Chit Chat - A Switchboard Podcast

Not sure how to fix your marketing? In this episode, we dive into some ideas for how you can get going in the right direction, whether your budget is big, or nonexistent. Marketing in Minutes is a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily implementable marketing advice in 20 minutes or less.

How do you overcome imposter syndrome and put yourself out there when you’re first starting a business? It can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Listen to our conversation building your brand to hear our thoughts on how to get your name out there and what to prioritize at the beginning.   Marketing in Minutes is a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily imple...

Upon their first scroll through your website, people should be able to understand what you offer and how it can help them. Listen in to this conversation to learn what you should prioritize on your website and how to streamline it to bring in more leads.  Marketing in Minutes is a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily implementable marketing advice in 20 minutes or...

How do you avoid being part of the noise on social media? Tune in for our thoughts on the importance of consistency and clarity. Marketing in Minutes is a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily implementable marketing advice in 20 minutes or less.

Your message needs to be grounded in both authority and empathy. Don’t just share facts, share the meaning behind the numbers.    Learn more about how to keep your customer’s perspective in mind in this week’s episode.    Marketing in Minutes is a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily implementable marketing advice in 20 minutes or less.  

Did you know that your customer is the hero of your brand’s story? Learn more about how to communicate the story of your business in today’s episode. 

How do you choose the right marketing agency to partner with? Tune in to hear Taylor and Guy discuss what to look out for and how to decide.

Wondering how to use your marketing budget well? Listen to hear our thoughts on what to prioritize and tweak. Marketing in Minutes is a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily implementable marketing advice.   

Welcome to Marketing in Minutes, a segment within Chit Chat, where Taylor and Guy share their best easily implementable marketing advice. Today, they’re discussing when it’s better to do it yourself and when it’s best to hire a professional. 

Tune in for a fun and thoughtful conversation with Dawn Zimmerman about growing as leaders, encouraging each other’s skills and potential, and how every good story involves overcoming difficulty. 

Guy and Clare start their conversation over Eggs Benedict at The Kitchenette, work their way over to Kinder Coffee, and then swing by the Switchboard office downtown, making a stop in the alley to discuss mural plans. They talk about all things business ownership, the importance of being known, public art, and a hot take about Bentonville.

Join Guy and Aaron Rieland of Bad Habit Brewing as they chat their way from Copper Kitchen to B-Side Indie Music Cafe, then wrap up at the Chit Chat studio. Along the way, Aaron shares how his beer-brewing journey went from home hobby to almost a decade of running a craft beer business, the story behind the name "Bad Habit," and the importance of community.

Guy and Sandy Lauer, owner of WELL & Company, start their conversation over breakfast at Legends, chatting about Sandy’s business journey from nurse to business owner. They continue their conversation on the way to the studio, talking about what it’s like to run a business, be a parent, and solve problems creatively.

Chit-Chat is back! Join Guy as he catches up with George Vedder over burritos at the local favorite Bravo Burrito, diving deep into George’s culinary career journey. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Listen in as they continue their foodie talk on the road to the studio, where George opens up about his work with the edgy food publication Blunt Food Magazine and what drives his passion for f...

Guy and John Herges have a conversation about Falcon National Bank and being involved with Business in St. Cloud.

Guy and Rebecca White have a Chit-Chat about Aslan Health, their first year in business, and healthcare in St. Cloud.

Guy and Doug have a conversation about Inventure and how Doug got there, and the future of St. Cloud!

Guy and Lori Kloos have a conversation about St. Cloud Technical and Community College, including how Lori became the president there and what the college has to offer.

Guy and Jerome Tupa have a conversation about their trips to Asia, Jerome's art career, and his time as a monk at St. John's.

Guy and Brandon Richards have a conversation about Impacks, what they do, how he started it with his wife Clare, and Business in St. Cloud.

Guy and Kevin Johnson talk about K. Johnson, how it started, how it's grown, and their dreams for East Side St. Cloud.

Guy and Michelle Henderson have a conversation about Bad Cat Digital, AI, Quilting, and being in Downtown St. Cloud.

Guy and Chad O'Brien have a conversation about O'Brien's Dry Goods, a passion for vintage, Downtown St. Cloud, and mental health.