When we say Ally brought a guest off the street, that is a little extreme. However, our guest today really met Ally for the first time an hour before we recorded our episode. Sometimes God just works in mysterious ways! 

We're thrilled to welcome Amber Broihier to the podcast today! Her work with Self Love is changing the Green Bay community for the better and we cannot wait for you to hear her new business. 

We'd much rather be on Mandi's boat today instead of recording in a studio, but, we want to bring you a new episode, so here we are! 

Summertime is busy for everyone, from travel to kids out of school, to just wanting to be outside more. So, with all of that, when do you make time for your business? Do you scale back in summer or do you take advantage of the nice weather and hit the business path hard? 

We chat about that and so much more on today's episode! 

PS: If you would rather look at us than listen to us, head over to YouTube and subscribe/watch to The Real Chat Podcast youtube page. You won't be disappointed!

Our day is dramatically brightened up with our incredible guest, Summer Rich, owner of Baskets by Summer (@basket_girlie)! 

Summer shares her incredible story and how she made the most of a second chance at life with her new business that continues to bring joy to people around the country. 

We hope you enjoy today's episode as much as we did recording it with Summer!

As business owners and friends, Baxter, Ally, and Mandi often need to check in with each other to make sure each is doing ok in their personal lives and professional lives. Often business owners do their best to cheer each other on, but rarely stop to ask two sometimes hard questions to answer honestly "How are you? and How is your business doing?". 

Things get REAL today from the hosts as they unpack and share their true thoughts about how life and business are treating them so far in 2024. From growth in personal family relationships to new potential changes in their lives in business, to, yes, even Baxter crying (more sobbing than full-blown balling his eyes out lol), the hosts share laughs, real talk, and quality conversation on today's episode.

Baxter cannot contain his excitement as one of his FAVORITE small businesses joins the podcast today. Alicia Forsberg, co-owner of Mile 22 Roastery in Black Creek stops by for a chat and cup of coffee with The Real Chat hosts. 

We hear about her story from a simple passion project to a full-blown storefront location in downtown Black Creek, WI.

This episode is easily one of Baxter, Ally, and Mandi's favorites to date.

The title might be a little misleading because we don't actually think we will get cancelled for this episode.

However, during the recording, Baxter, Ally, and Mandi spoke from the heart and don't hold back on some topics regarding business, life, and relationships. 

This episode never had a true starting point but somehow we ended up with almost 30 minutes of content for you. Normally we are much more planned out and less chaotic 😂. 

We hope you like this episode, and if not, well, try again next week. Trust us, you will love our next guest.

Joining the podcast this week is former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt. 

After four terms in office as Mayor of Green Bay, Mayor Jim now serves his community as a radio host and professor. He works to help the next generation learn about business and entrepreneurship and helps foster important relationships for his students to make an impact in the world. 

Ally, Mandi, and Baxter can't wait for you to learn all about the many stories from former Mayor Jim Schmitt. 

Don't forget to follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Along with Facebook and Instagram.

One of our amazing listeners sent in a question towards the end of Season One asking "What have you manifested in your business?" and it got us thinking. 

Today, Baxter, Ally, and Mandi recall times when they've put goals and vision for their business into the world and how they pursued it and ultimately achieved those goals. Goals are important for the growth and development of a business, otherwise, you become stagnant and flat, which never serves a business well. 

Have a question for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Facebook or Instagram, and search for The Real Chat on both platforms.

Season Two of The Real Chat Podcast is here!

The world has kept us busy with school ending, a new baby arriving, business growing, and everyday life - who would have thought right? 

Now that the gang is back together, it is time to get "real" for the first time this season. Baxter, Mandi, and Ally sit down and discuss what a "normal" week in their respective lives looks like as entrepreneurs, and they quickly learn that no two business owners' weeks are the same. 

What does a normal week look like in your business? We'd love to hear about it! 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest happenings with The Real Chat Podcast.

Our final episode of season one arrives with all the feels and emotions of how fast the first 11 episodes went by with you guys! The good news is we will be back in about a month or two with new episodes, new guests, and more real chats.

Baxter, Ally, and Mandi play some getting-to-know-you games today to help learn more about each other and give you a window into who each of them is as well. Laughter always ensues, so enjoy getting to know more about your favorite Real Chat hosts.

What was your favorite part of season one? We'd love to hear from you!