Steve sits down with Tara Vander Dussen, a fellow entrepreneur who understands the struggles and triumphs of building a business from the ground up. Tara has a unique background in dairy farming and environmental science, and she’s using it to bring a fresh, millennial perspective to agriculture on her podcast, Discover Ag. Tara’s key takeaway […]
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Public school teachers have the highest burnout rate in the U.S., according to a recent Gallup survey. So let’s talk about it! This week, Sundie chats with former public school teacher-turned-entrepreneur Lauren McCay about why the pandemic caused so many teachers to hit a burnout wall – and why it led to her eventually starting her […]
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On this week’s episode, Steve interviews Kristi Skutvik, founder of Skutvik Consulting, a Southern California-based HR consulting company. From her unexpected shift from accounting to global studies, to finding her knack for building relationships and talking to people, Kristi navigated a winding path through corporate recruiting and HR to eventually starting her own business. She’s […]
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In this episode we explore practical strategies for streamlining administrative work and tasks as a business leader or solopreneur. Many of us know the frustrations of forgetting tasks or constantly feeling behind, and these common problems can hinder productivity and prevent you from focusing on key aspects of your business. Through this episode, we share […]
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Show Notes: (10:18) You can’t just start a business – you also have to sell the product or service. (15:41) Be upfront about your intentions. (20:44) Use an invitational tone. (25:30) Lean into natural curiosity and relational conversation. (33:00) Share your own struggles. Show Notes + Download our *free* Career Transition Planner. + Check out […]
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There are over 6 million new businesses started each year in the US, according to the Small Business Administration. And even before the 2020 surge of new business startups, small businesses made up 99.9% of businesses in the country. Part of the motivation for many entrepreneurs and solopreneurs in starting a business is the desire […]
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Show Notes: (6:40) Curious conversations – sounds great in theory… (8:17) Identify what YOU think ‘awkward’ is. (11:01) Practice an opening statement. (13:05) Prepare, then be present. (16:20) Be comfortable with a pause. (19:17) Initiate wrapping things up. (21:26) Listen for ways you can give back. Show Links: + Dive into the Career Sweetspot Crash […]
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Show Notes: (5:12) Let’s dive in! Is LinkedIn really worth my time? (7:20) LinkedIn tells them that you’re a real person! (8:19) LinkedIn for job seekers. (11:40) How do you tackle the “About” and “References” sections? (15:02) LinkedIn for entrepreneurs and business owners. Show Links: + Dive into the Career Sweetspot Crash Course + Download […]
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