Taking over a business isn’t always easy! You have to think about how the employees will handle your leadership, the transition, and sometimes just learning a whole new industry!

In this episode we dive into the inspiring journey of a passionate meat enthusiast who turned the tables on his career and took over ownership of a traditional meat store. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and secrets behind his success in the meat industry. From the early days as a the leader of a real estate team to the present day as a thriving business owner, our guest shares valuable insights that every aspiring entrepreneur can learn from.

Discover the innovative strategies and services that set John's store apart from chain supermarkets and other competitors.

Learn about the eco-conscious initiatives that resonate with customers and contribute to the store's growth.

Peek into the crystal ball as John shares his future plans for the store and his vision for expanding his business empire.

Gain valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to venture into the world of specialty food retail.

Conclusion:

Whether you're a meat enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the challenges and rewards of running a traditional meat store, this episode of TLDR Podcast is a must-listen. Tune in to gain valuable insights from the inspiring journey of John Smith, who proves that with dedication, innovation, and a passion for quality, anyone can carve out a sizzling success in the world of specialty food retail.

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Some times we see a problem and then just go about fixing it! In this episode, we were joined by Jin Chen a successful entrepreneur and business owner. From business consulting, e-commerce, travel, winter clothing, real estate, and the Planeket she has stayed very busy pushing a path forward in life! Not everyone is looking to be a part of so many businesses but she manages to successfully take part in many things in life.

We focus on two main businesses at this time: BrillCon and Planeket. Born and raised in China, Jin moved to Alaska after her sophomore year at China University of Petroleum.  After receiving her bachelor’s degree in accounting and her MBA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Jin pursued a public accounting career for three years before forming Alaska Skylar Travel in the spring of 2015 to develop the largest Chinese-focused tour operation in Alaska.  Since she joined the company, Alaska Skylar Travel revenue has grown more than tenfold, and its staff has expanded from 10 to 50 employees.  

Since her first start-up at 17 years old, Jin's passion has been helping new businesses take off and optimizing existing businesses. She took that passion and melded it with her love of her home country. She has helped many business owners and travelers enjoy what both countries have to offer! She is a bridge between two countries that many times are at odds with each other. She is a much-needed resource for both countries' business owners!

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We explore the intersection of psychology and entrepreneurship to help you thrive in your business ventures.

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Tracy Stewart, a distinguished business psychologist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of psychology and discover how it can enhance your entrepreneurial journey.

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Conclusion:

Thank you for joining us on this enlightening episode with Tracy Stewart.

We hope the insights shared today will empower you to harness the power of psychology to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.

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Today we are talking with Kevlin Goode about Alaska Startup week and Alaska startup weekend! These are exciting events that you need to get involved with to create and further your own business. Alaska is rich with opportunities to further innovation, collaboration, and diversification!

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Jump on the website and get involved with Alaska Startup Week or Startup Weekend!

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David Freedman is an Entrepreneur, Author, Finance Guru, and Motivational Speaker. And this episode was motivational to say the least! At 32 he started his first business, a gym he decided to buy that was going under but was made to look profitable by its former owner. David shares the despair he faced and the amazingly unspectacular things he did to turn his situation around and eventually grow the club to over 2000 members. Listen as David shares story, his insights and a sneak peak at his upcoming book “50 Key Laws of Success”: The Law of Standards, The Law of Excuses, The Law of Perseverance and more.

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Motion is the precursor to emotion! Sometimes we need to focus on our mentality first before we can lead and help others. We have to be real with ourselves all the time. Don't decompress, press through! Matt Zagula is one of my mentors and he teaches me every week, but I have learned more in this hour with him than I have before. We need to help/coaching for ourselves so we can teach and train others better!

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If you are a financial advisor you need to connect with this organization!

https://smartadvisornetwork.com/

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In the world of entrepreneurship and self-development, you are constantly told to have clear goals and strive towards them… but life is not always that way! Sometimes you start doing something and are figuring it all out as you go. Shelley “just started” and has been figuring it out the hard way! She has the drive to keep doing things and heading in the right direction.

The beauty industry has some interesting quirks and this business is built different! Creating a team of big personalities and an industry of independent stylists comes with its challenges!

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https://youbeautylounge.com/

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This episode Jaik and I decided to chat and talk about what we are working on in our business right now! We have had an amazing few months hearing great insights from all our amazing guests and have been able to start applying some of those insights for ourselves. We are constantly growing and learning ourselves, and it is really beneficial to slow down to reflect!

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Insurance doesn’t sound like an appealing industry to many people, but you can make the insurance and financial industry attractive! Sheryl has pioneered a space in the financial world to help insurance and annuity companies have access to all the information they need about the products available in the marketplace. She shares about her incredible journey from ups and downs in her family, to executive jerks that really affected her mentality! She is called chief storyteller for a reason!

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https://www.winkintel.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryljmoore/

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Working with a virtual assistant can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t know who they are and feel that you can’t hold them accountable for their work! It takes a bit of trust on both parts to have a successful partnership! You are trying to create more efficient processes and have someone help out with some tasks! The funny thing is even if you are spending all your time helping improve and add value to others sometimes it is really hard to turn those tools inwards to help yourself!

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https://www.akleanvirtualassistance.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megansawtelle/

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