Business Talk Sister Gawk

This week, we discuss how fear and anxiety can put you in a constantly reactive state that won't allow you to move forward. We discuss 5 different strategies to overcome fears that you're encountering on a regular basis, how focused breathing can impact your ability to access the logic processing portion of your brain, and how to evaluate risks. 

This week, we talk through ways you can help set goals for yourself that make sense for your overall life mission. Ruthie discusses prioritizing your to do's, identifying idea themes, and evaluating your mission statement to ensure they all match up with your dreams and goals. She gives you tips for being intentional and focused in order to achieve what you set out to accomplish. 

This week, we dig into a topic that Bekkah has been doing some heavy research on! Self-publishing your book on Amazon. She digs into the numbers, why it's beneficial to get your own ISBN, where to obtain it, how to copyright your work, and so much more! You're going to want to take notes on this one. Take a listen.

This week, we talk all about how to write a blog post for a business website. We dig into the different strategies that can help with search engine optimization, post length, linking, and more! This could be a game changer for your website. Take a listen!

This week, we talk with an experienced business expert, Julie George all about the pros and cons of credit and debit cards. She shares with us the different reasons why you would want to choose one versus another and things to watch out for as you make purchases for your business. 

This week, we speak with an entrepreneur that is truly a jack of all trades, pop culture podcast host, comic book author, video game voice actor, and so much, Brimstone. He's here to talk with us about how Renaissance Entrepreneurs try new things and become so diversified! You will want to take a listen to hear his advice. 

This week, former NFL player and motivational speaker, Aaron Shawn Harper is with us to talk about how he has overcome setbacks in the business that he has owned for over 20 years. His philosophy in letting go of things others have done and choosing to forgive is inspiring. If you've not listened to a motivational speaker lately, his words are a great encouragement to add to your day. Take a liste...

This week entrepreneur, Sheila Farragher-Gemma, is back with us to talk about about making money on your events. This was an incredibly insightful conversation for us where we learned a lot about the value of treating your sponsors well throughout the process, and ensuring they're with you for the long term. Sheila's experience as an event sponsorship consultant has given her a wealth of knowledge...

This week entrepreneur, Sheila Farragher-Gemma, gets together with us to talk all about building connections that are mutually beneficial. She has full life of business experiences in which she has reached out to people to network and generate opportunities for both parties that just make sense! If you're someone that doesn't really know where to start with networking or connecting with new people...

This week, we pick up our conversation with generational researcher, Haydn Shaw, and get to finish off our 3 part series on Gen Z. If you missed the first episodes, check out 78 and 79 for more about Gen Z that you should know. This is the perfect episode if you're trying to figure out how to position your small business or corporation to attract Gen Z to work for your business or be interested in...

This week, Generational Researcher, Haydn Shaw talks with us about the different generations we interact with in life, and how they've shaped business and culture. If you're a history nerd, someone who loves learning how to improve their communication skills, or even someone that loves make connections between why things work the way they do, THIS is the episode for you. We learned so much in our...

This week, we start covering Generation Z research that we have found interesting, and we're kicking off a 3 part series on this topic because it's the next generation business owners need to be ready for AND we just love learning all about what the future will look like in the world. You are not going to want to miss this series as the next two episodes will also be connecting with a world renown...

This week, we start talking about monetizing a recording studio with Max Haben from Framework Studio about how he started a flex space that offers booking times in a recording studio. This is a great listen for anyone who is interested in starting a recording studio and looking for different ways to monetize it. 

This week, we interview Rob Kessler about his invention the Million Dollar Collar. His story regarding testing different materials and undergoing all of the work to develop his idea into something that can be installed at dry cleaners across the United States is incredible! Take a listen to hear some of his incredible wisdom and insight regarding taking your idea and making it a reality. 

This week, we hear from entrepreneur, Rael Bricker, about some of this life experiences in business. He shares how he has worked to simplify processes and manage productivity through psychology and more! From launching a start up in education after Nelson Mandela's release from prison in South Africa to managing a multi-million dollar loan business. Rael's down to earth encouragement to just get s...

This week, we interview a world renown clown about her business of costume making and educating clowns across the world. Even if you've never considered getting into the entertainment business, this is going to be an interesting listen to hear all about the world of clowning! Take a listen, and you'll be glad you did!

This week, we pickup the promotion side of getting an app off the ground. We hear from the founders of an e-commerce app for artists to sell their music and physical products called Alosha. They share how networking and connecting was important for promotion as well as getting downloader feedback. Take a listen to learn how they went about this process!

Have you ever wondered how people get into this app store? This week we hear from the founders of Alosha, an artist e-commerce app, about how developing an app works. This is a great listen for anyone who's looking to get more into app development and are curious where to get started. Some of the best resource recommendations are in our last question, so stick around till the end! 

This week, we hang out with Secure Secrets business owner, Carter Woetzel and have a grand old time discussing a bit about the history of data privacy, Cambridge Analytica, The Social Dilemma, and what you can do to protect your data. If you've ever wondered about the industry of data brokers and digital advertising, this may be a fun listen for you. 

Jen Zondlo breaks down network marketing for us today and gives advice regarding how to evaluate a network marketing business if you're looking to start one as a business yourself. Also known as an MLM, we dig into the difference between compensation structure, longevity, and values that should impact your decision. 

This week, we finish up an interview with Acquisition Entrepreneur Daniel Lee, regarding how he approached a business owner to purchase an exteriors company and how he transitioned into leadership there. From understanding financials to knowing how to approach a business owner, he is a wealth of knowledge for anyone that is looking to buy a business in the future. If you haven't listened to part 1...

This week Acquisition Entrepreneur, Daniel Lee, talks to us about the journey he took through buying a business. His knowledge is incredibly valuable regarding connecting with a business broker, evaluating financials, getting introductions, and so much more! This is a two part episode that you're won't want to miss!

Since we've been a guest a few times, and have had many guests on our podcast have we learned quite a bit about this topic! This week, we're going to talk about the different ways you can find a guest or look to be a guest on a podcast. You're going to hear about all the different lessons and processes we've learned to make it easier!

This is the second in our series of reflecting on podcasting and what we have learned throughout the year hanging out with other podcasters as well as producing our own show. We have grown a lot this year! So here are some things you may not want to learn the hard way and tips to get you thinking more about podcasting!

After a year of podcasting, we wanted to reflect on what we have learned, and how it has helped us grow in our skills with the lessons we have learned that we think are valuable to share with you. This week, we'll cover some tips to consider if you've ever thought about starting a podcast for yourself, or just want to learn more about how podcasts work.