Ever wish you had a mentor to tell you the real business advice that saves you money, time, and regret? In this episode, Bekkah’s cutting through the fluff and sharing the candid lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear — the stuff no one puts in the textbooks, but you’ll wish you knew from the start.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

Whether you’re just starting out or already scaling, this episode is packed with battle-tested advice that could change how you run your business. 🚀

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions regarding your business. 

Rebekkah Anderson is a Licensed Realtor® | eXp Realty. 

Have you ever wondered what the change force is behind making a community breathe life into its old empty spaces and clean up blighted neighborhoods through new housing solutions? Well, the answer for many towns in Northern Minnesota is Jason Hale (though he probably wouldn’t tell you that himself). Jason shares what anyone can do to get change happening in their own town for economic development and revitalization of a community that needs some love. If you are a business owner or someone who wants to make a difference in your community, then this podcast is the place to start!

Nut roasting is one of the few food businesses that has a far longer food truck season in Northern Minnesota than most. Beyond Nuts joins us this week for the second part of our conversation. This week you will learn:

In this first conversation with Go Beyond Nuts, we dive into the world of freshly crafted, handcrafted nut confections from Cherry, Minnesota. Founder, Karen Hamilton, shares how she got started with small‑batch Bavarian-style roasted almonds, pecans, and cashews, each flavor invented and perfected by experimenting and taste testing. 

Join us as we explore:

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dig into scaling challenges, customer culture, and future plans.

Do you love blazing new trails, being in the great outdoors, and exploring land? Or maybe you’re a developer working on understanding what it takes to prep land for construction. This is the podcast to learn more about! This week, Curt Kleist shares how he got started in Wetland Consulting. In this episode we cover: 

🦌 The process of mapping wetlands

🔍 Identifying whether or not is an area that has wetlands

💡 How credits and wetland banks are used

📈 Understanding topography of the plants and soil that impact classification

🚜 What equipment you should use

🧐 Classes that he recommends for anyone looking to get started

What if the key to scaling your mission-driven business or organization wasn't a loan—but a capital campaign? In this episode, we sit down with Josh Lindstrom, from Fika Coffee (givefika.com), to unpack how they’ve used crowd funding to put the icing on top of their roastery business and deepen their impact in the community through being an employer that wants to even offer showers to their employees who have no running water at home.

We explore:

Whether you're running a for-profit with purpose or a nonprofit with big dreams, this episode will give you the tools—and inspiration—to take your next big step.

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Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for coffee into a full-fledged business? In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Fika Coffee, Josh Lindstrom, a small-batch roastery making big waves in the specialty coffee scene. From humble beginnings to scaling operations, Fika shares the real story behind launching and growing a coffee roasting business.

We dive into:

Whether you're a coffee lover, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious about what it takes to roast for a living, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest insight.

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Have you ever wanted to rent party equipment as a business? Ted Arnoldy, from JETZ, does a fantastic job of talking through why they have the processes they do for efficiency, safety, and quality customer service and it’s the inside scoop into the real day to day things you should know about running a party rental business. This is part 2 of a two episode interview, so definitely take a listen to the first one as well!

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Have you ever thought about starting a fun, profitable business that brings joy to families and communities? In this episode, we talk with Ted Arnoldy, founder of JETZ Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider in the inflatable rental industry. Ted shares how he got started, what it takes to launch a successful party jumper (bounce house) business, and the secrets to scaling in a seasonal market.

Whether you're looking to start a side hustle or build a full-time business, this episode is packed with practical advice—from startup costs and insurance tips and to equipment recommendations. Ted’s experience and insights make this a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to bounce into a new venture.

What You'll Learn:

If you're ready to jump-start your business dreams, don’t miss this episode!

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