The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast: Recent Episodes
Christine Mills
Listen to this podcast if you want to learn how to grow your business while meeting entrepreneurs and creatives.
Learn how to grow a successful real estate business with Dr. Porsha Showers. She discussed how she followed her passion of real estate and made it a successful growing side hustle. We also discussed her feature on HGTV and why it was inspiring.
You can learn more at www.theverandaentrepreneur.com.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start an interior design business from scratch, with no connections and still rise to the top? Nicole White stepped on the veranda to share her story of how she built her design company, Nicole White Designs, brick-by-brick while forging strong relationships within the business community, South Florida and the design industry.
You can find out more at www.theverandaentrepreneur.com and www.nwdinteriors.com .
Monet Hambrick stopped by The Veranda to discuss how she grew her hobby of traveling into a business with her website, www.thetravelingchild.co . She discusses ways she monetizes her blog, her new children's book series and why everyone should do more traveling.
Welcome to the Veranda Financing podcast. Lauren Milner, Co-Founder and President of Windmill discusses ways to grow your company's brand awareness on any budget.
Listen to this podcast if you would like to learn about ways to grow your social media platform, the ideal industries for crowdfunding, ways to grow your brand on a limited budget, and to learn about the benefits of staring your business today.
Recommended Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz.
Learn more about Windmill at www.choosewindmill.com.
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Meet LeAnn Stephenson of The Vintage Laundry. She shares with The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast how she started her event rental business. If you wanted to know the behind the scenes of how to start an event rental business, you don't want to miss this episode.
Mentioned on the show:
www.thevintagelaundry.com
www.theverandaentrepreneur.com
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Dana Baugh of Baughaus Design Studio joined me on The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. Dana discussed the makings of her company and has carved out a niche for herself in the design community. You can find more information regarding her company at www.baughausdesign.com and www.theverandaentrepreneur.com .
What we are living through has not been easy. Over the past two months our ability to adapt to an ever-changing, unpredictable time have rocked us to the core. However, on the bright side, we can choose to make the most of this “pause” that we all have to participate.
Find out ways you can make this time productive and fruitful. Check out www.theverandaentrpreneur.com for more tips.
On this monthly business crush, we feature KiwiCo, a STEM subscription service featuring STEM crafts, arts, and projects box for kids. Lessons we can learn from this company is to (1) start small, (2) start with a need, and (3) don't be afraid to raise funds.
Find out more at www.theverandaentrepreneur.com
Meet Sharon Rowe, the author of The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living, and the CEO and Founder of Eco-Bags Products. The “Original Reusable Bag Company, Ecobags brand, has been recognized as a category leader since 1989. The company is known for its commitment to outstanding quality, socially responsible supply chain and innovation; and for “cleaning up the planet one bag at a time."
She has been featured in Time Magazine, Glamour Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, on NPR – Air America and, in the award winning documentary, “BagIt” ECOBAGS® were featured on Oprah’s first dedicated Earth Day Show.
Learn more at www.theverandaentrepreneur.com .
On this episode of Veranda Entrepreneur, we meet Malene Barnett, a designer, artist, speaker and activist. If you ever have wanted to meet an artist who have carefully and skillfully created a successful design firm, you would want to listen to this episode.
https://malenebarnett.com
https://www.theverandaentrepreneur.com
Michelle Olsen-Rogers of Modern Boca Mom stopped by The Veranda to discuss ways she grew her business and why she started Modern Boca Mom. Modern Boca Mom is the premier mom website for Boca mothers. She also shares why you should drill down your audience. Michelle shared so much good information in this episode. You don't want to miss out.
Find out more at www.modernbocamom.com.
On this episode, I discuss five easy steps to ensure you write your first or fifth book this year.
I discuss ways to communicate with your customers updates regarding your business. It's very important to convey empathy, address their concerns, provide a game plan, and allow them to do business with you on their own terms.
You have a business idea and you need a loan? Listen to this episode to see if you are ready!
Order flowers the right way and get it the way it’s advertised. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Christna Stembel’s business, Farmgirl Flowers.
Our business crush this week is Nicole Gibbons’ company Clare. This paint company is disrupting how we shop for paint. Tune in to hear lessons for your own business.
Happy New Year! Make 2020 the year when you achieve your goals repeatedly. On this episode, I provide a framework so that you will win this year!
The Greatest Showman is full of business lessons. Tune in to hear ten lessons you can incorporate in your organization or business.
Are you curious in how you can be a part of the cannabis industry? Naomi Granger of Dope CFO discusses ways you can build a bookkeeping firm for the cannabis industry.
https://www.dopecfo.com
Learn how you can practice self-care while growing your business, balancing family obligations, and managing your career with Tara Jefferson Pringle of Self-Care Suite.
Do you feel stuck in your business? Are you having a hard time growing your business beyond a certain revenue size? Are you having a hard time hiring the right people? This podcast episode is for you!
Jon Paramore of The Smash Company joined us to discuss how you can grow a sustainable company.
More information about Smash Company can be found at
https://thesmashco.com/
http://jonparamore.com/
Who says you have to be perfect before you start trying? This episode is all about encouraging you to go out there and get it done!
Have you stayed away from business loans because of myths about loans? Tune in to hear how business loans may or may not help your business.
Do you know your business numbers? It may not be what you think it is. Tune into find out how knowing your numbers can help you grow and manage your business effectively.
Learn how to pitch your service business in a confident manner that can open doors for investors, collaborators and customers.
In this episode we talk about the benefits of entrepreneurial thinking and why we all need to gain this invaluable skill.
This episode discusses ten business lessons I learned from basketball that can transform your business.
Learn how to market and sell your product or service from Ryan Stewman. Ryan Stewman is the founder of Hardcore Closer an online learning resource for salespeople. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to effectively grow your business in a smarter way.
To learn more visit www.verandafinancing.com.
Mark and Anne Lackey are well known around Atlanta and across the nation as Real Estate Investors, Authors, Speakers and Educators as well as Realtors. Today, Mark and Anne own and manage close to forty residential properties in their own account, and manage 160 rentals for other investors. The couple started Hire Smart VAs to help small businesses grow and scale their businesses.
Visit www.verandafinancing.com to learn about ways you can finance your business and dream!
Meet Arthur Dunk of Caribbean Bone Marrow Registry (https://www.caribbeanmarrow.org/) as he discusses how he started the registry. On this episode, you can learn how you may help save a life by being a match for someone who is seeking a donor.
Meet Rachel Hill of Rachel Travels. She discusses how she retired from Corporate America at 27 years old and traveled the world, while building her business.
Learn more at www.racheltravels.com.
The cooking show, Nigella Bites, provides valuable business inspiration for building an enterprise.
Welcome to the Veranda Financing podcast. Lauren Milner, Co-Founder and President of Windmill discusses ways to grow your company's brand awareness on any budget.
Listen to this podcast if you would like to learn about ways to grow your social media platform, the ideal industries for crowdfunding, ways to grow your brand on a limited budget, and to learn about the benefits of staring your business today.
Recommended Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz.
Learn more about Windmill at www.choosewindmill.com.
Subscribe to the Veranda Financing podcast to get all the up to date podcasts.
Harper Poe of Proud Mary discusses her fair trade company and the future of her business. If you want to learn how to create a sustainable business that makes an impact for women around the world...listen to this episode.
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Christine Mills discusses ways entrepreneurs can learn how to manage the risks that comes with entrepreneurship and working at your optimal level.
Six lessons small businesses can learn from Disney World:
1. Always Surprise Your Customers
2. Engage the Senses
3. Make the Wait Time Enjoyable
4. Create The Need to Buy With No Pressure
5. Layer Your Customer Experienc
6. Always end Your Customer Experience With Magic
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Listen to Dominique Broadway of Finances Demystified as she shares tips of ways to grow your personal finances while growing your small business.
This a no-frills way to start your business within one hour and under 200 bucks. Simply put, there's no excuse not to start your business today.
Meet Nana Spio-Garbrah of Blueprint Africa who is the founder and creative director of Blueprint Africa. Blueprint Africa was initially birthed out of a desire to furnish her home in Tunisia. She was initially overwhelmed by the sheer talent of the artisan community coupled with the need to decorate her home. She was met with a high level of frustration when at the time, African design translated to safari animals. She decided to decorate her home with a modern sensibility, while incorporating artisan crafts. After word spread of her design aesthetic, she decided to start Blueprint Africa. On this podcast episode, we discuss how she grew her side hustle to a full-time business, ways to build a creative service business, and how her finance/consulting background has helped her grow her business.
Join Christine Mills as she discusses the five secret weapons of successful business owners and how we can use them to grow our business.
Episode 13: Jacquie Moesel, Moesel Clothing
We are super excited to have Jacquie Moesel from Moesel Clothing on The Veranda Financing podcast.
On this episode you will learn the following:
0:21 Learn about Moesel Clothing and why Jacquie started the children's clothing company using local artisans in Peru.
1:09 Learn about the meaning of Moesel and the inspiration behind the name.
2:30 Learn about the reason she chose the socially responsible route when it comes to her business model. Also, the reasons you should consider socially responsible clothing when you are making your purchases. Buying consciously may shift the amount of clothing you purchase.
7:52 Learn about the fun, timeless designs of Moesel Clothing and the design process and the inspiration behind the label and making it appropriate for the U.S. market.
11:17 Learn about how she goes about finding the artisans for Moesel Clothing and the challenges she has faced in doing business in Peru.
14:50 Learn about the significance of the names of the clothing.
16:56 Learn about the new line of clothing and collection that will be coming this fall. Stay tuned!
19:50 Learn about the return back project this Fall/Winter where customers will be able to return gently used clothes to children in Peru.
22:05 Learn about how she started Moesel Clothing after the age of 40. Also, how she volunteered and did an apprenticeship with Purse and Clutch. Learn how to check your ego at the door and learning from other mistakes.
27:33 Rapid Fire Questions
Visit www.moeselclothing.com
Recommended books:
- The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo
- End Malaria
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Hello! I’m Christine Mills and welcome to the 12th Veranda Financing Podcast. A workshop style podcast that provides entrepreneurs and entrepreneur hopefuls with information to help their businesses grow to their maximum level.
Today we are going to discuss ways to develop your tribe.
Everyone needs their tribe and what I’m realizing your tribe may not be who you think it is. Your tribe may not even look like what you think it would look like.
The Merriam-Webster definition of tribe is “a social group comprising numerous families, clans, or generations togethers with slaves, dependents, or adopted strangers.”
My definition is simply “my people.”
The first step is finding and developing your tribe is to:
- Be Yourself
- Find Your People, Find Your Tribe
- Volunteer With Others
- Smile Often and Stay Positive
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Podcast Episode 11: Five Lessons I’ve Learned From Girl Scout Cookie Sales
Hello! I’m Christine Mills and welcome to the 11th Veranda Financing Podcast. A workshop style podcast that provides entrepreneurs and entrepreneur hopefuls with information to help their businesses grow to their maximum level.
My neighborhood bulletin board read like this:
My daughter is one of your local girl scouts. The cookie sale is coming to an end for 2018. We have the following boxes of cookies available and we deliver!
Thin Mints - $4.00 per box
Samoas - $4.00 per box
Tagalongs - $4.00 per box
S’mores - $5.00 per box
Don’t forget you can freeze the cookies as well!
If you are not a cookie fan but would still like to support, your local Girl Scout you can purchase a box and it will be donated to our military troops.
We will take orders and deliver to you up until February 13th.
I’m sure many of you have seen those advertisements for Girl Scout cookies, but when I read this one yesterday, it forced me to pause.
Below I’ve included (5) Business Lesson I’ve Learned From Girl Scout Cookie Sales:
Scarcity
Scarcity is one of the most valuable economic concepts that works every time. Starbucks uses it when they offer Peppermint Mocha Lattes during the holidays. Television adds use it when they are selling a product and slap on, for a limited time offer. Girl Scouts of America uses it when they sale Girl Scout cookies once a year. Scarcity builds the anticipation. Scarcity prompts you to purchase more to hold you over until the product are available again. Scarcity also increases the value of the product.
A Good Cause
Not only most of us wouldn’t think twice about supporting a young girl outside of our local grocery store, but you can also donate to our troops. Images of a smiling American soldier, in a dusty dessert comes to mind, as they receive their favorite Girl Scout cookies, which will no doubt recall happy memories. TOMS shoes is fantastic at this business model, as many customers feel good about knowing that their shoes would allow children in need to have shoes. Think about ways you can do social good with whatever product/ service you sell. By the way, you’ll feel better it’s the responsible action to take.
Quality, Consistent Product
I love Girl Scout cookies and what amazes me about the products is that everyone has a favorite. I understand that not all of the ingredients in Girl Scout cookies are exactly healthy but they are consistent. When you tear open a package of Thin Mints, the tastes the same as they did last year and I daresay, 10 years ago. Consistency is key. If we’re not consistent our customers will not only be confused but also will not trust us. They will stop searching for your weekly podcast if you are not consistently providing content. They won’t want to purchase your burgers if one day they are dry and the next time they are juicy. Master the consistency of your product and customers will come.
Make It Easy for People To Do Business With You
In Martha Stewart’s book, The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success As You Start, Build Or Manage a Business, she wrote a statement which I always refer to in my entrepreneurial journey. I know I’m paraphrasing but she said, “Don’t Make it Hard For People to Do Business With You.
When I read the community advertisement and this mother offered home delivery of the $4 cookies, I couldn’t help but think about that quote from Martha Stewart. Making it easy for people to do business with you may look different for your business, but the underlying sentiment is the same. In your Webinar business, it may mean to be responsive to questions from potential customers. For your restaurant, it may mean turning out your meals in a timely manner. For your clothing business, it may mean offering clothing clothing sizes for people outside of the mainstream standard of beauty. As entrepreneurs we always have to be on the lookout for individuals who want to do business with you but are having a hard time doing business with is to objectively scrutinize the reasons and fix it.
Don’t Take No For An Answer
Let’s face it. A lot of us could do without consuming a pack of cookies. In 2017, 21.4% of us had losing weight and healthier eating as New Year’s Resolution. So, in january/February some of us are really trying to not bring boxes of sugary snacks into our homes. That would mean a percentage of customers would say no to a Girl Scout out of fear of falling off their Weight Loss/Healthier eating goal.
What would the savvy inner Girl Scout business girl do?
“You can donate your purchase to a military troop.”
Someone says no, you give them another option that goes directly aginst their reasoning for saying no. Genius!
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Join Christine Mills as she discusses ways to create your customer avatar and how you can use that information to connect more purposefully with your ideal customers.
As you know time and money are limited resources. Especially as an entrepreneur, you may already be pressed for time, as you are trying to juggle so many responsibilities. That’s why it’s so important to know who you’re ideal customer is that your are trying to connect.
Christine Mills walks you through an easy way to create the ideal customer and approach him or her on an ongoing basis. Plus, we are going to create a customer avatar for a fictional design company to help you gain a solid understanding of some questions to ask.
Join Christine Mills as she celebrates the 10th episode of Veranda Financing podcast!
She encourages each of you listening to celebrate the small steps. Celebrate the small beginnings. Celebrate the rawness and innocence that comes with starting out. Because there’s beauty in that too!
Christine Mills discusses ways to use your superpower to grow your business. By using your superpower you can be more productive, efficient and effective.
Christine Mills discusses ways sharing information can increase your customer base, grow your business, and expand your business community.
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Christine Mills discusses ways you can end the year strong by using a three step business strategy: Review, Process and Implement.
Building a team on a shoestring budget with the help of automation, contract employees, and your community.
Christine discusses ways you can show up as if you have already arrived.
Showing up as if you already arrived requires :
- Reverse engineering of your overall vision.
- Show up consistently in areas that will push you closer to that overall version of yourself.
- "Trying on" your future self.
- Write down what you want your future self to have already accomplished.
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In this episode we discuss key ways to approach banks to increase your chances of getting your loan approved.
We explore why boring businesses are not so boring when you look at it in an innovative way.
As an entrepreneur, you are in the driver’s seat. Drive the car and stop seeking permission.