Boots and Bangles Podcast

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys Farms and Ann Williams of Yearly Company discuss small business finances and funding your new startup. 

In this episode Mary of Five Marys Farms and Ann of Yearly Company discuss how influencer marketing works and how you can become an influencer using the power of social media to expand your brand.

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company talk about what it's like to raise kids as an entrepreneur, how you can be a positive example for them and how to set the tone for how they view your job.

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company talk about the pros and cons of hiring employees and the process of finding the right people to join your team.

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company chat about keeping your marriage and partnership strong as entrepreneurs working alongside their spouses. They share the stories of how they each met their spouse, how their relationships and entrepreneurial partnerships are different, tools for communication, and tips for keeping a healthy marriage as small business owners.

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company talk about the benefits of starting early as an entrepreneur and leaning in to your ideas no matter what stage of life you are in. Mary and Ann also share their stories as young entrepreneurs and encourage kids to find ways to make money. They point to the M5 Entrepreneur Beginning Business Bootcamp - a course built to help you create a profitable business in two-weeks.

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company discuss the topic that in small business, not all ideas are good ideas. They give tips on concrete things to consider when trying to decide if you should run with your idea or go back to the drawing board.

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company talk about all the pitfalls to avoid as a small business owner including things like insurance, liability and entities, as well as the importance of covering your tail. 

Mary Heffernan of Five Marys and Ann Williams of Yearly Company talk a little bit about growing up in the Silicon Valley and how they started their entrepreneurial journey.