The World's Okayest Entrepreneur

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. The World's Okayest Entrepreneur IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpod TT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In the is episode we sat down with Erin Werde, A Kolbe Certified Consultant and President and Owner of The Instinctive Advantage, a company that specializes in building better teams through the power of instincts. The Kolbe Test, also know as The Kolb...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In the is episode we sat down with Jack and Betsy McCann founders TC Farm, a Minnesota based pasture raised meat and produce CSA. Their story of building TC Farm is good one! With no past experience farming, Jack a serial entrepreneur in tech and Bets...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. And we don't have MBA's either! But do you know who does? Ben Meer. We came across a post of his on social media about his 6 month MBA plan by reading 12 books. Ben Meer does actually have his MBA from Cornell University and is a consultant for a lot...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA (or in this case HAS and MBA) and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we speak with Darin Lynch, Founder of Irish Titan, a digital marketing agency that builds and grows eCommerce channels. Darin Lynch is our first guest to have an MBA, but he is not your typical MBA graduat...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode Larissa does an Okayest Reflection on a clip from Episode 18 with Josie Lewis. In the clip Josie shares with us her process for distilling down the things she learns and that inspire her. We discuss how reflection is an important tool...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode Andrew does an Okayest Reflection on a clip from Episode 11 with Lindsey Bomgren. This time of year after we've been grinding away towards the holiday with work and family, we often have a hard time turning off the adrenaline and momen...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we spoke to Chad Hetherington. Chad is a serial entrepreneur, and most recently the CEO/Co-Founder of The Stable (Acquired by Accenture), a Minneapolis based commerce agency. His story is a truly inspiring epic of tenacity and determin...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In the episode we talked to Jess from eCommerce Badassery. Jess has 20+ years in retail experience and is a true expert in email marketing. From successfully opening a brick + mortar in NY during the 2008 financial meltdown to slinging dildos on the i...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we talked to Hayley Matthews-Jones, CEO of Minneapolis Craft Market & Minneapolis Vintage Market, and COO of The Get Down Coffee Co. She is a dynamic person with such great insights on everything from traveling to business, with an...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, Larissa and Andrew discuss their mindsets going into the holiday season, and how small adjustments to your mental framework can keep you from getting lost during this busy retail season. Oftentimes times we make rules and tell ourselv...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode we sat down with Emily Vikre, cofounder of Vikre Distillery in Duluth, MN. Emily shares her story of Starting Vikre Distillery with her husband, Joel, and how what started as a simple idea, led them on a journey to figure out how to br...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we sit down with Josie Lewis, artist and creator, and discuss how she forged her own truly unique path within the often pretentious art world. Her story is filled with highs and lows, tragedy and comedy, and an unbeatable curiosity th...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we do a Q&A with Larissa about 3 things she has implemented within her company that has changed how she runs her business. While growing your company, it can be a challenge to decide what is the most important thing to focus on an...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, We sit down with Sarah Moe, founder of Sleep Health Specialists. We dive into the science of sleep and it's effects on the body and mind. Sleep is the one thing we all wish we had more of and the thing we fight the hardest against whe...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we discuss our experience and lessons learned from starting the World's Okayest Entrepreneur. As complete newbies to the space of podcasting, you will find out how we became interested and how our experiences in business and life shap...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who may not have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we interviewed Alex West Steinman and Erinn Farrell, two of the four cofounders of The Coven, a unique and inclusive co-corking space and community based in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. In our conversation we dive into the challenges...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we interviewed Ashley Morken, founder and lead coffee drinker at Unglued - a modern handmade gift shop in downtown Fargo featuring over 200 local and regional makers with crazy awesome workshops and events. From an epic sleepaway...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. In today's episode, we discuss 5 books that we've read over the past several months that have had a huge impact on how we operate in our businesses and the world. Check out the list of books we discuss below: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You C...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. In this episode, we interviewed Lindsey Bomgren, founder of Nourish Move Love. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Pre/Postnatal Training Specialist. Lindsey is the founder of Nourish Move Love, an online publishing...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. In today's episode, we discuss how we've identified mindsets or mental frameworks that don't serve us and hold us back, and form new ones that help push past the resistance, turning our efforts into results. IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/ TW:...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. We interviewed Sarah Edwards, CEO of Haus of Sonder and CEO of FashionWeekMN. If you live in the Twin Cities you have most likely heard the name Sarah Edwards, but does anyone really know who she is? Like who is Sarah Edwards? Join us for a very intim...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go. We interviewed Wrecktangle Pizza, winners of Good Morning America’s Best Pizza in America in 2023 on the week that changed everything, about their rapid growth, the behind-the-scenes, and their mental health during all of this. Wrecktangle Pizza IG: h...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. Today we're sharing another one of our "Okayest Reflections." Short-form episodes where we reflect on recent learnings, things we're trying out, or thoughts that keep us up at night. Join us as we delve into candid conversations about the things that fascinate an...

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is figuring it all out. In today's episode, we're delving into the world of selling products at trade shows, music festivals and craft fairs. We'll be sharing some fun and not-so-fun stories of the highs and lows of selling at events. We'll provide you with some candid anecdotes that sh...