Business Roaches

Business Roaches is back after a little hiatus and jumping right back into where they left off! In this episode of Business Roaches, Hannah and Ariel Redmond react to the second half of ChatGPT’s list of the things nobody tells you about becoming an entrepreneur.

See what AI gets absolutely right, and misses the mark, on some of the most important points about running a business.

If you want to hear how the list began, check out part 1 in the podcast feed.

Business Roaches is a podcast with honest conversations about entrepreneurship, building a business from scratch, and surviving the beautiful chaos of being a founder.

Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the sisters and co-founders behind Happy Box, and don't forget to stick around for the Win of the Week.

You can always send us a message on instagram @businessroaches

Starting your own business sounds exciting… until you actually do it. In this episode of Business Roaches, Hannah and Ariel Redmond react to ChatGPT’s list of the things nobody tells you about becoming an entrepreneur — from cash flow truths, to how much your business changes, to even how someone might miss the mark with their team.

How accurate is AI when it comes to the messy, unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship? We go point-by-point, share our own experiences, challenge ChatGPT’s advice, and reveal the things we think it completely missed.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, or you already did and are wondering why nobody warned you, this one’s for you.

Business Roaches is a podcast with honest conversations about entrepreneurship, building a business from scratch, and surviving the beautiful chaos of being a founder.

Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the sisters and co-founders behind Happy Box, and don't forget to stick around for the Win of the Week.

You can always send us a message on instagram @businessroaches

You made the sale. Now you have to get the product out the door.

In Part 3 of our Ecommerce Startup 101 series, Hannah and Ariel break down everything you need to know about 3PLs when starting and scaling an ecommerce brand. From figuring out when it’s time to outsource fulfillment to a 3PL, the right questions to ask a potential partner, how to ensure issues aren't falling through the cracks, and when to cut ties with a company that isn't working.

There’s a lot more to 3PLs than finding a warehouse to store your stuff.

Whether you’re still packing orders yourself or starting to outgrow your current setup, this episode will help you understand all the basics and pitfalls people need to know about to help your business grow.

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You made the sale. Now you have to get the product to the customer.

In Part 2 of our Ecommerce Startup 101 series, Hannah and Ariel break down everything you need to know about shipping when starting an ecommerce brand. From choosing carriers and setting shipping rates to packaging, fulfillment, tracking, and the dreaded “where is my order?” customer email, there’s a lot more to shipping than putting a label on a box.

We’ll talk through the biggest shipping decisions founders need to make, common mistakes that can eat into your margins, and how to build a shipping process that actually works as your business grows.

Whether you’re shipping your first few orders from your apartment or getting ready to scale, this episode will help you understand the shipping questions you should be asking before your margins disappear one package at a time.

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Starting an ecommerce brand? There’s a lot to figure out before you ever make your first sale, and sales tax is one of those things that’s easy to overlook until it becomes a BIG problem.

In this episode, Hannah and Ariel kick off a new multi-part Business Roaches series all about the things you need to know when starting an ecommerce brand. First up: sales tax.

They break down the basics every founder should understand, including when you need to collect sales tax, what “nexus” actually means, how selling across state lines changes things, and where ecommerce founders commonly get tripped up.

Whether you’re still thinking about launching your brand or already making sales, this episode will help you understand the sales tax questions you need to be asking, and hopefully save you from some very painful surprises down the road.

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Every business has a first time for everything, and those moments usually come with a great story. In this episode, Hannah and Ariel take a walk down memory lane, sharing the biggest "firsts" in Happy Box history: the first sale, the first mistake, the first major client, and many more. 

Some of these milestones felt like huge wins. Others felt like complete disasters in the moment. Looking back, every single one helped shape the business into what it is today.

Whether you're just getting started or years into your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a reminder that every successful company is built one first at a time.

Business Roaches is a podcast with honest conversations about entrepreneurship, building a business from scratch, and surviving the beautiful chaos of being a founder.

Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the sisters and co-founders behind Happy Box, and don't forget to stick around for the Win of the Week.

You can always send us a message on instagram @businessroaches

Everyone loves to say, "You need to be good at everything to start a business." We respectfully disagree.

This week, Hannah and Ariel are blind ranking the 7 skills every entrepreneur needs to focus on before starting a business, without knowing each other's ranks. Marketing? Sales? Managing people? Once all seven are locked in, they average their rankings to see what the ultimate founder priority list looks like.

Spoiler: there are some disagreements.

If you're thinking about starting a business (or wondering where you should actually spend your time), this episode will help you separate the essential skills from the nice-to-haves.

Business Roaches is back with more honest conversations about entrepreneurship, building a business from scratch, and surviving the beautiful chaos of being a founder.

Follow along with Hannah and Ariel Redmond, the sisters and co-founders behind Happy Box, and don't forget to stick around for the Win of the Week.

You can always send us a message on instagram @businessroaches

Let's be honest: a large chunk of running a business is just figuring out how to communicate better. Whether it's navigating awkward client conversations, handling some very fiery customer service complaints, or giving feedback to your team: communication is kind of everything.

In this episode, Hannah & Ariel share the communication hacks they've picked up after years of building a business together. They talk through the small shifts that can make hard conversations easier, help you avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, and how to put your ego aside during misunderstandings.

If you've ever been frustrated and thought you could have handled your important conversations better, this one's for you.

Tune in for practical tips, founder stories, and a few communication mistakes we're willing to admit out loud.

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What does it take to turn a passion for toys and games into multiple thriving businesses? In this special episode, we sit down with Neal Hoffman, CEO of FanRoll, and also the creator of The Mensch on the Bench, to explore his journey into entrepreneurship.

Neal shares his insight into what makes a great entrepreneur, the highs and lows of his famous Shark Tank appearance, how he pushes against some of the common business advice others give out, what he learned by losing a marketing war against a twelve year old, and much more. 

Tune in for an engaging conversation about taking risks, making connections, and finding your niche when you aren't a fan of the corporate workday.

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What are the little things that make entrepreneurs cringe, roll their eyes, or quietly lose their patience? In this episode, Hannah and Ariel Redmond are pulling back the curtain on the unspoken pet peeves that business owners encounter every day: from people who underestimate what it takes to build a business, to offhand comments thrown into conversations, and even additional misconceptions from friends that can drive entrepreneurs crazy.

Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or simply curious about how founders think, this candid conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the frustrations, realities, and lessons that come with running a business. Expect honest stories, relatable examples, and maybe a few pet peeves you didn't realize you had.

Tune in and see if you've ever been guilty of making the list. 👀🎙️

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