It's easy to think of all the parts of your business that make your life harder, but what if you took the time to think about what your business has brought you that makes you feel thankful? Join Chrissy as she guides you through the three questions that will lead you to feeling more grateful around your business. This episode leads you down a path of adjusting your mindset to see all the good, even in the hard. instagram: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net...
Nov 27, 2024•16 min•Ep. 57
Chrissy confronts Ryan with a surprise conversation about the future of the podcast that he never saw coming. We discuss the ways our podcast has worked well and what we're going to do differently moving forward. Learning to pivot in a business is an important skill to have and we're employing this skill as we move forward with our podcast. To break it down: you'll be hearing more from Chrissy and other experts! Insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net
Nov 22, 2024•20 min•Ep. 56
Scott Karr, Mountain Goat's CPA, sits down with Chrissy to offer his time and wisdom with small business accounting. We discuss everything from what expectations you should have of a CPA, how to avoid tax problems, and biggest mistakes small business owners make with their finances. This is a must listen for any small business owner because the practicality is priceless in this one! Give it a listen! Apologies in advance for Ryan being out of town and the audio being questionable on this episode...
Nov 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 55
Sarah and Elijah Kivett own and operate a small organic, no-till farm near Greenville, SC that has grown from 20 to 100 fifty foot beds in a little over a 2 year span where they grow vegetables and flowers that are sold at local farmer's markets and through u-pick opportunities on their farm. We discuss many topics in this episode including selling everything you own to invest in your dream, learning from youtube, volunteering to learn the craft, weather affecting your mood, future plans for the...
Nov 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 54
Chrissy and Ryan are back at it with one of their best friends and pastor, Lee McDerment. We clarify early on that Lee is not a licensed counselor, so do not treat this information as such, but it could be useful to hear. The questions of "how is your soul?" and "what do you rate your marriage from a 1-10?" are answered and picked apart and we probably went a little deeper/more vulnerable than we were planning, so you better listen and find some value. This is another ep to make you feel less al...
Oct 31, 2024•45 min•Ep. 53
Chrissy and Ryan chime in with some plans and ideas for how to end 2024 with a bang. We discuss pending price increases, capitalizing on the holidays, merch plans, email marketing, and social media. The end of the year feels like a sprint, but with proper planning it can be your best quarter of the year. Join us in discussing our plans and make some plans of your own. insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net
Oct 23, 2024•21 min•Ep. 52
A serious storm hit the southeast United States late September leaving some people and businesses in a really bad place. Parts of Western North Carolina, about an hour north of us, fully lost their buildings, but for us, we lost power for a bit over a week which means we lost revenue for over a week. That’s a big hit for a small biz and we discuss how we handled it, the steps we took, and what we’ve learned from it. This is a reflective recap on our time during Hurricane Helene. Overall, we feel...
Oct 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 51
Dominic and Carmen started as friends who liked to sit together at parties in Los Angeles and after much time (8 years!) fell in love and got married. They decided to take a year sabbatical in Scotland where Carmen first began to discover her love for cooking. Dominic began courses to learn the business side of running a restaurant and they started with a small restaurant in Santa Barbara (where they had to cater in and out of each day!), Book Ends Cafe. This got their feet wet in the business a...
Oct 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 50
Today we're joined by Joseph Fuduric and Cameron Smith of Watershed, a commercial real estate broker that supports independently owned businesses by providing a personal and friendly approach to buy, sell + lease commercial real estate in Upstate SC. We hit them with all the small biz questions about renting versus buying a property, the process of signing a lease and what to look for, how a broker can help you in the process, and also when and how to sell your business if you know it's time. Th...
Oct 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 49
Our first ever repeat guests, Corinne and Cory Wickline, join us to chat about Another Round- their disc golf shop and taproom which opened in Greenville, SC in April 2024. We first chatted with them 3 weeks into their business, and now we're following up with them 6 months into owning and operating their business. Their perspective is interesting and also exciting and we talk about everything from their feelings to what's working to how they've pivoted. Getting to be a part of their journey thu...
Sep 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 48
Join in on this fun episode with Chrissy and Ryan as we play the classic game of Would You Rather, but with questions about our business. Both Chrissy and Ryan prepared would you rather questions in advance to surprise the other one which led to some solid debates on the answers. This is a good one to listen to not feel alone in the struggles you have as a couple and the way we always have to think about the 'what ifs' of business ownership. website: www.partnerpartners.net insta: @businesspartn...
Sep 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 47
Ben and Becca Snyder started their ethically sourced chocolate business in 2020 after falling in love with chocolate and seeing a hole in the Greenville market. They were discovered when Ben went on a podcast, The Pitch, and talked about Lumineux Chocolate which was a huge stepping stone for their growing business which started out of their apartment. Now operating out of Traveler's Rest, SC they're making and distributing chocolate all over South Carolina and The United States. With their marke...
Sep 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 46
Join Chrissy and Ryan on this duet episode where we discuss the three hardest lessons we've learned in our business and the mindset hacks for each challenge. We talk about being liked, other people, and how to solve problems. This is a good listen for anyone who has had challenges in their business or will have challenges (which is everyone!) so I guess you should all listen. :) Insta: @businesspartnerpartners Website: www.partnerpartners.net
Sep 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 45
Jesse and Carissa Bowser got to know each other over late night drawing sessions on their college campus and then long story short- one day Jesse declared he would marry Carissa. Their relationship started based on their shared love of art and they've now transitioned into working together full-time making art. Victory Garden Studio, their business, focuses on graphic design, custom illustration, and hand painted murals. They work with all different types of clients for the design and art needs ...
Aug 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 44
From dabbling in construction to running a full blown company providing full service exterior design projects and weekly landscape management, Stephen and Cindy are out here growing a business well as a couple. After a failed high school relationship, they rekindled the flame in college and it was the fast track to marriage at that time. Their mostly self-taught skills have brought them to the point where they have hired a team and are now tackling projects they never dreamed of completing. At t...
Aug 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 43
Nowadays, the options are plentiful for any type of business and we all have the equal playing field of the internet. So how do we make sure our customers are thinking about us when they think about our industry? In this episode, Chrissy and Ryan discuss 5 tactics to make sure you are at the top of your customer's minds. These will apply to any industry and we hope that our experience figuring these out will be helpful to you! Tune in! Insta: @businesspartnerpartners Website: www.partnerpartners...
Aug 14, 2024•21 min•Ep. 42
This week Chrissy interviews Ryan about starting a non-profit. What is it? What isn't it? Why should you do it? Why shouldn't you? We'll help you understand how Mountain Goat works and where it came from, as well has Ryan's journey starting, growing and leading a non-profit, all the way to no longer leading a non-profit. insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net
Aug 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 41
Is it okay to be envious of another business? Or jealous? Are they the same? We don’t really know, but today Chrissy and Ryan are diving into an episode with some major mindset tips that can be used when you're getting caught in that comparison trap or wanting what another business has. This is a good episode to listen to if you feel like you’re the only business that isn’t thriving around you- spoiler alert: it’s hard for everyone and you’re not alone. insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: w...
Aug 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 40
Ryan and Chrissy pop in for a quick episode from vacation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to talk about how travel and getting a break from your business can bring inspiration that you could never attain by staying at home and just working in your business. The ability to have time away and afford travel is certainly a privilege, but if you’re able, it will reap benefits for your business that will be worth it. Take the time! Insta: @businesspartnerpartners Website: www.partnerpartners.net Ment...
Jul 25, 2024•15 min•Ep. 39
Join Chrissy on a solo episode today with some life learned lessons about how to sing karaoke, choose your karaoke song based on the crowd, and which songs are on the ‘DO NOT SING’ list. Then transition very smoothly into the conversation about our most recent website rebrand using Squarespace. Chrissy lays out everything your website should have and why it’s important for a business to have one. Life and Business tips, what more could you want?! website: partnerpartners.net insta: @businesspart...
Jul 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 38
Ryan and Chrissy describe their journey to caffeine (and how Starbies has single handedly made kids start drinking coffee at an early age!!). This dining room table episode dives deep into the specific equipment we use for our shop, why we think it's important to make our own syrups, and how we decide seasonal drink menus. Ryan chats about his cupping experience with Methodical to choose our very own blend and what types of roasts we use for all of our offerings. We talk about the one coffee sho...
Jul 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 37
Today we have two special guests on the show- our children, Mae (8) and Bert (6). We think it's important to involve them in our lives, business, and podcast! They have been watching us work on this podcast for almost a year and were ready for their moment in the spotlight. They prepared some questions to ask us (some appropriate, some not) and we asked them some questions, as well. This is a fun family episode and a good reminder never to take ourselves too seriously. insta: @businesspartnerpar...
Jul 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 36
Join Ryan for a (quick) solo episode this week. We share a couple ways we're making our business - and podcast - work for our family this summer. And one, hot tip that's a free unlock to any business. Also, Chrissy will be back with Ryan next week (PTL) insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net
Jun 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 35
Chrissy and Ryan bring all their thoughts on consistency and why it's important for a podcast, a business, and how it applies to getting mentally strong for many areas of life. We share some ways that having the zoom out approach on your business can help you stay consistent and why using data instead of feelings is more helpful when making big decisions. This is one of those episodes where you'll really get to see our personalities shine because it's a bit unhinged. Hope you enjoy! Insta: @busi...
Jun 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 34
Join Chrissy on this solo ep about how to handle seasons of burnout. We discuss practical tips and mindset shifts to learn how to cope and make it out on the other side. Burnout is coming for you, but it doesn't have to take you down. Tune in! insta: @businesspartnerpartners website: www.partnerpartners.net
Jun 12, 2024•20 min•Ep. 33
The story of Kendall and Dave Daly, the couple behind Amend Market, a sustainable plastic free refill shop located in Greenville, SC, may seem like a classic Romeo and Juliet tale: a Sustainability Coordinator and an Exxon Employee. Kendall’s family taught her the love for nature, which she eventually translated into a passion for sustainability in her own life. She brought the first plastic free refill shop to South Carolina- an option for people who wanted to cut down on unnecessary plastic wa...
Jun 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 32
The “Summer Reading Series” kicks off with Chrissy and Ryan discussing a book that is jam packed with short pieces of advice and storires for any business owner or entrepreuner. They break down some of the big points including the controversial opinion of this author who says that you should be working 24x7x365 on your business, what you should actually learn to do in college, whether or not the amount you get paid should matter in your job, and why you shouldn’t listen to customers. This readin...
May 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 31
Corinne and Cory Wickline aren't just regulars at Mountain Goat, they are business owners in the very early days of opening a franchise of a business called "Another Round." What is that you may ask? Well, it started in Charlotte, NC and it is centered around the game growing in popularity- Frisbee Golf. Another Round is a community hub for frisbee golf and beer, the place you want to go before or after a game. Chrissy is absent in this episode, but Ryan takes it all the way to the hard and the ...
May 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 30
This special edition episode is a zoom call between Chrissy and Ryan who is 9.5 hours in the future in India. We discuss what it's like operating a business when one partner is out of town, how the days look different, what Ryan stresses about from abroad, and how Chrissy has to actually process her emotions before verbalizing them. How lame. We discuss some fails of the week and some good things that come out of Ryan traveling for his day job. Tune in!
May 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 29
Mark and Sarah Batory may have gone to high school together, but their real connection began on Facebook (thanks Marky Z!). In this episode you'll hear the beautiful story of Mark and Sarah moving to Wisconsin for grad school two weeks after getting married, but ending up working at a pottery studio and learning how you can take studio art and make it a job. After experience a tragedy about a month after moving back to South Carolina, they explain how their business plan was put even further int...
May 07, 2024•49 min•Ep. 28
