The Small Business School Podcast

Hey Small Business School fam, I wasn’t sure if I was going to record this episode because it’s so personal and not as relevant to business. Though I decided to because it matters to me and it touches on the human experience that affects us all in life and in business. I was recently given the life altering diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum and it has had a profound impact on my life and b...

Hey Small Business School fam, I wasn’t sure if I was going to record this episode because it’s so personal and not as relevant to business. Though I decided to because it matters to me and it touches on the human experience that affects us all in life and in business. I was recently given the life altering diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum and it has had a profound impact on my life and b...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I am so excited to be joined by fellow Accountant and CPA Jami Monte! After a 7 year career  in the Advertising industry, Jami transitioned to entrepreneurship and launched Chillbooks™, a fun, approachable financial education course that offers bookkeeping and QuickBooks training, along with essential financial education for entrepreneurs. As TurboTax C...

In this episode of Small Business School, I share some key lessons that I am pulling away from the recent forest fire in my Northern Alberta, Canada community. There have been a lot of people complaining about how things have been handled at the government level and I think that as business owners we also need to take them to heart! Let's get into it! Topics Covered: Under Promise, Over Deliv...

Hey Small Business School! In today’s episode, I want to have a conversation with you around hiring mentors in your business. I want to help you make informed decisions when choosing a business coach, ensuring you get the most value possible from your investment! Topics Covered: Understanding the business coaching industry. The heavy emphasis on marketing can make it difficult to discern which men...

Hey Small Business School! Today I am so honoured to get to chat with Ranae Fieck! Renae is a mom of 3, occupational therapist, breathwork facilitator, and the host of the ‘Cycle Advantage’ Podcast. She helps high achieving women unlock the power of their menstrual cycles so that they can achieve their wildest dreams. Through her method she helps women balance the demands of life, make a bigger im...

Welcome back to Small Business School, in today's episode I'm bringing a bit of tough love. I've seen too many small business owners settling for mediocre results, and it's time to change that! If you want to achieve financial security and true success, you need to demand excellence from yourself and everyone around you. Let's dive into how we can raise the standard and tr...

Hey Small Business School! Today I want to highlight the critical role of a mission in business and how a strong mission can translate into financial success. Together we’ll uncover how missions shape company culture, and why vocalizing and visualizing them is key for business growth! Topics Covered: How aligning actions with the mission positively impacts productivity, decision-making, and ultima...

In this episode of Small Business School I am so excited to sit down with Ashlee Livingstone. Ashlee is a personal growth coach and somatic breathwork facilitator who holds space for people who hold a lot of space for others. Ashlee helps leaders, parents and community builders regulate their nervous system, better manage their stress and relationships and learn to not only create space for themse...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I want to double down on the idea of taking radical accountability in your business. I think accountability can really hold business owners back from reaching the full potential of their business. Could this be the shift needed in your business? Let’s dive in! Topics Covered: The importance of embracing radical accountability and how it can be a game-ch...

Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode I am joined by the amazing Wendy Muise! Wendy is a self-proclaimed entreprenerd, and loves everything related to entrepreneurship. She is an entrepreneurial strategist who has worked on AI and Machine Learning projects for over 15 years and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs reduce their stress with simple automation. Together we are...

Hey Small Business School! Today I wanted to ask you the question, what if you started really taking radical accountability for every aspect of your business? I have seen how the shift from blame to action can drive positive change in business just from taking ownership of outcomes. Let’s get into it! Topics Covered: Taking responsibility for business outcomes, whether in marketing, sales, team ma...

Hey Small Business School! In today’s episode I am excited to be joined by Tim Dyck. Tim is the Founder of Best Culture Solutions, a Fort McMurray company that helps with Recruiting and HR strategies that empower real business results. Together we talk about the keys to unlocking the full potential of your team and driving operational success through effective hiring and empowerment strategies. I’...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I want to get into a conversation about an honest truth in entrepreneurship. There are two necessary traits in business, charisma and a growth mindset. I believe these traits can make or break your business’ success and the ability to sell yourself and that is a hard reality. Don’t run away from this conversation if you think these aren’t skills that yo...

Welcome back to Small Business School! Today I am thrilled to have Jenn Walker on the podcast to dive into the world of human design. Jenn is mindset coach who has sailed the Nile, jumped out a plane twice and summited Mount Kilimanjaro and she brings that same exuberance for life to her business where she helps heart-centered entrepreneurs tap into their limitless power and potential. Jenn’s phil...

Hey Small Business School! I have often talked about the importance of increasing prices to match inflation but today I want to dive into a bit of a contradictory strategy, decreasing prices as a means to enhance business profitability and attract more customers. I’ve personally seen lowering prices result in increased revenue and improved financial standing. So let’s get into how! Topics Covered:...

Small Business School! Today I want to dive into the nuances of using debt in business with you and share some of my experience with the importance of intentional planning for repayment to ensure sustainable business growth and financial stability. It’s so important to understand the implications of taking on loans when navigating through challenging times. So let’s get into this important topic!...

Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode I’m thrilled to be joined by Lisa Simone Richards! Lisa has spent her career working with early-stage female founders to build their brand awareness and authority through The Visibility Co. so that women-owned startups could grow faster to Series A funding by getting access to bigger platforms to share their vision. She has brand experience...

Hey Small Business School! Get ready for an eye-opening episode that I think can revolutionize the way you approach business leadership. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding the importance of delegation and fostering a culture of autonomy can be a game-changer. Are you the bottleneck in your business? Let's get on the path to business freedom togethe...

Welcome back to another episode of Small Business School! In today's 12th edition of The Boardroom series I want to introduce you to a process that I use in my own business, adapted from a book called "The 12 Week Year". I'll walk you through my personalized approach to goal setting and strategic planning. I’m so excited for how this can help achieve meaningful results in your...

Hey Small Business School! In today’s episode I’m joined by Elaine Comeau, a sought after speaker, author, educator, mompreneur and the founder of Easy Daysies Ltd. Elaine started her career as a teacher and ended up accidentally inventing a children’s product from her kitchen table. From there she became a CEO and Founder of one of Dragons’ Den favorite pitches, Easy Daysies, which incited a bidd...

Hey Small Business School! As a Fractional CFO and Accountant today’s topic is close to heart, I want to dive into the disconnect between small business owners and their financial advisors. As someone deeply entrenched in the world of accounting for nearly two decades, I've seen the frustration firsthand. In this episode I want to break down the roles of bookkeepers, accountants, and CFOs, an...

Small Business School! Today I am excited to bring you episode eleven of the boardroom series. We're diving into a topic that might sound daunting but is essential for every entrepreneur, creating a proper business plan. But hold up, before you hit pause, I promise I am going to help you make this easy and actionable with a streamlined, one-page business plan that packs a punch without overwh...

Hey Small Business School, in today’s episode I chat with Genevieve Weeks! Genevieve is an incredibly experienced dancer and a graduate of the School of Ballet Chicago and the San Francisco Ballet School. During school became a founding member of the Ballet Chicago Studio Company. As she began performing as a freelance artist throughout North America after school, she started to dream about openin...

Welcome back to Small Business School! In business there are a lot of polarizing opinions on hustle culture and grinding out success vs believing in balance and boundaries. I have an opinion on this through my own experiences that I want to share with you today so you can take what fits for you back to your business! Let's unpack the realities of entrepreneurship and burnout together! Topics...