Business Roaches

What does it take to turn a passion for toys and games into multiple thriving businesses? In this special episode, we sit down with Neal Hoffman, CEO of FanRoll, and also the creator of The Mensch on the Bench, to explore his journey into entrepreneurship. Neal shares his insight into what makes a great entrepreneur, the highs and lows of his famous Shark Tank appearance, how he pushes against som...

What are the little things that make entrepreneurs cringe, roll their eyes, or quietly lose their patience? In this episode, Hannah and Ariel Redmond are pulling back the curtain on the unspoken pet peeves that business owners encounter every day: from people who underestimate what it takes to build a business, to offhand comments thrown into conversations, and even additional misconceptions from...

Sending products to influencers is easy. Creating a PR gift experience that inspires authentic engagement, strengthens relationships, and amplifies your brand message is where the real strategy begins. In this episode of Business Roaches, Hannah and Ariel dive into a practical guide for brands looking to elevate their influencer gifting efforts. They explore the key elements of successful PR packa...

It's graduation season! With a bevy of new diploma wielding grads entering the workforce and starting their own professional journeys, Hannah and Ariel provide some essential tips that every new graduate should take with them. Whether you are a recent grad, or know of one that could use some more information as they set forth, this episode is a must listen! Follow the Business Roaches Pod or send...

Have you ever received a compliment that stayed with you for years? Or a criticism that lingered in the back of your mind long after it was said? In this episode, Business Roaches' Hannah and Ariel Redmond share some of the comments, both encouraging and cutting, that have stuck with them throughout their entrepreneurial journey. They explore why certain words have such lasting power, how they've...

Business Roaches' Hannah and Ariel Redmond react to a question from another entrepreneur about how to go about getting started on their brand building. For anyone just starting their business journey, or even anyone who just wants to know better approaches for how to build their next brand, this episode is key. Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the...

This week on the pod, Hannah and Ariel take a break from the long term business advice, and dive into the some immediate, tactical actions you can take to help your business journey.    Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box. Follow the Business Roaches Pod or send us a message at  @businessroaches

Hannah and Ariel Redmond are back breaking down what are the biggest red and green flags when looking for a co-founder. Whether you are looking to build a company with someone you've worked with for a long time, a friend or a sibling, or you are even just going to co-founder speed dating events (yes, it's a thing!), here are the key traits to look for before you partner up. Business Roaches is bac...

Hannah and Ariel ask ChatGPT what it thinks are the top five traits of a successful entrepreneur, and rank them according to their accuracy. Does AI know what kinds of personalities and qualities actually predict future success?  Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box. Follow the Business Roaches Pod or send us...

This week on the pod, entrepreneur Amy Shack Egan stops by to talk about her multiple startups, how being a mom changed her perception of her work, and how the most successful times in your business journey can be hiding a mess of chaos behind the scenes.   Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box. Follow the Bus...

It’s an age old debate: how much of your success was luck vs how much was your hard work and determination? In this episode, Hannah and Ariel make it clear what luck really is, and how you might be shortchanging yourself with how much credit your hard work deserves. Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the founders, and sisters, behind Happy Box. Follo...

Everyone fails at times. The best entrepreneurs though? They embrace the potential of failure because it means they are attempting to go outside their comfort zone, and are shooting for the largest impact. To take some big swings of their own, Hannah and Ariel break down their 2026 Project Fail 600, and how you can fail more to grow yourself and your business.   Business Roaches is back for Season...

Becoming a female founder is a difficult, but ultimately amazing journey. Just starting out? That can be the most daunting part. Hannah and Ariel break down a few key pieces of advice they learned over the years, and advice they received when they started out, that are helpful for any young entrepreneur growing their business.   Business Roaches is back for Season 2! Follow along with Hannah and A...

March is National Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate for the Roaches to celebrate than by talking about the books that impacted their business journey? Whether it is celebrating the qualities of a successful entrepreneur, or the biography of a company's founder, Hannah and Ariel give their best recommendations for the must read books for any business journey.

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel recap what can only be described as a beautiful disaster of a year that was 2025: wildly stressful, personally chaotic, professionally bananas… and somehow still one of their most profitable years in business. They break down the big highs, the messy lows, the “are we okay?” moments, and the decisions they’re proudly taking credit for (plus the ones they wish th...

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel dig into Guidant Financial’s 2025 Small Business Trend Report and give their unfiltered, founder-real take on what the data says - and what it actually feels like in the real world. They break down the trends they fully agree with, the ones they side-eye a little, and the “huh… interesting” insights. If you want a fun, honest, founder-friendly review of this yea...

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel share the real story behind their biggest “almost quitting” moments - the kind every entrepreneur hits at least once (or, you know, twelve times). They walk through what pushed them to the edge, what actually kept them going, and the mindset shifts that help them get through the “I can’t do this anymore” days. If you’ve ever fantasized about throwing in the towe...

In this holiday episode, Hannah & Ariel - aka the gifting gurus behind Happy Box - reveal the REAL gifts every entrepreneur wants this holiday season... We’re talking a full day off (uninterrupted!), a chef who magically appears at 6 p.m., a second version of yourself to handle the chaos, unexpected piles of cash, and more “practical” founder fantasies. They break down their own wish lists, la...

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel get real about receiving negative feedback as entrepreneur: the helpful, the confusing, and the “wait… did they actually just say that?" kind. They share real stories from their own journey and the practical ways they’ve learned to sort useful insight from background noise. If you’re building something and trying to stay grounded while everyone has an opinion, t...

In this episode, hosts Hannah & Ariel pull back the curtain on the weird, wild, and painfully relatable feelings of being an entrepreneur. From big wins to brutal face-plants, they’re sharing the highs, lows, and those oddly specific emotional moments only founders will get. If you’re building something, thinking about building something, or still recovering from post-launch trauma — this one’...

In this special (short) holiday episode of Business Roaches, the gift gurus weigh in on what you should NOT gift this holiday for corporate/employee gifts - and they share some useful tips for what you should actually gift!

Let’s be real: being a founder isn’t all glossy LinkedIn wins and funding rounds. Sometimes it’s pure scrappiness that keeps your business alive. In this episode of Business Roaches, sisters (and Happy Box co-founders) Hannah and Ariel Redmond share their favorite hacks, shortcuts, and out-of-the-box moves they’ve used to keep the lights on, make sales, and win customers, especially in those early...

In this episode of Business Roaches, sisters and Happy Box co-founders Hannah and Ariel Redmond get real about one of the most important skills in business: networking. From starting genuine conversations to following up the right way, they’re breaking down the practical steps and mindset shifts that have helped them grow their network as founders, leaders, and career professionals.

We put ChatGPT to the test — corporate gifting edition. In this episode, we asked AI for corporate gift ideas and gave our unfiltered ratings as two real-life gift company founders who’ve seen everything (the good, the bad, and the “who approved this?”). From shockingly great ideas to total misses, we’re breaking down what actually works when gifting for clients, employees, and teams.

Staying focused when everything’s on fire takes more than caffeine and good intentions. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to prioritize tasks that truly move the needle during your busiest season in business (for us - the holidays) and how we manage chaos as co-founders (and sisters).