The Business Next Door: Recent Episodes
Mary Knoch
A podcast for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to learn from the journey of those who have gone before them. Tune in to learn more about marketing, hiring, product development, work and life balance and so much more from small business owners themselves! Our show is hosted by an MBA student with a passion for all things small business and the inspiring people behind their open signs.
This week we get to listen in as Brand Strategist Chloe Arielle talks all things branding from where to start to where to go next. Enjoy as she drops all sorts of good nuggets of wisdom in her field of expertise.
Check out the episode she did about her business:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1646050/9395683
Listen here to learn more about writing a mission statement for your business:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1646050/8031094
Her Website:
chloearielle.com
Her Instagram:
@chloearielle
Hello everyone! This week we will be hearing from Betsy Mays, a retired math teacher who saw a gap in her years teaching and decided she would fill it.
- she walks us through the process she went bringing her product to life
- how she has gone about marketing a product with zero audience
- and how she keeps herself organized now that she works for herself
This episode is full of tips for product builders and a challenge to all of us on taking your business to the next level through creative marketing and self/business organization.
Check out Absolute Zero: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/math-teacher-creates-games-that-make-learning-math-fun-home-or-school
Purchase games here: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/buy-fun-kids-games-that-teach-math-for-elementary-and-middle-school
Listen in as Manjaree a CEO of a successful Jewelry company and a small business coach shares how you can scale your business and become more successful through practical and informed review of a previous business quarter. Manjaree is a kind and accomplished woman from Sri Lanka and I couldn't be more excited for you all to learn a little from her. Go back and listen to the episode "Manjaree's Story" to hear her journey turning a failing company around and finding her calling as a business coach along the way.
Check out her website: https://manjareegb.com/
IG: @manjareegb
This week Tommy, owner of Tommy G, a contemporary casual women's clothing boutique in Seaside, OR shares his story. He tells the tale of his career starting in the bustling streets of New York learning the industry to working in top boutiques across America and all that led him to opening his own store in Seaside, Oregon.
He not only has impeccable fashion sense, but a trained and seasoned ability to listen to his customers and produce what they need and he shares some tips with us in his story. You don't want to miss it.
Tommy G is located on 609 Broadway St. in Seaside, OR.
Listen in as Chloe Arielle shares her inspiring journey creating a business in an industry she had been dreaming about since middle school. She shares how she let go of the hustle lifestyle to practice boundaries in her business. She also shares how she found her niche and people to work with that gives life to her business.
Chloe is not only wildly kind, but incredibly talented. Check out her stuff!
Website: https://www.chloearielle.com/
Instagram: @chloearielle
Check out Chloe's upcoming new membership program - Kind Design Club
Kind Design Club is a monthly membership to help your brand show up authentically and well designed. With monthly design lessons, direct access to ask Chloe your design and branding questions daily, and bonuses like Canva templates, you’ll be designing content and perfecting your brand with confidence
Kind Design Club - https://www.chloearielle.com/kind-design-club-waitlist
Links from episode:
The bootcamp: https://thefutur.com/business-bootcamp
The legal kit: https://thefutur.com/course/legal-kit
Some books to start with:
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns
Zag by Marty Neumeier
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
Pocket Full of Do by Chris Do
Feck Perfuction by James Victore
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Hello Everyone! Join in as we hear how Erica Guenther created Events by Erie and Co-founded Child's Play in the middle of a pandemic. She is a woman full of faith, a love for people and a big entrepreneurial spirit. This story is one that will inspire you to follow your compass and believe that big things are possible.
She found a need for both an events/wedding coordinator in the Cannon Beach, Oregon area and her and her mom found their niche in a need to help children through the pandemic and beyond. Where will you find your niche in small business? We can't wait to see.
Events by Erie:
@eventsbyerie
https://www.eventsbyerie.com/
Childs play
@childsplaycb
http://achildsplay.com/
Give this a listen as we dive into another episode of what is now known as the Business Basics series. Unlike our story episodes that are shared to inspire you through the journeys of small business owners, the Business Basics series is where experts teach you about different areas in their business (branding, finance, sales, etc.).
In this week's episode Rebekah Gaines shares all about small business finance, bookkeeping and accounting. We talk about common mistakes small businesses make and how we can avoid them and more!
Check out Rebekah on her website:
https://www.rebekahgaines.com/home
Instagram: @rebekah.k.gaines
Link mentioned in episode:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/earning-side-income-is-it-a-hobby-or-a-business
Book mentioned in episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Lucky-Bitch-First-Class-ebook/dp/B078HW6H7K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TLO2QZEZOI2K&dchild=1&keywords=get+rich+lucky+bitchs&qid=1633700617&sprefix=get+rich+lucky%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1
Patta came to the US from Thailand to go to college. Not long into her journey she found herself a college drop-out without money. Instead of giving up she kept hustling and asking for every opportunity.
Listen in as we hear how she turned unfortunate circumstances into a growing restaurant empire on the coastline of Oregon.
Check out her restaurants on Instagram:
@the_sea_crab_house
@the_sea_cafe
@thaimeup_by_patta
Welcome to SEASON 2! We are kicking off this new season by hearing Manjaree share how she became the CEO of a jewelry company, helped turn it around and how she found herself as a small business coach. Not only does she cover what she does, but some of her tips and how she has managed dealing with "mom guilt" during the process.
Check her out on Instagram @manjareegb
Check out her website https://manjareegb.com/
Don't forget to listen for our special giveaway word for a chance to win a gift box from one of our sponsors!
Hayley Clark, an active young mom couldn't find a swimsuit that made her feel comfortable and confident in her body. She didn't just make herself a suit to fit her needs, she decided to make a company to fit the needs of women all over and fill this need in women's clothing.
It took 4 years, but Hayley Clark founded Honey Mark a company that is revolutionizing the women's swim wear game. In this week's episode she walks us through her journey and shares her setbacks including finding a manufacturer, her big wins and more. Not only did she start this company, but she has designed all of their suits and has big dreams for what they will do next in the world. This is not an episode you want to miss!
Check out honey mark at https://honeymark.co/
or on Instagram at @thehoneymark
and Hayley's Instagram @thehayleyclark
Hello everyone!
This week we get to hear from maker Sophia Cazares. Sophie started her small business Hey Sophie Girl, a hand lettering business out of unique circumstances. She walks us through why she loves being an entrepreneur and what taking her business from part time to what she calls "flexible full time" means to her.
Check out her Instagram @heysophiegirl210
Give her some love, encouragement and check out her Etsy shop while you're at it too!
Small business owners put their hearts into their work and Sophie is no exception.
Feel free to check out the podcast on Instagram as well @the.bnd.podcast
Enjoy!
Today we are hearing from Freddy who started Phoenix and Spruce a polymer clay tool company!
- She didn't know much about clay when she started
- She definitely didn't know how to make 3D print tools either
- She didn't know how to do graphic design
- BUT she didn't give up
Join in while she shares how she started her business, how she handles negative comments online, how to rebrand and a few tricks on how to work with polymer clay as well!
Check out Phoenix and Spruce on Instagram @phoenix_and_spruce
Check out The Business Next Door on Instagram @the.bnd.podcast
Husband and wife duo Mattaniah and Ericka Corban are singers/songwriters as well as authors with their own publishing company!
They walk us through their story from Ericka's time on The Voice, to writing their 3 children's books and selling their home and moving into a van with their kids to make music across the country. They have a unique journey and through their honesty they walk us through how to view ups and downs to embrace your own journey and then support others better on their journeys.
Check them out on Instagram: @erickacorban and @mattaniahs
**Check out the podcast on Instagram: @the.bnd.podcast
Don't forget to check out Tippy The Owl on YouTube**
Find info on all 3 of their books on Instagram @clothespinbooks
Join us as we listen to Bec from Little Luxe Co. give all the Pinterest tips on this week's episode!
She goes into detail on what makes Pinterest great for finding your ideal customers and how to track those people down using algorithm tips and a few keys for success. She also breaks down what tools to use to cut your time when using Pinterest down to only 4 hours a month while still being successful. WHAT? Yeah, it is good stuff.
Bec has also created her own course on marketing using Pinterest. Check her out at www.littleluxe.co or on Instagram @littleluxe.co
Check out last week's episode and hear how Bec suddenly lost her corporate job on a Friday and did a complete 180 to become a thriving freelance virtual assistant. In one year she took her side hustle and made it into a thriving business that now allows her to teach, consult and help other small businesses thrive.
Don't forget to check out The Business Next Door Podcast on Instagram @the.bnd.podcast
Meet Bec from Little Luxe Co! She is based in Perth, Australia and is here to share her story with us.
From being an HR Manager with MULTIPLE side hustles to getting pushed out of her corporate job on a Friday and starting her own company the following Monday, Bec walks us through it all.
She shares the lessons she has learned and how she has utilized her corporate experience to propel her business quickly. She also explains how she has gotten into Pinterest management as well as teaching and consulting.
Check out here Instagram: @littleluxe.co
Check out her course on marketing via Pinterest! You don't want to miss out!
Check out the Business Next Door Instagram: @the.bnd.podcast
Listen in as Jayci Foster walks us through the journey she went on to create Havey Roe. She shares the passions, careers and life altering moments that led up to the choice to face a dream that terrified her and stretched her. Hear how she faced her fears and stepped into the unknown to start her business in the midst of a global pandemic.
Havey Roe is having their next product launch on MAY 6 2021.
Havey Roe is a woman's clothing brand that strives to help women dress cute with a minimal wardrobe. Check the shop out on Instagram and look out for their upcoming launch!
Join in as we hear from the owner of Wander Spa Boutique, Becky. She opened her first location in Gearhart, Oregon to follow a dream. She takes us on the journey as she develops the space, opens another business with her husband and then faces a pandemic that threatens not only the world, but their own small businesses. They adapted to the situation in the most unique way and are now working on a new surprise... a second location!
You won't want to miss this weeks episode.
Check out @wanderspaboutique on social media.
If you're in the Gearhart/northern Oregon coast or Homer, Alaska area give Wander Spa Boutique a try and check out their holistic treatments.
Welcome to this week's episode where we get to talk to Allie, serial entrepreneur and owner of Seaside Yarn and Fiber. After choosing to close down her first small business, Allie found herself in the corporate world. It wasn't long after that the pull to entrepreneurship tugged on her again. This lady is a money making machine! She shares many of her tips and tricks that she learned through owning multiple brick and mortar stores and through her work in online marketing among other things.
Check out Seaside Yarn and Fiber:
https://seaside-yarn-and-fiber.square.site/
or check them out on Instagram or Facebook.
I'm going to guess you write more in business than you know! On today's short episode I'm sharing some of the lessons in writing in business that I have learned through life and in school. Our talk touches on some of the main points and is meant to get you thinking critically and consciously about your writing so that you can improve.
Your writing has influence in your business success. Take charge to become a better writer today. I'd like to challenge you to listen to today's episode and come away with 1 way you want to grow to become a better writer.
We all took up some sort of hobby over the course of 2020... right?
But what happens when you take a leap into marketing that hobby and it GROWS into a business?
Join us today as we talk to Katherine the owner and founder of Tiny Plant Market. She shares with us how she turned her pandemic hobby into a small business and how she went from selling her home grown plants out of her car in a Joann's parking lot to building a community of customers that go to pop up shops to get her plants in less than a year!
Katherine is an incredible example of what happens when someone is willing to say "What's next!" She didn't stop growing and is constantly seeking ways to improve her business. So, water your plants and listen to this week's inspirational story!
Check out her website here: https://tinyplantmarket.com/
Or find her on IG @tinyplantmarket
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to this week's episode of the Business Next Door! Listen in as we talk to Caroline, the owner of The Little Things Shop. She joined in to share her journey creating her small business, The Little Things Shop. She sells polymer clay jewelry. She began as a hobby crafter, realized she had the beginnings of a small business and took on the challenge of learning to do social media marketing, building a website, taking part in a pop up shop and more to see if her business had what it takes. So sit back, relax and enjoy her candor and tips as we walk through her story and talk about her amazing shop.
Check out her website https://www.thelittlethingsearrings.com/
Check out her Instagram: _thelittlethingsshop
If you have a minute, get some earrings or share her account and hype this lady up to thank her for sharing her story with all of us.
Join us as we talk with Caroline from The Little Things Shop (check her out on Instagram) as we talk about what a mission statement is, the value in them, how we made ours and why we think YOU need to make one TODAY!
We don't think any business is too small to need a mission statement! Listen to find out why!
Join in as we hear from Jeff Dunn from Brew 22 Coffee in Seaside, Oregon. You guys aren't going to want to miss out on hearing each part of this story. From building his business during a difficult life period, to realizing his business plan wasn't gonna work the way he had anticipated, to loving on the community that they were built in and all the little pieces in between. Their motto is dream, believe, inspire and I think that this man's dream and the business and community that was born out of it can inspire each of us!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @the.bnd.podcast
Don't forget to follow @Brew22Coffee on Instagram as well
Today we are talking with Rachel, a passionate and joyful young woman who turned her hobby of throwing clay into a small business that is now her full time gig. Listen in as she talks about creating Upper Call, a place for happy pots and happy thoughts.
She talks all about walking through her journey from learning about ceramics, to deciding to sell her stuff, to finding friends in the industry through social media and more.
This week we get to learn more about starting a photography side hustle from Jacob Argyle. Jacob is an Oregon photographer and now part owner of a new production company, Creek Studios.
This week he shares his social media journey, his passion for photography and his dreams for his business as he continues to grow it.
He began his journey at a young age and hasn't quit yet. I'm excited for you to hear his story and follow him as he continues to grow. Keep an eye on Creek Studios to see all of the amazing things that they will produce!
Join in as we talk to Dana Jones the owner of Selah Creative Company. In this week's episode we walk through her journey as a maker. Hear her talk about a life changing experience that resulted in her making her hustle her full time gig. Things don't end there though, as she shares evolving her business to include hosting retreats and creating a community for other makers. This episode is a great opportunity to learn about trying new things in your business and making genuine connections that can blossom into an authentic community.
Join in as we hear from Debbie Nelson the owner of Basketcase and local Cannon Beach florist. A serial entrepreneur who has walked through technology changes and countless obstacles, Debbie has so much to offer in her story including over 24 years of experience.
Today we will talk about pivoting with changing tides and expectations from customers, business journaling, how to "do what you do best and hire the rest" and so much more.
We hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can find Debbie on Facebook and Instagram @cbflorist!
Join in while we talk to Kate Lacaze about her journey. Like many people her profession of copywriting went from a dream, to a profession to a side hustle to a full fledged income creator that gave her the flexibility to live the life she wanted. We will discuss topics including finding a platform for finding clients, when she chose to leave her 9 to 5 and rely fully on her side hustle, the messy business of setting rates and more as she tells her true story for all of us to enjoy and learn from.
If you love a good story, want to make money in marketing or as a writer online, or don't feel like the 9 to 5 schedule is right for your life this is probably the episode for you.
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- Mary (the voice and small business and people enthusiast behind the Business Next Door)