Have you ever spent an hour scrolling on social media, put your phone down and said “Wow!  That was just what I needed!”?  Me neither.  But can small businesses exist without social media?  That’s what I’ll be exploring today on Episode 6 of Season 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.   Looking for the print version?  Find it over on the blog. 

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Dang!  It’s been a record number of lousy weeks for our family.  Here’s what’s getting us through.  You’re listening to Episode 5 of Season 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, Tiny Miracles. If you'd like the text version of this story, find it over on the blog. 

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What makes a community?  Is it the good times we have together?  Or how well we move through the tough times? You’re listening to episode 4 of Season 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, a story about everybody's favorite neighbor.  If you prefer to read the manuscript, find it here.   Please note: The podcast mentions the potluck will be held on May 19.  That was an error!  It will be held May 29th!   If you have questions about it, email me through the contact form at sapbush.com. 

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Why is it that those with nothing left have the most to give? If you'd like the transcript, find it over on the blog at sapbush.com/

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What would you do if your business were targeted in a  drive-by shooting?  I'm finding out.  There is a little explicit language in this one.  If you prefer to read this episode, you can find it over on the blog at sapbush.com. 

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Welcome back to Season 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow!
Wanna thrive as a farmer?  Learn the art of starting over.....again, and again, and again.  

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Nothing is harder, and nothing is more rewarding, than being in business with family.  I know this for a fact, because I’ve been doing it for 47 years.  And in that time, I’ve learned a thing or two about making things work between the generations.  That's what I'll be talking about on this, the final episode of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow for the 2021 season.  Did you enjoy it this year?  Be sure to to hop over to my Patreon Page to toss a few coins in the proverbial hat to get me through the long winter...Then enjoy the back episodes until I come back in the spring. (Or check out my blog to see where I'll be speaking over the winter ;-).  Looking for the written transcript of this episode?  Find it here. 

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Did you ever wonder how homeschooled kids get sex ed?  I guess, in school, it’s a specific class you take, probably a unit in health class.  In our family, it’s just been an ongoing thing.  Especially today, in light of some things that have transpired in my kids’ lives.  Today’s post is an open letter to them.  I’m sharing it publicly, because sex abuse is everywhere, and I’m just hoping it might spur some honest questions and discussion in your own homes.  To read this episode, hop on over to blog at TheRadicalHomemaker.net.

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I read a story recently that 55% of the American workforce is in the process of changing jobs.  There’s lots of discussion about more flexibility and higher pay…especially in the service industry.  But what are we asking anything of the customers themselves?  I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.

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Wow.  Folks get riled up when they talk about food prices when buying direct from farmers.  And yet, for all the understanding the local food movement seems to have about fair wages for farmers, based on your comments these past weeks, it seems like we all have some war stories to tell   In this three part series on pricing we spent the first part looking at how the complaining customer is just par for the course and learning how not to take it personally.  In Part II, we heard my story about Agnes & The Cloak of Shame…And discovered how it isn’t the criticizing customers who make us feel bad, it is our own sense of shame stands in the way of us asking for what we need.  In the final part, we’ll be looking at  a section from my newest book, Redefining Rich and exploring the art of pricing, and how it can improve more than your business’ bottom line.  I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Read the full transcript here. 

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