Chrissy & Ryan McCrary

Business Partner Partners

Business EN ↓ 104 episodes

Hi, we’re Chrissy and Ryan McCrary, spouses and business partners running a coffee shop and bar in Greenville, SC called Mountain Goat. We’re here to bring you along for the roller coaster of running a business together. We’ve experienced firsthand the loneliness of running a business - even together. We’re here to help you feel less lonely in your journey. Whether you run a business with your partner, on your own, or are just thinking of starting your journey. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at not only our business but of other partners' businesses together and those that are on their o...

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Chrissy & Ryan McCrary

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Can All Couples Work Together, Coffee Shop Growth Realities, Emotional Pricing, Shutting Ideas Down, and Sharing Wins 13.11.2023 43:57

Chrissy & Ryan are interviewed by Ryan's co-worker and friend, Eric Dodds, on the vulnerable inner thoughts of running a business with your spouse. We cover a variety of topics including our personal philosophies on why we keep the business running when it feels like we want to burn it all down. If you're running a small business and have ever felt defeated or are curious about how we make it...

Clare's Creamery: Can We vs. Should We, Shiny Object Syndrome, Biz and Family, and Strong Ice Cream Opinions 05.11.2023 49:31

Michael and Caitlin Hayes from Clare's Creamery had ice cream in their future since the day they met. They've built a successful business and brand focused on community with two locations in Greenville, SC. We discuss chasing the ultimate goal over the money and how they've created a strong culture within their business of Customer Service, Cleanliness, and Consistency. This is a must listen for...

Our Oregon/Origin Story 30.10.2023 39:12

In this episode, you'll meet Ryan and Chrissy and learn why the Business Partner Partners podcast exists by hearing the backstory of how we met and got to where we are now! This tale includes love, intrigue, tears (what makes Ryan cry), disappointments, goals and dreams. What more could you want from an Origin Story! You'll learn how we work together as spouses, our plans for the podcast, and hear...

What's BPP all about?! 29.10.2023 0:41

Welcome to Business Partner Partners! We’re Chrissy and Ryan McCrary, spouses and business partners running a coffee shop and bar in Greenville, SC called Mountain Goat. We’re here to bring you along for the roller coaster of running a business together. We’ve experienced firsthand the loneliness of running a business - even together. We’re here to help you feel less lonely in your journey. Whethe...