Welcome to the 13th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Lessons from Starting, Scaling, and Sustaining Three Businesses with Joseph Gardonis" our guest shares insights about his work in brand design, real estate, and his newest venture – Impact Customer Reviews. 

Some of our favorite takeaways include: 

• Entrepreneurship is not a linear path—it involves trial and error, learning from setbacks, and adapting strategies.
• 89% of consumers factor reviews into purchasing decisions, making them a critical element for credibility and trust.
• Networking, both in-person and virtual, has been his most effective method for business growth.

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Joseph Gardonis, Owner of J Graphic Communications, Homes Advantage, and Impact Customer Reviews 
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

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Guest Bio: Joseph Gardonis

Joseph Gardonis is a serial entrepreneur who has 3 different businesses. Brand Design, Real Estate and more recently, Impact Customer Reviews. Impact Customer Reviews is a platform dedicated to businesses reviewing their customers.

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

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Welcome to the 12th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Riding the Rollercoaster Navigating the Ups and Downs of Business," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe reflect on the highs and lows of running a business, how success is not linear, and other reflections from our last guest episode with Gresh Harkless. Listen to the episode with Gresh Harkless on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Market fluctuations, economic conditions, and external factors (such as elections and economic uncertainty) can impact business growth. 
• Entrepreneurs should expect slow months and plan ahead – save during busy periods and focus on business development, networking, and refining processes. 
• Building a support network of fellow business owners who can offer leads, support, and encouragement. 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 11th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Why Mindset Matters with Tami Adams " we dig into the challenges of imposter syndrome, the importance of self-care, and navigating business relationships with friends. Speaker coach and entrepreneur Tami Adams offers practical advice on breaking into public speaking, scaling a business, and embracing authenticity while taking risks to create a fulfilling career. 

Some of our favorite takeaways and quotes from this episode include: 

• Prioritizing mental health and physical health are non-negotiable parts of entrepreneurship. 
• Success often comes from taking the leap without having all the answers–learning and adapting are part of the journey. 
• Imposter syndrome never truly disappears; in fact, it can increase as you become more successful. 

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Tami Adams, Founder, Speaker Strategist, & Agent at TA Speakers Management
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Tami:

• Find Tami on LinkedIn
• Find Tami on Instagram @taspeakersmanagement
• Visit the TA Speakers Management website 

Guest Bio: Tami Adams

With 13 years of meeting planning experience and 10+ years working alongside high-level professional speakers and her knack for human connection, Tami has seen it all. Providing unique insights into both the speaker agent and meeting planner side of the business, she brings her bubbly, energetic and passionate personality to all clients. As an expert in speaker coaching, she loves helping the next generation of thought leaders share their ideas and change the world, one speech at a time.

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course
The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur. 

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Welcome to the 10th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Support System," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share thoughts on having high quality vs high quantity in networking connections, community and collaboration in business, having personal interests that intersect with these concepts, and other reflections from our last guest episode with Mary Williams. Listen to the episode with Mary Williams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Networking should be about genuine connections, not just accumulating contacts. 
• Having hobbies outside of work, such as reading, can help with creativity, mental wellbeing, and personal fulfillment. 
• Using everday language instead of jargon makes business interactions more engaging and authentic. 

Related Episodes: 

• Season 1, Episode 2: You are Your Best System with Mary Williams - Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 
• Season 1, Episode 13: How to Not Be an Asshole While Networking - Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 
• Season 1, Episode 27: Business Insights from the School of Moxie Podcast - Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 9th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Entrepreneurship is Hope: The Magical Messiness of Being Your Own Boss with Gresham W. Harkless Jr." we dig into the raw and messy journey of entrepreneurship with our guest and fellow podcast host Gresh Harkless Jr. Tune in for tips from a multi-passionate entrepreneur who keeps it together with a strong network, morning routine, and by remembering that life is going throw you curves, it is all in how you respond to them and define your success that will lead you to victory. Listen to Ashlan's interview on Gresh's I AM CEO Podcast. 

Some of our favorite takeaways and quotes from this episode include: 

• Success is not a straight path, it’s messy and filled with ups and downs, look for the spaghetti metaphor in play here. 
• Many entrepreneurs only showcase their wins, but the struggles and failures are just as critical to success. 
• Take action and start – many people hesitate due to fear, but getting started is the most important step. 
• Entrepreneurship is hope and a path to freedom and opportunity. 
• “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” 

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Gresham W. Harkless Jr., Founder of Blue16 Media, CB Nation, and BlueStar Franchise
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Gresh:

• Subscribe to CBNation Business Podcasts
• Find Gresh on LinkedIn
• Find Gresh on Facebook
• Find Gresh on Instagram @progreshion 
• Find Gresh on Twitter 
• Visit the Blue16 Media website
• Visit the CB Nation website
• Visit the BlueStar Franchise website 

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course
The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur. 

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Welcome to the 8th episode of Take the Leap's second season. This is a special episode where Take the Leap co-host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson speaks to episode 9 guest Gresham W. Harkless Jr.'s I AM CEO Podcast. 

Ashlan is a Professional Certified Marketer and Certified Digital Marketing professional with over 17 years of experience working in advertising agencies, corporate, retail, and national nonprofits.

Ashlan serves as a leadership advisor for the American Marketing Association and as the Board Secretary for the People's Nonprofit Accelerator.

She focuses on nonprofits and small businesses, often helping organizations without dedicated marketing teams by being that department and voice.

Her approach is collaborative, always explaining the rationale behind strategies and backing decisions with data.

She uses a color-coded calendar and a remarkable tablet to organize her day, prioritize tasks, and stay on track.

Ashlan advocates business owners to invest time early in creating SOPs and documentation for all key tasks.

She discusses the importance of aligning personal values with business clients, choosing to work with organizations she believes in.

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Host, Gresham W. Harkless Jr., Founder of Blue16 Media, CB Nation, and BlueStar Franchise

Connect with Gresh:

• Subscribe to CBNation Business Podcasts
• Find Gresh on LinkedIn
• Find Gresh on Facebook
• Find Gresh on Instagram @progreshion 
• Find Gresh on Twitter 
• Visit the Blue16 Media website
• Visit the CB Nation website
• Visit the BlueStar Franchise website 

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course
The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur. 

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Welcome to the 7th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "The Librarian’s Guide to Business with Mary Williams: Systems, Stories & Scaling with Joy" we have Season 1 podcast guest, Mary Williams return to the mic with us to discuss business pivots, reading fiction, and reflections on how the entrepreneurial landscape is changing. Listen to Mary’s Season 1 episode, “You are Your Best System with Mary Williams” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch it on YouTube. 

Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: 

• Entrepreneurs should focus on personal alignment rather than chasing trends or societal expectations. 
• Fiction provides a lens for exploring business struggles, problem-solving, and understanding human dynamics. 
• Many entrepreneurs are reconsidering full-time self-employment in favor of hybrid work models (i.e. side hustles alongside jobs). 
• There will be an economic and emotional hangover from the 2024 election that will likely extend into early 2025. 
• Success in business is deeply tied to self-awareness, connection, and embracing joy. 

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Mary Williams, Owner of Sensible Woo and Host of The School of Moxie podcast.
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Mary:

• Receive Weekly Business Readings in Your Inbox! 
• Subscribe to Sensible Woo on YouTube 
• Find Mary on Instagram @sensiblewoo
• Find Mary on Threads @sensiblewoo
• Visit the Sensible Woo website 
• Listen to The School of Moxie Podcast 

Guest Bio: Mary Williams
Mary Williams is the CEO and founder of Sensible Woo, home of The School of Moxie Podcast.  A librarian by trade, who established herself in the entertainment industry as the digital archivist for a major animation production studio, she has consulted for not only entertainment companies, but also marketing agencies, tech start-ups, and non-profit fundraising organizations.  

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on 

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Welcome to the 6th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Breaking the Scarcity Mindset: Money Mindset & Entrepreneurship," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share thoughts on the importance of a positive money mindset as an entrepreneur, managing financial stress, and reflections from our last guest episode with Spencer Hill. Listen to the episode with Spencer Hill on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• Understanding the reality of money in entrepreneurship—recognizing that business income isn’t personal income and financial planning is critical. 
• The scarcity vs. abundance mindset and its role in financial decisions. 
• Self-awareness around your money story and how that impacts your entrepreneurial experience and feelings of imposter syndrome and anxiety. 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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Welcome to the 5th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "All Money Isn’t Good Money: Spencer Hill on Building Authentic Relationships to Succeed in Business," we connect with Spencer Hill about people-first consulting, flexing your adaptability, and what it takes to keep the momentum going in your business. Watch Spencer's episode on YouTube. 

Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: 

• Treat people as humans first–whether in business, leadership, or consulting. 
• The best businesses operate like kindergarten classrooms: Clear roles, mutual respect, and valuing every team member leads to productivity and success. 
• Personal growth never stops: Continuous self-improvement directly impacts career success. 

Guest & Host Information:

• Guest, Spencer Hill, Founder & Principal Consultant of All In Good Company
• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with Spencer:

• Visit Spencer’s business website allingoodco.org
• Find Spencer on LinkedIn 
• Find All In Good Company on LinkedIn

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course
The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur. 

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Welcome to the 4th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "Community Over Competition: Building Stronger Connections in 2025," co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe share why community and support systems are vital for personal growth, business success, and resilience in uncertain times as reflections from our last guest episode with Elizabeth Doerr. Listen to the episode with Elizabeth Doerr on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

Key Takeaways from the Episode: 

• 2024 was a tough year for many, and entering into 2025 times are still uncertain making community building even more crucial.
• Sharing business opportunities rather than competing can lead to better client fits and more business growth
• Intentional networking and collaboration can lead to greater opportunities. 
• Entrepreneurs are stronger together and we invite you to join the Take the Leap community to thrive in 2025. 

Host information:

• Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
• Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies

Connect with us:

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the Leap
• Follow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_today
• Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn 

The Course: 

The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.

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