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#76 Planting Roots and Brewing Beer: Choosing the Right Place to Start - Dessie Redmond Full Fledged Brewing
In this episode, I sit down with Dessie Redmond, co-owner of Full Fledged Brewing Co., for a conversation that’s equal parts business insight and real-life storytellin...
#75 The Grind: Ideas, Discipline, and the Cost of Doing What You Love
In Part 2 of this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam and Casey Putney go deeper into the real work of entrepreneurship—the chaos of ideas, the discipline it takes to bri...
#74 The Leap, What no one tells you before you leave the 9–5 - Casey Putney Part 1
In this candid conversation, Vivian Kvam sits down with Casey Putney to explore what it really feels like to step away from the stability of a 9–5 and into the unknown...
#73 Ditch Vanity Metrics—Measure What Actually Matters- Marketing Mindset Shift #5
In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that comes up all the time with entrepreneurs and creatives: vanity metrics. It’s so easy to get caught up in likes, foll...
#72 - Why Your Logo Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think - Marketing Mindset Shift #4
Your logo, colors, and website do NOT make people buy from you.In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian Kvam gets real about one of the biggest myths holding entrepren...
#71 The Secret to Selling More: Focus on the Outcome - Mindset Shift #3
Marketing isn’t about your product—it’s about the transformation your customers experience.In this episode of Riding Tandem, we dive into Marketing Mindset Shift #3, w...
#70 Starting a Business at 10: Chloe’s Journey from Pebbles to Profit
Starting a business at 10 years old? For Chloe Gollehon, it wasn’t just a dream—it was a reality. Now, at 14, she runs Chloe’s Crafts, creating stunning pebble art tha...
#69 Comparison, Confidence, and Career Growth with Lapora Lindsey
In this episode, Vivian welcomes LaPora Lindsey to talk about the power of embracing your value—whether you're an entrepreneur, an employee, or both! LaPora shares her...
#68 The Power of ‘Less is More’ in Marketing- Marketing Mindset Shift #2
In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian dives deep into one of the eight marketing mindset shifts for entrepreneurs—letting go of the “shoulds.” Feeling overwhelmed b...
#67 The Secret to Effortless Marketing? It’s Something You Already Do - Marketing Mindset Shift #1
Welcome to the first episode of our Marketing Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurs series! If you've ever thought, “I’m not a marketer”, think again. In today’s episode, V...
#66 Pitching with Purpose: How to Share Your Business Story with Impact - Christi Kmecik Written Hugs Designs
How do you refine your business pitch, build partnerships, and scale your business without losing your mission? In this episode, we welcome back Christi Kmecik, founde...
#65 From Airwaves to Insurance: Dylan Yeomans on Podcasting, Networking, and Authentic Connections
In this conversation, Dylan Yeomans shares his journey from radio broadcasting to the insurance industry and the importance of networking in building authentic connect...
#64 How to Build a Century-Strong Business Legacy - John Albert
In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian Kvam sits down with John Albert, a third-generation business owner with deep roots in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. From managing a fami...
#63 Behind the Scenes: How We Built Our Marketing Roadmap Process
Vivian Kvam and Machaela Clark dive into why it’s so important to have a solid marketing strategy—especially as a new year kicks off. They chat about how businesses ca...
#62 8 Game-changing mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to make for business success
In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian Kvam shares actionable insights from a recent workshop she led with SCORE mentors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. If you’ve ever felt o...
#61 How to Master Your Business Finances and Cultivate Confidence with the CFO Mindset- With Becky Edwards
In this episode, Vivian Kvam chats with Becky Edwards, a CFO mindset coach, about something that every business needs but so many avoid talking about—money. Becky take...
#60 From Polishing Rocks to Boutique Boss: Jayme Busch's Unique Boutique Story
Want to know what it's like running a boutique in a small town? Catch our latest episode with boutique owner, Jayme Busch! She talks about building a business in rural...
#59 How to Bend But Not Break - Use Creativity to Solve Any Problem with Paul Pape
Paul Pape is a designer and fabricator of custom collectibles who can make things that no one can find. He has a background in theater design and has worked in various...
#58 A Non-Technical Founder’s Journey to Leading a Tech Nonprofit with Dillon De Rozairo
In this engaging episode of 'Riding Tandem,' host Vivian Kvam sits down with Dillon De Rozairo from Nebraska Innovation Labs. Dillon shares his journey as a non-develo...
#57 What you didn’t know about email marketing and being an entrepreneur - Josh Kropkof
In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian Kvam chats with Josh Kropkof, CEO and co-founder of The Email Agency. Josh dives into the importance of email marketing, busti...
#56 How to Turn a Passion For Crafting Leather Goods into a Profitable Business - Maisey Haines
In this episode of Riding Tandem, I sit down with Maisey Haines, the creative force behind Haines Cattle and Leather. Maisey shares her inspiring journey from learning...
# 55 How to Say No Without Guilt- Tips from Decision Master Kirsten Parker
Dive into a riveting conversation with Kirsten Parker, host of the Decision Masters podcast, as she returns to discuss the art of decision-making. This episode delves ...
#54 Connecting Through Stories For Business and Non-Profits with Jeremiah Tittle and Vivian Kvam
In this special crossover episode, Riding Tandem and Next Chapter Podcasts bring together two dynamic hosts: Jeremiah Tittle, CEO of Next Chapter Podcasts and host of ...
#53 Health, Business, and Family: A Conversation with Dr. Nate and Melissa Wiechmann
In this episode of Riding Tandem, I sat down with Dr. Nate Wiechmann and his wife/business partner, Melissa. They share their inspiring journey of building their clini...
#52 How to Turn Dietary Challenges into a Thriving Business: The O'CookieOs Story
Join host Vivian Kvam in an enriching conversation with Nicole Bartlett and Vincent Rissell, the founders of O'CookieOs. Discover how they turned a family challenge in...
#51 Celebrating Milestones: 25 Questions with Vivian and Michaela
In their milestone 50th episode (technically the 51st), Vivian and Michaela dive into an engaging Q&A session where they answer 25 questions that reveal more about the...
#50 How Anytime Tees Navigated the Leap from Home Business to a 4,200 Square Foot Facility - With Rachel Nagunst
Join me for an engaging conversation with Rachel, the owner of Anytime Tees, a custom apparel company that has grown from a home-based business to a 4,200 square foot ...
#49 Scaling and Powering Through Challenges with Josh Kallsen of PowerTech
In this episode of Riding Tandem, Vivian Kvam sits down for a candid chat with Josh Kallsen, the go-getting president of PowerTech. They dive into Josh's journey throu...
#48 Building a Subscription Box Business - Jennifer Lea's Entry Envy Journey
In this episode of "Riding Tandem," Vivian Kvam engages in a deeply inspiring conversation with Jennifer Lea, the innovative founder of Entry Envy. Jennifer's journey ...
#47- Venture Capital and Startup Burnout - with Kaylee Williams
Join Vivian Kvam for an enriching dialogue with Kaylee Williams, an entrepreneur and business strategist for early-stage startup companies. She is the Investment Direc...