Business Talk Sister Gawk

Understand what classification your business falls into, what the tiers of the government are and how they take bids or requests for proposals (RFP's). This episode is part 1 of a series on working with the government agencies as a small business owner. If you've ever wondered how to do this, take a listen!

Bekkah tries to help small business owners understand the process through first hand experiences of navigating the systems and understanding the terminology. 

Billie Asmas fills us in on how she pitched her patented silicone paint tray in a pitch competition, and how you can pitch your product idea too. Some of her tips included: Making sure the judges know the problem you faced and how you came up with a solution, having your manufacturing and market opportunity numbers ready, and knowing the clientele that would be most willing to purchase your product. Take a listen for even more!

This week, Cassondra Greene from Greene Frame Events discusses how she got started in event planning, how she plans out her business, stays organized, and networks within the industry. This is a great listen if you've ever thought about becoming an event planner. 

From understanding your sales style, to positioning yourself, and even asking someone to mentor you, this podcast is the reset you needed to get you off to the races again as a newer business owner. This episode gives advice to other entrepreneurs on all the things Bekkah wishes she would have known or had to be reminded of as she was in the first couple years of business. 

Steven and John, explain what the spark exhibit will be like for the children's exploratorium they are building, how they are putting it together, and what the space for Birchwood Studios is all about in supporting the Crescendo Youth Orchestra. Take a listen! This is the first update on what is happening with some of the members of the golden group.

Have you ever wondered how people can get together to make something great, but know that something might take years of visionary ideas and discussions before it starts to actually become tangible? That's what this golden group is about, and this is the promo for a new sub-series Business Talk Sister Gawk will be throwing out updates on so you can follow along!

Co-owner of Guilty Party Mysteries, Jason Hussman, discusses how they set up a business that provides murder mystery events using lines that match each player to a character that best fits their participation style to hunt for clues. Not only is this business perfect for dressing up and having fun, they've learned a lot of things about running a service based business that any business owner should know. Take a listen!

"People just don't want to work," is such a common phrase, but there is so much more there than most people realize! This week, HRA Director, Jackie Prescott explains what core foundations need to be set in place to see impoverished individuals see financial stability, confidence, and employment consistency. This is information you need to know as a business owner if you truly want to make an impact in your community. Take a listen!

Have you ever wondered how to maximize your ability to help others? This episode gives you the resources to make a difference in your business and in your community by knowing what's available. You don't have to solve every problem in the world, but knowing who can, can make a major impact on those around you. 

Restaurant Franchise owner, Tim VanSoast, discusses how he was able to grow a profitable business that helped people who weren't used to winning feel like they were part of something greater. This is part 3 in our series, and the 2nd interview with Tim where he gets into the details of how his incentives structure helped connect workers to the reward of performing well.