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#42- Navigate Stress and Burnout with Practical Tips for Entrepreneurs - Vivian Kvam
In this candid and insightful episode, we tackle the pervasive issues of stress and burnout that often accompany the entrepreneurial journey. Drawing from personal exp...
#41 How to write marketing copy that attracts your ideal clients - Jennifer Curfman
One entrepreneur dared to defy the norm in a world of generic marketing and cookie-cutter copy, Jennifer Curfman's perspective on how to write compelling copy for your...
#40 Secrets to Success At Trades and Art Festivals - Troy Burrus
Troy Burrus, (Vivian's husband) ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, trading his daily grind for the pursuit of his passion in Landscape Photography. He shares...
#39 Dance, TikTok, and Business: Natasha Gregory's Unique Business Choreography
Unleashing her expertise and grace, ballet instructor Natasha Gregory pirouettes her way through the virtual dance world, captivating audiences, and defying expectatio...
#38 Turn your hobby into a business and still love it - Jeffrey Tadlock
Jeffrey Tadlock, is an experienced photographer who successfully taken a passion from "just a hobby" to a successful business. Together, we dive deep into the key stra...
#37 How to Build a Strong Financial Foundation And Prepare To Borrow For Your Business - Jamel Hamilton
In this episode, we debunk some common financial literacy myths and discuss the vital art of navigating borrowing for small businesses. Jamel Hamilton, reveals the tru...
#36 HR Made Simple for Business Owners: Expert Advice from Bryn Reed and Lynn Owen
In this episode of Riding Tandem, I'm joined by HR experts Bryn Reed and Lynn Owen, members of HRAM, to demystify HR for your business. HR isn't just about hiring and ...
#35 Unleash Your Pitching Potential and Presentation Skills: Expert Advice from Kelsey Stupfell and Niki Ferguson
Do you want to master the art of captivating pitch competitions and leave a lasting impression on potential investors? Look no further! This episode is all about Pitch...
#34 Donuts, Determination, and Destiny - with Elizabeth Pooley & Jack Pooley, Square Donuts
Elizabeth Pooley and son Jack Pooley join me on the podcast to share 8 ingredients for creating a successful business from scratch. From an aversion to sugar and earl...
# 33 How to get product into big-box stores: the inspiring journey of Christi Kmecik
Do you dream of your product on the shelves at Big-Box stores like Target, Home Goods, or Home Depot? Then this episode is sure to inspire you! Christi and I talked ab...
#32 The Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur: Julie Wyssman's Secrets to Running Multiple Businesses
Are you a multi-passionate entrepreneur struggling to navigate the challenges of running multiple businesses? Have you been told that the key to success is to focus on...
#31 Master AI in Your Small Business: Secrets that Drive Growth and Efficiency - with Sue Pitts
Have you heard these myths about leveraging AI for small businesses? Let's debunk them and uncover the truth! Myth #1: AI is only for large corporations with big budge...
#30 From Imagination to Sweet Reality: How Amber and Jeremy Turned Their Ice Cream Shop Dream into Cup & Cone
Welcome back to a delicious episode of Riding Tandem! This episode reveals the inspiring story of Amber and Jeremy Tkaczuk, the power couple behind the irresistible ic...
#29 Thriving Together: The Dynamic Duo of ADHD and Non-ADHD Business Partners - with Machaela Clark
There are so many myths about business owners and partners with ADHD. So business partners Vivian Kvam and Machaela Clark, share the truth about how ADHD could be your...
# 28 Cutting through Adversity: Shannon Jackson's Story of Grit, Determination and Good Haircuts
Just when entrepreneur Shannon Jackson was launching her barber shop, life threw her an unexpected and violent twist. What could have been the downfall of her business...
#27 Happy, Healthy Leaders and Organizations: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Churchill
Are you tired of feeling like you're not reaching your full potential as a business leader? Have you been told to just be more self-aware without any actionable steps ...
#26 Mastering the Art of Brainstorming: Fueling Small Business Growth
Find out how brainstorming will become your favorite secret weapon for achieving greatness with your business. Vivian debunks the myth that creativity is limited to a ...
#25 The Art Of Leadership: Valued, Respected, Appreciated and Heard - With Casey Putney
Casey Putney is a John Maxwell certified leadership coach, speaker, and trainer. He's led leadership development programs and teams within the for-profit and non-profi...
# 24 Jon Nelson: The dad, husband & creative entrepreneur juggling 4 businesses & 6 kids & changing the world
Jon Nelson, a business owner and idea guy juggles entrepreneurial success, family, and personal health as he navigates the complexities of the restaurant industry. Jon...
#23 Brad Arrowsmith: Building a legacy towing operation
Brad Arrowsmith owns Arrow Towing, one of the largest towing companies in the Midwest. Towing everything from passenger cars and airplanes off the interstate after a c...
#22 Growing a business and a family - Kyle Ranney's journey
When Kyle Ranney, a successful business owner and video producer, discovers he and his wife are expecting a baby, he realizes another shift in his personal and busines...
#21 Machaela Clark's Networking Tips: Going Beyond the Business Card with Authentic Connections
In this episode, my business partner Machaela Clark returns to the podcast to chat about networking. Machaela is a super-connector and passionate about building authe...
#20 From New Kids on the Block to YouTube: The making of a YouTube content creator - Matthew O'Brien's story
Matthew O'Brien is a filmmaker, content creator, and YouTube expert who has worked in show business for 15 years. He edited content for live tours, including New Kids ...
#19 Making confident decisions with Kirsten Parker: How to hear yourself and stop overthinking
Kirsten Parker, former theater stage manager and self-proclaimed "organizer," helps people organize their overwhelmed minds, drop their shoulders and make decisions th...
#18 Overcoming fear and betting on yourself - a candid conversation with Marianne Chance
If everything you want is on the other side of fear, how do you get to the other side? On this episode, I'm talking to Marianne Chance, an accomplished trainer, author...
#17 This is not sexy, but it's your key to success
As a business owner, I have realized that the key to success is channeling this one unsexy but key behavior into the actions that fuel our dreams. It is vital in launc...
#16 Feel Good Money Mindset - A Chat with Megan Hale on Taking Control of Your Business & Life
Are you looking to transform your relationship with money? On this episode of Tandem Works, Megan Hale, a business strategist, and money mentor, shares her story of ma...
#15 Focus in entrepreneurship is everything - a conversation with Tiffaney Florentine
"Your path is wide, and it's our job to narrow it down to get to that impact that we were put on this earth to create." - Tiffaney Florentine Tiffaney knows what ...
#14 5 areas to focus on in your first 90 days for a successful year
I've been challenged this winter to think of things differently and approach these cold winter months with a sense of reflection and strategy for how I want to shape t...
#13 Uncharted adventures: Neal Eilers' journey to opening a storefront
Neal Eilers is a natural entrepreneur focused on his passion and providing the best experience in his historic main street storefront, NE Custom Framing and Furniture....