S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business 

We're using a Thread as a jumping-off point for today's conversation. Caitie and Erin go deeper into the realities of running a business and why doing consulting work might be THE thing that keeps your business afloat, not something to be ashamed of.

Wanna join the conversation? DM us on Instagram and share your thoughts. We might even just talk about it in a bonus episode.

00:00 Vacation Preferences: Beach vs. Adventure

01:43 Jobs you wish you knew about

03:07 Looking forward to in 2026

03:35 What's for Dinner?

04:59 Caitie Intro

05:27 Business Realities: Contract Work and Retainers

16:01 Weighing Your Options with a Contract Opportunity

20:21 Summer Schedules

25:23 Corporate vs. Business Owner Risks

Mentioned In this Episode: 

• The Thread that started the Conversation
• KP is a Certified 9-grid freak | Social Media + content strategy for weirdo small business owners feeling lost on social - learn more here
• The massive Chicken Pot Pie
  

• Connect with Caitie:
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  • Threads

• Connect with Erin
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  • Instagram