Business Talk Sister Gawk

#141: How to Start an Event Planning Business

This week, Cassondra Greene from Greene Frame Events discusses how she got started in event planning, how she plans out her business, stays organized, and networks within the industry. This is a great listen if you've ever thought about becoming an event planner. 

#140: The Lessons I’ve Learned in Business - Take 1

From understanding your sales style, to positioning yourself, and even asking someone to mentor you, this podcast is the reset you needed to get you off to the races again as a newer business owner. This episode gives advice to other entrepreneurs on all the things Bekkah wishes she would have known or had to be reminded of as she was in the first couple years of business. 

Golden Group Update: The Spark

Steven and John, explain what the spark exhibit will be like for the children's exploratorium they are building, how they are putting it together, and what the space for Birchwood Studios is all about in supporting the Crescendo Youth Orchestra. Take a listen! This is the first update on what is happening with some of the members of the golden group.

NEW SERIES PROMO: What is a Golden Group?

Have you ever wondered how people can get together to make something great, but know that something might take years of visionary ideas and discussions before it starts to actually become tangible? That's what this golden group is about, and this is the promo for a new sub-series Business Talk Sister Gawk will be throwing out updates on so you can follow along!

#138: How to Start a Murder Mystery Company

Co-owner of Guilty Party Mysteries, Jason Hussman, discusses how they set up a business that provides murder mystery events using lines that match each player to a character that best fits their participation style to hunt for clues. Not only is this business perfect for dressing up and having fun, they've learned a lot of things about running a service based business that any business owner should know. Take a listen!

#137: Part 5 - How to Make an Impact ”Entrepreneur Style”

"People just don't want to work," is such a common phrase, but there is so much more there than most people realize! This week, HRA Director, Jackie Prescott explains what core foundations need to be set in place to see impoverished individuals see financial stability, confidence, and employment consistency. This is information you need to know as a business owner if you truly want to make an impact in your community. Take a listen!

#136: Part 4 - How to Make an Impact ”Entrepreneur Style”

Have you ever wondered how to maximize your ability to help others? This episode gives you the resources to make a difference in your business and in your community by knowing what's available. You don't have to solve every problem in the world, but knowing who can, can make a major impact on those around you. 

#135: Part 3 - How to Make an Impact ”Entrepreneur Style”

Restaurant Franchise owner, Tim VanSoast, discusses how he was able to grow a profitable business that helped people who weren't used to winning feel like they were part of something greater. This is part 3 in our series, and the 2nd interview with Tim where he gets into the details of how his incentives structure helped connect workers to the reward of performing well. 

#134: Part 2 - How to Make an Impact ”Entrepreneur Style”

Restaurant Franchise owner, Tim VanSoast, tells how he was able to lower his turnover and run one of the top 100 most profitable franchise chains in his region by understanding how to maximize his staff's strengths and realize the needs of his workforce. This is Part 2 in our series on ACE's. Take a listen!

#133: Part 1 - How to Make an Impact ”Entrepreneur Style”

We can't grow if we don't have people to do the work. Where's the workforce? How can we reduce turnover? Why are people having issues maintaining a job, and how do Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) affect the way people go to work? This week, we start digging into this understanding and how being trauma informed can retain employees and limit turnover. Jase Elam, owner of Nebulous Healing, and Team Lead at Hope Works, gives us insight into how a trauma informed workplace can look and understand how 60% of the US workforce comes to work with a different perspective.