This week we get to listen in as Brand Strategist Chloe Arielle talks all things branding from where to start to where to go next. Enjoy as she drops all sorts of good nuggets of wisdom in her field of expertise.

Check out the episode she did about her business: 
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1646050/9395683

Listen here to learn more about writing a mission statement for your business:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1646050/8031094

Her Website:
chloearielle.com

Her Instagram:
@chloearielle

Hello everyone! This week we will be hearing from Betsy Mays, a retired math teacher who saw a gap in her years teaching and decided she would fill it.
-  she walks us through the process she went bringing her product to life
-  how she has gone about marketing a product with zero audience
-  and how she keeps herself organized now that she works for herself

This episode is full of tips for product builders and a challenge to all of us on taking your business to the next level through creative marketing and self/business organization. 

Check out Absolute Zero: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/math-teacher-creates-games-that-make-learning-math-fun-home-or-school

Purchase games here: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/buy-fun-kids-games-that-teach-math-for-elementary-and-middle-school

Listen in as Manjaree a CEO of a successful Jewelry company and a small business coach shares how you can scale your business and become more successful through practical and informed review of a previous business quarter. Manjaree is a kind and accomplished woman from Sri Lanka and I couldn't be more excited for you all to learn a little from her. Go back and listen to the episode "Manjaree's Story" to hear her journey turning a failing company around and finding her calling as a business coach along the way. 

Check out her website: https://manjareegb.com/
IG: @manjareegb

This week Tommy, owner of Tommy G, a contemporary casual women's clothing boutique in Seaside, OR shares his story. He tells the tale of his career starting in the bustling streets of New York learning the industry to working in top boutiques across America and all that led him to opening his own store in Seaside, Oregon. 

He not only has impeccable fashion sense, but a trained and seasoned ability to listen to his customers and produce what they need and he shares some tips with us in his story. You don't want to miss it. 

Tommy G is located on 609 Broadway St. in Seaside, OR.

Listen in as Chloe Arielle shares her inspiring journey creating a business in an industry she had been dreaming about since middle school. She shares how she let go of the hustle lifestyle to practice boundaries in her business. She also shares how she found her niche and people to work with that gives life to her business. 

Chloe is not only wildly kind, but incredibly talented. Check out her stuff!
Website: https://www.chloearielle.com/
Instagram: @chloearielle
 
Check out Chloe's upcoming new membership program - Kind Design Club 
Kind Design Club is a monthly membership to help your brand show up authentically and well designed. With monthly design lessons, direct access to ask Chloe your design and branding questions daily, and bonuses like Canva templates, you’ll be designing content and perfecting your brand with confidence

Kind Design Club - https://www.chloearielle.com/kind-design-club-waitlist

Links from episode:

The bootcamp: https://thefutur.com/business-bootcamp

The legal kit: https://thefutur.com/course/legal-kit

Some books to start with:

The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns

Zag by Marty Neumeier

The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

Pocket Full of Do by Chris Do

Feck Perfuction by James Victore

Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

Hello Everyone! Join in as we hear how Erica Guenther created Events by Erie and Co-founded Child's Play in the middle of a pandemic. She is a woman full of faith, a love for people and a big entrepreneurial spirit. This story is one that will inspire you to follow your compass and believe that big things are possible. 

She found a need for both an events/wedding coordinator in the Cannon Beach, Oregon area and her and her mom found their niche in a need to help children through the pandemic and beyond. Where will you find your niche in small business? We can't wait to see. 

Events by Erie:
@eventsbyerie
https://www.eventsbyerie.com/

Childs play
@childsplaycb
http://achildsplay.com/

Give this a listen as we dive into another episode of what is now known as the Business Basics series. Unlike our story episodes that are shared to inspire you through the journeys of small business owners, the Business Basics series is where experts teach you about different areas in their business (branding, finance, sales, etc.). 

In this week's episode Rebekah Gaines shares all about small business finance, bookkeeping and accounting. We talk about common mistakes small businesses make and how we can avoid them and more!

Check out Rebekah on her website:
https://www.rebekahgaines.com/home

Instagram: @rebekah.k.gaines

Link mentioned in episode:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/earning-side-income-is-it-a-hobby-or-a-business

Book mentioned in episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Lucky-Bitch-First-Class-ebook/dp/B078HW6H7K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TLO2QZEZOI2K&dchild=1&keywords=get+rich+lucky+bitchs&qid=1633700617&sprefix=get+rich+lucky%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

Patta came to the US from Thailand to go to college. Not long into her journey she found herself a college drop-out without money. Instead of giving up she kept hustling and asking for every opportunity. 

Listen in as we hear how she turned unfortunate circumstances into a growing restaurant empire on the coastline of Oregon. 

Check out her restaurants on Instagram:
@the_sea_crab_house
@the_sea_cafe
@thaimeup_by_patta

Welcome to SEASON 2! We are kicking off this new season by hearing Manjaree share how she became the CEO of a jewelry company, helped turn it around and how she found herself as a small business coach. Not only does she cover what she does, but some of her tips and how she has managed dealing with "mom guilt" during the process. 

Check her out on Instagram @manjareegb
Check out her website https://manjareegb.com/

Don't forget to listen for our special giveaway word for a chance to win a gift box from one of our sponsors!

Hayley Clark, an active young mom couldn't find a swimsuit that made her feel comfortable and confident in her body. She didn't just make herself a suit to fit her needs, she decided to make a company to fit the needs of women all over and fill this need in women's clothing. 

It took 4 years, but Hayley Clark founded Honey Mark a company that is revolutionizing the women's swim wear game. In this week's episode she walks us through her journey and shares her setbacks including finding a manufacturer, her big wins and more. Not only did she start this company, but she has designed all of their suits and has big dreams for what they will do next in the world. This is not an episode you want to miss!

Check out honey mark at https://honeymark.co/
or on Instagram at @thehoneymark
and Hayley's Instagram @thehayleyclark