Heidi vs. the World

Somehow Heidi time traveled and it is already November 2019. Here is an update of the past year and a bunch of other random stuff.

In this episode Heidi does a review of her 2018 and answers some difficult questions in reflecting on business, personal life and self growth.

In this episode Heidi helps you determine if you are in a YES or NO phase. Quick updates on her businesses, personal life and what has lead her to saying NO a lot more often.

In this episode Heidi does a "quick" recap of whats been going on both personally and with Franklin Alley. More important she has a bunch of friends talk about how others took the news of opening a business and their path to getting there!It is a pretty exciting episode!Friends:Sarah Rhoades - Sprinkleista BakeryNadine Medina - Troy Dance FactoryAndrew Franciosa - Andrew Franciosa StudioHeather LaVine - Clark House HospitalityRick Sicari - Albany Distilling Company

In this episode, Heidi gives a recap of the past 8ish months of being a bar owner! She also takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word "Ego" and all the fun stuff that comes along with it! She reviews the book You are a Badass by Jen Sincero and talks about her undying love for it so far. She also interviews Heather Lavine of Clark House Hospitality (Little Pecks (OMG THOSE BREAKFAST BISCUITS!!), Pecks Arcade, Lucas Confectionery, and The Tavern) here in Troy, NY. Join Heidi on the many adventures of Heidi vs. the World! :)

In this episode, Heidi gives an update on Franklin Alley, talks about self-care as a business owner and interviews her friends Felicity and Mike (owners of the lovely Superior Merch located here in Troy, NY)! Where to find info on Superior Merchandise Company http://www.superiormerchandise.co/ http://instagram.com/superior_merch Where to find info on Franklin Alley Social Club http://www.franklinalleysocialclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/franklinalleysocialclub/

We finally opened Franklin Alley Social Club! I told myself we would take our time and open when everything felt right but really we did exactly what everyone else does... panic, freak out and rush! It all worked out without issues but hear it first from me. I talk about what its like having staff, working long hours, dealing with the public and other fun stuff! Learn more about us: www.franklinalleysocialclub.com Instagram: instagram.com/franklinalleysocialclub Email us: hello@franklinalleysocialclub.com

In this episode, Heidi gives a quick update on all things Franklin Alley Social Club and shares some companies that have helped make opening a new business easier! Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Heidi gives an update on everything that has been going on at Franklin Alley Social Club the past 3 weeks. With an aggressive timeline to get everything completed before Thanksgiving, Heidi and her team are straight hustling! Heidi gets a little emotional and talks about her Dad, the importance of dedicating yourself to your work, following your heart and getting shit done. ------- You can find out more about Franklin Alley Social Club here: www.franklinalleysocialclub.com You can find out more about Takk House here: www.takkhouse.com You can check out Heidi's photography portfolio here: www.heidibenjamin.com You can email Heidi here: heidi@franklinalleysocialclub.com You can call in and leave feedback/ ask questions on my google voice number: Call 518-629-5810

In this episode, we talk to Kyle and Graciela from ME studio in Troy, NY. Want to learn what it takes to open your own architecture firm? Join us as we chat about our beautiful city and all the risks they have taken to get here! Check out their work here: www.mestudiodesign.com and here! instagram.com/mestudiodesign ------- You can find out more about Franklin Alley Social Club here: www.franklinalleysocialclub.com You can find out more about Takk House here: www.takkhouse.com You can check out Heidi's photography portfolio here: www.heidibenjamin.com You can email Heidi here: heidi@franklinalleysocialclub.com You can call in and leave feedback/ ask questions on my google voice number: Call 518-629-5810

In this episode, my husband Frank joins the podcast! We chat about Frank and what he is all about, our start in the event world, what we sacrificed, how we made it happen, how good I am at football and a bunch of other awesome stuff! ------- You can find out more about Franklin Alley Social Club here: www.franklinalleysocialclub.com You can find out more about Takk House here: www.takkhouse.com You can check out Heidi's photography portfolio here: www.heidibenjamin.com You can email Heidi here: heidi@franklinalleysocialclub.com You can call in and leave feedback/ ask questions on my google voice number: Call 518-629-5810

Learn more about your host in this episode. Heidi talks about her obsessive tendencies and how she uses them to her advantage. Channeling them into her businesses! Heidi talks about her family, growing up, relationships and the moments that lead up to her realizing she had an entrepreneurial spirt. ------- You can find out more about Franklin Alley Social Club here: www.franklinalleysocialclub.com You can find out more about Takk House here: www.takkhouse.com You can check out Heidi's photography portfolio here: www.heidibenjamin.com You can email Heidi here: heidi@franklinalleysocialclub.com You can call in and leave feedback/ ask questions on my google voice number: Call 518-629-5810

This is a more in-depth introduction that covers everything you might be hearing in this podcast. The other intro was more of a quick, please don't switch back to this American life and listed for just a sec! Thanks for listening!

Heidi vs the World is an audio diary/small business podcast that walks you through the day to day life of Heidi and her Husband, Frank while they embark on the adventure of opening their brand new shuffleboard club, Franklin Alley Social Club. If you had any interest in opening your own bar or hanging out with fellow REAL entrepreneurs please subscribe!