

Have you ever wondered how people start their own internet company? Well, Zach Biles from Northern Wireless gives us the inside look into how to get started cost effectively, who to talk to, and what kind of background would help you do it. Take a listen!

Ever wondered the impact of art within a community? This episode covers the vision behind why we're putting an art gallery in down town Chisholm, MN, what data we used to make that decision, and the case studies we reviewed before moving forward with the business selection that we made. If you're into seeing the slow and gradual growth of economic development, we're into that too. Definitely follow along as we're finding ways to impact our community and region on a local level while still leveraging the world through the internet.

It's been two years of hard work on our research and development project: Rehabbing an old building in a historic block of a small town. Most of this episode is for the truly nerdy person interested in understanding a lot of the real life moments and learning experiences we've been going through in trying to open a brick and mortar store front from a 20 year abandoned building. If you're into that kind of stuff, then take a listen!

We're covering what FEMA resources may be available to you as you are dealing with post-disaster efforts that have affected your business and family, and what you can do to help your business with recovery efforts when disaster strikes. Take a listen to the 3rd episode in our 3 part series!

Part 2 is underway! Listen in as we cover what to do to prepare for grants that may come out regarding natural disasters that have affected your business. How a region even qualifies under a natural disaster that FEMA would support, and even what you should consider when shopping for insurance.

Ever wanted to know the background of why we are where we are with FEMA today and what options are available to you as business owner if you encounter a FEMA rated natural disaster? This series is for YOU! Take a listen as we dig into the details.

Denise Monroe shares about how she started out doing long term care consulting for individuals in need of transitioning from rehabilitation centers to longer term support services and housing. She works to help individuals understand how to advocate for their wants, and needs while navigating the structure of medical needs and insurance complexities. Take a listen to hear how she started her business, and what she recommends to other people looking to get started with this type of business.

Tom Schotec shares how his real estate flipping business diversified into offering full transitional care services for individuals who were overwhelmed by the thought of moving in order to be closer to family, lowering their home’s maintenance needs, transitioning to more supportive care housing facilities and more. This is part 2 in this podcast interview with Tom, and in this episode we discuss his business diversification into the construction industry to ensure the quality of homes they were renovating. Take a listen!

Tom Schotec shares about how he started his entrepreneurship journey as a house flipper and saw the opportunity to become a service based business that assisted the elderly population with navigating the emotionally difficult journey of transitional care needs. This is an excellent listen for anyone who has a passion to care for others and is interested in hearing how he built a business to support families through this journey. His business, Standard Homes Buyers & Estates, is a great case study to check out.

Roger (Poka) Pogorelc, serial entrepreneur, discusses the meaning of prospecting and how he recommends you practice improving these skills. He gives advice for talking on the phone, in-person, understanding the cues of your prospective customer, and knowing how to respond to questions or comments in a way that shows you are comfortable with receiving feedback.

Billie Asmus, inventor of the Repaint Tray, is back to share with us in Part 2 of this series how she is leveraging organic social media to grow exposure and sell her product. We discuss knowing when it's time to hire help, utilizing influencers for content exposure, and just being willing to ask people to share your content. If you want to know how to leverage social media, with a degree in marketing and communications, this entrepreneur knows where to start.

Billie Asmus, Inventor and entrepreneur of the Repaint Tray, is with us to discuss her journey with organic social media as a business owner. This is first hand experience from a product based business owner on how she is leveraging social media to spread the word about her business. We discuss posting frequency, the type of content to share, and more. Tune in today!

Ever wanted to buy something from Alibaba, but were not sure where to start? This episode is for you. Bekkah covers when it can be a good idea to utilize Alibaba, how to negotiate, what sort of shipping time to expect, and so much more. Take a listen on your favorite platform.

Scott Jacobson, 20 year veteran real-estate investor, explains what metrics you should be looking to see in a property's financials if you're hoping to invest in a multi-family property, as well as advice in working with a syndicate group of investors. Take a listen!

Bekkah covers why it’s important to be patient in looking for a property, evaluating if you can grow in the space, if it has enough parking and easy accessibility, considering a property on the national historic registry, and more! Listen now!

Rena Freeman shares how to build a property management business. Rena covers getting the correct licensing, managing all of your properties efficiently, how to vet possible renters, ways to price yourself in a way that makes sense for property owners, how to maintain great customer service relationships with your tenants, and advertising your rental openings. All this and so much more, take a listen!

Have you ever wondered what resources are available to business owners for commercial properties? This episode covers how to look for grants within your region, what questions to ask as you prepare for your grant application, when to start spending money on your project, when you should apply, and how to encourage your local region to make more economic development funding available to small business owners. If you’ve ever wanted to find ways to make a building renovation project more affordable for your business, this episode is for you! Take a listen!

Richard Parker has bought 13 different businesses personally and has spent 34 years working with acquisitions and mergers. In this episode, he discusses how to separate the value of a business from the value of real estate. Richard covers how you should consider how the actual property rental costs, noting that many business owners paying themselves rent for the use of the property space the business occupies or won’t pay themselves any rent at all. These two distinct differences are big items to consider when projecting what you will need to factor into your own costs of running the business once you acquire it. This tip, and so many more are in this episode. Take a listen!

Brandon Freeman discusses how he has built his rental investment portfolio, and explains how to calculate a cash on cash return so you can understand for yourself how to strategically build your own portfolio. He discusses why he separated out his property management company from his assets, and how he keeps a mix of short term and long term rentals to maintain a diversified amount of cash flow options for his business.

Bekkah explains what factors you may want to consider when you open up a physical storefront! This episode covers considerations such as whether you are hiring employees, being in the right location for your target market by researching your target market demographic, exploring overall city and regional resources that may be available to your business, and leveraging what your business will bring to the community when choosing a site location.

This week Roger Pogorelc (Pooka) shares how he set up, not one, but TWO different indoor billboard advertising companies starting with absolutely no connections in two different markets. You are going to want to listen in to this conversation as it’s a business anyone could build, and his advice regarding how he did it is so valuable. This episode also has some fantastic advice on how to just get up and get going with sales to meet your target customers where they are at. Roger is a pro. Take a listen!

This is part 2 in the series on goal setting, and you’re not going to want to miss this! This episode covers how to set your goals to be specific, what you need to consider whenever you set yourself a sales goal for your business, and how to get tactical with examples of goals you can really hold yourself accountable for in pushing yourself and your business forward. Listen now!

Setting your goals for the new year is a BIG DEAL. This two-part episode, gets you planning your business’ direction by preparing your financials for evaluation, understanding what you need to be spending money on, and even thinking through when you need rest. Take a listen to get started!

Cassanda Greene shares what you need to know to advertise your event planning business, connect with clients, make suer they have great customer service, and can understand if their overall expectations were met for their event. Take a listen to how she started her business to see if it's a skill you may want to learn for yourself.

Bekkah shares how to prepare your content to teach entrepreneurship internationally, what to be thinking about in regards to mindsets that may come up when you are teaching, and how to be prepared to answer questions or address the core threads behind where the questions are coming from.

Bekkah shares ways you can prepare to get paid for teaching entrepreneurship, learning reflections from the last two episodes in this series, and a path forward to teaching and making money through the use of education. Also at the end of this episode, the Head of Media Production from Little Thinking Minds shares a great story you’re also going to want to gawk about with us!

Rama Kayyali, co-founder and CEO of Little Thinking Minds, shares how she started her edtech company that is focused on closing education gaps in the MENA region by creating subscription based platforms focused on improving Arabic literacy and learning outcomes. Their educational platforms include, "I READ ARABIC," which provides Arabic reading and learning content for Arabic speakers, and "I START ARABIC," which offers content to help non-Arabic speakers acquire Arabic reading and writing skills and so much more. Take a listen!

Kyrgyz international student and English teacher, Aiperi Mavliankulova tells us how she used Instagram to launch an English learning business for language learners when she was looking for ways to make money while studying abroad. Learning business skills along the way, Aipreri shares tips to ensure you stay profitable and don’t overwork yourself!

Business owner and South Asian New York Fashion Week Beauty Director, Barbie Patel shares how to start your journey in becoming a professional makeup artist. With over 15 years for experience, Barbie offers great advice in regards to setting yourself apart from competition, promoting yourself, and having great customer service for your clients.

If you've ever wondered how to make money off the land or how to safely forage and eat wild mushrooms, then you've come to the right podcast series. This two part episode (starts in 147) with Cliff's Mushrooms and Foraging tells you where to look for mushrooms, what season and tree species to be paying attention to, and so much more. Even if you're not even a mushroom person, you're going to find this podcast interesting.

If you've ever wondered how to find edible plants and mushrooms in the wild that are safe to eat and then also thought, wait, why don't I just sell these because they're growing naturally and all I have to do is pick them?? This is they guy you need to talk to, Cliff's Mushrooms and Foraging. Sit back and listen to this two part episode series on all things legitimately legal with foraging edible mushrooms as a business.

Maddi Frick shares how she got into the music industry representing artists to pitch their music for TV shows, movies, and video games. Maddi gives great recommendations on how to become networked within the industry kickstart your career. Give it a listen and check out her business at junejulymp3.com

When you have a government contract, it's important to be thinking through diversifying your business to ensure you will be okay if you lose a government contract, how you are planning ahead for growth, considering pilot programs, etc. Reading your contract is also important to know how you are developing goods and services for the government. Knowing what information is your intellectual property versus work done for hire is crucial to ensuring your own business' research and development is protected. Listen in to hear more tips in this episode!

This is our third episode in the government contracting series, so don't forget to check out episodes 143 and 144!

Preparing yourself to bid on a government contracts starts with networking and understanding the players involved within your business industry, familiarizing yourself with what is in the typical contract, and considering the price point you're willing to place in your proposal. This episode covers how to read a government contract, who to ask about the contract, and so much more! This is part two in a series on government contracting.

Understand what classification your business falls into, what the tiers of the government are and how they take bids or requests for proposals (RFP's). This episode is part 1 of a series on working with the government agencies as a small business owner. If you've ever wondered how to do this, take a listen!

Bekkah tries to help small business owners understand the process through first hand experiences of navigating the systems and understanding the terminology.

Billie Asmas fills us in on how she pitched her patented silicone paint tray in a pitch competition, and how you can pitch your product idea too. Some of her tips included: Making sure the judges know the problem you faced and how you came up with a solution, having your manufacturing and market opportunity numbers ready, and knowing the clientele that would be most willing to purchase your product. Take a listen for even more!

This week, Cassondra Greene from Greene Frame Events discusses how she got started in event planning, how she plans out her business, stays organized, and networks within the industry. This is a great listen if you've ever thought about becoming an event planner.

From understanding your sales style, to positioning yourself, and even asking someone to mentor you, this podcast is the reset you needed to get you off to the races again as a newer business owner. This episode gives advice to other entrepreneurs on all the things Bekkah wishes she would have known or had to be reminded of as she was in the first couple years of business.

Steven and John, explain what the spark exhibit will be like for the children's exploratorium they are building, how they are putting it together, and what the space for Birchwood Studios is all about in supporting the Crescendo Youth Orchestra. Take a listen! This is the first update on what is happening with some of the members of the golden group.

Have you ever wondered how people can get together to make something great, but know that something might take years of visionary ideas and discussions before it starts to actually become tangible? That's what this golden group is about, and this is the promo for a new sub-series Business Talk Sister Gawk will be throwing out updates on so you can follow along!

Co-owner of Guilty Party Mysteries, Jason Hussman, discusses how they set up a business that provides murder mystery events using lines that match each player to a character that best fits their participation style to hunt for clues. Not only is this business perfect for dressing up and having fun, they've learned a lot of things about running a service based business that any business owner should know. Take a listen!

"People just don't want to work," is such a common phrase, but there is so much more there than most people realize! This week, HRA Director, Jackie Prescott explains what core foundations need to be set in place to see impoverished individuals see financial stability, confidence, and employment consistency. This is information you need to know as a business owner if you truly want to make an impact in your community. Take a listen!

Have you ever wondered how to maximize your ability to help others? This episode gives you the resources to make a difference in your business and in your community by knowing what's available. You don't have to solve every problem in the world, but knowing who can, can make a major impact on those around you.

Restaurant Franchise owner, Tim VanSoast, discusses how he was able to grow a profitable business that helped people who weren't used to winning feel like they were part of something greater. This is part 3 in our series, and the 2nd interview with Tim where he gets into the details of how his incentives structure helped connect workers to the reward of performing well.

Restaurant Franchise owner, Tim VanSoast, tells how he was able to lower his turnover and run one of the top 100 most profitable franchise chains in his region by understanding how to maximize his staff's strengths and realize the needs of his workforce. This is Part 2 in our series on ACE's. Take a listen!

We can't grow if we don't have people to do the work. Where's the workforce? How can we reduce turnover? Why are people having issues maintaining a job, and how do Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) affect the way people go to work? This week, we start digging into this understanding and how being trauma informed can retain employees and limit turnover. Jase Elam, owner of Nebulous Healing, and Team Lead at Hope Works, gives us insight into how a trauma informed workplace can look and understand how 60% of the US workforce comes to work with a different perspective.

The key to this strategy is preparation. Carissa explains how she used her surgery recovery time from two hip operations to plan all of her business product, promotion, and niche branding before getting physically ready to execute in the future on her business, Upward Mobility Fitness. Take a listen!

Most people don't even know what all is going on in the background of how a local Chamber of Commerce functions, and this episode gets right down to it in order to help you make a good decision regarding whether or not you should be a member. Take a listen.

You'll learn how to engage with customers, strategize your product and service conversation with people you don't know, and ways to network with other vendors at the trade show. If you've never been to one of these events before as a sales person or a small business owner, this episode is for you! Learn all about the way trade shows work.

Doing your first trade show can become expensive fast! Here's what you need to know to get your booth set up with the least amount of cost and attract the biggest crowd.

What you bring to that meeting says a lot about you and your ability to execute. Wayne Kangas shares why you should always start with your local bank when it comes to business funding, even if they aren't your ideal source. He shares how you can structure funding by designing ratios into your business plan, or based on phased accomplishments. He stresses being prepared when you walk into a bank saying, "I'm looking to start this business."

Loan packaging consultant, Wayne Kangas, discusses the importance of how you should prepare yourself before reaching out to financial institutions, investors, and more to ensure you're ready for the funding your business needs. Take a listen to get started!

An equity fund Director of Growth, Drew Lendermon discusses how businesses should prepare themselves if they ever want to be acquired by a private equity fund. If you've ever dreamed of preparing your business for this type of opportunity, take a listen!

Private Equity funds are a topic not many people know about, (Probably because most people don't use them to manage their money!) Drew Lendermon works for a private equity fund doing acquisitions in the pet care industry, and he walks through what how they are funded, how they make decisions, and so much more! Take a listen.

Ever wondered how to prepare your business to get in front of investors? Malcolm Macaulay shares the different ways he started looking for capital to grow his business, and why he's going after investors. He gives us a good overview of what steps he took to get started in the process, and how he's preparing his business, LightSpeed Lift, for their review. Take a listen!

Business valuations are typically done by an independent 3rd party to ensure the accuracy of a business' value when being purchased or passed on to a new owner. Northspan Vice President, Bob Palmquist shares the processes of how and why someone would want to this and what you need to know if you want to get one done yourself. Take a listen!

Here's why to be careful of benchmark rules, why it's important to dig into your industry's data, and why you should be adding value to your business years before you ever consider selling it. Northspan Vice President, Bob Palmquist, pulls from over 30 years of finance knowledge to help us understand how businesses can be quantified into actual worth.

This week, Aaron Brown talks about why "Robber Barons" were so dubbed, how much of our infrastructure was expedited by some pretty wealthy people, and where exactly they made a lot of their money in the early 1900's. If you love history, this episode is for you.

In the early 1900’s, this woman made a wild west town the place for women’s fashion. She managed to bring her business through buying out a competitor, surviving a fire that took $25K of her inventory, and even brought robbers to justice when the law was busy with bootleggers. Dottie Power was the instrumental force that brought high society fashion to rural America.

Over 100 years ago, Dottie Power, became the very first fashion writer of rural America, bought her dresses by the trainload, and sold the trendiest designs, all while educating new migrants about how to shop for American clothing with style. You're not going to want to miss this amazing Business History series featuring historian & podcaster, Aaron Brown. Take a listen!

Bekkah is finishing up a 5 part series that any manager who's been struggling with difficult employees should listen to! Bekkah covers how to address problematic behaviors utilizing company policy, communication, and clear performance improvement plan goals. She also gets into the managing the emotional difficulty of letting someone go while truly caring about them and their future WITHOUT sacrificing the boundaries you need to have as a manager. If you missed the previous podcasts on this topic, should check out parts 1-4 first!

Bekkah covers some mental health disorders to know about that could require an adjustment in your teaching techniques in order to help those you manage learn better. She discusses the importance of modeling the behaviors you would like to see in your work place, actionable ways to teach people what the correct standard of work should look like, utilizing delegation, and cultivating a management team that supports one another. If you missed the previous ones in this series, you're going to want to listen to parts 1-3 before this one! Take a listen!

If you're a manager and are working with some pretty difficult individuals, this series is for you. This week, Bekkah is getting into the details of understanding if you personally are undergoing compassion fatigue or just plain burnout while managing others. She also starts getting into some mental health diagnoses that can be helpful to understand as you manage others to know if there are more helpful tools and techniques you can use to encourage a positive work environment.

This week, Bekkah is picking up the second episode in the 5 part series that every manager who's had to deal with difficult people should listen to. She discusses how to look for patterns of behavior with the person you're managing, the importance of connecting relationally to truly care about the person you're employing, the value to having scripts when entering into disciplinary action, and maintaining good documentation of specific incidents. Take a listen!

If you've ever managed a difficult person or currently are, this podcast series is where you need to start. You will not regret it. This week, Bekkah starts a 5 part series that brings together so many skills from professionals and managers that she has learned over the last few years into an incredibly full 5 episode series that you will not want to miss.

This week, Bekkah is picking up part 2 of the burnout series. She discusses how to use time blocking to segment out tasks that could be leading to business burnout, trying to managing your stress level from becoming overwhelming, and so much more. If you missed the first in this series, you're going to want to check it out as well (episode 112).

This week, Bekkah starts a two week series on burnout. These episodes will get into stress, what burnout looks like, having a plan to address burnout before it starts happening, some different techniques you can use to work through your burnout in business, and additional resources to check out! Take a listen to get started.

This episode is full of wise words from John Cook. He is continuing part 2 of our conversation talking about his experiences of being a construction company business owner during the Oil Embargo of 1973, moving his family to LA with about $37 to his name, getting into Hollywood working on a movie set, becoming a Disney Imagineer, and even gives us a fun story in the gawk portion of this episode about his experience working on a project for Hello Kitty's theme park owner. You do not want to miss his years of wisdom.

John Cook is a hidden gem of art and fabrication. He's a business owner who used to work on Hollywood sets, a Disney Imagineer, and overall one of the most masterful story tellers we've ever met! His experiences as a business owner, laborer, contractor, and hard worker in the face of his personal struggles with learning and reading in school are truly inspiring. You're going to want to listen to next week's episode with him, as well so stick around for part 2!

This is a great listen if you've ever wondered about becoming a massage therapist, and what kind of education it takes to get there. This week, business owner, Paula VanBaalen, from Ohana Massage in Hibbing, Minnesota talks with Bekkah about her business that she has owned for over 10 years. She digs into the hiring issue she was originally having to find massage therapists, her creative problem solving to get around this, and gives a great overview of what it took to become certified with the state of Minnesota's board of education to have her own massage school. She also digs into how and why she has structured her massage business to have employees and warns of worker misclassification when operating within the massage industry.

This is a good listen for anyone looking to grow their connections and has no real experience getting started. Networking expert Heidi Torres talks with Bekkah about different strategies and approaches you can use to start building your network. The best part about her advice is that it's not all geared towards being an extrovert! As an introvert herself, Heidi shares good questions you can ask to get a conversation going as well as different ways to start connecting with people that doesn't feel so scary!

This week, author and entrepreneur, Ethan Turer, is back with Bekkah to discuss the topic of social currency. Social currency initially was considered part of one's online reputation, but in this conversation we talk about so how Ethan thinks it can be applied to crypto currency and so much more. Like a true visionary, he discusses how simply talking about your ideas can create more and more people working on new concepts and new applications for an industry such as what's happening right now with crypto currency. Let's get started!

This week, crypto currency investor, book author, and entrepreneur, Ethan Turer, discusses how crypto currency works, why people are interested in using it, and how you can get started with purchasing your own using a digital wallet. If you've ever wondered why people are talking about crypto, it's impact on the environment, and how it's harvested, you should take a listen!

This week, we dig into the lies that many business owners get fed as they are just starting out and as they are working hard in their businesses. This podcast is against the grain for most podcasts because it cuts through the bulk of information circling the internet right now about business and entrepreneurship when it comes to how to grow, what is important, and even what business opportunities are even available.

This week, an avid California Poshmark seller named Halli gives us an overview on what you need to know about making a profit on flipping clothing and pet items with Poshmark. If you've ever thought about making money flipping items, selling things from your closet, or even making hand made goods, this is a great place to start.

She gives us an overview of what to watch out for, how to gauge your return on investment, find items to sell, save money on shipping costs, and handle customer relationships.

This is part two of an interview with James Richardson discussing the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. If you've ever wondered how food items get into the grocery store or become the next household name, these episodes are for you! This week, we'll be digging into how little business owners who have a food brands can compete with big names using their "little guy" status to their advantage! If you love the study of people, how culture shapes purchasing habits, and how foods become popular, you're going to love listening to this series!

This week, entrepreneur and business consultant, Dr. James Richardson, talks with Bekkah about the social buying habits of consumers, what exactly all those items in Target are considered in the retail world, and how organic food brands silently take off to become a household name, while taking big box brands by surprise! Take a listen. If you love it, we'll be back next week to talk more about how to launch a CPG brand that competes with big box brands in this two part interview.

This week, Bekkah talks about the experiences she has had with business partners. For any entrepreneur that is looking into having a business partner, there are so many things to consider. She tries to help you consider what variables you should be thinking through before deciding to get into a business partnership. Spoiler! It's pretty honest and authentic with a lot of business lessons she has learned over the years.

This week, Lisa Staff and Deevo, co-owners of the business Sprout Connectors, talk about partnerships! Bekkah asks them about the successful business brands they started as independent photographers and why they decided to start a new business partnership outside of the other two. Take a listen to hear their advice on how to partner with clients and when it makes sense to have a business partner.

It's a new year!! This week, we discuss some upcoming changes for what our podcast will look like in 2022. We love having candid conversations with our listeners and over the past couple years, we've had so much fun digging into low risk ways to make business decisions. What's so fun about our journey in that is we don't just tell you about business, we're actually making those business decisions for ourselves! That's why this week, we've got some big news and we're excited for what that means in the future. This is a great listen for any of our long term listeners who like to be in the know for Business Talk Sister Gawk!

This week, we navigate how to prepare yourself to become an entrepreneur. Sadly, most people don't, and that's why there's such a high business failure rate! We want to help you avoid this problem in a low risk way by getting training through the career choices you pick. We discuss different skills you should be looking to develop that are vital for any type of entrepreneurship, and how to use your current job as a learning opportunity for the future.

This week, we're wrapping up our "How We Built This" Series showing you how we invented a product, launched it, and investigated different channels of selling. In this episode, we discuss all the things we learned for going to vendor shows and festivals with our products. You're definitely going to want to listen to the previous episodes in this series if you missed them because we learned a lot! This is a great listen if you're hoping to attend any festivals yourself in the near future!

This week, we're continuing our "How We Built This" series where we invented a product, launched it, and started selling all over the United States. We did this to document all the steps so that you can learn how exactly to go about inventing something yourself! This episode discusses the specifics of handmade products and higher priced goods. If you missed the previous episodes in this series, you may to want to go back and take a listen before digging in with us. Let's get going!

This week, we're talking all about how we prepared to launch our product and start making sales. This entire series is focused on how we built it so you can learn ways you can prepare before taking your new product to launch. Some key tips we learned:

Always have your test your packaging ready to roll before making your product introduction or you will lose sales momentum.
Initial buyers who want to support your mission love to give rave reviews so utilize this to your advantage when promoting your product.
Always have lifestyle photos that are professional quality ready to roll when introducing your product so people can visualize what it is and how it works or they will get hung up on the application to their own lives.
Expect low conversions rates for actual purchase on your interactions, and know that this is normal! Tons of people love a product on social media, but few people take the final action to convert to a sale. Know that you are not a failure! You're just getting started!!
Have wholesale pricing already figured out with shipping costs calculated into them because as soon as your product releases and gets a lot of social media buzz, wholesalers will start asking for pricing information. Don't go too low, but make sure it's still attainable for them!

This week, we start our "How we built this," series that we've been researching and gathering data on for the last YEAR! That's right! This episode series we've been putting a ton of hours into because we truly believe anyone can take an idea and make it become a reality. We wanted to show you that it's possible, and with a lot of planning, you can do it too. We had to choose an invention and really dig into making it work for running a business. If you've had an idea that you've wanted to create, hopefully you feel inspired in this series to get it up and out there! (And also definitely tell us if you did because we would LOVE to see what you created!)

This week, we talk about what you should consider when thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. There are many of our listeners who have been pondering this question for some time, and we wanted to address some of the common questions and thoughts we get on a regular basis. If you've been considering entrepreneurship for a long time, this may be the perfect place to start your pro's and con's list. Take a listen!

It's been a long time in coming, but, as promised, an episode on couponing. This week, we get to talk all about our love of incredibly good deals and free items by discussing how extreme couponing is actually done. The hunt for free things is something Bekkah just absolutely loves to do, therefore, we just could not resist putting out an episode. If you've ever wondered how it works, well, here's the episode to get you started on saving money and filling out to your storage room!

*Episode graphic art credit goes to our sister Mia. She's building her street cred.

This week, the founder of Suga Brown Pastries, Jamie Harnage, sits down with us and discusses her low risk approach to getting up and running with her catering business. She lays it all out from getting your certifications, choosing your events, and managing your costs. If you've ever wanted to know how to get started in this type of business, you're going to want to listen in!

This week, we're taking part 2 of our series on fear, and WOW! If you missed episode 89, you should listen to it before jumping into this one with us. Today we'll be covering, evaluating the rationality of your fears, how to financially prepare yourself to risk, the accountability of knowing what your real numbers are before taking that risk, and evaluating where the fears are actually coming from in choosing to take risks. This is just such a great episode!

This week, we discuss how fear and anxiety can put you in a constantly reactive state that won't allow you to move forward. We discuss 5 different strategies to overcome fears that you're encountering on a regular basis, how focused breathing can impact your ability to access the logic processing portion of your brain, and how to evaluate risks.

This week, we talk through ways you can help set goals for yourself that make sense for your overall life mission. Ruthie discusses prioritizing your to do's, identifying idea themes, and evaluating your mission statement to ensure they all match up with your dreams and goals. She gives you tips for being intentional and focused in order to achieve what you set out to accomplish.

This week, we dig into a topic that Bekkah has been doing some heavy research on! Self-publishing your book on Amazon. She digs into the numbers, why it's beneficial to get your own ISBN, where to obtain it, how to copyright your work, and so much more! You're going to want to take notes on this one. Take a listen.

This week, we talk all about how to write a blog post for a business website. We dig into the different strategies that can help with search engine optimization, post length, linking, and more! This could be a game changer for your website. Take a listen!

This week, we talk with an experienced business expert, Julie George all about the pros and cons of credit and debit cards. She shares with us the different reasons why you would want to choose one versus another and things to watch out for as you make purchases for your business.

This week, we speak with an entrepreneur that is truly a jack of all trades, pop culture podcast host, comic book author, video game voice actor, and so much, Brimstone. He's here to talk with us about how Renaissance Entrepreneurs try new things and become so diversified! You will want to take a listen to hear his advice.

This week, former NFL player and motivational speaker, Aaron Shawn Harper is with us to talk about how he has overcome setbacks in the business that he has owned for over 20 years. His philosophy in letting go of things others have done and choosing to forgive is inspiring. If you've not listened to a motivational speaker lately, his words are a great encouragement to add to your day. Take a listen!

This week entrepreneur, Sheila Farragher-Gemma, is back with us to talk about about making money on your events. This was an incredibly insightful conversation for us where we learned a lot about the value of treating your sponsors well throughout the process, and ensuring they're with you for the long term. Sheila's experience as an event sponsorship consultant has given her a wealth of knowledge that she shares with us. This is a great listen for anyone who's ever thought about getting sponsors for event promotion, but has no idea where to start.

This week entrepreneur, Sheila Farragher-Gemma, gets together with us to talk all about building connections that are mutually beneficial. She has full life of business experiences in which she has reached out to people to network and generate opportunities for both parties that just make sense! If you're someone that doesn't really know where to start with networking or connecting with new people, this is a great listen. It's also a great reminder for those of us that take it for granted! Join us this week, and next as we learn so much from Sheila.

This week, we pick up our conversation with generational researcher, Haydn Shaw, and get to finish off our 3 part series on Gen Z. If you missed the first episodes, check out 78 and 79 for more about Gen Z that you should know. This is the perfect episode if you're trying to figure out how to position your small business or corporation to attract Gen Z to work for your business or be interested in your services. Wow! Take a listen for a great time!

This week, Generational Researcher, Haydn Shaw talks with us about the different generations we interact with in life, and how they've shaped business and culture. If you're a history nerd, someone who loves learning how to improve their communication skills, or even someone that loves make connections between why things work the way they do, THIS is the episode for you. We learned so much in our conversation, and you will too. What even better? You have TWO episodes to listen to because next week, we dig more into how Gen Z is changing business with Haydn as well!

This week, we start covering Generation Z research that we have found interesting, and we're kicking off a 3 part series on this topic because it's the next generation business owners need to be ready for AND we just love learning all about what the future will look like in the world. You are not going to want to miss this series as the next two episodes will also be connecting with a world renown Ted Talk speaker and Generational Researcher, Haydn Shaw. Let's do this!

This week, we start talking about monetizing a recording studio with Max Haben from Framework Studio about how he started a flex space that offers booking times in a recording studio. This is a great listen for anyone who is interested in starting a recording studio and looking for different ways to monetize it.

This week, we interview Rob Kessler about his invention the Million Dollar Collar. His story regarding testing different materials and undergoing all of the work to develop his idea into something that can be installed at dry cleaners across the United States is incredible! Take a listen to hear some of his incredible wisdom and insight regarding taking your idea and making it a reality.

This week, we hear from entrepreneur, Rael Bricker, about some of this life experiences in business. He shares how he has worked to simplify processes and manage productivity through psychology and more! From launching a start up in education after Nelson Mandela's release from prison in South Africa to managing a multi-million dollar loan business. Rael's down to earth encouragement to just get started in business is an encouraging conversation!

This week, we interview a world renown clown about her business of costume making and educating clowns across the world. Even if you've never considered getting into the entertainment business, this is going to be an interesting listen to hear all about the world of clowning! Take a listen, and you'll be glad you did!

This week, we pickup the promotion side of getting an app off the ground. We hear from the founders of an e-commerce app for artists to sell their music and physical products called Alosha. They share how networking and connecting was important for promotion as well as getting downloader feedback. Take a listen to learn how they went about this process!

Have you ever wondered how people get into this app store? This week we hear from the founders of Alosha, an artist e-commerce app, about how developing an app works. This is a great listen for anyone who's looking to get more into app development and are curious where to get started. Some of the best resource recommendations are in our last question, so stick around till the end!

This week, we hang out with Secure Secrets business owner, Carter Woetzel and have a grand old time discussing a bit about the history of data privacy, Cambridge Analytica, The Social Dilemma, and what you can do to protect your data. If you've ever wondered about the industry of data brokers and digital advertising, this may be a fun listen for you.

Jen Zondlo breaks down network marketing for us today and gives advice regarding how to evaluate a network marketing business if you're looking to start one as a business yourself. Also known as an MLM, we dig into the difference between compensation structure, longevity, and values that should impact your decision.

This week, we finish up an interview with Acquisition Entrepreneur Daniel Lee, regarding how he approached a business owner to purchase an exteriors company and how he transitioned into leadership there. From understanding financials to knowing how to approach a business owner, he is a wealth of knowledge for anyone that is looking to buy a business in the future. If you haven't listened to part 1, make sure to snag that episode as well!

This week Acquisition Entrepreneur, Daniel Lee, talks to us about the journey he took through buying a business. His knowledge is incredibly valuable regarding connecting with a business broker, evaluating financials, getting introductions, and so much more! This is a two part episode that you're won't want to miss!

Since we've been a guest a few times, and have had many guests on our podcast have we learned quite a bit about this topic! This week, we're going to talk about the different ways you can find a guest or look to be a guest on a podcast. You're going to hear about all the different lessons and processes we've learned to make it easier!

This is the second in our series of reflecting on podcasting and what we have learned throughout the year hanging out with other podcasters as well as producing our own show. We have grown a lot this year! So here are some things you may not want to learn the hard way and tips to get you thinking more about podcasting!

After a year of podcasting, we wanted to reflect on what we have learned, and how it has helped us grow in our skills with the lessons we have learned that we think are valuable to share with you. This week, we'll cover some tips to consider if you've ever thought about starting a podcast for yourself, or just want to learn more about how podcasts work.

Wow! Get ready for your mind to explode because Carter Woetzel helps us imagine the future of technology and the answer is blockchain! If you're completely new the topic, this expert is about to break it down into bite size chunks. You're about to get an idea of where the future of the internet is headed. We cannot say enough about how much fun we had on this episode, and you're going to hear it!

Aaron Walker of View From The Top and Iron Sharpens Iron talks to us about his experiences running mastermind groups. With his experience being in a mastermind group with Dave Ramsey for 12 years, he digs into the importance of accountability, group trust, and commitment that make his current groups successful. He tells us what it takes to be a great mastermind group member and more!

Former Well Fargo VP & Bethel Biz Mentorship Program Director, Linda Goodwin, gives us her experiences creating a college level mentorship program and the lessons she's learned along the way. We discuss how she works to make a sure successful mentorship really does occur with current students and alumni. Her advice is a great place to start when considering how to prepare yourself to be mentored or when choosing a program for mentorship.

This week, we pickup our interview with the CEO of clothing brand Stormy Kromer, Bob Jacquart, in our talk about what makes a good mentee. His life experiences being mentored even in his transition out of his business as he plans to retire is a story of a man that just never stops learning. Hearing his advice and work ethic recommendations will inspire you to network and learn from so many more mentors in life. Take a listen!

This week, the CEO of Stormy Kromer, Bob Jacquart starts a discussion with us about mentorship. With 50 years of being in business, this humble man takes the time to explain how mentees can attract a mentor and make sure they are doing the work to make their mentor proud.

This week, we talk to the leading expert on Trust, David Horsager. He has been working on researching how trust can be quantified and impact the culture of a business for over a decade. He explains to us what the pillars of trust are and how they impact an organization's ability to be productive and cost effective.

Horror genre author, Matthew W. Quinn, joins us this week to discuss how he gets his books in front of the audience that enjoys them. We have been having so much fun talking with authors in our authorship series, and this episode truly digs into some raw numbers of attending a convention. Matthew W. Quinn has some great advice for new writers about staying motivated and keep your costs low when promoting your books.

Author, Cedar Sanderson, tells us all about how she uses beta readers, writers groups, and more to make sure her books are fun to read! She has a ton of experience working in different genres, and gives us a run down on how valuable the cover is for making sure people will read your book. If you've ever considered writing a book, this series is a great fit for you!

This week we start our 3 part series on authorship with interviewing author J. M. Palmer. We learn about all things in getting published. From writing query letters to understanding how to read your contract with a publisher she has loads of advice and areas for opportunity if you're looking to publish a book!

Business owner and patent attorney, Chris Paradise, breaks down intellectual property for us and why it's important to business owners. From understanding copyrights to registering a trademark. He's a wealth of knowledge who is passionate about saving small business owners money!

This week, we talk to Canadian entrepreneur, Crystal Collinson, about how she got started with interior design. She gives great advice on what you should consider as you're thinking about starting an interior design business. Take a listen!

Noah Penn, gives us details this week on navigating intellectual property, what his days look like as an entrepreneur in and out of busy season, and what advice he has for people just starting out in running a videography business. Don't forget to check out the first part of our interview in episode 52!

Entrepreneur, Noah Penn, tells us all about how he got his videography business started. He tells us how building a website, and throwing up Google ads got his entire first summer booked out.

This week, Tom Antion, talks about his journey making money online. Starting out his internet career in 1994, he has a depth of knowledge regarding how to make things profitable. You can find more of his mentorship on his own podcast called Screw The Commute.

This week, we cover the concept of print on demand to understand how people are doing it, and what different approaches are out there. This is a great episode to listen to if you've ever wanted to try it for yourself!

In this episode, Bekkah explains all things drop shipping. For a topic that seems pretty hard to follow sometimes, Bekkah breaks down the different ways people choose to drop ship and the reasons behind the different approaches that are out there.

This week we interview entrepreneur, Charles Read, about payroll! You will fall in love with how entertaining this IRS business advisory board member makes payroll and business taxes sound! Such a delight to soak in his knowledge.

This week, we dig into what a customer service coach does to help businesses by interviewing Dr. Kelly Henry. He tells us his professional journey in getting to where he is today with life lessons he has learned that ultimately lead him to start his own consulting business. He gives us some great insights on customer customer service to increase sales, so stick around fun conversation!

This week, we dig into budgeting with Ruthie! She breaks it down this episode into two categories and walks us through when to do when you have money in savings and when you have no funds whatsoever. This is a great episode to listen to in order to prepare for any situation!

This week, we interview entrepreneur, Tim Fitzpatrick, about how he built his marketing agency and the life journey he took to get into marketing. Tim gives us a ton of great ideas for how to maximize your time, outsource, and treat subcontractors.

This week we're continuing our 2 part series on the pros and cons of going to college. In this episode we dig into the different ways you can be strategic about getting educational opportunities, what it could look like to get an education without incurring a ton of student debt, and so many more things to consider as you look into choosing a college or deciding if you should even to at all!

Going to college is a big decision. Knowing what you want out of your time there, and choosing the right way to go about it is something you should consider. In this episode, we start a two part series on the pros and cons of going to college. Tune in this week as we even get to add one more sister (our sister Rachel) into our discussion!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a realtor? Anita Stephens from Simply Stephens Real Estate joins us this week to give us advice on what you should know when you first start out. Hearing from this successful entrepreneur about how she runs her business and plans to pass on her legacy is something you won't want to miss!

This week, we interview the beautiful entrepreneur, Alex Rumsey, about her journey through trying all sorts of photography types till she has settled on the kinds she enjoys most. She shares advice for freelancers who are just starting out, and has a ton of great resources to check out to further your photography skill set.

We're continuing our two part series on business relationship boundaries. This episode digs into politely turning down other people's suggestions for your business, how to avoid micromanaging subcontractors, and more!

In this episode, we start to discuss what is okay to share and not share as a business owner. For entrepreneurs that have tons of ideas coming to mind all the time, this a great place to start practicing what to withhold and when to share more.

In this episode, we talk about the effectiveness of networking with other people, and how to do it without feeling "cringey." We dig into networking opportunities digitally as well as face to face interaction. We know it's part of growing your business, so stick around to learn about how this part entrepreneurship can be fun.

In this episode, we interview Nate Turner, owner of Sherwood Crafts about how he started his woodworking business. We discuss what the essential tools should be to start out your business, and stick around to the end because he gave us a ton of resources that could be helpful to check out.

This week, we get to hang out with entrepreneur, Keith Turner, from The Promise Is You, to talk about how he and his business partner Carl Crawford built their consulting business to address a serious need in the world. From understanding that violence against women is an issue on college campuses, to creating programming to help address this issue and prevent it from happening, Keith walks us through how they use their business to address issues and create positive change in the lives of others.

This week, we are digging into how to be consistent in your business brand representation. We're giving you tips to keep the same tone and voice, with a fun discussion about some brands that have consistently snarky tone. Your business will thank you for staying true to your values when you keep it consistent.

Have you ever understood why someone is willing to pay more for almost the exact same product when the only difference is the brand? This is the topic of discussion this week. We dig into why a brand retains value that people are willing to pay for.

In this episode, we dig into all the tips that we have used to help use manage our time well as a business owner. If you want to succeed, you have got to stay productive.

We dig into the steps you should take to reconciling a situation through professionally apologizing in this episode. From people who maybe aren't understanding the situation, to listening to other people's feelings. It's great resolve conflict in a healthy way.

This is our final interview episode with Bekkah and Joel about paying off $120,000 in student debt. Listening to the tips they have for you to get practical and creative about paying off your student debt will be an inspiration to get you motivated on your own debt snowball! Using Dave Ramsey's principals, they give you advice on how they achieved their goal. If you missed the first two parts in this series, definitely go back to download the first to episodes!

Paying off $120,000 in student loans is a journey, and Bekkah and Joel take the time to tell you some practical tips they used to pay off their student debt. This might be just what you need to get you started on your own debt snowball. Using Dave Ramsey's tips, they got creative with their time and resources to accomplish their goal. If you missed the first episode, you may want to go back and listen to it to get the full scoop!

In this episode, we interview with Bekkah and Joel about how they paid off $120,000 in student debt. This is the first of a 3 part series. Stick around for some mental tips to get you on the road to debt payoff, and feel free to share your own debt payoff successes on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/businesstalksistergawk

In this episode, we talk about the different ways to get customer reviews for your business. From sending an email or text message, to post card responses. We discuss the different methods you can use, and why you would go about using them for your business.

This episode is part 2 of business taxes because Bekkah is just so excited to talk with you about them. We cover what it means to have a tax bracket and the difference between sales and income taxes. Don't forget to listen till the end for another ridiculous story to gawk about. Let's go!

In this episode, Bekkah gets really excited to tell you all about getting ready to file your taxes. The best news? You only pay taxes when you make money! So, you're never just paying them for nothing. Stick around for some tips to help you prepare!

Liability disclaimer: all our tips are from personal experience and are not considered legal or approved tax advice.

In this episode, Ruthie and Bekkah talk through the different approaches you can take to choosing a name for your business. We cover the benefits of an industry specific business, the cons of being vague and not vague enough, and how that translates to your domain name options. Stick around till the end for some ridiculous business names we found on the internet.

In this episode, we hear from artist Katie Allen as she tells us about how she uses different tools to run her art business and the processes she has in place for doing book illustrations. From the tools to get paid, to knowing how to scope out a good craft show for your products, Katie is a wealth of knowledge on running an art business.

This week, we interview the owner of Heaven's Healthy Kitchen, Emmanuel Smith. He shares his personal journey through eating healthy and how he started sharing his gift of plant based meals as an entrepreneur.

This episode interviews Bridger Hopkins about his journey into rental property and using Airbnb as a business platform. From selling over 200 chickens to quitting his senior year of basketball to renovate a foreclosure. Hearing his perspective on turning passion into profit is a good lesson for any young entrepreneur.

In this episode, we get to learn about a European business model for RV rentals. Our Austrian friend, Sebastian, tells us all about how he uses his campers to make additional summer income through the use of a vacation rental website. We learn what people want to know about campers before they rent them, and how he makes sure they have a personalized experienced.

In this episode, we address failure in understanding how it can benefit us and a few resources we recommend to help you push through failures. We share some failures that we've had, and discuss what you can do to prepare better for the next time you get up to try again.

This episode digs into the phases of a business launch and how it affects the founder of the business. We talk through the turning point where many business fail, some of the reasons that they struggle to succeed, and the how confidence relates to skill level within Paul Hersey's Situational Leadership Model.

In this episode, we start a 3 part series on the topic of failure. Within this episode we discuss business failure and how to prepare for a good business by knowing data and how it is collected. From sample size to industry specific statistics, we help you to know how you can navigate the data that's around you and use it to your advantage while planning a business so that you will not be a failure statistic.

In this episode, we get to talk with Evan Dammar about his PPE business focusing on manufacturing face shields to meet the rising need of health care workers and small businesses across America. From navigating the crazy demand due to COVID-19, to helping the local community through charitable giving, Evan's business philosophy and personal journey is such a great listen.

This week, we talk about what things that we predict will change as small businesses come of out COVID-19. From cannibalization and customer service, to chickens and we dig into how American businesses will flex to meet the new needs and expectations of their customers. Give us a shout if you have a prediction of your own for small business!

From FBI trainings to life advice, Thea Dudley is our guest this week who tells us all about the life of business credit. You don't want to miss the treasure trove of knowledge she has for young women, and one of her embarrassing moments that apparently has been memorable for over 30 years!

This week, we get the exciting opportunity to interview Barbie from Cinderella Bridez about how she went through the process of creating and manufacturing a product that she is currently selling in the United States. You are going to fall in love with this fantastic entrepreneur and her spirit to get up and keep going everyday. From international manufacturing to minimum order quantities, this woman is a wealth of knowledge to anyone who is looking to launch their own product based idea!

This week is part 2 of our discussion on 15 ways for you to make money this summer. If you missed part 1, you might want to go back and check it out before getting started. We'll cover what you could do to make money as well as some tips to go about making sure your business model is a success at remaining profitable. From snacks to internships, we cover a broad number of ideas to get you started.

This week we are ramping up for summer, and we want to provide you with some ways that you can get started making money. Whether it's to fund your next entrepreneurial venture or to start saving for a major investment, we want to provide you some ways to make cash! This two part series will leave you with some great ideas, and if you stick around till the Gawk portion you will NOT be disappointed with Ruthie's story!

In this episode, we discuss Bekkah's recommendations for considering how to sell items on eBay. She covers how to minimize your risk when making a purchase to sell on eBay, and how to determine if a product is selling enough to be worth the investment.

We also cover what the difference is between selling on eBay versus Amazon in terms of shipping, usability, etc. If you have more questions about eBay that you want us to cover, let us know! Stay tuned for our Sister Gawk portion of the show to hear about a great prank idea.

Have you ever wondered how people own billboards and put them up? This episode is for you! Thanks to Tim VanSoast for letting us interview him for two episodes, we're going to be covering what it's like to run a billboard business, what it looks like to prove their value, and what it even looks like to hang them up. Stick around for the end to hear about the prank Tim pulled using his business. ;)

In this episode, we interview Tim Vansoast about his acquisition of a storage unit business. We cover overall operating costs, how he went about deciding the investment was worth his time, and the weirdest things he's ever seen while running a storage unit company. It's a fun time all around to learn about buying a business.

In this episode, we interview entrepreneur Lars Erickson about the different ways he makes an income to pay for his college tuition! From apps for dog sitting and odd jobs, to plowing snow, this guy will tell you a bit about return on investment.

This week we got the opportunity to travel to Canada! Well, actually, just over video conference because it's far away and Coronavirus has us all on lockdown. We interview Stacey Piersey from KIDS 2 MARKET. She is an entrepreneur that helps youth from 6 years old to 18 start small businesses. We discuss her journey, her business, and her advice for entrepreneurs.

P.S. You'll have to listen to the end to hear our "gawk" portion to find out what infestation free zone Alberta is known for!

In this episode, we discuss different meeting tools for meeting online, free phone number options for you business, and different ways to get free design help for your projects. If you hear about a tool that you like, we have all the links to these different websites on our Tools & Tips page of our website www.businesstalksistergawk.com!

Disclaimer: We have NOT gotten paid to talk about any of the tools mentioned in this episode.

In this episode, we talk all about the different tools available to get paid as an entrepreneur, do your accounting, and organize all your projects. If you hear about a tool that you like, we have all the links to these different websites on our Tools & Tips page of our website www.businesstalksistergawk.com!

Disclaimer: We have NOT gotten paid to talk about any of the tools mentioned in this episode.

In this episode, we talk about all the tools to prepare for your business well. We discuss different educational content that is available to teach you for free, and dig into some very cool research tools that you can use while trying to understand your potential customers. If you hear about a tool that you like, we have all the links to these different websites on our Tools & Tips page of our website www.businesstalksistergawk.com!

Disclaimer: We have NOT gotten paid to talk about any of the tools mentioned in this episode.

This episode is the 1st in a 4 part series on tools that we think entrepreneurs should be aware exist. Most of them are free or incredibly low cost to use as you get your business up and running. If you hear about a tool that you like, we have all the links to these different websites on our Tools & Tips page of our website www.businesstalksistergawk.com!

Disclaimer: We have NOT gotten paid to talk about any of the tools mentioned in this episode.

This episode we interview Candice about how she and three business partners launched a 200 member gym in a town of 5,000 people.

Well hello! In this episode, we discuss what our podcast is all about, how we format our content, and how you should start thinking about branding your business.