Small Business Roundup

After a year-plus hiatus, Chris and Joe sit down and discuss personal and professional challenges along with highlights of 2023. From Joe digging into online marketing and finding trash and treasure to Chris hustling as he did 10 years ago. Listen in as they share...ALL! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbroundup/message

In this episode, we talk about confidence. This was based on a question submitted from "@runolfson_photo", from Instagram on Tutorial Tuesday. Together with my co-host and wife, Joe @dwntwncowgirl, we talk all about confidence, pricing, and fears from a small business perspective.

In this episode, we talk about intimidation. This was based on a question submitted from "@denmarkeflynn", from Instagram on Tutorial Tuesday. Together with Benjamin Stutman, owner of Wingstrands restaurant in Torrey, UT and CJ Garland/Jason Perry of Perry Quarter Horses in Leoti, KS - we take on and talk about what and how intimidation means to us.

Season 2, Episode 1. In this episode, nearly one year after our last, we take you through our most important updates both business-wise and personal. We also talk about some of the top things we find that are most important in starting your small business.

In this episode, I talk to Canon Explorer of Light, Bruce Dorn, about social media and how it relates to him and how he uses it. Along with his 50 years of experience in the film and photography world, Bruce also talks about creativity and the creative lifestyle! Bruce can be found here: Bruce Dorn https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/explorers-of-light/explorer-bruce-dorn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorn.bruce/ Website www.brucedorn.com You can find Chris at: WEB: www.cdphotog.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cdphotog

In this episode, Joe and I talk about social media and how it relates to us personally and professionally. Listen in as Joe and I talk about how we use it, how it started for us, and how we've been able to manage life with it. We also mention several of our friends in this episode, they can be found here: Kay Schrock https://www.instagram.com/a_ranch_mom/ Jenn Zeller https://www.instagram.com/thesdcowgirl/ You can find Joe at: WEB: www.dogtraining360.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dwntwncowgirl You can find Chris at: WEB: www.cdphotog.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cdphotog

Following up on Episode 10, Communication, we interview horse trainer, Sophia Hoekstra, about her unfortunate experience ordering a custom saddle from 7/0 Saddle, lessons learned, and her steps forward including legal remedies for her situation. If you, or someone you know, have been affected by this business follow the link below and join the Facebook group for instructions on finding resolutions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/163330248357114 Sophia can be found on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophhoekstra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophia.hoekstra

Not a fun topic to talk about this time, unfortunately, it must be addressed as we've learned that a small business owner has been dishonest and deceitful with their customers leading to widespread heartache by those that have paid and never received products. Listen in as we talk about what we've learned, the business lessons in this unfortunate situation, and the steps that people can take if they've been affected by 7/o Saddle Shop. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by this business follow the link below and join the Facebook group for instructions on finding resolutions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/163330248357114

Episode 9 - Hustle, with Chef Waylynn Lucas The amazingly talented Waylynn Lucas joins us to talk about hustle! Listen in as she talks about life, her new cookbook Sunnyside Up, and what it means to "show up". Waylynn is the encouraging but honest judge on Food Network's Cake Wars, and former executive pastry chef of such notable restaurants as SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, four-starred Bazaar by José Andrés, Joachim Splichal's Michelin-starred Patina, and the Penthouse Restaurant at the Huntley Hotel. She is also a former cast member of the Bravo show Eat, Drink, Love and CNBC's Restaurant Startup. Waylynn currently lives in Park City Utah, where she has founded a catering business called Butter and Barley. You can find Waylynn at: https://www.instagram.com/waylynnlucas/ You can find her cookbook Sunnyside Up at: https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Side-Up-Breakfast-Essential-Cookbook/dp/1635653703

What a time to release this episode! This one gets emotional amidst all this global turmoil. As a small business, it' s even more important for us to hustle. Listen in as Joe and I talk about what the days are like for us right now with the loss of income and how we're hustling to pick it back up and prepare for coming out of this global pandemic. You can find Joe at: WEB: www.dogtraining360.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dwntwncowgirl You can find Chris at: WEB: www.cdphotog.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cdphotog

In this episode, Joe and I interview Darrell and AJ from Velvet Antler Technologies. Listen in as we talk about small business growth! In this episode we also talk about retaining your value while giving away product, and, getting so much more in return. You can find Velvet Antler Technologies at: WEB: www.velvetantlertechnologies.com INSTA: Velvetantlertechnologies

In this episode, Joe and I let you in on a NOT so little secret as we talk about growth! We also talk about some of the key things we did that helped us grow our business to support our family of five. You can find Joe at: WEB: www.dogtraining360.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dwntwncowgirl You can find Chris at: WEB: www.cdphotog.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cdphotog

In this episode, we talk about motivation with Zach and Jenn! The DX Ranch is located in eastern South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Reservation. Zach, Jenn and, collectively, their family are helping motivate change on a tribal and global level. Listen in as we talk about what keeps them motivated training horses, opening doors to newcomers, and finding ways to help those interested in ranching learn more! You can find The DX Ranch at: WEB: http://thedxranch.com/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedxranch Jenn can be found on Instagram at: INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thesdcowgirl/

In this episode, we talk about motivation! We go into how, at times, those motivational quotes and pats on the back can work against you. We also discuss what a day in the life for us looks like while helping one another in our businesses...and sometimes, just sometimes, it's the little things that go the longest way! You can find Joe at: WEB: www.dogtraining360.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dwntwncowgirl You can find Chris at: WEB: www.cdphotog.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cdphotog

With a never-ending stream of data in today's world, how do we use it to our advantage? Joe and I sit down with Benjamin Stutman, owner of Paizlee's Grass Fed Beef Jerky, and talk about small business challenges relating to Marketing. What works well and what doesn't when it comes to marketing a meats company.  We also talk about being real with yourself and being your own worst critic. Paizlee's can be found: Instagram - @paizlees Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/paizleesgrassfedbeef/ Website - https://www.paizlees.com/

Over 12 years ago, Joe and I started our first business, Western States K-9 College (WSK9CO). In this episode, we talk about our mindset going into how we chose our logo, what worked well and...what didn't. We discuss the power and suck of social media today and how it's used in both our businesses. You can find Joe at: WEB: www.dogtraining360.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/dwntwncowgirl You can find Chris at: WEB: www.cdphotog.com INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/cdphotog

This first episode begins with an intimate conversation between Joe and I about what the Small Business Roundup is. We talk about cliches, highs and lows of being self-employed, and things that are usually off the table.