Business Talk Sister Gawk

#177: How to Start an Internet Service Provider Business

Have you ever wondered how people start their own internet company? Well, Zach Biles from Northern Wireless gives us the inside look into how to get started cost effectively, who to talk to, and what kind of background would help you do it. Take a listen!

#176: Building Update Part 2 Why an Art Gallery?

Ever wondered the impact of art within a community? This episode covers the vision behind why we're putting an art gallery in down town Chisholm, MN, what data we used to make that decision, and the case studies we reviewed before moving forward with the business selection that we made. If you're into seeing the slow and gradual growth of economic development, we're into that too. Definitely follow along as we're finding ways to impact our community and region on a local level while still leveraging the world through the internet. 

#175: Building Update

It's been two years of hard work on our research and development project: Rehabbing an old building in a historic block of a small town. Most of this episode is for the truly nerdy person interested in understanding a lot of the real life moments and learning experiences we've been going through in trying to open a brick and mortar store front from a 20 year abandoned building. If you're into that kind of stuff, then take a listen!

#174: Part 3 - What The FEMA is Going On?

We're covering what FEMA resources may be available to you as you are dealing with post-disaster efforts that have affected your business and family, and what you can do to help your business with recovery efforts when disaster strikes. Take a listen to the 3rd episode in our 3 part series!

#173: Part 2: What the FEMA is Going On?

Part 2 is underway! Listen in as we cover what to do to prepare for grants that may come out regarding natural disasters that have affected your business. How a region even qualifies under a natural disaster that FEMA would support, and even what you should consider when shopping for insurance.

#172: Part 1 - What The FEMA is Going On?

Ever wanted to know the background of why we are where we are with FEMA today and what options are available to you as business owner if you encounter a FEMA rated natural disaster? This series is for YOU! Take a listen as we dig into the details.

#171: How to Start a Long Term Care Counseling Business

Denise Monroe shares about how she started out doing long term care consulting for individuals in need of transitioning from rehabilitation centers to longer term support services and housing. She works to help individuals understand how to advocate for their wants, and needs while navigating the structure of medical needs and insurance complexities. Take a listen to hear how she started her business, and what she recommends to other people looking to get started with this type of business.

#170 P2: How to Meet Transitional Care Needs Through Real Estate

Tom Schotec shares how his real estate flipping business diversified into offering full transitional care services for individuals who were overwhelmed by the thought of moving in order to be closer to family, lowering their home’s maintenance needs, transitioning to more supportive care housing facilities and more. This is part 2 in this podcast interview with Tom, and in this episode we discuss his business diversification into the construction industry to ensure the quality of homes they were renovating. Take a listen!

#169: P1: How to Meet Transitional Care Needs Through Real Estate

Tom Schotec shares about how he started his entrepreneurship journey as a house flipper and saw the opportunity to become a service based business that assisted the elderly population with navigating the emotionally difficult journey of transitional care needs. This is an excellent listen for anyone who has a passion to care for others and is interested in hearing how he built a business to support families through this journey. His business, Standard Homes Buyers & Estates, is a great case study to check out.

#168: What is Prospecting & How to Do it Well

Roger (Poka) Pogorelc, serial entrepreneur, discusses the meaning of prospecting and how he recommends you practice improving these skills. He gives advice for talking on the phone, in-person, understanding the cues of your prospective customer, and knowing how to respond to questions or comments in a way that shows you are comfortable with receiving feedback.