Business Partner Partners

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. This episode is full of nuggets for someone with a brick and mortar business dream or who is currently running a business and thinking about new space or buying a space. Give it a listen! 

website: https://www.watershedgvl.com/
insta: @watershedgvl

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insta: @businesspartnerpartners

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 thus far has been a blast. Come along the journey with us!

insta: @anotherroundgreenville
website: https://www.anotherroundgreenville.com/

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website: www.partnerpartners.net 

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. 

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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 marketing strategy and a new brand of chocolate that makes ethically sourced delicious chocolate available to everyone, the sky's the limit for them. Their experience and growth is fascinating and you're sure to find multiple nuggets of business wisdom in here. Tune in!

Website: https://www.lumineuxchocolate.com/
insta: @lumineuxchocolate

website: www.partnerpartners.net
insta: @businesspartnerpartners

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. :) 

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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 from concept to completion. They discuss how they've grown their business slowly and sustainably while staying true to themselves and learning along the way. This is a great one for any artistic entrepreneurs or if you're just interested in hearing a great business story. 

Website: www.victorygardenstudio.com
insta: @victorygardenstudio

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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 the core, they are putting each other first and after hearing this you’ll be inspired in your business and you’ll want to hire them for all your property and lawn needs. 

website: www.copeandcrew.com
insta: @cope_and_crew 

website: www.partnerpartners.net
insta: @businesspartnerpartners

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!

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Website: www.partnerpartners.net

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. 

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website: www.partnerpartners.net

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. 

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website: www.partnerpartners.net