Not everyone knows what they want to be when they “grow up”.  Our guest Meagan has had her own challenges identifying a career path. But, we know she is on the right one now! Learn how her web based career exploration portal, Perspectiv, allows people to live meaningful, impactful, and happy lives by helping them select the right career path.   Learn more about Perspectiv at getperspectiv.com   Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine https://hopcitybeer.com/

Not everyone knows what they want to be when they “grow up”.  Our guest Meagan has had her own challenges identifying a career path. But, we know she is on the right one now! Learn how her web based career exploration portal, Perspectiv, allows people to live meaningful, impactful, and happy lives by helping them select the right career path.  Learn more about Perspectiv at <a href="http://getperspectiv.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">getperspectiv.com</a> Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

194: A Tour Through Career Galaxies

We enjoyed talking to Lauren Coates, the Airbnb/VRBO guru on this episode. Lauren explained the “must haves” for guests who stay at an Airbnb/VRBO, the proper way to submit a review after your stay, and much more. We talked about our experiences as a guest and host…sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Lauren empowers new and established vacation rental hosts to create unforgettable experiences travelers love. As a digital nomad (30 countries) and an Airbnb Super Host for years in California, Lauren comes to the hospitality business with a passion for making listings shine. Her expertise lies in business planning, local market research, data analysis, copywriting, photo curation and editing, art direction, and marketing strategies to magnetize an ideal traveler type.    Lauren offers free mentorship for new hosts when they create their first listing with her Airbnb Brand Ambassador affiliate link. Check out her book Airbnb Beginner’s Guide to Hosting on Amazon here, her free course Airbnb Big Money on Teachable here, or enjoy some of her vacation rental tips on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube @airbnb_angel.   Set up a consultation on Calendly: www.calendly.com/laurencoats144 Get free Airbnb hosting mentorship: https://www.airbnb.com/r/laurencoats Lauren’s book on Amazon ‘Airbnb Beginners Guide to Hosting: How to set up and run your own Airbnb business’: https://www.amazon.com/Airbnb-Beginners-Guide-Hosting-business/dp/B0BBQ72MXS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1672338748&amp;sr=8-1 Lauren’s free beginners course on Teachable: https://lauren-coats-s-school.teachable.com/p/airbnb Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airbnb_angel/ Lauren’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airbnb_angel Lauren’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@airbnb_angel Lauren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/airbnb_angel Lauren’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurencoats144 Lauren’s website: www.laurencoats.com  Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine https://hopcitybeer.com/

We enjoyed talking to Lauren Coates, the Airbnb/VRBO guru on this episode. Lauren explained the “must haves” for guests who stay at an Airbnb/VRBO, the proper way to submit a review after your stay, and much more. We talked about our experiences as a guest and host…sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Lauren empowers new and established vacation rental hosts to create unforgettable experiences travelers love. As a digital nomad (30 countries) and an Airbnb Super Host for years in California, Lauren comes to the hospitality business with a passion for making listings shine. Her expertise lies in business planning, local market research, data analysis, copywriting, photo curation and editing, art direction, and marketing strategies to magnetize an ideal traveler type.  Lauren offers free mentorship for new hosts when they create their first listing with her Airbnb Brand Ambassador <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/r/laurencoats" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">affiliate link.</a> Check out her book Airbnb Beginner’s Guide to Hosting on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Airbnb-Beginners-Guide-Hosting-business/dp/B0BBQ72MXS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1672338748&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, her free course Airbnb Big Money on Teachable <a href="https://lauren-coats-s-school.teachable.com/p/airbnb" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, or enjoy some of her vacation rental tips on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/airbnb_bigmoney/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube @airbnb_angel. Set up a consultation on Calendly: <a href="http://www.calendly.com/laurencoats144" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.calendly.com/laurencoats144</a> Get free Airbnb hosting mentorship: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/r/laurencoats" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.com/r/laurencoats</a> Lauren’s book on Amazon ‘Airbnb Beginners Guide to Hosting: How to set up and run your own Airbnb business’: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Airbnb-Beginners-Guide-Hosting-business/dp/B0BBQ72MXS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1672338748&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Airbnb-Beginners-Guide-Hosting-business/dp/B0BBQ72MXS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1672338748&amp;sr=8-1</a> Lauren’s free beginners course on Teachable: <a href="https://lauren-coats-s-school.teachable.com/p/airbnb" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://lauren-coats-s-school.teachable.com/p/airbnb</a> Lauren’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/airbnb_angel/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/airbnb_angel/</a> Lauren’s TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@airbnb_angel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@airbnb_angel</a> Lauren’s Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@airbnb_angel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@airbnb_angel</a> Lauren’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/airbnb_angel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/airbnb_angel</a> Lauren’s LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in</a>/laurencoats144 Lauren’s website: <a href="http://www.laurencoats.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.laurencoats.com</a> Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

193: The Airbnb Guru!

Like a seahorse, Stacy doesn't have a stomach. She removed it to eliminate a higher-than-average risk of gastric cancer due to an extremely rare genetic mutation (CDH1). As a result, Stacy has to eat every 2 hours. And because that gets boring, she created Seahorse Snacks! It's a portable snack packed with protein, and it provides nourishment that keeps her focused and energized.  Learn about her story and her product in this episode.  Find out more about Seahorse Snacks at seahorsesnacks.com  Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine https://hopcitybeer.com/

Like a seahorse, Stacy doesn't have a stomach. She removed it to eliminate a higher-than-average risk of gastric cancer due to an extremely rare genetic mutation (CDH1). As a result, Stacy has to eat every 2 hours. And because that gets boring, she created Seahorse Snacks! It's a portable snack packed with protein, and it provides nourishment that keeps her focused and energized. Learn about her story and her product in this episode. Find out more about Seahorse Snacks at <a href="http://seahorsesnacks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">seahorsesnacks.com</a> Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

192: Seahorse Snacks - Turning a Rare Genetic Mutation into a Business!

Before you roll your eyes thinking this is a boring podcast about taxes - think again. With lots of laughter and sarcastic jokes, we discuss legitimate, customary, and ordinary tax writes offs for small business owners, such as children over 7, pets for safety, medical savings, tax strategy and a whole bunch of other stuff with Shauna the Tax Goddess.  About our guest: Shauna A. Wekherlien, CPA, MTax, CTC, CTS, is the US' Top 1% ranked, highly sought-after Tax Strategist. She is passionate about helping successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-wage earners reduce their tax burden. Having founded Tax Goddess Business Services, PC in 2004, she has built a large global team of tax specialists who use “plain language” (not tax code) to help her clients create tax opportunities and manage tax risk legally.  More information about our guest: https://taxgoddess.com/shauna-wekherlien/   Thanks to our sponsor, Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

Before you roll your eyes thinking this is a boring podcast about taxes - think again. With lots of laughter and sarcastic jokes, we discuss legitimate, customary, and ordinary tax writes offs for small business owners, such as children over 7, pets for safety, medical savings, tax strategy and a whole bunch of other stuff with Shauna the Tax Goddess. About our guest: Shauna A. Wekherlien, CPA, MTax, CTC, CTS, is the US' Top 1% ranked, highly sought-after Tax Strategist. She is passionate about helping successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-wage earners reduce their tax burden. Having founded Tax Goddess Business Services, PC in 2004, she has built a large global team of tax specialists who use “plain language” (not tax code) to help her clients create tax opportunities and manage tax risk legally. More information about our guest: <a href="https://taxgoddess.com/shauna-wekherlien/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://taxgoddess.com/shauna-wekherlien/</a>   Thanks to our sponsor, Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

191: Taxes CAN be Fun!

On this episode, we have repeat guests passionate about teaching the young and the old to invest in themselves first. Claude Curry and Stanford Kimble II, from God Driven Global www.goddrivenglobal.com (and podcast episode 174) talk to us about launching their non-profit and the impact on the community. Their work has encouraged children to speak to their parents about financial investments!  Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

On this episode, we have repeat guests passionate about teaching the young and the old to invest in themselves first. Claude Curry and Stanford Kimble II, from God Driven Global <a href="http://www.goddrivenglobal.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.goddrivenglobal.com</a> (and podcast episode 174) talk to us about launching their non-profit and the impact on the community. Their work has encouraged children to speak to their parents about financial investments!  Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

190: Invest in Yourself First, and Everything Else will Follow

Liz Cheney took it upon herself to start her own podcast to fulfill a desire to address life’s topics that are sometimes the proverbial “hot potato” or the mundane like her favorite TV shows. Whatever the topic, she fills her cup with the satisfaction of the finished product - The In-Between Podcast. We talk to her about starting a successful podcast, the technology needed and lessons learned. Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

Liz Cheney took it upon herself to start her own podcast to fulfill a desire to address life’s topics that are sometimes the proverbial “hot potato” or the mundane like her favorite TV shows. Whatever the topic, she fills her cup with the satisfaction of the finished product - The In-Between Podcast. We talk to her about starting a successful podcast, the technology needed and lessons learned. Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

189: Checking Out the In-Between

During COVID, Lloyd Thompson realized he wanted to avoid spending his time driving to the office. What he really wanted to do was surf every day. That desire led him to market his skillset as a fractional director of operations by starting his business, Virtual DOO www.virtualdoo.com   As Lloyd's business grew, he realized he needed extra help. His lightbulb moment came after hiring his first employee. As it turned out, many companies require a director of operations but need more time to be ready to hire a full-time employee. Necessity is the mother of invention, and now he employs multiple individuals to serve as fraction directors of operations to fill the need within his client's companies.    Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

During COVID, Lloyd Thompson realized he wanted to avoid spending his time driving to the office. What he really wanted to do was surf every day. That desire led him to market his skillset as a fractional director of operations by starting his business, Virtual DOO <a href="http://www.virtualdoo.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.virtualdoo.com</a> As Lloyd's business grew, he realized he needed extra help. His lightbulb moment came after hiring his first employee. As it turned out, many companies require a director of operations but need more time to be ready to hire a full-time employee. Necessity is the mother of invention, and now he employs multiple individuals to serve as fraction directors of operations to fill the need within his client's companies.    Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

188: DOO What You Love

They say, "You don't know what you don't know," which is true when starting a new business. Maybe you are a wiz in finance but lack skill in marketing - or vice versa. Our guest Danna Olivo Business Growth Sequencing Strategist and CEO of MarketAtomy, LLC, understands the struggle. Her passion is working with small first-stage entrepreneurs to ensure they start on the right foot and stay on the path to financial freedom. Danna is the Business Birthing Specialist and understands the intricacies of starting and running a successful business. Listen in to learn more.  Learn about MarketAtomy here:  https://www.marketatomy.com/  Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

They say, "You don't know what you don't know," which is true when starting a new business. Maybe you are a wiz in finance but lack skill in marketing - or vice versa. Our guest Danna Olivo Business Growth Sequencing Strategist and CEO of MarketAtomy, LLC, understands the struggle. Her passion is working with small first-stage entrepreneurs to ensure they start on the right foot and stay on the path to financial freedom. Danna is the Business Birthing Specialist and understands the intricacies of starting and running a successful business. Listen in to learn more. Learn about MarketAtomy here:  <a href="https://www.marketatomy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.marketatomy.com/</a> Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

187: The Struggle is Real: Starting a Small Business

Josh Stroup is a leading force in the real estate industry, revolutionizing how people build their dream homes. His company, Iron Valley Modular, offers custom-built homes through modular fabrication, saving customers about 25% compared to traditional construction methods. With modular construction, homes can be configured to meet the specific needs of owners and investors alike. Discover how this innovative approach works and learn about Josh's vision for more affordable housing through modular construction.   Learn more about Iron Valley Modular: https://www.ivmodular.com/ Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

Josh Stroup is a leading force in the real estate industry, revolutionizing how people build their dream homes. His company, Iron Valley Modular, offers custom-built homes through modular fabrication, saving customers about 25% compared to traditional construction methods. With modular construction, homes can be configured to meet the specific needs of owners and investors alike. Discover how this innovative approach works and learn about Josh's vision for more affordable housing through modular construction.   Learn more about Iron Valley Modular: <a href="https://www.ivmodular.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ivmodular.com/</a> Thanks to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

186: One Module at a Time: One Man's Passion for Affordable Homes

Kim Lombard

From drummer to actor to screenwriter, Kim Lombard talks about his life and the TV series that has been picked up by Amazon Prime Video, “Pink Is In” Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  https://hopcitybeer.com/

From drummer to actor to screenwriter, Kim Lombard talks about his life and the TV series that has been picked up by Amazon Prime Video, “Pink Is In” Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

185: Pink is IN with Kim Lombard

Authentic conversations about business over a beer!  Tired of listening to boring business podcasts?  THIS is the show you've been looking for!  Learn how to be better at business while having a laugh.  Listen, laugh, and learn!

Today we talked with Natalie Armstrong-Motion and found out how to become a mediator and/or arbitrator. Back in 1994 Natalie launched her company, Market Resolution, which guides people through the process of becoming a mediator or arbitrator, otherwise know as ADR. During COVID, Natalie founded a nonprofit company, Will Work for Food.    https://www.howtomarketmymediationpractice.com/ https://www.willworkforfood.news   Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  https://hopcitybeer.com/

Today we talked with Natalie Armstrong-Motion and found out how to become a mediator and/or arbitrator. Back in 1994 Natalie launched her company, Market Resolution, which guides people through the process of becoming a mediator or arbitrator, otherwise know as ADR. During COVID, Natalie founded a nonprofit company, Will Work for Food.   <a href="https://www.howtomarketmymediationpractice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.howtomarketmymediationpractice.com/</a> <a href="https://www.willworkforfood.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.willworkforfood.news</a>   Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

184: How to be a Mediator

Today...Darrin shares his thoughts about being a co-host of the podcast and reminds us that change can be for the better. Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  https://hopcitybeer.com/

Today...Darrin shares his thoughts about being a co-host of the podcast and reminds us that change can be for the better. Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

183: Change for the Better

While working her way through school at Georgia Tech as a concierge, our guest Andrea Arena realized that busy executives and professionals would benefit most from their own concierge. Andrea knew she wanted to develop a company that positively impacted people’s everyday lives, and with her life savings of $5000 and a dream, she started 2 Places At 1 Time, running errands from her home and putting 100,000 miles on her car in the first year. She is now President and CEO of TimeSquared Concierge, a company she founded after the successful sale of her previous business, 2 Places At 1 Time, Inc. Listen in and learn how she and her worldwide team make a difference every day for people like us who just need a little extra help!  Learn more about Andrea and TimeSquared Concierge:  https://timesquaredconcierge.com/about/   Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  https://hopcitybeer.com/

While working her way through school at Georgia Tech as a concierge, our guest Andrea Arena realized that busy executives and professionals would benefit most from their own concierge. Andrea knew she wanted to develop a company that positively impacted people’s everyday lives, and with her life savings of $5000 and a dream, she started 2 Places At 1 Time, running errands from her home and putting 100,000 miles on her car in the first year. She is now President and CEO of TimeSquared Concierge, a company she founded after the successful sale of her previous business, 2 Places At 1 Time, Inc. Listen in and learn how she and her worldwide team make a difference every day for people like us who just need a little extra help! Learn more about Andrea and TimeSquared Concierge:  <a href="https://timesquaredconcierge.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://timesquaredconcierge.com/about/</a> Thanks to our sponsor, Hopy City Craft Beer and Wine:  <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

182: Concierge Services as Employee Benefit?!

Neil Mirchandani has been an entrepreneur since the young age of 15, when he began as a DJ, and eventually parlayed that experience into owning a liquor store at 21. Fast forward to 2023, where he is the founder and CEO of LLL Event Furnishings &amp; Rentals, an Atlanta-based multi-million dollar event rental, furniture, drapery, and dance floor provider. His company supplies furnishings to some of the hottest events in the southeast and the movie industry for set design. Talk about a "niche of a niche" - Neil made it happen one couch at a time. Listen to his story and get a little peek behind the scenes of a few events.  Find out more about Luxury Lounge and Light Event Furnishing and Rentals at https://luxuryloungeatl.com/  Thanks to our sponsor: Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

Neil Mirchandani has been an entrepreneur since the young age of 15, when he began as a DJ, and eventually parlayed that experience into owning a liquor store at 21. Fast forward to 2023, where he is the founder and CEO of LLL Event Furnishings &amp; Rentals, an Atlanta-based multi-million dollar event rental, furniture, drapery, and dance floor provider. His company supplies furnishings to some of the hottest events in the southeast and the movie industry for set design. Talk about a "niche of a niche" - Neil made it happen one couch at a time. Listen to his story and get a little peek behind the scenes of a few events. Find out more about Luxury Lounge and Light Event Furnishing and Rentals at <a href="https://luxuryloungeatl.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://luxuryloungeatl.com/</a> Thanks to our sponsor: Hop City Craft Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

181: One Couch at a Time: The Rise of an Event Furnishing and Rental Titan

We talk to David Henry, COO of Card Isle, a company that helps retailers, of all types, bring the physical greeting card as a product category into their eCommerce offerings. While going to school at Virginia Tech, he and his co-founders (two of his classmates) created a one-of-a-kind company, Card Isle. They leveraged their knowledge and engineering tenacity to evolve the company to what you see today.    Listen in and learn how a professor from VA Tech and 3 months at Techstars (https://www.techstars.com/) propelled David and his co-founders, Adam and Stehpan, into the world of entrepreneurship.   More about Card Isle: https://www.cardisle.com/about/  Thanks to our sponsor: Hop City Beer and Wine: https://hopcitybeer.com/

We talk to David Henry, COO of Card Isle, a company that helps retailers, of all types, bring the physical greeting card as a product category into their eCommerce offerings. While going to school at Virginia Tech, he and his co-founders (two of his classmates) created a one-of-a-kind company, Card Isle. They leveraged their knowledge and engineering tenacity to evolve the company to what you see today.    Listen in and learn how a professor from VA Tech and 3 months at Techstars (<a href="https://www.techstars.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.techstars.com/</a>) propelled David and his co-founders, Adam and Stehpan, into the world of entrepreneurship.  More about Card Isle: <a href="https://www.cardisle.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardisle.com/about/</a> Thanks to our sponsor: Hop City Beer and Wine: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

180: A Creative E-Commerce Business Born Out of the Tenacity of an Engineering Mind

When a guest is a no show, what do the podcast host and substitute cohost do…turn the spotlight on the cohost, Kraig Torres.  We discussed a bit of of Hop City Craft Beer and Wine’s origin story, Kraig’s upcoming knighthood and various other topics.   Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine  https://hopcitybeer.com/

When a guest is a no show, what do the podcast host and substitute cohost do…turn the spotlight on the cohost, Kraig Torres.  We discussed a bit of of Hop City Craft Beer and Wine’s origin story, Kraig’s upcoming knighthood and various other topics.   Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine  <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

179: A Path to Knighthood with Kraig Torres

Have you ever wanted to start a brewery? (Hint: it rarely operates like a business. Margins are trash; distributors are garbage, and capital expenditures are a raging dumpster fire.) Our guest, Kelly Meyer shares the sometimes gory but always honest truth hidden in the craft beer industry.  Listen to his podcast at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damnbrewery   Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine  https://hopcitybeer.com/

Have you ever wanted to start a brewery? (Hint: it rarely operates like a business. Margins are trash; distributors are garbage, and capital expenditures are a raging dumpster fire.) Our guest, Kelly Meyer shares the sometimes gory but always honest truth hidden in the craft beer industry. Listen to his podcast at: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damnbrewery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damnbrewery</a> Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine  <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

178: So, you want to start a brewery? Listen to this first.

This short episode discusses the "do's" and "don't" of being a podcast guest and how to prepare to be on our show! Oh, yes -- if you would like to be on the show or know someone who would be a good fit, email podcast@beer.business.   Thanks to our sponsor and source of delicious beer - Hop City Craft Beer and Wine www.hopcitybeer.com

This short episode discusses the "do's" and "don't" of being a podcast guest and how to prepare to be on our show! Oh, yes -- if you would like to be on the show or know someone who would be a good fit, email <a href="mailto:podcast@beer.business">podcast@beer.business</a>.   Thanks to our sponsor and source of delicious beer - Hop City Craft Beer and Wine <a href="http://www.hopcitybeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hopcitybeer.com</a>

177: Podcast Guest Etiquette

A massive "bump in the road" of life didn't stop Fitz Koehler. She deployed her arsenal of mindset and positivity while pursuing her passionate push to tack ten years of life onto everyone's life through fitness while navigating her journey with breast cancer. Her point of view will change how you perceive a life challenge and what it takes to get through it.  Fitz Koehler is a fitness innovator with a Master's Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the University of Floria who has been teaching around the globe for decades. She is also an author and TV personality. Find out more about her at Fitzness.com.  Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine https://hopcitybeer.com/

A massive "bump in the road" of life didn't stop Fitz Koehler. She deployed her arsenal of mindset and positivity while pursuing her passionate push to tack ten years of life onto everyone's life through fitness while navigating her journey with breast cancer. Her point of view will change how you perceive a life challenge and what it takes to get through it. Fitz Koehler is a fitness innovator with a Master's Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences from the University of Floria who has been teaching around the globe for decades. She is also an author and TV personality. Find out more about her at <a href="http://fitzness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fitzness.com</a>. Thank you to our sponsor Hop City Craft Beer and Wine <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

176: Perspective, Passion, and Positivity

Mia Smithson helps women receive the salary they deserve.  Listen in to learn about her philosophy and the importance of being absolutely enthusiastic about your skills without being boastful to get the pay you want! Thank you to our sponsor: https://hopcitybeer.com/

Mia Smithson helps women receive the salary they deserve.  Listen in to learn about her philosophy and the importance of being absolutely enthusiastic about your skills without being boastful to get the pay you want! Thank you to our sponsor: <a href="https://hopcitybeer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopcitybeer.com/</a>

175: Don't Leave $30K on the Table When Negotiating Your Salary!

Very entertaining and informative. Looking forward to more episodes!

Excellent Podcast!

One of my favorite podcasts now!  These guys are funny and smart.

Informative and Hilarious!

Beer and Business

Every business will probably need access to somebody else's money for startup, operations, or scaling up.  This series focuses on different sources of funding for your business. Part 1 looks at the resources available from your bank.  We are joined by Brandon Sherman from Ameris Bank.  With over 24 years experience in banking, he is an authority in how to partner with a bank for the funding your business needs.

Every business will probably need access to somebody else's money for startup, operations, or scaling up.  This series focuses on different sources of funding for your business. Part 1 looks at the resources available from your bank.  We are joined by Brandon Sherman from Ameris Bank.  With over 24 years experience in banking, he is an authority in how to partner with a bank for the funding your business needs.

67: Show Me the Money!!!  Part 1

Without any prior business experience, Cody Wheatfield bought a failing tattoo shop called Cornerstone Tattoo.  With every factor working against him, Cody beat the odds and turned the shop into a thriving, profitable business.  His story could help inspire you to buy failing business and lead it through a turnaround!

Without any prior business experience, Cody Wheatfield bought a failing tattoo shop called Cornerstone Tattoo.  With every factor working against him, Cody beat the odds and turned the shop into a thriving, profitable business.  His story could help inspire you to buy failing business and lead it through a turnaround!

54: How to Buy a Failing Business

Brooke Roberts is a successful entrepreneur that has traveled the world and started several successful businesses.  She recently decided to make her fight against depression public.  We talk to her about her journey and how to fight back against depression.

Brooke Roberts is a successful entrepreneur that has traveled the world and started several successful businesses.  She recently decided to make her fight against depression public.  We talk to her about her journey and how to fight back against depression.

52: Fight Back Against Depression in Business

2020 is 2 weeks away!  It's time to set your goals for the year ahead.  Nick Branon started a company called Hero Roofing 1 year ago.  He had an initial investment of $2,000 and set a crazy goal of $1M in revenue his first year.  Well...  He hit $1.5M in his first year!!!  Learn what it takes to set and crush your own goals for 2020!

2020 is 2 weeks away!  It's time to set your goals for the year ahead.  Nick Branon started a company called Hero Roofing 1 year ago.  He had an initial investment of $2,000 and set a crazy goal of $1M in revenue his first year.  Well...  He hit $1.5M in his first year!!!  Learn what it takes to set and crush your own goals for 2020!

57: Crush Your Goals in 2020

Eric Togneri is a business broker and business valuation expert.  We discuss the critical topic of determining what your business is worth and how to plan for maximum return when you sell it in the future.  Practical and fascinating discussion!!!

Eric Togneri is a business broker and business valuation expert.  We discuss the critical topic of determining what your business is worth and how to plan for maximum return when you sell it in the future.  Practical and fascinating discussion!!!

58: What's Your Business Worth?

Chris and Lizz McKay are the second generation owners of Venture Shuffleboard, one of the leading luxury game table manufacturers in the world.  They discuss their amazing journey and how to work with family members in business.

Chris and Lizz McKay are the second generation owners of Venture Shuffleboard, one of the leading luxury game table manufacturers in the world.  They discuss their amazing journey and how to work with family members in business.

53: Taking Over the Family Business

The secret to high performing organizations is finding meaning in our work.  Scott Mautz is an award winning author, retired Proctor &amp; Gamble executive that ran 4 multi-billion dollar businesses, the number 1 Inc. columnist, a professor at the Kelly School of Business, and he inspires others with his consulting/coaching business.

The secret to high performing organizations is finding meaning in our work.  Scott Mautz is an award winning author, retired Proctor &amp; Gamble executive that ran 4 multi-billion dollar businesses, the number 1 Inc. columnist, a professor at the Kelly School of Business, and he inspires others with his consulting/coaching business.

50: How to Create Meaning in Your Work

Dana Black is an accomplished nutrition and health expert.  She explains the correlation between good health and success in business.  She also helps us understand how proper nutrition and lifestyle choices are the building blocks for a better life.

Dana Black is an accomplished nutrition and health expert.  She explains the correlation between good health and success in business.  She also helps us understand how proper nutrition and lifestyle choices are the building blocks for a better life.

63: Improving Your Health Can Increase Profits

Vivia Collins is a 4 time cancer survivor.  On 3 occasions, she was given less than a month to live.  Against all odds, she has survived and beat back her cancer.  Her story is gripping and will inspire you at a very deep level. As entrepreneurs, we face setbacks and challenges all the time.  Hearing Vivia's story will light a fire deep within you for the next time you face the monsters.

Vivia Collins is a 4 time cancer survivor.  On 3 occasions, she was given less than a month to live.  Against all odds, she has survived and beat back her cancer.  Her story is gripping and will inspire you at a very deep level. As entrepreneurs, we face setbacks and challenges all the time.  Hearing Vivia's story will light a fire deep within you for the next time you face the monsters.

48: Never Give Up

On this episode we break down the difference between organic search versus paid search marketing.  Scott Nickels is an expert in search engine optimization and Jason Aldrich is an expert in search engine marketing.  We'll help you implement a strategy to leverage search as an effective tool to grow your business.

On this episode we break down the difference between organic search versus paid search marketing.  Scott Nickels is an expert in search engine optimization and Jason Aldrich is an expert in search engine marketing.  We'll help you implement a strategy to leverage search as an effective tool to grow your business.

51: How to Show Up in Search

Cliff Ennico

Cliff Ennico has helped millions of entrepreneurs with his YouTube videos, 16 NYT best selling books, speaking engagements, and various editorial contributions.  He was the inspiration for the show Shark Tank and many others.  He's the lawyer you can't help but love...  Don't miss out on his wisdom.

Cliff Ennico has helped millions of entrepreneurs with his YouTube videos, 16 NYT best selling books, speaking engagements, and various editorial contributions.  He was the inspiration for the show Shark Tank and many others.  He's the lawyer you can't help but love...  Don't miss out on his wisdom.

56: Small Business Survival Guide with Cliff Ennico

It's tax season, and none of us want to overpay our fair share (or get into trouble).  Justin Uhland is an accomplished CPA, and he shares the 5 biggest mistakes most small businesses make.  Learn from others so you don't overpay and avoid costly penalties.

It's tax season, and none of us want to overpay our fair share (or get into trouble).  Justin Uhland is an accomplished CPA, and he shares the 5 biggest mistakes most small businesses make.  Learn from others so you don't overpay and avoid costly penalties.

61: The 5 Biggest Business Tax Mistakes

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