Unsolicited Business Advice

Send us Fan Mail Well, friends, we have some news! There’s no drama or big turn of events…our amazing producer is pivoting her career and that made us look at what it would be like to continue.  While we LOVE being here with you (and hanging out together) this feels like a good time to pause.  Key Takeaways:  What it’s like to dream up and start something with no end goal The 3 main pieces of advi...

Send us Fan Mail Callie's coming in with a question that we're pretty sure many entrepreneurs have run up against... "I've had some recent happenings with people from my town, who are wonderful people, but they don't think like us. We do think obnoxiously and bigger than maybe we should. What do you think we should do in a situation where there are really great people surr...

Send us Fan Mail This was a fun one, as it always feels good to share about someone who’s had a big impact on your life. Callie and Amanda share someone whom they admire and why! Homework for you, dear listener, take a moment to think through someone that you admire and why and extra credit if you let them know :)  Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our...

Send us Fan Mail The first one was for the trash, the second one was “eh” (her words!), and the third one is something she’s extremely proud of. What sparked the idea? What brought her to type the first words? What does this whole thing look like? We feel everyone has a book in them…even if it’s just for the trash, so Amanda asked Callie to share all about it, as it may just inspire you, dear list...

Send us Fan Mail The day has come when we were asked about the topic that's all around us...AI.  Our wonderful producer, Kassidy, asked, "With AI and automation becoming standard, human-centric business is the new premium. What are your thoughts on this?" This is one of those topics that is escially opening up a can of worms, so we touch on many different aspects of AI. Key Takeaway...

Send us Fan Mail Lightening up from last week's heaviness! We had someone ask about some things that we have implemented into our business and/or life that have been a game-changer, and this one was so fun! Profit First, quiet time, house cleaner, and more, plus why they’ve been such game-changers for us.  Once you take a listen, we’d love to hear what you have implemented into your life/busi...

Send us Fan Mail Well, friends, since Callie doesn’t believe in coincidences and Amanda showed up to record in a rather restless way…we hit record and unpacked it.  And when we say we unpacked it, we mean Amanda brought the messy, real, rawness of life (with a lot of tears), and Callie sat in her role as a mental health counselor (yes, a legit licensed one) and created all the space for it.  Key T...

Send us Fan Mail The tables were turned, and we had a question about our business experience.  “What was the best business advice that both of you have received in your entrepreneurial journey that was really great advice, yet you deeply chose to ignore that advice anyway, and what did you do instead, and why?” For Amanda, it was closing down the childcare aspect of her coworking space, and for Ca...

Send us Fan Mail Callie brought an incredible prompt from an incredible Substack post her dad sent her. Eric Ingram wrote a piece called "Regret-Based Decision Making: Designing a Life You Can Live With ."  A little excerpt, “Over the last few years, especially as I’ve gotten into my mid-thirties, I’ve started changing the variables I use to make decisions. Or more accurately, I’ve chang...

Send us Fan Mail This submission was a good one…well, they all are. But this one brought two totally different viewpoints from us.  " What price is it worth to you to start and grow your business? Expenses, marketing, branding, and tools you’ll need. What price is it worth for the vision for the thing you want to do and get out into the world? So many of us love our idea and our offer, and ye...

Send us Fan Mail Todays episode is brought to you by some who both had feedback on last week's episode and a question on the growth of their gym! Working full-time while growing a side business and determining the best route to grow… First wanted to reply about the last podcast y’all did. About money and god, loved it. Reminds me of one of the stories in the Bible when god gave 3 guys some ki...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back this week with an anonymous submission, and as you all know, there’s not an actual answer, but there are a lot of thoughts and questions… “So, I started my service-based business 3 years ago, and it's objectively successful. Revenue is up, clients love us, and from the outside, it looks like I made it, but I'm exhausted, anxious all the time, and weirdly resen...

Send us Fan Mail Well, friends, we’re continuing the conversation from Episode 17 because 20 minutes after we ended that episode, Callie had a huge realization about a story she’s been telling herself.  We’d tell you, but that would just spoil the episode :)  Callie does (once again) share some thoughts she has around money, living on purpose, and her journey in her religion, and how that has crea...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda here…I spoke with Callie about the growth of her business, and, well, you could say she keeps putting off answering me. So, (with her permission) I ask it in today's episode.  Hang with me as I ask the question, because I made it up as I went and wanted to choose my words wisely, as what they’ve grown is freaking incredible, and they don’t give themselves enough credit...

Send us Fan Mail It's not about being right or wrong.  This week we had a submission around a topic that has felt necessary to talk about (in Amanda's eyes!), so here goes:  "I find myself being hesitant to provide feedback. This could be to a direct report, a colleague, a client, a prospect, or a higher up.  Oftentimes I’m afraid of being direct because in my mind it might hurt fee...

Send us Fan Mail Networking.  We know there’s a gray area, but a lot of times it seems like it’s black and white. You either like it or not.  This week's question was, “Networking for introverts or for those whose work drains all of their social energy. Is one’s network really as powerful as biz influencers say? How to make the small connections when you’re drained out.” If you haven’t notice...

Send us Fan Mail A doozy of a question for us on this week's episode! "How do you build generational wealth in your business?" And because we know our lane, we brought in expert advice! Mindy McCubbin is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Truman Wealth Advisors . When we asked Mindy this question, she recommended the book, “Every Family’s Business” by Thomas Williams D...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're digging into hiring! A write-in, "Hiring! What's the secret sauce? Can you all dive deep into the ever-so-slightly painful process of 'hiring' - from where to post, to red flags (this has been a hard one for me!), to balancing your gut with hard and objective strategy." We'll admit we are not HR, and we're not talent scouts....

Send us Fan Mail Think of this as Part 2 of Episode 11, as we continue the conversation about marketing and branding and how they play into building a growing business. But, the kicker of this one is… Self Awareness.  How many times a day do we do things because it’s just what we’ve always done, or it’s how we’ve seen other people do it? We didn’t actually count, but it’s a shit ton. And because o...

Send us Fan Mail A new submission for us to answer, as kind of marketers, but no marketing experts! “How do you all feel your branding affects your leads/potential clients?” Long story short, who you show up as will attract who you want AND repel who you don’t…and that can be kind of scary. Callie shares details about their brand, Reclaimed, and how each new business is essentially the same yet no...

Send us Fan Mail This submission took us on a journey back in time…a time when we closed something of our own down.  “I'm not sure. I want to continue my business. And I know you guys have talked about this, but please talk me through it.” Our conversation explores our personal experience of business closure, emphasizing that shutting down a business is often a new beginning rather than an en...

Send us Fan Mail The topic dreams are made of...market research! Today, we share our insights from a submission,  "How do I know if there's a market for my product/service? Will people buy XYZ? In true fashion, we share some very logical steps for conducting market research for your business idea, and yes, the book All In Start Up is mentioned because, duh! And, of course, we also share...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, friends! This one isn't exactly about business, but it also is. Callie brought up a topic that, some may say, has become trending. Mostly for women, and when we start coming into our 40s, and the conversation becomes… "I'm tired. What am I doing with my life? I hate my career. Why did I pick what I picked? I went to school for this thing, and I got this d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're answering a question from a customer's perspective:  "How to support entrepreneurs/small business owners" We explore the misconceptions surrounding the financial aspects of small businesses, the need for community support, and the impact of consumerism. The conversation emphasizes the value of intentional shopping, understanding the true...

Send us Fan Mail Three words were dropped into the suggested subject form… Imposter Freaking Syndrom  Key Takeaways: Who are we to even start and run a business?! Are people judging our decisions, or are they simply mirroring back their own shit? Callie shares a powerful statement about what would happen if you let someone stop you from doing something…what would that do to your journey? And a sho...