🎙️ In this episode of The Ill Noise Business Playbook, Joe Weisman sits down with the Director of Business Operations at Tasty Catering, Doug Childers, to serve up a candid conversation about the recipe for business success!

Doug shares his personal journey into the catering industry and the bold strategies that helped them overcome the monumental challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He provides a masterclass on customer acquisition, shares how they stay ahead of industry trends, and emphasizes the powerful role of making people happy through food. You'll also discover the joy and satisfaction that comes with crafting a perfect event, as Doug reflects on some of his most memorable moments, including the true joy of catering a wedding.

What you'll learn in this episode: From Passion to Profession: Doug's journey into the catering world and his dedication to the art of hospitality.

Resilience in Crisis: How Tasty Catering navigated the challenges of the pandemic to emerge even stronger.

The Recipe for Growth: Key strategies for customer acquisition and adapting to industry shifts.

The Heart of Hospitality: Why making people happy through food is the most rewarding part of the job.

To connect with Doug or Tasty Catering:

www.tastycatering.com

FB: / tastycatering

IG: / tasty_catering

LI: / tasty_catering

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🎙️ In this week's empowering episode of The Ill Noise Business Playbook, Joe Weisman sits down with the brilliant Dayna Kramer, Growth Advisor at Red Caffeine – a true "door opener" known for her mastery in sales and business development!

Dayna shares her incredible insights on the importance of family, the nuanced challenges of business growth in today's landscape, and the indispensable role of strategic networking in building lasting relationships. Her story takes us through Red Caffeine's forward-thinking approach, particularly their embrace of future trends and the powerful integration of AI into their strategies. Dayna also reflects on her unique personal journey, from her early career in hairdressing to becoming a leading voice in marketing and growth advisory. This conversation shines a light on the significance of deep community engagement and offers a powerful message on empowering women in fields that have traditionally been male-dominated. Dayna's practical wisdom and vibrant perspective make this a must-listen for anyone looking to scale their ambitions!

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ The vital connection between family values and navigating business growth

✔️ How strategic networking can be a game-changer for building powerful business relationships

✔️ Red Caffeine's innovative approach to integrating AI for future-proof growth

✔️ Dayna's inspiring career pivot and what it taught her about adaptability

✔️ The profound impact of authentic community engagement on business success

✔️ Why empowering women in business is crucial for industry evolution

Want to connect with Dayna and Red Caffeine?

Red Caffeine: redcaffeine.com

Dayna's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daynakramer

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Join host Joe Weisman for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation with Julie Bevel, founder of Fox River Med Spa, as she shares the deeply human story behind building a wellness business rooted in care, resilience, and community.

Julie’s journey spans decades — from touring as a massage therapist and working at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, to returning home to the Fox River and rebuilding her business through uncertainty, loss, and reinvention. In this episode, she opens up about treating business as a spiritual practice, navigating COVID, and creating a space where people feel truly seen and supported.

In this conversation, Julie talks about:

🔥 Leaving Vegas and finding her way back home 🛠 Reinventing her business during one of the hardest seasons

🤝 Building trust through consistency, care, and community

🌿 Treating business as a spiritual practice

💛 Holding space for people on both their best and hardest days

This episode is a reminder that sustainable growth doesn’t come from hustle alone — it comes from integrity, consistency, and showing up for people when it matters most.

📍 Learn more about Fox River Med Spa:

https://foxriverspa.com/

📞 (224) 241-8489

Facebook: / foxriverspa2

Instagram: / foxrivermedspa

🎥 Whether you’re a business owner, wellness professional, or someone navigating a season of change, this conversation offers insight, perspective, and heart.