Running a business can be one of the loneliest journeys you'll ever take... unless you find your room.

In this episode of Our Business Shenanigans, Jen and Nicole dive into why community isn't just "nice to have," it's one of the biggest competitive advantages a business owner can have.

From navigating payroll scares and difficult employees to learning from competitors and finding mentors who tell you what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear), they share the real stories behind why no entrepreneur should build a business alone.

You'll hear why:

• Community beats competition.
• Networking is about relationships, not business cards.
• Vulnerability is the price of real growth.
• The right people can save you time, money, and a whole lot of stress.
• Sometimes the best thing you can do is find a room where you belong.

Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or leading a growing team, this episode is a reminder that success doesn't happen in isolation.

Owning a business with your best friend: power duo or true crime documentary? 😅
Holly & Laura (Chores and More + Hustled Up Podcast) joined us to talk 50/50 splits, zero scorekeeping, leadership reality, and why Starbucks in-hand on Day 1 might be your sign from the universe.
Also… there’s an origin story in here that should probably come with a parental advisory. 🎧

CleanCon 2026 is not “just a conference.” It’s a movement.
We’re joined by Molly, Drew & Holly, the founders of CleanCon, to talk about what the residential cleaning industry has been missing—and why “no hype, no selling from stage” is non-negotiable.

📍 CleanCon 2026: March 16–18, 2026 | Indianapolis | The Conrad
Topics include marketing, sales, operations, leadership, and tech—built for cleaning business owners who want real takeaways.

#CleanCon #CleanCon2026 #ResidentialCleaningIndustry #CleaningBusiness #OurBusinessShenanigans

We’ve been away because we’ve been growing.
In this episode, Jen + Nicole talk hiring, training, systems, and the mindset shifts that keep you from hiring out of desperation.

What we cover:

• Busy season hiring chaos (Nicole was in the trenches)

• Why in-house sales can boost relationships + retention

• Training systems that streamline onboarding

• The role of community + networking in business growth

• Why investing in yourself changes everything

“We only share scars.”
Tap play.

Hiring a VA is supposed to buy back your time… but if you don’t have systems, clarity, and boundaries, it can turn into virtual chaos real quick.

In this episode of Our Business Shenanigans, Jen Rodgers and Nicole Kalb break down the real wins and painful lessons of working with remote team members — including red flags, agency vs. individual VA pros/cons, what you need in place before you hire, and when it’s time to bring a role back in-house.

And yes… we’re telling the story about the time Jen’s Google Drive got deleted and someone tried to claim “that didn’t happen.” (It did. Receipts were involved.)

Listen now, and drop your VA horror stories + success stories — we might do a Part 2 with listener stories.

Jen & Nicole are joined by Justin and Philip from Digital Anchor Media to pull back the curtain on marketing partnerships — the good, the bad, and the confusing.

They discuss how to:
✅ Vet agencies the smart way
🚩 Spot red flags early
💬 Understand contracts & communication
📊 Track ROI that actually matters
🧭 Navigate Google Business & Local Service Ads

If you’ve ever wondered where your marketing money is really going — this one’s for you.

Listen now at ourbusinessshenanigans.com

Clicks ≠ Clients.
In part 1 of this episode of Our Business Shenanigans, we’re calling out the shady side of digital marketing with guests Justin & Philip from Digital Anchor Media. They share how to spot vanity metrics, track real ROI, and finally understand if your ads are actually working. If your agency speaks in jargon but can’t show you real results — this one’s for you.

Listen now at ourbusinessshenanigans.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

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💬 "It's okay to not be okay — just don’t stay there alone."

In this week’s raw and real episode of Our Business Shenanigans, Jen and Nicole sit down with Michelle Krueger from Brightside Services Inc. to talk about falling down… and finding the strength to get back up.

From burnout to breakthrough, this one’s for every entrepreneur navigating the hard days, the hidden struggles, and the healing. 💛

🎙️ Takeaways:
✔ It’s okay to ask for help
✔ Let go of people-pleasing
✔ You’re not alone in the hard seasons
✔ Peace is possible — and you deserve it

Listen now on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
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👉 paragoncleaningllc.com
👉 myprofitpathways.com

From passive-aggressive emails to full-blown entitlement meltdowns — business bullies are real. And guess what? You don’t have to tolerate them.

This week, Jen & Nicole are telling real stories (including that one time Nicole almost cancelled her wedding to avoid a client tantrum 🤯) and walking you through:

✔️ How to recognize subtle manipulation
✔️ How to respond without losing your cool
✔️ Why saying “no” is a power move, not a problem

🔥 You started a business to be your own boss — not to be bullied.

Hit play and take your power back.

#BoundariesInBusiness #ClientDrama #ToxicWorkplace #OurBusinessShenanigans #EntrepreneurLife #NoMoreBullies

Everyone wants a business that runs without them—but few are willing to build what that actually takes.

In this episode of Our Business Shenanigans, Jen & Nicole get real about:

• The fantasy vs. reality of business freedom

• Why duct-taping operations makes you the system

• The actual foundation you need (team, SOPs, accountability)

• How to stop being the bottleneck

• Delayed gratification & the mindset that builds legacy

🔥 Includes a hilarious (but painfully relatable) roleplay of what NOT to do when you're “too busy to build.”

Ready to stop firefighting and start scaling? This one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now & share it with the business owner friend who’s one Slack message away from snapping.

#FreedomIsBuilt #BusinessStrategy #CEOTruths #OurBusinessShenanigans