The Thrive Podcast

It's been a year since I started podcasting! Which is WILD. I never thought I'd start a podcast and definitely didn't think I'd still be doing it a year in. It turns out, only 1% of all podcast make it past episode 21. And since we are now on episode 48, I feel like I'm on the right track. But I still can't believe it's been a year since I started this show. I've le...

I used to be quiet and shy I know, I know. Hard to believe, right? So then how did I go from being a wallflower to being extroverted and social? I started acting as if I already was. And eventually, over time, I actually became more extroverted. Cool, right?! Acting as if is such a powerful tool that you can use in your business and life to become the person you want to be. Today I'm sharing w...

Are you still moving towards your goals? Seems like an easy question, right? But the reality is that is *so* easy to get off course without even realizing it. Most of us start our businesses thinking that the pursuit of the business itself will eventually get us to our goals. But what if it's not? What if - in pursuit of success - you've gotten a bit off track? This is why it's so impo...

Do you know who you are talking to with your marketing? When Jenessa Olson started Ecologicca, she faced a unique challenge: How do you get people to buy into something that's a completely new to idea? After doing tons of market research, including actually calling her customers, she realized that she didn't have to convince people that what she had was valuable. She just had to find the r...

You might be losing a ton of revenue Most of us are so focused on working on our businesses that we fail to consider the most important thing: Our customers. I mean, really we're all in the business of trying to sell things *to people* But often as we start trying to make our businesses more profitable, or make them fit into the lifestyle that we want, we make decisions that benefit us and our...

Feeling stuck? In this week's episode, I'm talking all about feeling stuck in your business. From what's causing it to what you can do about it, this week's episode is fiery so get yourself ready! Here's what we talk about: - Why it's better to learn as you go than try to make everything perfect before you start - You don't need more knowledge - The real thing that'...

You wake up. It's 2am. Your heart's pounding. You're sweaty. And you can't stop thinking: Who am *I* to be trying to do *this*? We've all been there. Imposter syndrome is a freaking monster and it can really take over your thoughts. Because you're new at this. Because you're making mistakes. Because you have no idea what you're doing. But here's the secret that...

When we start a business, we all want it to look "legitimate" We want the big, shiny facility, the commercial packaging, a beautiful website, and a killer social media presence. We want what the other - successful - businesses in our industry have. We want our brands to to look and feel just like them. We want people to think we're successful. We want other people to take us seriousl...

GUYS. This week's podcast episode is SO GOOD. This week, I'm sitting down with my friend, Zach, and as always we have such a great conversation! We talk about a little bit of everything entrepreneurial but our conversation seemed to keep coming back to two things: The first is that you just have to get out there and TRY things. Things that might not work. Things that you might not end up l...

Have you ever considered selling your business? If we're being honest, most of us have thought about this at some point. Entrepreneurship is hard and sometimes it can seem pretty attractive to think about selling the business and spending the rest of your days on a beach in Hawaii. Right? I know I'm not alone in this. But how do you actually do it? How long does it take? How much can you s...

"How long is this going to take?" I was surprised to hear the question, but also really happy that this person was asking it. Because we think it's not going to take long at all. And people on social media tell us that we can make six figures overnight. But it's taking a whole lot longer than that. We're six months into our businesses and we can barely pay our bills, let alon...

This week we are hanging out with my friend, Todd, from Kintore Coffee. Todd is crushing it in the coffee space in Ontario. In just five years, he's taken his business from roasting coffee out of an air popper in a barn to being in 150 stores across the province, including Loblaws, opening a cafe in Embro, and launching a cold brew line. Todd has such a great perspective on what it takes to bu...

You post to Instagram and approximately 20 people see it. So you try TikTok and get marginally better success - but it's still not the tens of thousands you were hoping for. Week after week you create, edit, and upload podcast episodes but only 5 people are listening (and you're pretty sure one of them is your mom). You keep doing all the things but you feel like you're not making any...

Considering raising funds for your business but have no idea where to start? Most of us have no idea where to start when it comes to getting investors. Where do you find these elusive investors? What do you say to them? And how do you get them to give you the much needed capital for your business?! Nadia and Simone from Marlow have been through the entire process - multiple times - and are here to...

When you hear the word marketing you think of social media, right? As business owners we have become hyper focused on our social media presence. Ensuring our bio is perfect. Posting multiple times a day. Using trending sounds and doing take after take of lip syncing until we get it right. But what if there was another way - a better way - to promote your business? Carlon Farina is a marketing prof...

"What if this just doesn't work?!" This is a phase that plays on a loop in the minds of most entrepreneurs, including me. But I have something to tell you today that's going to change everything for you: It's going to work. Period. Full stop. In this episode I'm going to tell you why this is TRUE. For you. For me. For everyone who's willing to stay in the game. In tod...

Have you ever considered building a franchise? After listening to today's podcast you might start to wonder why you haven't. Today I'm talking with Kelvin Van Rijn, Founder of The Fritter Shop, and we are talking all about franchising - why it's a great business model, how to get started in the franchising space, and how to build your franchise successfully.  Here's what's in today's episode:...

Running a business can sometimes feel like you're on a hamster wheel trying to juggle a chaotic mess of tasks. You have to do sales, produce your product, order marketing materials, go to a trade show, stay on top of your bookkeeping, AND post to social media consistently. It's exhausting! But what if it didn't have to be like this? What if you could be MASSIVELY productive - and not get burnt out...

We become the people we surround ourselves with - for better or for worse.  Our community can help us rise to new levels, show us what is possible, and inspire us to continue showing up even when it's hard.  In this episode, I'm talking with Meg Jackson, a health and wellness entrepreneur. Meg has built an incredible business around helping other women become the healthiest and happiest...

We all want more sales, right? Well, what if I told you that the single best way to get more sales isn't through selling but through building a BRAND? Here's the thing, we all think people are going to buy our product because it's the best. The best energy bar. The best yoga classes. The best digital marketing service.  But having the best product or service isn't what gets you sales - it's g...

We all want more confidence. But for some reason as much as we might try to be more confident, it feels almost impossible to get to where we want to be.  But there's a secret about confidence that no one has told you yet and it is a GAME CHANGER.  If you've ever wished you had more confidence but have no idea how to get it, you aren't going to want to miss today's episode. I'm sharing wi...

We often hire our first team member when we are swamped with work and  really need the help. But so many of us (myself included!) really underestimate what it means to be an employer and leader.   Leadership is hard work and requires us to learn new ways to communicate and interact with others to ensure we have a happy, successful, and motivated team.    In this episode, I'm ta...

Taking messy action is one of the BEST decisions I ever made as an entrepreneur, but it isn't easy. In this week's episode, we're talking about how to leave perfectionism and other people's judgements in the dust so you can start building the business you want.    Here's what we talk about in today's episode:  - How perfectionism can hold you back in your business  - Why doing...

Are you showing up consistently on Instagram but feel like you're STILL not getting customers? This episode is going to tell you exactly WHY that is happening and what you can do about it.  The good news? It's actually really simple.   Here's what we talk about in today's episode: - How I realized that I was doing marketing all wrong  - What happens to our marketing when we panic ab...

Did you know that most New Year's Resolutions FAIL within the first few weeks?  If you made New Year's Resolutions or set goals for your business this year, you are going to want to listen to this episode! In the first episode of the year, I'm talking about how to stay motivated toward your goals. If you've already cheated on your new year's resolutions, don't worry - there's a way to get bac...